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Maria A.

Lovely Energetic Sitter

Madison, WI

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm an Argentinian girl who loves kids and animals and had own dogs her whole life. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. Please feel free to message me if you're interested in know more about my services and experiences.
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Amy S.

Verona, WI

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
A devoted and experienced pet sitter with a deep love for both dogs and cats. I have hands-on experience caring for pets of all breeds, sizes, and personalities. I provide a reliable, compassionate, and personalized service that pet owners can trust. Whether it's a playful pup or a shy senior cat, I take the time to understand...
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Alecia T.

Madison, WI

from
$8/hr
15 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
With 15 years of farm animal experience in a sanctuary setting, I provide high quality companion animal care for a wide variety of farm animals including chickens, waterfowl, goats, sheep, pigs and equines. I also have extensive experience caring for dogs, cats, and other small mammals. Your companion animals are your precious...
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Brittney F.

Verona, WI

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
Hi my name is Brittney. I love animals I've been around them my whole life. I have 2 cats and 1 dog. I've been dog sitting for an almost a year now and I want to meet more of your furry friends.
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Katelyn S.

Dog & Cat Sitter

Verona, WI

from
$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I love animals and children! I worked at Passion for Paws, a daycare, boarding and veterinarian clinic, for over 2 years. I took Animal Behavior classes in college and I have owned many pets!
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Lauren Y.

Fun Young Professional Looking For New Opportunities!

Madison, WI

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$8/hr
6 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
Hello! My name is Lauren, and I'm a young professional who loves animals of all shapes and sizes. I've had cats and a dog all my life, and currently live with my sweet baby (cat) Lily. I've been pet sitting for about 6 years now. I have a flexible 9-5 but am wide open on weekends and evenings, with some openings mid-day. In...
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Brigit K.

Full-Time Animal Caregiver

Madison, WI

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
administration of medicine
pet transportation
+ 1 more
I have had many different furry friends over the years including fish, hamsters, rats, cats and dogs. I had a cat for 17 years and have had three dogs. In College I worked with a small pet sitting LLC and have worked with 13 families. I have cleaned cages, cleaned litter boxes, cleaned up after dogs, fed and groomed the furry...
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Morgan H.

Verona, WI

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
I used to pet sit for a family that had 2 dogs, a cat and a bird. I also have pet sit for my family members with animals ranging from dogs to bearded dragons. I have a cat and 2 gerbils and would love to spend some time with more animals. I am a huge animal lover and really enjoy helping people out. My main job is a daycare...
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Clarissa H.

Loving Dedicated Pet Owner And Sitter

Madison, WI

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I treat every animal I care for as if they are my own. I have references and reviews of past animals I have cared for. As for services I can offer, I can dog walk, pet sit, and drop-in visits where I spend time with your pet for an amount of time. As I mentioned, I pet sit, but I can not board since I am renting. I have taken...
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Jillanne D.

Pet Care In My Home Or Yours-available Immediately

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
administration of medicine
pet transportation
As a child, I was raised in an environment with animal care taking as a commonplace activity. We cared for, took in, and also raised various animals. I helped my parents with many tasks pertaining to animal health, comfort, care, and well being. As an adult, I am a very dedicated and passionate pet owner, and pet sitter. I'm a...

Care Member says "Jill and her family have been taking care of my big Great Pyrenees Maggie when I go away for years now and have always taken excellent care of her. They...

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Elena N.

Experienced Pet Caretaker

Madison, WI

4.8(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
administration of medicine
Hi! I'm Elena, a dedicated pet sitter with a background as a veterinary technician and a lifelong love for animals. I have hands-on experience caring for dogs, cats, small animals, and pets with medical or special needs. My vet tech background gives me the skills to handle medications, monitor health concerns, and provide calm,...

Patricia R. says "Was able to take care of my 2 dogs when I had to visit my husband in the hospital for 5 days. Fun and friendly. Thank you so much for the services...

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Cecilia B.

Part-Time Pet Care Taker

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
Hello! My name is Cecilia. I am a veterinary technician student with knowledge of how to care for many different types of animals. I provide pet sitting in your own home. I am personally experienced in caring for 10+ different types of household pets including Dogs, cats, small animals, reptiles, fish, etc. I have 2+ years...

Trisha L. says "Cecilia went above and beyond anything I ever expected. The animals were cared for, she updated me on how they were doing, I came home to a clean house....

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Renee O.

Pet Caregiver/Sitter

Belleville, WI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Daily feeding
boarding
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
+ 1 more
I have owned dogs and cats all my life. I have over 30+ years experience with caring for dogs and cats. I have excellent references. I will fed, give treats, medications, let pets out for potty breaks, walk, exercise, play with, snuggle with (even kisses), pick up their poop or change litter boxes and can stay overnight. I...

Tamara M. says "Renee is a wonderful pet sitter, house sitter and helped me with my daughter too. Renee is very honest, kind and a caring person. She is punctual and...

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Kristin R.

Personalized Pet Care

McFarland, WI

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have done a variety of pet sitting, from the kind where I stay in the owners' home for a period of days while they're gone, to the kind where I stop in for an hour or so, to take care of the animals and complete specific tasks. I make sure to give the animals I work with, lots of love and playtime, so their experience away...
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Quinn C.

Pet Lover (especially Dogs!)

Madison, WI

5.0(0)
from
$12/hr
I love dogs and grew up with two cats of my own! I think I would be a qualified sitter due to my love for any and all animals.
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Andrea M.

Part -time Pet Mom

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Daily feeding
boarding
pet sitting
administration of medicine
dog training
+ 1 more
I started pet sitting when I was laid off from my full time job in 2009. Since then I have become known as the dog whisperer for dogs that have issues with fear, anxiety, and general insecurities. I have a love of all animals and I treat them with respect and love as if they were my own pet. In 2009, I became a part time pet...

Care Member says "My dog is still in her puppy stage and Andrea took great care of her! "

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Brianna B.

Madison, WI

from
$8/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Bri and I am a 35yr old nanny living and working in the Madison area. I have had dogs (large and small), cats, fish, geckos, snakes, hamsters, rabbits, and parakeets as pets throughout my life, and I would be happy to help look after your precious pet for you. I'm especially fond of cats and birds, but I will love...
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Megan H.

Madison, WI

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have 3 years of experience in paid dog sitting and have owned dogs my whole life! I am a college student at the University of Wisconsin hoping to spend time with new furry friends while I am away from mine:) I am available for home visits, walks, playtime, and pet transportation!
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Brianna M.

Madison, WI

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$12/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
I am a dog owner of a 3-year-old pit bull mix. I have been dog sitting for over 8 years. I love animals!
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Ellie M.

Madison, WI

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi! My name is Ellie and I am a graduate student at UW-Madison! I love animals and am looking for pet sitting jobs. I have grown up around cats and dogs and have experience sitting both!!
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Cross Plains, WI

Dog Sitters in Cross Plains, WI are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Jillanne D.

Jill and her family have been taking care of my big Great Pyrenees Maggie when I go away for years now and have always taken excellent care...

- Care member

Elena N.

Was able to take care of my 2 dogs when I had to visit my husband in the hospital for 5 days. Fun and friendly. Thank you so much for the...

- Patricia R.

Cecilia B.

Cecilia went above and beyond anything I ever expected. The animals were cared for, she updated me on how they were doing, I came home to a...

- Trisha L.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Cross Plains, WI

Dog sitters near you in Cross Plains, WI 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 Cross Plains, WI 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 Cross Plains, WI is $20.00.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Cross Plains, WI. 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 Cross Plains, WI 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 Cross Plains, WI, 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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