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Deborah T.

A Love For Animals

Catawba, NC

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have had dogs & cats and many other animals. I enjoy taking them for walks, playing ball with them, and cuddling them if they enjoy that. Will feed & care for their items. I enjoy being around them and seeing them happy & playing. This is just a bit of what I love & enjoy about pet sitting.
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Madalyn V.

Animal Lover

Statesville, NC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
daily feeding
I own 2 dogs and 2 cats. I love animals and I have 2 years experience in dog sitting and dog walking.

Melissa R. says "Madalyn cared for my four cats and two ducks while I was out of town for a little over a week. We weren't sure how long we would be gone for, but she was...

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Jill S.

Dedicated And Loving Pet Sitter.

Sherrills Ford, NC

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello. I have well over 30 years of experience with dogs and cats. Over the last 5 years, I have dog sat for several families for days at a time. I treat and love all animals as if they were my own. I can help with transportation, in-home sitting, walking and drop ins. I can most certainly provide very reputable references. I...
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Maria M.

Experienced Petsitter

Statesville, NC

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$25/hr
Over the years, I have owned and loved furry friends from horses to goats to dogs and cats. Thanks to my son, I have also become familiar with reptiles and fish. I treat animals, large and small, like precious family. I am an experienced pet sitter, have experience working at a professional stable, have interned at a veterinary...
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Debbie C.

Pet Sitter

Troutman, NC

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
boarding
grooming
pet sitting
Have owned pets all my life although currently my dogs live with my ex. Have a crate, bed, toys. Available for periodic or boarding care.
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Savannah S.

Loving Dog Sitter

Maiden, NC

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
Hi! I am Savannah! I provide dog sitting in your home or mine. I also can walk you dog too. I am a certified equine and canine massage therapist also. I absolutely adore animals! My rates vary based on what you need.
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Jayne C.

Part-Time Dog Sitter

Statesville, NC

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet walking
I have worked for a dog walking service for about 5 years. I would teach during the year and work pet sitting and walking dogs in the summer. I love animals and dogs of all sizes and ages. Animals just make this world a better place.
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Layla O.

Statesville, NC

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$18/hr
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, I'm Layla, a 19-year-old animal lover from Iredell County with lots of experience caring for all kinds of animals. Growing up on a farm I've gotten experience with all kinds of animals. I have two rescued dogs and an outdoor cat, so I fully understand the love and care our furry friends deserve. I'm a firm believer in the...
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Michaela G.

Terrell, NC

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love animals I have two dogs of my own! Been pet sitting since highschool. Have reliable transportation
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Angelle P.

Troutman, NC

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I have always been around animals my entire life and adore them. I have 1 year experience sitting for dogs in my neighborhood and a group dog walking day. I love to be able to experience the animals milestones, share them with their owners, and make the animals lives happy.
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Megan H.

Lincolnton, NC

5.0(0)
from
$8/hr
1 year experience
Hey there, I have a German shepherd that I trained and she is amazing! Her name is Sadi! I dog/cat sit for my family quiet often when they go out of town. I love animals. I have a blind shih tzu that is almost a year old that I have to put eyes drops in her eyes 3 times a day so I know know to take care of animals that are sick...
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Denise L.

Nurse Loves Dogs!!

Mooresville, NC

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
boarding
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former nurse and large dog owner. I have cared and raised many dogs and would like to do this as a service and caregiver. I have great references and I recently retired from nursing. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. We have a fenced in property of 1. 5 acres and a...
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Jillian S.

Part-time Dog Sitter And Dog Walker

Mooresville, NC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
I adore all dogs! Caring for your dog(s) wouldn't be a job to me it would be a privilege. It would brighten my day. I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have owned dogs my whole life of all different breeds and ages. I have trained dogs including my own. My dogs name is Lucy and she's the sweetest 7-year-old...

Natalie S. says "Jillian has helped out with my two dogs and house sits for me when I am away out of town. She is extremely friendly, courteous, prompt and dependable in...

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Andrea F.

Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Cornelius, NC

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
I have many years experience working with animals. I worked in an animal hospital as a veterinary receptionist and vet assistant. I'm also a certified dog groomer, and absolutely love animals. I have three dogs; Rosalina, B'etor & Lursa... I am insured/bonded, background checked (clear) and trained in Pet Care/CPR & First Aid.

Care Member says "Andrea is an amazing helper with all she had helped me with in my home .. organizing ,laundry ,prep work in my kitchen & all around loyal dependable...

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Gabrielle A.

Denver, NC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
boarding
I grew up with dogs in my home all my life and have a black lab shepherd mix puppy now. I grew up working on my families land with cattle and horses, cleaning stalls, feeding etc I have been pet sitting since I was 16 and absolutely love working with animals. I treat people's fur babies as if they were my own and I'm willing to...

John M. says "Gabrielle replied to each email with enthusiasm and answered pertinent questions that I had posed to her. She answered within 24 hours and most of the time...

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Rhiannon M.

Energetic Sitter For Your Furry Friends!

Mooresville, NC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hey there! My name is Rhiannon and I'm an honors student in my last year at CU Boulder. I have worked at a cat cafe (and loved it!), fostered pets during middle and high school, and have held various dog and cat-sitting jobs in my hometown. I am comfortable with all sizes of dogs. My skills include walking, administering...

Ilene S. says "Rhiannon loved the animals and took great care of them. She always thought about their needs first!"

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Laura G.

Animal Care Provider

Hickory, NC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
Why have just a pet sitter when you could have a Vet tech with an extensive knowledge of Veterinary medicine care for your loved ones. With over 10+ years of pet sitting/animal experience of all type/species (Includes: dog, cat, exotics, horse, sheep, pig, goats, and cows.) Senior, puppy, and medical needs pets excepted.

Katherine B. says "I cannot recommend Laura highly enough. She stayed in-home with my elderly dog and was comfortable administering his medications, as well as caring...

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Sarah H.

Sarah's Sitting Services

Hickory, NC

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Grooming
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My name is Sarah, I am 20 years old, and I love fur babies! I have been surrounded by dogs my whole life, and love them big to small. My family has owned labs, golden retrievers, and labradoodles, so I am very fond of big dogs. I have taken care of small dogs as well, such as miniature schnauzers and shih tzus. I am able...
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Mary J.

Dog Walker

Mooresville, NC

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Dog training
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there! I am a lover of all things dog. Right now I am between jobs while waiting to begin a masters program so I have taken up dog walking to fill the gap! I have raised many dogs of my own and have been paid to train puppies. I can offer dog walking and sitting and puppy training/basic obedience! My rates for walking and...
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Kelly K.

Pet Sitter/Care Giver

Cornelius, NC

from
$8/hr
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I have experience with cats, dogs, rabbits and a limited amount of experience with fish and birds. On occasion I can sit with and care for your pet in home. I can also come daily to care for, feed & walk your pets. I did work as a vet tech many years ago for about a year while I was going to nursing school.
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $10.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Catawba, NC

Dog Sitters in Catawba, NC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Madalyn V.

Madalyn cared for my four cats and two ducks while I was out of town for a little over a week. We weren't sure how long we would be gone...

- Melissa R.

Jillian S.

Jillian has helped out with my two dogs and house sits for me when I am away out of town. She is extremely friendly, courteous, prompt and...

- Natalie S.

Andrea F.

Andrea is an amazing helper with all she had helped me with in my home .. organizing ,laundry ,prep work in my kitchen & all around loyal...

- Care member

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Catawba, NC

Dog sitters near you in Catawba, NC 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 Catawba, NC 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 Catawba, NC is $10.00.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Catawba, NC. 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 Catawba, NC 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 Catawba, NC, 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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