Dog Walkers in Readfield, 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.

“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!!!”

“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.”

“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!”

“Richard was great with my dog! He was very flexible with scheduling and able to come at a late hour to walk my dog. Thank you very much, will definetly use again and would recommend!!”

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: Grew up with animals including lizards, cats, dogs, birds and horses. Volunteered in animal shelters doing all care of cats and dogs! Love animals :) I volunteer at the shelter, so I work short shifts at odd hours but I am fully available at almost any other time of the day! I have three cats currently who are the most spoiled animals, they get lick mats, vitamins, and all sorts of other fun enrichment. They are also some of the kindest cat you will ever meet! I would extend this love for my cats to your animal offering homemade pumpkin puree treats (if allowed) and plenty of attention and play time!

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.”

“Emily is great! I appreciate the notes she leaves for me on how the baby did.”

About: I've owned medium and large dogs throughout my life and even cared for 2 litters of chocolate lab pups. I currently have a 4 year old golden retriever, Easton. I'm currently a stay at home mom with plenty of time to devote to walking and caring for your furry family members. I have lots of availability! We live on 3 acres with a large yard for lots of play time. Our golden retriever, Easton, will be happy to have friends to play with!

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.

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.

“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.

“Professional and friendly, kept us informed and most importantly our dog liked him!”

“Before moving out of state, Chris walked my 3 dogs and did a great job. They loved when he showed up and he spent more time with them than I asked for. He is conscientious and makes sure they are well taken care of. We miss him!”

“Jamez is awesome! I used to work in grooming with him. He is so patient and kind to the dogs he works with. His clients love him because they know that he cares about their pets!”

“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!”