Dog Walkers in Manchester, ME

About: I am a high school teacher, and I love to take care of animals on the side. Your dogs can hang out in my apartment and get lots of love during breaks. I love taking dogs out on walks and to parks and being active with them. If your dog is shy, that's ok too! I can take them to places where we won't run into many people. I can also come to your home and look after your dog where they might be more comfortable. I have a cat at home, but I am missing my time living with dogs, so I thought that this would be the perfect compromise! I am also available to take care of any cats or other small animals that you may have at your home. I am at work on the weekdays until the late afternoon, but I am super excited to take care of animals on the weekends and in the evenings. I can do whatever works best for both of our schedules. I love having dogs (and cats!) come to my house, but sometimes I think it's easier for them to stay in the environment where they are the most comfortable. I am willing to accommodate what you think is best for your pet.

“Melissa was great! She walked our two 70lb pit bulls Skye and Blue 4 days in a row. She was great communicating the times she was going to walk them and showing up on time. She sent pictures each walk with the map and distance of the walks. We would definitely hire Melissa again to walk Skye and Blue. Highly recommended!, Thank you Melissa!”

“Rover knew what it was doing by matching with Amy. She is a second to none pet caregiver. My dog simply loved her from go due to her warm attitude and cheerful demeanor. My dog was fed and walked on time and she provided pictures of her and my pet playing together. Thank you for your service Amy and I look forward to retaining your services again soon.”

“Marissa was amazing! As a first time user of Rover, I was not familiar with the process. Marissa explained the steps to follow and accepted my booking even though it was very short notice. She even made sure to fit in a visit prior to the dog walking dates to make sure Shadow and I were comfortable. Shadow was well taken care of and I could tell from the various pictures Marissa provided, he was enjoying his time with her! I would not hesitate to book Marissa again in the future!! Five stars!!!”

“Thanks for a happy pup on a long shift!”

About: As long as I can remember,I’ve had a love for animals! I’ve been house/pet sitting for 8 years I care for every animal there is including farm animals and even exotics such as snakes!!!! I currently work for myself primarily cleaning houses and pet sitting! This is my specialty! I love all animals (except spiders!) but so long as they are in a tank I’m okay !!!! I will care for your fur babies as if they were my very own. I will make sure they are happy and safe while you’re away! My husband doesn’t call me the animal whisperer for nothin!!! ☺️

About: With an extensive background encompassing both equine and canine care, I offer a wealth of experience and a versatile skills to my range of pet services! As a an avid animal lover and PetTech CPR & First Aid Certified professional (PTI#1423), I hold the safety and wellbeing of every animal entrusted to my care as paramount. My expertise spans a diverse array of breeds and sizes, from small companions to large breeds, enabling my ability to effectively adapt to unique needs and temperaments! Whether it's working with puppies, providing specialized care for seniors, or simply offering my companionship, I approach each interaction with a standard of genuine mindfulness and compassion. My unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional and individualized care ensures that your beloved pets receive the attention and support they deserve, treating each as if they were my own and cementing my reputation as a trusted and reliable animal caretaker! I currently possess a flexible work schedule, allowing for plenty of time to play with, and care for your pets! Weekdays I have open availability to fulfill both pet and pet parent’s specific needs - Availability may be subject to change based on prior bookings. First come first serve with all suitable service requests :) In my home, I have an extremely dog friendly setup. Large fenced in yard and farmers porch equipped with doggy doors for easy accessibility! I have 2 Australian Shepherds who are incredibly dog friendly, love snuggling and adding new friends to their pack! That being said, my care will depend on the pet owners preference - I am able to crate, restrict doggy door access, limit play time with my dogs etc. If your pet is not dog friendly or you simply prefer your pet stays in your own home while away, I offer my services on location as well! All of which is completely decided upon your preferences and with your pet’s best interests in mind.

“Thomas was our trust worthy dog companion, he started out helping our neighbor who lost her husband who was the main dog walker. Thomas stepped in after Jerry died. Once he showed his diligence, loyalty & love of animals, we recruited him to care for our dogs when we were away. Was very sad when his family moved out of our neighborhood leaving us without a caregiving person for our dogs. He is truly someone to be trusted with your pets., Dependable & reliable. He's a really good kid.”

“Makayla is lovely and I feel very comfortable leaving my fur baby in her care!”

“Sarah was awesome with Arrow! He can be wary of strangers but liked Sarah right away. Definitely booking again :)”

About: I've been caring for pets for over 10 years now. I enjoy doing everything from walking, to playing, and everything in between. I even don't mind giving baths, and I have administered medicine before. I also have experience working in a dog daycare, as well as a vets office, and the humane society! From the shyest cat, to the boldest dog, I love them all. My full time job is loving your pets! So I work everything else out around it, while also taking time to care for myself and family. I have a big house complete with lots of cat trees and toys for your fur babies to play with! I enjoy creating enriching activities for anyone who stays with me.

About: I’ve walked and cared for dogs and cats my whole life, including up to five at one time! I’ve also fostered over the years, with big and small dogs part of my past clients. Moved to Augusta earlier in 2023. I have a hybrid M-F work schedule, so weekends are generally best, but I can often make weekdays work. My neighborhood is not far from a dog park as well. I am in a 2-bedroom apartment that has a decent-sized grassy area outside in front. A few other dogs are in the apartment building. We’ve got an empty guest room if dogs and cats want more space to play and nap. Otherwise, I generally keep the bedroom and living room open.

About: I love spending time with/caring for animals and I love walking outside. I have cared for cats (fed, played, brushed, loved, scooped litter boxes) for a friend, volunteered at the humane society (walking dogs, cleaning dog bedding and blankets and washing their dishes) and taken care of my aunts dogs (taking them outside 4 times a day, feeding, loving and playing fetch with them) and cared for my other aunts cats (feeding, loving, and playing) as well as our own family dogs and cats. Caring for animals is such a pleasant rewarding job to me nothing makes me happier. :-) I'm available anytime Monday - Friday. References definitely available immediately. I am here to help so feel free to contact me with any questions you may have! I hope to hear from you! My schedule is completely open right now! I am available from 9:00am - 7:00pm Monday through Friday. I only need one days notice for booking. I use absolute safety and care with every animal I take care of. I follow instructions diligently and you can definitely trust me with your furry friend.

“Angie was a wonderful dog sitter for me when I was out of town. My dog lovers her and is my go to for when I need a sitter. Angie went over the top to make sure my dog was doing well. When I asked for updates she would respond fast. This helped me feel better when I was away. My dog would be happier to see her then me when she would arrive at my house. Angie is caring and honest about her work. She loves dogs and you can tell with how she treats dogs.”

“Julie was an awesome helper when I went out of town. I have a German Shepard and he can be a handful. She did everything I asked, she wrote notes on what they did and was very responsive. Would 100% recommend to anyone who needs a bed sitter.”

About: Since I was a child I’ve had animals, and since I’ve grown up that love has increased into a passion for loving animals no matter how much time, patience, and effort it takes. I have two rescue cats who took months and months to trust me, but I accomplished that and now they couldn’t live without me and can’t wait for me to get home from work so they can get their lovins. And I will treat your animals with the same respect and they will be treated like my own. I have a part time job as a manager at The Paper Store. Which are only 6-8 hour shifts and I will be able to spend times at your home, stop by before and after work and even on lunch if they need me too. Other than work it’s just me my lovely fiance (who definitely wants a part of some animal love) and my two cats. I have pictures of my own kitties and the dogs I had at my parents home, plus some cuties I’ve taken care of from Rover so you’ll see how happy and loved the animals are in my hands. I do not offer in home visits and bringing your animals to my home and that’s only because my cats can tolerate eachother but one of my cats is very food aggressive and I don’t want to put any animals In jeopardy of getting hurt. I do offer stop in visits and long visits to stay at your home if applicable.

“Lindsays passion for animals is very amazing and admirable. I would trust her two watch my Bernese anytime. She has a great passion for animals and is very responsible as well.”

About: I have had dogs in my house hold for approximately 30 years, ranging from 10 to 190 lbs. Prior foster for animal rescue with over 35 fosters. Full time stay at home dad with lots of time on his hand. Fenced in yard as well as a short walk away from trail systems. I have a full fenced in yard, many dog friendly dogs in the neighborhood. Dead end road with next to no traffic. Dogs will have open access to the home unless being crated is requested by owner of the pet.

“I have known Jamez since he was young. He is one of the most trustworthy dependable people I know. If he commits to something he will always follow through. He has been responsible for my dogs on occasion and was also my pet groomer for quite awhile. His love of animals is so very genuine always putting them first both on a personal as well as a professional level. I would recommend him for any position handling my pet’s needs and feel fully confident with him being in my home at any time. If you are looking for someone with experience and love this is the one you need. He is s the best.”

“I am so grateful I found her! My new work schedule was so hectic and I was exhausted when I returned home. Long walks with my Yorkie (9) and Yorkie-Palm (1) turned to us just standing in the front yard. I knew it wasn't enough. I knew I needed help, my dogs deserved more. That's when I reached out for help and came across Sky in her eye profile. I was nervous at first because I am really protective of my Yorkies. She arrived on time and communicated with me the whole time she is with my pets, which was very important to me. They absolutely adore her! She is loving and patient with my older Yorkie, but also fun and energetic with my pup. I'm also grateful that I can trust her to watch my pets when I have to go out of town. My dogs are not neutered so they don't have many options when it comes to pet hotels. You can tell she has a lot of knowledge about caring for dogs, but what I love is her friendly attitude and the passion she has for what she does. Thanks to her my dogs are well taken care of when I am away and also get the right amount of exercise on the days I don't have the energy to give them the walk they deserve. Again I am so grateful for such a reliable doggy caregiver, I think she is the best and I'm sure your dogs will think so too!”