Pet Sitter and Dog Walker

Heidi's Hounds is the South Shore's premier in home pet sitting and dog walking company and have been serving the area since 2016. Our service area includes Hingham, North/East Weymouth, and Cohasset. When you join us, you will be part of a fun-loving group of caring, knowledgeable and dedicated pet care providers who work together as a team.

Some of our current team members include: stay at home dads and moms, court reporters, teachers, work from home wizards, and Worlds End rangers.

Why Work for Heidi's Hounds?

• While you are out taking care of pets independently, you won't be in this alone. Our dedicated support team is always available to help you succeed.
• We hire grown - ups and will treat you like one.
• We offer flexible hours based on your committed availability.
• Get paid to snuggle! Seriously, the amount of love you'll get is unreal. Plus, you know, actual money. Our sitters often say this is the best gig ever!
• Sitters are paid per visit plus mileage reimbursement and keep 100% of tips.
• $21-$23/hour plus gas money (seventy cents per mile) plus tips! Not bad for hanging with adorable animals, right?

Basic Job Responsibilities

• Pet sitting and dog walking involves driving to client homes to take care of pets in their own household. We service Hingham, North/East Weymouth, and Cohasset. You should live in or adjacent to these communities.
• Have access to a reliable vehicle and have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to walk dogs of all sizes (for as little as 15 minutes and as long as 60 minutes depending on client requests).
• Care for cats (and sometimes other small critters).
• Have an up to date smart phone to utilize our pet sitting app.
• Enjoy being outdoors in all New England weather. We walk dogs and get to kitty visits in rain, snow, heat and cold. Mother Nature has nothing on us!
• You must pass a background check.
• Be 100% reliable; the pets in your care depend on you.
• Must delight in getting unconditional love and affection from our furry friends!
• Sitters are paid per visit plus mileage reimbursement and keep 100% of tips.$21-$23/hour, plus an excellent seventy cents per mile for travel, and you keep every single tip (as much as an additional $275 per pay period!)

Love Letters from Our Furry Friends' Humans

• "I wanted to extend my deepest gratitude for the level of care your team extended Cody. This was his first time he was away from us. I appreciate the time and effort of your team to prepare his special meals as well as pick up meds from the vet. The daily journals were fantastic and when we returned home last night he was so happy!"
• "I just wanted to take a moment to mention how impressed I have been with everyone at Heidi's Hounds. The service has been excellent and everyone that has been walking Zoë and Krypto has been so friendly and kind. I also want to say that we LOVE the Pet Care Journal's and look forward to them every time we have service done.Awesome job everyone and we look forward to our Zoë and Krypto continuing to enjoy their visits!"
• "Just wanted to send a huge THANK YOU to the entire Heidi's Hounds staff for a truly wonderful first experience with your team. We are so grateful that Riley was so well cared-for during our visit, and especially appreciate all the help you provided as we transitioned to our new home just days before our trip. We look forward to working with you all again."