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Heather H.

I've Got Your Tail Covered!

Crystal River, FL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I am a positive and energetic animal lover. From a child into my adult life, I have dedicated myself to nature and animal based learning and rescue efforts. I really enjoy all things animal related and have firsthand experience on animal rescue, rehabilitation and adoption from my missions in Puerto Rico. I am responsible,...
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Reilly C.

Crystal River, FL

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$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
I consider myself to be adaptable, enthusiastic, and hard-working. I absolutely love pets and look forward to the opportunity to spend time with and care for animals. My family and I have owned dogs since I was 3 years old. I have also watched dogs and cats for my neighbors and friends since I was 17. I am willing to pet sit at...
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Leah B.

Ocala, FL

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet walking
boarding
+ 1 more
I have had a huge love for animals since I was able to crawl. I have owned animals from exotic snakes to the common household cat. I currently own two cats, a dog, and two exotic snakes, with great knowledge of all species related. I have done training with dogs, and cats, from a wide range of ages and breeds, with an intense...
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Leilani M.

Leilani

Homosassa, FL

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$10/hr
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I am a pet owner of many years. I love animals. Preference to dogs as I am allergic to cats. This would exclude me to house sit with them, but not caring for them.
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Felicia B.

Pet Sitter

Ocala, FL

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
boarding
I have had horses, dogs and cats. I used to be an event rider. Experience with animals over 15 years.
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April R.

Pet Caregiver

Ocala, FL

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a dedicated pet care professional with a lifelong passion for animals. Growing up, I helped care for dogs at my father's obedience and protection training dog school, United States K-9 Academy. During this time, I became a certified USDTA Dog Trainer. While I did not pursue a career in dog training, I have provided pet care...
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Melinda J.

Pet Sitter

Lake Panasoffkee, FL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
Hi , my name is Melinda I am a Home Health Aide for senior citizens . I work at Care Team Home Health in. Leesburg Fl . I love animals I have a Jack Russell dog . And also I take care of my sister's three cats when she goes out of town or state. I figure I could take care of pets on the side . I am an honest and reliable person...
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Savannah R.

Inverness, FL

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$13/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have three dogs myself and have worked around animals since I was 20 from dog bathing to vet receptionist and I've been dog sitting for family and friends for over 8 years. I will love your dogs like they're my own and spend time playing with them and caring for them.
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Alissa F.

Inverness, FL

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've grown up with dogs all my life. I have done dog shows as well as dog sitting. I personally own a dalmatian, poodle, skipper, and australian shepherd. I would take care of your dog as if it was my own. Your dog's happiness and well being is always my goal.
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Margaret V.

Pet Sitting And More

Inverness, FL

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$13/hr
Pet walking
pet transportation
I have been a pet sitter and a dog walker for over 10+ years. I love what I do. I'm an animal lover to the extreme. I have animal CPR training and certificate. I have plenty of great references from New Jersey to Florida and I would love to have the opportunity to take care of your fur babies.
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Shelleyt G.

Caring Pet Sitter With Over 20 Years Experience

Homosassa, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
grooming
boarding
I am a caring pet sitter with over 23 years of animal experience. I have 15 years as a veterinary technician and 23 years a professional pet sitter. I have experience with a variety of animals ranging from dogs, cats, horses and exotics.
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Carolyn S.

Dog/cat And Horse Care Sitter

Ocala, FL

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$20/hr
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
40+ years experience w dogs and horses, happy to walk, watch, feed and clean up after - many references available!
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Amber W.

Animal Lover

Ocala, FL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I absolutely adore animals! Dogs and cats are my favorite buy I enjoy others as well. I have 5 years experience with stayover dog and cat and sometimes even bird sitting as well as dog walking for people from church and just friends and family.
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Linda G.

Well, I Do Talk To My Cats & My Fish ; )

Morriston, FL

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$18/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
daily feeding
In general, I am an animal lover at heart. For most of my life, I have had cats as pets (more like family members) and also, dogs. For about five years, I had a 50-gallon fish tank as well. I am currently the mother of 7 rescue cats, and a beta fish named Blue Sky who's befriended other fish in my 10 gallon tank. By chance, or...
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Star C.

Animals Are Angels On Earth...

Homosassa, FL

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I Enjoy cats & dogs. I've had cats & dogs my whole life. I can provide feeding, walking, medication, sitting or just some sweet loving for your fur babies .
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Lyndsey C.

Lake Panasoffkee, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I love animals and have a lot of experience caring for them. I've owned many types of animals over the years and have done pet sitting, including overnight stays, in addition to being a nanny. I'm more than happy to walk your dog, clean litter boxes for cats, ferrets, bunnies, etc, clean out cages and terrariums, and of course...
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Samantha M.

Morriston, FL

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$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've been dog and cat sitting regularly since 2022. I worked at Dogtopia for a while as well and got a lot of hands on training from the job like pet CPR, and how to manage different pet personalities! I have a fur baby of my own and love him unconditionally, it's important that other pets feel that love even when their owners...
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Tessa D.

Homosassa, FL

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as goofy, silly, and responsible. I like working with animals because it brings me so much joy being around precious animals. I'm looking for a job that will teach me life skills and learn new things along the way. I started working with animals about 2 years ago house sitting and dog sitting for most...
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Carol N.

Homosassa, FL

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a retired nurse that now has an opportunity to help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I have 3 fur babies of my own and adore animals, especially dogs! Let's chat about your needs and my availability to see if I can help you!
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Mary R.

Ocala, FL

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$13/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
grooming
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Mary and I have hands-on experience with dogs, cats, rats, birds, reptiles, and even horses! Between owning many of these animals myself and working at bird rescues, horse farms, and through pet sitting, I'm more than comfortable caring for your furry, feathered, or scaly family members too.
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  • 42 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.83/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Dunnellon, FL

Dog sitters near you in Dunnellon, FL 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 Dunnellon, FL 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 Dunnellon, FL is $14.83.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Dunnellon, FL. 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 Dunnellon, FL 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 Dunnellon, FL, 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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