Pet Sitting & Walking Services in Springfield, MA

At Masters' Guild, we provide professional pet sitting and walking services to ensure your pets receive the care, attention, and exercise they need. Whether you’re away for a short trip or require regular walks for your dog, our experienced pet sitters and walkers are here to help. With us, your furry friends are in safe and loving hands.

Pet Sitting and Walking in Springfield, MA: Drop-in visit (30 min) typically runs $20–$35 USD in 2026; the other common jobs below range from $20 to $470, depending mostly on number and length of visits. Post your job free on Masters' Guild to get offers from ID-verified local pros; payment is held until the work is done.

What pet sitting and walking costs in Springfield, MA (2026)

Typical pet sitting and walking prices in Springfield, MA (USD, 2026) — low to high per job

Job	Typical range (USD)	Unit
Drop-in visit (30 min)	$20–$35	per visit
Dog walk (30 min)	$20–$30	per visit
Overnight sitting (sitter's home)	$70–$140	per night
Full-day care (multiple visits, meds, playtime)	$30–$95	per day
Vacation week (2 visits/day)	$270–$470	per job

Estimates: typical US ranges adjusted for Springfield's regional price level (about 4% below the national average; BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, all items, Springfield MA MSA, divided by 100). Get two or three quotes for your exact job.

Our Pet Sitting & Walking Expertise in Springfield, MA

Our Pet Sitting & Walking Expertise

Personalized Pet Sitting Services

Every pet has unique needs, and our pet sitting services are tailored to meet them. From feeding and playtime to providing companionship, we ensure your pets are happy and well-cared-for while you’re away.

Professional Dog Walking

Keep your dog active and healthy with our professional dog walking services. Our walkers ensure your pet gets the exercise and attention they need, whether it’s a brisk walk around the block or an extended outdoor adventure.

Flexible Scheduling

We offer flexible scheduling to fit your busy lifestyle. Whether you need daily dog walks, occasional pet sitting, or last-minute assistance, our services are designed for your convenience.

Affordable & Transparent Pricing

Our competitive and transparent pricing ensures you know the cost upfront. No hidden fees—just reliable care for your beloved pets.

Why Choose Masters' Guild for Pet Care?

Trusted Professionals: Our carefully vetted sitters and walkers are experienced in pet care, ensuring your pets are safe and happy.
Tailored Services: We customize our services to meet the unique needs of your pets.
Convenient Booking: Easily schedule pet care services through our user-friendly app.
Reliable & Caring: We treat your pets like our own, offering the love and attention they deserve.

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Post your Pet Care Quest through our app and connect with trusted sitters and walkers. Whether it’s pet sitting or dog walking, Masters' Guild ensures your furry friends are well cared for while you’re away.

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Pet Sitting & Walking Services We Offer

Masters' Guild provides a variety of pet care solutions tailored to your needs:

Pet Sitting: Personalized care for your pets in the comfort of their own home.
Dog Walking: Regular walks to keep your dog active, healthy, and happy.
Playtime & Exercise: Engaging activities to ensure your pets stay entertained.
Flexible Scheduling: Book services as needed, from one-time visits to daily care.
Mobile-Friendly Platform: Easily book, track, and manage your pet care services through our app.

What's different about pet sitting and walking in Springfield

In Springfield, MA, pet care plans need to account for a real four-season routine. January normal daily lows average 18.8°F, while July normal daily highs average 85.2°F; annual snowfall averages 51.7 inches, and frequent freeze-thaw cycles, occasional ice storms, and nor’easters can complicate walk timing and key handoffs. For Forest Park or East Forest Park visits, give the sitter clear instructions for weather changes, indoor exercise, feeding, medications, and how to reach you if a scheduled walk needs adjustment.

Springfield’s older housing stock makes a detailed home-access plan especially useful. Forty-one percent of units were built before 1940, and much of the city consists of single-family homes or duplexes, including brick Victorian duplexes and triple-deckers. In Sixteen Acres, Indian Orchard, or McKnight, confirm the exact entrance, key or lockbox procedure, pet supplies, and any stairs or unit-specific instructions. Pet sitting and dog walking are largely unlicensed trades, so prioritize an insured, bonded sitter with pet first-aid certification; overnight in-home care warrants background checks, references, and careful key handling.

What moves the price in Springfield

Snow, ice storms, and freeze-thaw conditions can change walking schedules and access.
July and August are peak vacation months; holiday weekends also increase demand.
Older duplexes and triple-deckers require precise unit, entrance, and key-handling instructions.
Overnight in-home care needs stronger screening than a quick drop-in visit.

Licensing and permits in Massachusetts

Pet sitting and dog walking are largely unlicensed trades in the US and Canada; look for sitters who carry liability insurance/bonding and pet first-aid certification, and treat overnight in-home care as requiring a higher trust bar (background check, references, key handling) than a licensed trade would.

Residential building permits are issued by the local city/town building or inspectional-services department under the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR); trade-specific permits (electrical, plumbing/gas, mechanical) are separately pulled by the licensed trade contractor. In Springfield, permits come from the City of Springfield Department of Inspectional Services, Building Division.

Tax: Labor on real-property home repair/improvement work is NOT taxable in Massachusetts — only sales of tangible personal property (materials, and standalone retail goods) are subject to the 6.25% tax; a contractor generally owes tax/use-tax on the materials they buy, not on the labor billed to the homeowner.

Best time to book in Springfield

July and August are peak vacation season and holiday weekends also surge; book 3-4 weeks ahead in busy cities for summer or major holidays. Peak demand: July and August. Typical job length: 30 min per visit; overnight jobs run nightly; a vacation-coverage job typically spans 5-7 days.

DIY or pro? A trusted neighbor or friend can informally cover feeding/walks for short trips, but hire an insured, background-checked professional for overnight stays, medication administration, or trips longer than a few days.

Areas we cover in Springfield

Pros on Masters' Guild take pet sitting and walking jobs across Springfield neighborhoods including Forest Park, East Forest Park, Sixteen Acres, Indian Orchard, McKnight, Metro Center (Downtown), Pine Point and Liberty Heights.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does pet sitting cost in Springfield, MA?

A 30-minute drop-in visit typically runs $20–$35 per visit, while full-day care with multiple visits, medications, and playtime is $30–$100 per day. Extra pets, special-needs care, longer visits, holidays, and insured professional care can increase the total.

When should I book a dog walker in Springfield, MA for a summer trip?

July and August are peak vacation months, and holiday weekends also surge. For summer or major holidays in busy cities, book 3–4 weeks ahead and give the sitter a complete schedule for visits, walks, feeding, medications, and emergency contacts.

Do pet sitters in Massachusetts need a license or permit?

Pet sitting and dog walking are largely unlicensed trades in the United States and Canada. Springfield’s building-permit process concerns construction work, so focus instead on liability insurance or bonding, pet first-aid certification, references, background checks, and secure key handling for overnight care.

Sources: Our Pet Sitting and Walking cost guide. Updated 2026-09-12.

We Also Serve These Nearby Satellite Cities

In addition to Springfield, MA, we also offer Pet Sitting and Walking in nearby areas, including the following satellite cities:

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Agawam, MA
East Longmeadow, MA
Ludlow, MA