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Hanna W.

Felton, DE

from
$8/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
My experience isn't much. I've only dog sitter once before, but I am responsible and respectful. I hope to be considered!
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Milford, DE

from
$10/hr
Daily feeding
pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
I took care of many pets when I worked as a Nanny . When the family's went on vacation, I would house and pet sit for all of the families. I have taken care of many animals. They include Dogs, Cats, Birds, Fish, Horses, Chickens, Hamsters, Guinea pigs, and Snakes. I have also had many pets of my own. When taking care of pets,...
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Lovable Sitter

Marydel, DE

from
$12/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I have had animals all of my life. They are great, lovable, and wonderful companions. I have taken care of a beautiful, funny bird. I've also watched three dogs while a family member was on vacation.
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  • 23 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $12.83/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Dover, DE

Dog sitters near you in Dover, DE 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 Dover, DE 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 Dover, DE is $12.83.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Dover, DE. 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 Dover, DE 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 Dover, DE, 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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