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Mikayla C.

Rosemount, MN

from
$29/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
daily feeding
pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
+ 1 more
Caring for animals is my passion! I treat every pet as if they were my own, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and consistent routine. I have 12 years of experience providing pet sitting, walking, feeding, medicine administration, transportation, boarding, training, grooming, and day care. I am comfortable with dogs and cats. I also...
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Rachel V.

Saint Paul, MN

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hi, I'm Rachel! I am patient, kind, caring and a true lover of all dogs. As a dog owner for over 18 years from small dogs to big dogs, I know how to engage, nurture and take the best care of them. I want your pup to feel safe and comfortable away from home and will make sure your dog gets extra love during your time...
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Olivia B.

Saint Paul, MN

from
$16/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
administration of medicine
pet transportation
I have always grown up with pets, my current dog is a hound/great dane mix living in Minnesota with my parents (So I am comfortable with dogs of all sizes). I love animals, and would like to pet sit partially because I miss my dog. I am also a volunteer at the Humane Society and my family and I regularly fostered animals.
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Camila R.

South Saint Paul, MN

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$9/hr
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hi - I am Camila, current college student at UST, MN. You can count on me to be responsible, loving, and reliable with your pet. I am looking for part-time or one-time dog sitting/walking/transportation - PLEASE contact me if interested. I have a years of experience with watching my uncle's dog as well as living with a dog for...
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Amy M.

South Saint Paul, MN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
grooming
administration of medicine
pet walking
+ 1 more
Looking for part-time work cleaning, pet-sitting, dog-walking, or running errands/caring for elderly. I have tons of experience with animals and have always had numerous pets including cats, dogs, horses and birds. I am very reliable and have been employed at the University of MN Hospital for over 18 years. My passion is...
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Emily U.

Part-Time Caregiver

Rosemount, MN

from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I would love to meet you and your pet! Dog and cats are my speciality. Message me for dog walking, pet sitting in home or more!
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Jourdan S.

Saint Paul, MN

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Jourdan -- a caring and dependable animal lover who knows how much pets mean to their families. I offer pet sitting, dog walking, and drop-in visits for dogs, cats, and fish, making sure each pet feels loved, safe, and cared for while you're away. Whether it's keeping your dog active with walks, checking in to feed and...
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Seba A.

Pet Sitter

Saint Paul, MN

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$9/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
As a pet sitter I make sure to provide food and water, grooming, taking pets to vet appointments, administering medicine, taking dogs out for a walk, and providing companionship.
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Lily W.

Pet Sitter

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(0)
from
$28/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
administration of medicine
Hi, my name is Lily W. I am an active pet owner myself, I have 2 young kittens, and 1 big, happy, yellow lab. I have 2 years of paid experience as a dog walker, so I have worked with all kinds of dogs. I understand that all pets require patience, love, and attention. I also have paid experience pet sitting guinea pigs, fish,...
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Colleen B.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages! Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Darlene C.

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
pet transportation
Hello, my name is Darlene. I am a dedicated fur mama, and dog walker/sitter. I gave up a 20 year medical career, to share my time with my fur babies and yours. At the present time we have 2 dogs, one is a standard poodle 3 years old, the other is a 8-month male golden doodle 4 guinea pigs from ages 5 years to 3 months 1...

Kelly A. says "Darlene is meticulous in cleaning my home. She is always willing to take on additional tasks. Always nice to return home after a trip to find my house...

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Essence S.

A Bubbly And Energetic Animal Lover

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
Caring for animals is one of my best joys in life. I come from a family of pet lovers. So far, I've owned dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, a Guinea pig and one turtle. I'm currently raising a pup named Lucy! She is a Bully Bassett hound mix. I can help out with sitting, walking, bathing etc. in addition, I LOVE to play :)
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Sandy K.

Pet-sitter/Caregiver

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet walking
administration of medicine
pet transportation
I have had all kinds of animals growing up, from the general dog/cats, to ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, snakes (not my favorite), turtles, bearded dragon, and other amphibians and lizards. We have one pet now, a springer spaniel. I have walked dogs, which included giving medication, feeding and playing with the dogs. And...

Carla M. says "Sandy will care for your dog like her own and even had some training recommendations for us. We have hired her twice and would hire her again. Thank you...

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Meredith W.

Efficient, Honest, And Motivated House Cleaning And Sitting Services!

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
carpet cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
I am Meredith, a college Student in St. Paul looking for part time house sitting/cleaning opportunities. With four summers of experience as a combined nanny housekeeper, I am very comfortable with cleaning, and cleaning with kids in mind. I also have two years of experience working at a pet boarding facility, as well as two...
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Uri H.

Pet Sitter Available

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
grooming
pet sitting
Northern California native and empathic animal admirer/nature troll prepared to assist with your pet needs in any way I can. My experience is limited to cats and dogs but I'm open to caring for other creatures too.

Joaquin P. says "Uri has been a great help to our busy family. He takes our dog Charlie on longs walks every day. He has quickly become one of Charlie's favorites! He is...

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Mary N.

Dog And Cat Sitter And Dog Walker

Burnsville, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
administration of medicine
I had golden retrievers for 18 years while my children were growing up. 6 years ago, we acquired a Maine Coon Short hair cat. I have done dog and cat sitting for people as well as dog walking.

Amy E. says "We're happy to have Mary helping with our day to day needs. Mary is very positive and A. loves spending time with her."

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Kris U.

Experienced Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Available

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I have been surrounded by animals my whole life. I grew up with many pets, have worked in a doggy day care, fostered dogs and I've been caring for other people's fur kids through my pet care company since 2005. I have experience with cats and dogs of many different breeds and temperaments. I am also familiar with some rodents...

Grace A. says "Kris cleaned and did odd jobs around our house. I could not have been more happy with her and I have no doubt you will be too!"

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Coleen C.

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I have been an animal lover all my life and have different pets in my home. I love cats dogs and birds of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming as well as any additional task.

Stewart M. says "Very friendly, outgoing, and attentive . We hired her for for days over Thanksgiving 2018, she took great care of our two dogs. She stayed in our home ,...

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Sophia F.

Minneapolis, MN

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I am a huge pet lover with experience with cats, dogs, and small pets. I grew up with animals my whole life, dog sit for multiple people!, and have a cat of my own. I have worked in education, through which I have gained a lot of patience, which definitely translates into my work with animals (especially those cats that really...
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Hannah P.

Minneapolis, MN

from
$16/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello pet parents! I have experience taking care of all different types of animals: dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, small mammals. I used to work at Petsmart for 2 years, both as a pet care specialist and as a manager. I have also had cats my entire life and have experience pet sitting for families. I would love to take care...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $11.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Cottage Grove, MN

Dog Sitters in Cottage Grove, MN are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Darlene C.

Darlene is meticulous in cleaning my home. She is always willing to take on additional tasks. Always nice to return home after a trip to...

- Kelly A.

Sandy K.

Sandy will care for your dog like her own and even had some training recommendations for us. We have hired her twice and would hire her...

- Carla M.

Uri H.

Uri has been a great help to our busy family. He takes our dog Charlie on longs walks every day. He has quickly become one of Charlie's...

- Joaquin P.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Cottage Grove, MN

Dog sitters near you in Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove, MN is $11.00.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove, 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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