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Marie H.

Pet Care

Alachua, FL

from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
I can provide great care to your pet of almost any species. I am currently a dog groomer. And can care for your pet beyond just house sitting. I can do daily walks while you work your long work shifts. I can come and sit with you pet while on trips. And can do drops to check up and makes all is well.
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Radha D.

Pet Sitting/walker Available

Alachua, FL

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi there! I have experience dog and cat-sitting for neighbors and friends in the past. I also lived on a farm for 7 months and helped look after cows, one horse, and a donkey. I have reliable transportation and a clean driving record and a flexible schedule. I love dogs & cats of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and...
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Brooke F.

Gainesville, FL

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello my name is Brooke I love animals and being outdoors. I grew up with horses, dogs, and cats all my life. I would love to pet sit for any pet(s) your family has. For dog sitting specifically I can run with them to give them exercise, take them to a dog park, and bathe them! I love spending time with animals and would love...
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Julie W.

Animal Care Provider

Gainesville, FL

from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have been a pet sitter for over 20 years. I would be happy to make daily visits or spend the night. I am experienced with elderly dogs and medication administration.
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Yesenia A.

Pet Sitter and Friend

Gainesville, FL

from
$13/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I love animals. Ive always loved working with them. I recently cared for four dogs and one cat. One of them, Lady, was pretty sick a lot but so full of life. I know the importance of play and exercise time.
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Camila A.

Loving And Reliable Pet Sitter Who Treats Your Furry Friends Like Family

Gainesville, FL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as kind, empathetic, patience and creative I like working with animals because I think they're clean and pure souls. Also, I think we need to learn about lot about animals, they're our maesters of life I'm looking for a job that be flexible and in which I feel comfortable, where good communication...
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Lana C.

Pet Setter, Pet Lover In Your Home.

Gainesville, FL

from
$13/hr
Pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet walking
I love just about all animals/pets. I probably had one of them in my life. I have had mostly dogs and cats. I had a bird for 19 years as well as long-term chickens. I've had fish and turtles (turtles mostly) in our indoor/screened in porch w/pond and fountain. Please know I honor our agreements. When I traveled, I always had a...
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Amber C.

Experienced Pet Sitter

Gainesville, FL

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
Hello! My name is Amber, I am 25 years old, and I am looking for some occasional work as a pet sitter. I have several years of experience caring for cats, dogs, and fish, including several special needs dogs. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
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Shanaya B.

Caring And Reliable Pet Sitter

Gainesville, FL

from
$13/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, I'm Shanaya! I've been walking dogs and pet sitting for over 3 years, and I absolutely love spending time with animals. I'm a proud dog owner and have experience caring for cats and fish as well, having owned both in the past. Whether it's walks, playtime, or cuddles, I'm committed to providing the best care.
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Cheyenne L.

Loving Patient And Active Pet Sitter

Gainesville, FL

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
As someone raised on a farm I have plenty of experience with all sorts of animals. At 15, my neighbors started asking me to pet sit for them. As a pet sitter I've taken care of dogs, cats, chickens, pigs, and goats. I have a deep compassion for animals and will treat your pets like royalty. Flexible schedule and pay.
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Lisa H.

Love Animals

Fort White, FL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I will provide animal sitting/feeding and bathing if needed. I love animals. I have had several dogs, cats and couple pigs and horses.
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Lianna B.

Caring/Flexible Pet Sitter

Gainesville, FL

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet walking
I have always watched friends' and relatives' dogs when they go out of town or are at work for extended periods of time and have grown up with dogs of all sizes since before I can remember. The main family I pet-sat for has three dogs (Australian shepherd and two German shepherds). I am a super dog lover! I am a full-time...
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Brianna W.

Friendly Pet Sitter

Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Pets me so happy and I love making their day with walks, treats, or play time! I have been taking care of my own and other people's cats and dogs since I was 8 years old. I look forward to meeting your fur babies and creating a bond of trust with them!

Care Member says "So caring and sent tons of photo updates!"

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Harlee H.

I Can't Wait To Babysit Some Furry Friends!

Gainesville, FL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Daily feeding
pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as goofy, kind, honest I like working with animals because THEY ARE JUST THE CUTEST I'm looking for a job that is flexible with me I started working with animals when I was in high school. I would dog sit my friend's pets. In my spare time, I like to crochet, read romance novels, and playing...
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Estefania R.

Dog Sitting

Gainesville, FL

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have 1 year of experience in pet sitting, taking care only of calm and well-trained pets. I can walk them, feed them, play with them, and provide companionship in a safe and caring environment. I always make sure they feel comfortable and loved while their owners are away.
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Emily H.

Fun Dog Sitter

Gainesville, FL

from
$13/hr
Boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I've grown up with animals my whole life. My family used to bread pure-bred Beagles so I have experience with newborn puppies all the way up to our older beagle who was 13 when she died. I love spending time with animals and would love to take care of yours!
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Emie S.

Gainesville, FL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
I have several years of experience dog sitting for family and neighbors, including feeding, walking, and overnight care. I'm attentive to each dog's needs and always make sure they feel safe and loved. I also have a dog myself who I help take care of.
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Emilie J.

Fun-loving, Patient Pet Sitter!

Gainesville, FL

from
$13/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I have my own dog and have experience training and caring for a pet. I am careful, patient, and attentive to the needs of the animals as I am an animal lover and treat others dogs the way I treat my own dog Mavisa (she is quite the character). She is 3 and I definitely have enough experience with her to be able to care for...
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Sofia A.

Pet Care

Gainesville, FL

from
$13/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
Hello, I have a little over a year of experience with dog walking/ dog sitting! I'm great with all animals and would love to help out :)
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Andrea N.

Loving And Caring Pet Sitter!

Gainesville, FL

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
grooming
pet walking
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
I basically grew up in a farm (with dogs, cats, chickens, reptiles, parrots, hamsters, rabbits... you name it!) So not a real farm, but in a family who are complete animal lovers. :) I live with three dogs and a bird. Comfortable caring for any animals.
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.00/hr as of July 2025

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Alachua, FL

Dog sitters near you in Alachua, FL 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 Alachua, FL 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 Alachua, FL is $14.00.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Alachua, FL. 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 Alachua, FL 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 Alachua, FL, 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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