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Hollie Y.

Buffalo, MN

from
$10/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
My name is Hollie, I am 25 years old and a mom to a beautiful little girl with another on the way. I have been around dogs my whole life owning 2 large dogs currently (German shepherd male and female lab/ Great Dane mix) I am also fortunate enough to have experience around puppies often as my mother in law is a breeder. I am...
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Hannah T.

Work From Home Pet Sitter!

Buffalo, MN

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
Would love to help watch your pets! I'm a stay at home mom with lots of flexibility! I have a townhome with a yard (not fenced). In my home I have a 1-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old German shepherd female. My dog is fully vaxed and loves other dogs! My daughter is also good with animals :)
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Jaycee P.

Buffalo, MN

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I enjoy caring for animals. I have my own two cats and grew up with multiple dogs of different breeds.
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Anna M.

Buffalo, MN

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$14/hr
3 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I have had 2 dogs, big and small, and I have had lots of dog sitting/boarding responsibilities for other families!
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Makenna S.

Fun-loving Pet Sitter

Buffalo, MN

from
$12/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi I'm Makenna and I'm 19! I have a huge love for dogs and grew up around them. I've been dog sitting for my babysitting/nanny families for the last few years and would love to continue doing so! I enjoy taking them for walks, playing fetch, or just simply keeping them company!
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Hannah P.

Buffalo, MN

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$14/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
Hello! My name is Hannah. I have grown up with cats and dogs , as well as training them. I have 3 dogs at home right now and I have a lot of experience. I am willing to pet sit , walk, train any animal!
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Lisa H.

Dog And Cat Lover Available For Part Time Help

Buffalo, MN

from
$18/hr
3 years experience
I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced dog and cat lover with great references and 3 years of experience. Can also make sure your pet gets exercise and light grooming if desired.
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Cassandra W.

Dog Sitter

Buffalo, MN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet walking
Hi, I'm Cassandra! I am an animal loving girl! I have two beautiful Alaskan Malamutes, Yukon and Sakari. I also foster with a local animal rescue and have fostered over 50+ dogs of different breeds. I also have plenty of experience with cats, goats, bunnies, ducks, chickens and horses. I also have experience with dog sledding...

Joy F. says "Cassie is an excellent petcare provider. She took care of our cat, Mia, at least 20 times when we lived in Buffalo for a few years. She was incredibly...

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Flor De Maria B.

Saint Michael, MN

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$9/hr
3 years experience
Boarding
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Growing up I've loved animals and now I have 2 of my own. I love spending time with new animals and taking care of them. I've had experience with. dog sitting and have one of my own. I have a cat too and love to meet different cats. Overall I've grown to love animals over the years and would love to get to know yours.
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Kristina B.

Monticello, MN

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Now accepting work with your four legged family members! Experience with cats and dogs, I am looking for work including pet sitting and walks. Message me for any questions! Thank you!
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Grace C.

Maple Lake, MN

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$9/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi! I have taken care of animals my whole life. From the day I was born, my love for animals has always been there. I have owned horses, dogs, cats, and chickens. For 19 years, we have had a pet. I started feeding dogs for others at 8, then from there went to dog sitting for those families while they are out of town. I love...
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Marisa H.

Fun Sitter And Energetic

Monticello, MN

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
Hi I'm Marisa! I am a loving, energetic, caring mom to my daughter Maelynn and can help with dog walking!
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Sherry S.

Semi-retired Veterinary Technician

Annandale, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hello! My name is Sherry and I have been a Certified Veterinary Technician for 30 years. I have been doing in-home pet sitting off and on for about the last 20 years. I know how stressful traveling can be on both the owners and their pets. I believe that any way we can reduce that stress, the better! I love interacting with...

Care Member says "Sherry did an amazing job caring for our 2 dogs and 10 guinea pigs. I came home to happy well loved pets, thank you Sherry! "

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Claire P.

Dog Walker, Pet Sitter, and Animal Lover Available

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet sitting
dog training
pet walking
pet transportation
grooming
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...

Denise S. says "Claire is awesome! She was so great with our dog and was super reliable! I highly recommend her!"

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Jess S.

Pet Sitter

Osseo, MN

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello my name is Jess and I'm interested in your posting! I have 2 cats and a dog of my own and have experience with many different pets: dogs, cats, fish, birds, guineas, ferrets and hamsters! I would love to help your family out.
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Donna H.

Female Dog Walker And Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog walking and sitting in your home. I understand how difficult it can be walking your dog when you are at work all day. I love animals! At this time I have a cat and two birds, but would like the opportunity to be around dogs. I had a Keeshond for 13 years when I was younger. Unfortunately, he died. I was living in...

Jerry S. says "I have hired Donna four times in the last two years to care for my cat, Figaro, in my home. Figaro is a six-year old male. Each day when I am out of town...

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Cami M.

Loving Pet Sitter!

Big Lake, MN

from
$10/hr
Administration of medicine
pet walking
daily feeding
dog training
pet transportation
+ 1 more
I have been caring for animals since I was young. My dad breeds red setters, so I have spent time helping with all the dogs and training the puppies as well as dogs. I have owned two dogs of my own that I trained as well. I love both cats and dogs!
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Gabrielle D.

Big Lake, MN

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
grooming
+ 1 more
I have 3 dogs at home and a golden retriever who is in training to be a service dog! I love cuddling with pets and taking them on walks and feeding them. I love sitting outside and playing with them and letting their energy out. I am allergic to cats and cannot work with cats.
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Jenna R.

Maple Plain, MN

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love working with animals. We have two dogs at home and have litters of puppies twice a year. So I have to take care of the puppies and help to get them potty trained and on a eating schedule. I also on occasion dog and cat sit for neighbors and family members.
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Shelby O.

Dedicated, Loving Pet Sitter

Delano, MN

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
+ 1 more
Dog mom of two sweet boys. Before becoming a dog mom I had three years of pet care experience. I find that pets are family and love to treat them that way. I am comfortable with all size and age of dogs, our GP is a little over 110 lbs. services I am experienced in include: dog walking, potty breaks, medication administration,...
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  • 57 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.50/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Buffalo, MN

Dog Sitters in Buffalo, MN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 57 listed dog sitters

Cassandra W.

Cassie is an excellent petcare provider. She took care of our cat, Mia, at least 20 times when we lived in Buffalo for a few years. She was...

- Joy F.

Sherry S.

Sherry did an amazing job caring for our 2 dogs and 10 guinea pigs. I came home to happy well loved pets, thank you Sherry!

- Care member

Claire P.

Claire is awesome! She was so great with our dog and was super reliable! I highly recommend her!

- Denise S.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Buffalo, MN

Dog sitters near you in Buffalo, MN 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 Buffalo, MN 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 Buffalo, MN is $14.50.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Buffalo, MN. 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 Buffalo, MN 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 Buffalo, MN, 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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