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dog-sitter

British  

noun

  1. a person who looks after a dog while its owner is away

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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She had worked as a dog-sitter during her studies and my dog, Roman, had spent countless days at her house, often on her bed.

From BBC Mar. 11, 2023

It was our housesitter — well, dog-sitter; our house can take care of itself — who texted us with the news.

From Washington Post Sep. 21, 2022

Keaton’s zaniness is balanced by Taylour Paige’s authenticity as Carla, whose friendship is nearly unflappable, and Dustin Milligan as Mack’s neighbor, dog-sitter and presumptive love interest, Jack.

From New York Times Aug. 11, 2022

We also have to travel internationally for the holiday and hire a dog-sitter while we’re away.

From Slate Nov. 8, 2017

Reggie didn't flinch at their instructions, but he did convince them to leave Freebie behind with the hotel manager, who promised to find a dog-sitter.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

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