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Kristiana H.

BIG Animal Lover: Pet Care/House Sitting/Dog Sitting-Walking-Training

Minneapolis, MN

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
boarding
dog training
+ 1 more
Hi, I LOVE animals of all kind, but most especially dogs. I have experience training and showing dogs, and I have adopted many rescue animals who went from timid or unruly to happy well-mannered family members. If you need help with your pets or your home, let me know. I can come to you, or you can bring your pet here for...
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Quality Care For Your Pets

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hello to everyone looking for quality care for your pets. I am responsible and qualified and have been providing animal care for the past 4 years. I am also a licensed school social worker with 20 years of experience. I have done professional in-home pet sitting in the US, Canada and New Zealand. Both staying at the home and as...

Care Member says "Heidi stayed with our dog Puff for 4 to 6 hours two nights at our Minneapolis hotel while we attended the groom’s dinner and wedding of our...

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Part- Time Dog Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
Obviously love dogs, have a wire hair dachshund of my own, have spent over 7 years house sitting with dogs.
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Dog Lover

Minneapolis, MN

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your home, and would love to walk your furry four-legged friend. I am a single mom to an amazing 9-year-old taekwondo lover. We have a dog named Willis who we absolutely adore!
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Part-time Dog Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

from
$16/hr
Pet sitting
While I haven't had any paid experience caring for animals, I have grown up with dogs, and have learned from a young age what it takes to take care of a pet. Not only had I been raised in a household with at least 1 dog since I was 7 years old, and know all of the ups and downs of owning pets. Naughty or nice, I love dogs and am...
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Part-Time Dog Sitter Specializing In Small Dogs

Minneapolis, MN

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
daily feeding
pet transportation
administration of medicine
Hi, I'm Kristy! I am a licensed esthetician by trade, who embraces a healthy lifestyle. Currently, I work two days a week and am seeking part-time hours caretaking. I'm a huge dog lover and enjoy nature! My mom moved in with me a year ago after her companion passed away. We spend our time crafting, healthy cooking, laughing, and...
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Golden Retriever Energy

Minneapolis, MN

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. My love of working with dogs and cats started when I was 16 at my first job as a kennel attendant at doggy daycare. I'm currently working at a Vet Hospital full time and would like start shifting towards dog or cat sitting. With my animal background I am...
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Pet Care Avalible

Minneapolis, MN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
With the love of animals and caring for my own dogs and cats. I have done several house and pet sitting, walking and even some basic training for dogs and cats over the years. Starting with my neighbors at age 13 and then several check-ins for those on vacation or out of town. I'm trustworthy and dependable. I treat others and...
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Minneapolis, MN

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
While I was in college in San Francisco my part time job was dog walking, sitting, and boarding. I have about 3 years of experience and have taken classes for pet care. I have also grown up with labs my whole life. I just love dogs and am looking to spend more time with them. I also have a very flexible work schedule so I am...
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Minneapolis, MN

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$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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Pet-lover Looking For Part-time Pet Care Positions!

Minneapolis, MN

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
I can provide overnight pet sitting in your own home. I have experience pet-sitting dogs and cats. I have cared for animals my whole life and enjoy giving them love and care until you return!
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Minneapolis, MN

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Grace. I am a graduate student at the University of Minnesota and I am studying school psychology. I have lots of services that I can provide. I have experience in dog sitting, babysitting, as well as other light housekeeping tasks. I was also a lead toddler teacher for 9 months. I am willing to get recertified in...
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Casual Pet Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Dog training
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I'm a companion animal veterinary technician with over 5 years of medical experience. I currently work in emergency medicine and am a fear free certified pet professional. Although I specialize in cats and dogs, I also have experience doing in-home care for pocket pets and reptiles. If it works with my schedule, I'm willing to...
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Minneapolis, MN

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$16/hr
I have had dogs and been dog sitting all of my life. I am very friendly, and love to go in walks and give snuggles.
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Cozy Pet Care

Minneapolis, MN

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
boarding
Hello! I am a lover of all animals and treat my own dog like a member of our family. I have a large fenced in back yard, lots of room to play, toys and more. I have owned a pet sitting company for 3 years now and absolutely love it. I am also able to come to you to play with and clean up after your pet as needed. I am...
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Pet Sitter Looking For Early Weekend Jobs

Minneapolis, MN

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$16/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
daily feeding
boarding
I have plenty of pets in my life mostly cats and dogs.
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Experienced, Responsible, Animal Lover Available For Pet Sitting

Minneapolis, MN

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
Hello! I have 5 years of pet sitting experience with cats and dogs. I grew up with a calm, cuddly husky mix, have looked after an energetic golden retriever puppy, and cared for a rowdy miniature pinscher puppy. I currently have two friendly cats that I adore and have looked after cats with many different personalities; from...
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Part Time Pet Sitter / Dog Boarder Available!

Minneapolis, MN

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$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Nikki! I've always had pets, primarily cats but also dogs of varying breeds and energy levels (black labs, dobermans, etc). I currently have an Aussie mix, and my fiance and I regularly pet sit for friends and family (our Aussie mix would stay with my parents in the event another dog is staying in our home). We...
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Minneapolis, MN

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I grew up pet sitting for family friends, including an Australian Shepherd for about 10 years, as well as different cats. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting. I have 2 herding dogs of my own so I completely understand the need for an fun, active sitter or walker! I love taking walks, playing fetch or...
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Minneapolis, MN

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I can provide dog sitting in your home. I have my own dog and have had a dog in my life for a very long time. I like taking the dogs for walks. It is great exercise for them. I can bath or brush your dog. I have good references.
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  • 180 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.33/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Minneapolis, MN

Dog sitters near you in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis, MN is $17.33.

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