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Brooklyn B.

Cape Girardeau, MO

from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog + cat sitting in your home! I am an animal lover & have had pets my whole life. I currently have a dog, Glenn, and two cats, Tatertot & Toast, and talk about them like they're my children. I would love and treat your pets as my own!
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Dog - Cat Sitting

Cape Girardeau, MO

from
$8/hr
Pet sitting
I had dogs all my life. I have one now she's 14 years old had her from a puppy. I would love to take care of your pet
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Pet Lover/Care Taker

Cape Girardeau, MO

from
$8/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I've worked with dogs, cats, rodents, and birds for about 4 years with consistent pet sitting. I've fostered cats and dogs of all ages and breeds with my family for 6 years in partnership with the Humane Society of Atchison. I have always loved the companionship of pets and enjoy spending time with them in any capacity.
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Pet/house Sitting

Cape Girardeau, MO

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I have a lifelong passion and history with animals. From raising angora rabbits, chickens, and dairy goats to caring for cats, dogs, horses, and even large snakes. I would be happy to care for your pets while you are on vacation or for any reason at all.
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Part-time Pet Sitter

Cape Girardeau, MO

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$12/hr
I have always been an animal person, and I grew up surrounded by animals for my entire life. I have cared for dogs (from Corgis to Great Danes), cats, horses, and even geckos!
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Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I grew up owning cats, dogs, fish, guinea pigs, hamsters, and frogs. I currently have four rats and two cats that I love dearly. I pet sit for several friends of mine in the area though I have not done it professionally. I majored in Wildlife and Conservation and Minored in Childhood Trauma and Outcome; I do work at a...
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  • 6 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $11.67/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Cape Girardeau, MO

Dog sitters near you in Cape Girardeau, MO 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 Cape Girardeau, MO 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 Cape Girardeau, MO is $11.67.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Cape Girardeau, MO. 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 Cape Girardeau, MO 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 Cape Girardeau, MO, 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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