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i've been around many different animals and had many different pets! I am most comfortable around dogs, cats, fish, and other small rodents (bunnies, guinea pigs, etc.).
Bailey can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Hi! My name is Hattie and I am a huge animal lover! I have many different types of animals and am good around almost any type of animal!
Hattie can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Hello,
I am an experienced house/pet sitter. I have had many clients through the years, most of whom called me back again and again. I have taken care of all kinds of animals including: dogs, cats, ferrets, fish, birds, lizards, rabbits, rats, snakes, hamsters, frogs/turtles, etc. I love all animals with maybe the exception of...
Renee can also help with: Daily feeding, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Emma M.
Minnetonka, MN
$9-14/hr
I'm looking for work and I love helping take care of animals!
Emma can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I've lived with pets my entire life, and I currently have a lab-Australian shepherd mix. I love dogs, and I would do anything I could to help out! I've been a dog sitter off and on since high school, so I'm comfortable with taking care of pets that aren't my own.
Diana can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Hi! My name is Elise and I'm looking for pet sitting/walking jobs during my winter break (I'll be leaving first college January 22nd). I grew up with one dog and two cats. The dog was my best friend from the time I met her. I consider myself an equally cat and dog person. I have three cat-nieces and I absolutely love them...
Elise can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sammy and I have been caring for pets for about 9 years. My experience includes dog walking, check ins and let outs throughout the day, overnight pet care, and cleaning up after pets. I enjoy spending time with animals and care for them as if they were my own. I have one dog, two cats, and a hamster at home, so I...
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Sammy has stayed at my home and taken care of my dog and 3 cats while on vacation. She left the house in better shape then I left it and all 4 pets were in perfect shape. I have a big dog and she had no trouble taking care of him.
I also know some of the people she...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have always had a dog in my family, which is why I love dogs so much today. I would love to take care of yours!! I can watch them, take them for a walk or to the dog park, and just love on them. I have experience with dog of all sizes. I have mostly been around dogs like labradors and golden retrievers but feel comfortable...
Ally can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I provide pet sitting in your home or mine if necessary. Very flexible schedule. Long time pet owner, dogs, cats, fish. 10+ years experience pet sitting. Love dogs of all sizes and temperaments, cats, rodents, mammals in general. :)
Traci can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Traci cares for my dog and my daughter's dog when we are out of town. I know they are well cared for in our absence. Traci is very outgoing, reliable and a hard worker. She would do anything to help someone in need."
Candy C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there my name is Brittney. I am a stay at home mom and I love animals! I am willing to come to your home or I also welcome your pet into my home. We have 2 children- 16 and 6. All of our doggy babies have now passed and are missed dearly. We had 4 Chihuahuas that all lived good long lives. I have also owned, bred, and cared...
Brittney can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Kind compassionate quiet deep thinker"
Cynthia K.
5.0
(1)
I am a very experienced in watching animals! I started pet-sitting when I was about 8, along with my big brother. We would walk the dogs, feed them, play with them and give them plenty of love. I still do all of this today when I watch dogs! I have also had experience watching cats, and small animals.
Laura can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"Laura has proven herself to be a responsible and caring person, even helping our family out when we purchases a new puppy, and we needed someone to visit with him during the day. She has an amazing creativeness, which makes being around her fun and inspiring."
Bridget B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have loved all animals since I was very young, and believe our fuzzy friends are very important members of families. Having dogs and cats of my own, I understand wanting someone to care as much about their pet as they do. I would treat your pets as well as I treat my own, whether it be for walks or watching your animals while...
Claire can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, dog training, grooming
5.0
"Claire was great with our dogs. They were mellow when we came back from vacation. She even left a journal of her visits for us so we knew how each visit went. We will use Clarie again and recommend her to others whenever we can."
Jennifer J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love all animals and am available to stay over night or just stop in daily to care for your pets. I grew up with dogs and cats and had a guinea pig of my own. I'm more than happy to water plants, shovel, etc. if I'm staying at your house.
Eve can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Eve always does a great job taking care of my cat."
Larie Ann P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Katie and I am a life-long animal lover. Besides caring for my family's dogs throughout my life, I have also dog-sat for neighbors and family friends since high school. I have traveled to houses to walk, play with, and feed dogs and I have also stayed at homes for several nights to be a constant companion. People I...
Katie can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Katie is the absolute best thing that happened to our rescue dog Jango! The first few times we went on vacation we tried boarding him at a local spot. It never went well. We'd come home and he'd be sick, limping and not himself. Our next vacation we decided to try...
Emily M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been surrounded by animals my whole life. I grew up with many pets, have worked in a doggy day care, fostered dogs and I've been caring for other people's fur kids through my pet care company since 2005. I have experience with cats and dogs of many different breeds and temperaments. I am also familiar with some rodents...
Kris can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding
5.0
"Kristin is simply wonderful. She was our family assistant helping with groceries, cooking, errands, house organization, etc. She is so happy to help, reliable, great communicator, efficient, and just a pleasure to work with. We loved getting to know her, trusted...
Ingrid C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had numerous pets throughout the years and have also pet sat for many friends. I am experienced with all sorts of animals. I love dogs and cats and other pets too! I am great at paying attention to detail and making sure each pet has their needs taken care of.
5.0
"Kristen is great with our pets, responsible and punctual. Always asks questions if she needs to know something. A top pet care provider!"
Gregg S.
Mary J.
Minneapolis, MN
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Dog And Cat Sitter, Pet Care, Daily Walks, In Home/ Boarding Care. Occasional And Last Minuet Needs.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Raised with both cats and dogs from young age into adulthood. Experience with large breed dogs. Own 3 cats and 1 Newfoundland dog since they were kittens and puppy.
Mary can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, boarding, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting & more
5.0
"absolutely wonderful!! never used Care.com before, so I was a bit nervous. she put me at ease, sending me pictures frequently and checking in with me daily. such a gem, I will be using her again in a heartbeat. HIGHLY recommend."
Jacquelyn K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Annaliese. I have lots of experience as a cat sitter. While earning my college degree, I would house and cat sit for various teachers while they were away on sabbatical for many months. Also, Growing up in South Dakota, my family owned an ample amount of land, and with that came many pets. I have been taking...
Annaliese can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Annaliese is a great communicator and took care of everything just perfectly for us. We'll definitely hire her again! "
Michelle S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kayla and I am a recent graduate with a Pre-Vet Animal Science degree from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. I have a passion for animals of all shapes and sizes. My goal in life is to provide all animals with the best life possible! I can provide routine structure, playing, exercise, patience, training,...
Kayla can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Kayla was so dependable and provided details about her visit. I would definitely hire her again!"
Julie S.
5.0
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(As of October 21st, I am no longer taking clients for Pet Care). Thanks!
I provide dog walking, pet sitting in your own home with drop in visits. I am an experienced pet sitter, a lover of all animals and I also volunteer at a animal shelter. I have experience with cats and dogs of all sizes and breeds. I look forward to...
Eve can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"She is incredibly invested in what she does. From her attention to detail, flexibility around our schedule and overall great attitude we felt like we were her number 1 priority. We have already asked her to come back multiple times and will continue to do so!"
Sam H.
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Minnetonka, MN
Samantha K.
5.0
Sammy has stayed at my home and taken care of my dog and 3 cats while on vacation. She left the house in better shape then I left it and all 4 pets were in perfect shape. I have a big dog and she had no trouble taking care of him.
I also know some of the people she has done childcare and pet sitting...
- Care member
Traci G.
5.0
Traci took care of my dog better than I did - including managing his medicine and giving injections. She is an enthusiastic pet lover and very reliable.
- Amy W.
Brittney S.
5.0
Brittney is the best! I travel quite a bit for work and it's comforting to know my pets are very well taken care of.
- Jennifer M.
Laura B.
5.0
Laura has proven herself to be a responsible and caring person, even helping our family out when we purchases a new puppy, and we needed someone to visit with him during the day. She has an amazing creativeness, which makes being around her fun and inspiring.
- Bridget B.
Claire P.
5.0
Claire is awesome! She was so great with our dog and was super reliable! I highly recommend her!
- Denise S.
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in Minnetonka, MN
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in Minnetonka, MN?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $9.67 per hour as of May 2024. This rate will vary depending on the service you need, the number of pets you have, and how often you need care for your pet. Some pet care providers will charge a daily rate if they will be caring for your pet for multiple days at a time.
How can I find a pet care provider near me in Minnetonka, MN?
There are 6 pet care providers in Minnetonka, MN offering a variety of services. You can compare your search results by the type of care you need for your pet. From there, you can identify the pet care providers with the most experience and positive feedback from previous pet parents they have worked with. You can also filter providers by distance from Minnetonka or your zip code. Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can contact them individually to get a sense of who will get along with your pet the best.
What types of pet care services can I find in Minnetonka, MN?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Minnetonka, MN such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Minnetonka, MN for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
What types of pet care services can I find near me in Minnetonka, MN?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Minnetonka, MN such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Minnetonka, MN for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
How can I safely hire pet care near me in Minnetonka, MN?
All pet care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. When searching for a pet care provider near you in Minnetonka, MN, look for providers who have a badge on their profile that displays the date their CareCheck was run. A CareCheck is a solid starting point, but we strongly advise that you do your own research to safely hire a pet care provider such as running your own background check.
What pet care services are available near me in Minnetonka, MN?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Minnetonka, MN, you can search Care.com to get an idea of what types of services providers offer in your area. You can likely find pet sitters, dog walkers, and even advanced pet care providers who can take on more responsibilities such as administering medicine.