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Teresa B.

Dogs Sitting In A Home Environment!

Durham, NC

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
I sit dogs at my house occasionally. I charge only $15. 00 a day. I have taken care of dogs, cats, fish, hamsters and horses. I own a 10-year-old German Shepherd.
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Pet Care

Durham, NC

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog/cat sitting and dog walking. I've have had pets my entire life and am comfortable with all kinds of dogs big and small. I currently have an Australian shepherd mix so I am very equipped to handle high energy dogs.
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An Animal Lover Is Here

Durham, NC

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
I grew up with Dobie Pinchers and German Shepherds. I adore kitties too, I have a tuxedo cat. If you are in need of a sitter or a dog walker look no further! I am punctual and will be a loving caregiver to your pet.
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College Student, Looking For Part-time Work!

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a college student at UNC but will be home for the summer. I have one year of paid experience working as an occasional babysitter. I can help with pet walking and sitting as I've grown up with and around animals and love any time with them. I have two cats of my own who I watch, feed, and play with every day. I have taken...

Taylor S. says "Savannah is a personal friend of mine who watched my dog while I was on vacation. She's super friendly and easy-going, and I felt more than comfortable...

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Pawsome Pet Caregiver

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
daily feeding
I am and organized and honest pet sitter. I keep open communication while with your animals and follow instructions as provided. I love meeting new animals and getting to hang out with them. I have been a pet owner from birth and have had dogs, cats, and birds over the years.

Melissa H. says "Haley was incredible with our two dogs over the weekend. We were nervous to leave them alone and had never used care.com before, but she was dependable...

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Durham, NC

from
$13/hr
Pet transportation
grooming
pet sitting
boarding
I have 3 dogs and 1 indoor/outdoor cat. Comfortable with all breeds & sizes. I have a large Lab/Dane, a senior Shepard/pit mix (experience with senior dogs & meds), a 1 year mutt who is high energy & a grouchy 4-year-old cat who comes and goes as she pleases. Would love to help out with pet sitting or walking.
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Part Time Pet Caregiver

Durham, NC

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I grew up with many animals including dogs, cats, and rabbits. I love animals and have a kitten of my own. Pet sitting is something I'm passionate about and I would be more than happy to help you with your pet while you are away!
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Got Pets?!

Durham, NC

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$9/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Kalysta! I have tons of experience with pets of all sorts. Personally, I have had dogs, cats, chickens, iguanas, fish & hermit crabs, birds, rabbits, and sugar-gliders/flying squirrels! I currently have one dog, Winnie (she's medium-sized, about 64lbs). I am happy to provide pet-sitting services for pretty much any...
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Dog Walker/Pet Sitter

Durham, NC

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$10/hr
4 years experience
I have had, and been around, pets all of my life. I grew up with cats, dogs, hamsters, birds, fish, and various reptiles. I am comfortable with scheduled feedings, giving medicine, and I am comfortable around all pets. Please reach out if you have any questions!
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Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Durham, NC

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$12/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
My name is Mia, and I am a Junior at Tulane University studying Neuroscience. I have had dogs at home since I was 5, and love to care for animals! I have experience sitting fish, dogs, cats, and birds. Currently my family has a sweet elderly chocolate lab, Hershey, and a younger Westie, Luna. Hershey and Luna have given me quite...
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Pet Sitter/dog Walker

Durham, NC

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've been pet sitting for over 10 years! It's what led me to rescue my own dog who is now my fur baby (as cringy as it sounds). I'm comfortable with large and small dogs! I'm comfortable walking, feeding, giving medication, etc. I'm also able to continue any training you set in place. I'm comfortable with cats as well! I know...
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Pet Walking & Sitting, Available For Recurring & One-time Assistance

Durham, NC

from
$18/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm available for pet sitting and walking, including pet-safe basic cleaning in feeding, hangout, and waste areas. I've always loved and respected animals, and believe they have unique personalities, feelings and needs, expressed in their own special ways. It's delightful to become friends with them, tend their needs and...
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Pet Care

Durham, NC

from
$8/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
My dog Gracie, is my best friend and she enjoys lots of attention, good meals and exercise. Although she is 18 years old she is still somewhat spunky. All of my friends also have pets and I often pet sit for them.
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Durham, NC

from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm an energetic and passionate young woman that has a love for animals . I have one of my my own, a German shepherd who was gifted to me a few years back. I am a loving and nurturing caregiver that's also patient as well. I'll treat your pet with the upmost respect as if they were my pet! I have a few years experience with...
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Part-time Care Giver

Durham, NC

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide dog sitting in your own home and dog walking. I'm an experienced former vet tech with great references and 10+ years of experience, as well as an owner to two energetic puppies (lab and boxer/lab mix) and previously had a golden retriever for 15 years. I love dogs of all sizes and ages, and have a flexible schedule.
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Animal Lover Available For All Your Pet's Needs!

Durham, NC

from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hello! I am a huge animal lover with extensive pet sitting experience. I will give your sweet pets the best care possible and treat them as my own. I grew up with multiple family dogs and began taking care of the dogs in my neighborhood from as young as 8 years old. Since graduating college and living on my own, I've adopted my...
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Reliable, Fun, Engaging Pet Sitter!

Durham, NC

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I have been pet sitting since I was 13 years old. Growing up, I was my neighborhood's go-to pet sitter. I have always been an animal-lover, and feel I have a special connection with animals, dogs in particular. I have been in Asheville for about 9 years, and have been a pet sitter for many local families (references available...
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Pet Lover

Durham, NC

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$12/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I have always had pets or been around pets growing up. You name it I had it: rabbits, guinea pigs, dogs, cats. No reptiles or exotic animals, yet! My experience comes from owning animals myself, and pet sitting the neighborhood pets whenever it was needed. I love animals no matter the size or type!
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Reliable & Clean Pet Helper

Durham, NC

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$21/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
Hello! I am a Durham, NC resident with a genuine love of dogs and cats of all kinds! My own animals have always been treated as part of the family, so I know how important your pets are to you! I am responsible, quiet, clean, good at communicating, and following directions. I am a writer and work from home with a pretty flexible...
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Durham, NC

from
$10/hr
9 years experience
Pet sitting
I am rather experienced with pet sitting. I grew up with a beagle and adopted my own dog about a year and a half ago, which unfortunately makes me unavailable to pet sit overnight. I regularly watched a blind and deaf pug last year while his owners were working on their new home and I have also taken care of cats before. I love...
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  • 72 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.50/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Durham, NC

Dog sitters near you in Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, NC is $14.50.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, 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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