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Hannah C.

Akron, OH

from
$11/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
grooming
pet walking
I provide dog/cat/small animal sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced pet owner and would love to watch your animals!
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Active And Loving Walker, Pet Sitter, Anything You Need!

Akron, OH

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
I like working with animals because I truly believe that the raw gratitude and emotion you can receive from animals is something very difficult to come by outside of working with animals. It's very fulfilling to see how ecstatic they get after being played with, taken for a walk, or cared for when they are sick. I started...
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Part-time Dog Sitter!

Akron, OH

from
$10/hr
Boarding
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
+ 1 more
I have been raised with dogs my whole life and have grown such a love for their loyalty. I currently have one of my own in my apartment at school whom I adore! I would love to help out with getting dogs walked, fed, and loved whenever needed! Please contact me.
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Pet Walker/Pet Sitter

Akron, OH

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$8/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
+ 1 more
My family and I own a small pet food business called Naturally Better Pet Foods in the Akron area. My son runs the business now and I would like to continue working with animals. I have six dogs of my own, and a lot of experience in caring for them. Any questions, please ask. Thanks pat
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Akron, OH

from
$8/hr
Pet sitting
I love animals! I have had dogs and cats all of my life and have pet sit for several family members and friends.
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Optimistic Animal Lover And Home Keeper

Akron, OH

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
Hello! Im Allyssa! Pleasure to have you reading my bio , I am a experienced babysitter, care giver and pet sitter, I am creative and friendly with anyone I meet! I will always choose the kill them with kindness option and help with stuff around the house if needed. I have 2 years of experience being paid and have 15+ years of...
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Pet Experience

Akron, OH

from
$8/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hey there!!! I have provided pet sitting services for families consisting of dogs, cats and bunnies. I come from a family that owns three dogs, chickens, rabbits and ducks. Very pet oriented and love animals! I am looking to help care for your animals whether it's house/pet sitting or taking your animals on walks! (:
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Pet Sitter

Akron, OH

from
$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I have always loved animals of all kinds! I grew up with 4 dogs and have 2 of my own dogs while I'm in college. They are my whole world and I treat them as if they were kids. I volunteered for 3 years at an animal hospital in which my best friends dad owned. I have experience with small dogs all the way to XL Great Danes. I can...
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Animal Lover!

Akron, OH

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet transportation
dog training
pet walking
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Jennifer. I have had multiple dogs growing up and love dogs and animals in general! My dog passed away about a year ago, and I'm living in a small apartment and don't have the space or the constant free time that I would need to get another dog any time soon. However, in the free time I do have, I am a babysitter...
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Pet Sitter

Akron, OH

from
$8/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have a pet dog who is a Corgi mix that we adopted last year. I've been around dogs my entire life and I follow any and all instructions with care. My dog gets along well with all dogs and we take him to the dog parks as often as we can. I'm a reliable and loving dog owner who can appreciate not wanting to board your pet when...
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Attentive And Caring

Akron, OH

from
$13/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Jordyn and I am currently on the path to become Licensed Professional Counselor who also have a huge place in my heart for animals. I have had years of experience taking care of dogs, cats, turtles, birds (I had loved birds), horses, small animals, fish, and little experience with cattle. I have a very caring...
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Akron, OH

5.0(0)
from
$8/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I have been an animal caregiver for several years. My experience is primarily with my own pets, but I have been responsible for pet sitting for family members when they go on vacations. I can feed, bathe, walk and clean up after dogs, cats, and birds.
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Science Teacher/Pet Owner Looking To Pet Sit For You

Akron, OH

from
$8/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
Hello, I was a special education teacher, mainly middle school, for 12 years and now I care for pets and people full time. I live in a non smoking house with 2 dogs on my own. I love animals very much. I am willing to work with pets who have behavior problems as well. All my pet experience comes from being a pet owner and from...
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Hey There!

Akron, OH

from
$12/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I'm an avid animal lover. I have provided dog sitting and dog walking services before. As long as they are friendly to new individuals, I'm more than happy to help take of them! I'm more than happy to assist with bathing, light grooming, feeding, etc.
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Akron, OH

from
$10/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I been in love with animals since I was a baby. I have such amazing energy with dogs, cats, etc. I currently have a 1-year-old golden doodle. He's a very energetic dogs so you can count on me to have fun with your dog. I previously had a shipoo and due to moving I had to give it away and took care of it since it was a puppy....
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Professional Dog Sitter

Akron, OH

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
dog training
grooming
I have worked at pet supplies plus for almost a year. I assisted with grooming and placing animals into the correct cages. I also promoted sales and worked the cashier. I adopted a pit bull two years ago and have had great success training and grooming him. I am looking for a career in dog training and am willing to get my...
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Loving And Kind Dog Sitter

Akron, OH

from
$11/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
I'm a retired teacher (21 years) and now run and operate a home management business in Sarasota. I have a flexible schedule that allows me to pet sit easily. I love dogs and can sit them in your home or mine. I currently have a lot of openings and will respond to you promptly.
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Animal Lover Available For Pet Care All Summer

Akron, OH

from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I provide pet sitting experience in your own home. I am an animal lover with experience caring for animals including dogs, cats, and rabbits. I have experience caring for my own dogs as well as I have had dogs most of my life and currently have four of my own.
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Loving Pet Sitter!

Akron, OH

from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have years of experience caring for all types of animals! I am comfortable with dogs, cats, fish and rabbits of all ages. I love feeding, walking and caring for them! I am comfortable with medication administration or any disability precautions too!
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Dog Sitter

Akron, OH

from
$8/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a college student/athlete and I am aways finding ways to make some extra $$! I have a lab mix of my own on campus with me that's still a puppy! The past few summers I've dog sat for a family friend whenever they go out of town for the summer! I also dog sit for my parents when they go out of town and they have a yorkipoo, a...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $11.41/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Akron, OH

Dog sitters near you in Akron, OH can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.

You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Akron, OH to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Akron, OH is $11.41.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Akron, OH. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.

To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Akron, OH we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.

To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Akron, OH, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.

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