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Diana B.

Dog Sitter

Minnetonka, MN

from
$9/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I've lived with pets my entire life, and I currently have a lab-Australian shepherd mix. I love dogs, and I would do anything I could to help out! I've been a dog sitter off and on since high school, so I'm comfortable with taking care of pets that aren't my own.
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Marisa W.

Minnetonka, MN

from
$12/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! My name is Marisa and I'm an experienced pet sitter looking to help out from May to August. I have two cats at home and lots of experience with dogs and bunnies as well.
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Heather J.

Experienced Pet Sitter With A Heart For Dogs

Minnetonka, MN

from
$9/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
With 10 years of experience as a pet sitter, I have a genuine passion for caring for dogs of all breeds. My current companion, Lucy, a spirited Labrador Retriever puppy, brings joy and inspiration to my work every day. I prioritize the well-being and happiness of every pet I care for, ensuring they receive the love and attention...
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Renee M.

Experienced House/Pet Sitter

Minnetonka, MN

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
Hello, I am an experienced house/pet sitter. I have had many clients through the years, most of whom called me back again and again. I have taken care of all kinds of animals including: dogs, cats, ferrets, fish, birds, lizards, rabbits, rats, snakes, hamsters, frogs/turtles, etc. I love all animals with maybe the exception of...
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Malaya P.

Minnetonka, MN

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I am a lover of all pets. I have 8+ experience with dogs and cats. Can provide light grooming, feeding, walks, cuddles. And can do in house sitting.
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Elise H.

Animal-loving College Student

Minnetonka, MN

from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi! My name is Elise and I'm looking for pet sitting/walking jobs during my winter break (I'll be leaving first college January 22nd). I grew up with one dog and two cats. The dog was my best friend from the time I met her. I consider myself an equally cat and dog person. I have three cat-nieces and I absolutely love them...
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Heidi S.

Quality Care For Your Pets

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
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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Donna H.

Female Dog Walker And Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide dog walking and sitting in your home. I understand how difficult it can be walking your dog when you are at work all day. I love animals! At this time I have a cat and two birds, but would like the opportunity to be around dogs. I had a Keeshond for 13 years when I was younger. Unfortunately, he died. I was living in...

Jerry S. says "I have hired Donna four times in the last two years to care for my cat, Figaro, in my home. Figaro is a six-year old male. Each day when I am out of town...

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Mary J.

Dog And Cat Sitter, Pet Care, Daily Walks, In Home/ Boarding Care. Occasional And Last Minuet Needs.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
grooming
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
Hello! I love animals! I grew up with both cats and dogs and now in my adult life, have 2 cats, 1 large breed dog, and a parakeet. I do have experience with administering oral and injectable medication to both cats and dogs. My professional experience is in healthcare as a Registered Nurse. I look forward to hearing from you!

Jacquelyn K. says "absolutely wonderful!! never used Care.com before, so I was a bit nervous. she put me at ease, sending me pictures frequently and checking in with me...

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Madeline C.

Experienced Pet Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Loves all animals and grew up around lots of cats and dogs. Energetic person who has experience with lots of different kinds of animals.
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Katherine E.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
pet walking
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
I worked at "The Hound Dog Pet Hotel" for a summer in 2003. I fed, watered, played, and bathed dogs. I have also been a dog, bird, and cat sitter before. Doing the same basic animal care to make sure they are being fed/given water, kept clean, played with, and take care of animal waste. I have a dog of my own who will be 7 in...

Bobbie L. says "I met Katie through the Italian Greyhound rescue group. She is a volunteer. And she owns (or is owned by) a delightful Italian Greyhound. She is a...

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Gabriela H.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Gaby and I provide pet sitting both in your home or/and in mine! I have around 1-2 years with pet sitting. I myself have a lab mix and love to be outside and play with pets of all kind however, my experience is mostly with cats and dogs. Let me know if I can be of any assistance!

Melissa W. says "Gabby is a wonderful young lady. My dog really liked her! I would hire her again. I was very comfortable with her in my home."

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Claire B.

Here To Care For Your Pets!

Eden Prairie, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
boarding
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Claire and I have grown up with dogs since I got an Australian Shepherd at 4 years old. Since then I have lived with Black Labs, Chocolate Labs, and chihuahuas - I love them all! While I absolutely love dogs, my current lease doesn't allow me to own one. So I got into dog sitting! I have been...

Patti W. says "Claire has been a great dog sitter for us when we travel. We always come home to happy dogs and a well kept house. She always responds quickly, she's very...

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Kris U.

Experienced Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Available

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
I have been surrounded by animals my whole life. I grew up with many pets, have worked in a doggy day care, fostered dogs and I've been caring for other people's fur kids through my pet care company since 2005. I have experience with cats and dogs of many different breeds and temperaments. I am also familiar with some rodents...

Grace A. says "Kris cleaned and did odd jobs around our house. I could not have been more happy with her and I have no doubt you will be too!"

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Eve C.

Part-time Pet Care Giver/walker

Wayzata, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
(As of October 21st, I am no longer taking clients for Pet Care). Thanks! I provide dog walking, pet sitting in your own home with drop in visits. I am an experienced pet sitter, a lover of all animals and I also volunteer at a animal shelter. I have experience with cats and dogs of all sizes and breeds. I look forward to...

Sam H. says "She is incredibly invested in what she does. From her attention to detail, flexibility around our schedule and overall great attitude we felt like we were...

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Claire P.

Dog Walker, Pet Sitter, and Animal Lover Available

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Dog training
grooming
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I have loved all animals since I was very young, and believe our fuzzy friends are very important members of families. Having dogs and cats of my own, I understand wanting someone to care as much about their pet as they do. I would treat your pets as well as I treat my own, whether it be for walks or watching your animals while...

Denise S. says "Claire is awesome! She was so great with our dog and was super reliable! I highly recommend her!"

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Julia W.

Eden Prairie, MN

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
administration of medicine
I have had dogs of my own my entire life. I currently have a 1-year-old great pyrenees and two cats. I have experience dog sitting for my neighbors throughout my life as well. I have also worked at a dog groomers washing dogs. I will care for dogs of all sizes and ages. I can also care for cats. I am able to meet a variety of...
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Traci G.

Pet Sitter House Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
I provide pet sitting in your home or mine if necessary. Very flexible schedule. Long time pet owner, dogs, cats, fish. 10+ years experience pet sitting. Love dogs of all sizes and temperaments, cats, rodents, mammals in general. :)

Amy W. says "Traci took care of my dog better than I did - including managing his medicine and giving injections. She is an enthusiastic pet lover and very reliable."

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Taylor B.

Eden Prairie, MN

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide dog sitting both in your home and in my own. I'm an experienced pet owner myself and I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I am willing to provide baths, lots of snuggles, and administer medication. I consider myself to be somewhat of a dog medication whisperer :) I have always had big dogs who don't particularly care...
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Angela H.

Pet Sitter And Dog Walker

Excelsior, MN

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
My name is Angie H. My love for pets is what sparked me to enter the wonderful world of pet sitting and dog walking. I understand the importance of trusting someone to care for your "kids". I grew up with dogs my entire life. I couldn't imagine my life without them. They bring so much joy and happiness to my family's life....
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $10.50/hr as of June 2025

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Minnetonka, MN

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

Heidi S.

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...

- Care member

Donna H.

I have hired Donna four times in the last two years to care for my cat, Figaro, in my home. Figaro is a six-year old male. Each day when I...

- Jerry S.

Mary J.

absolutely wonderful!! never used Care.com before, so I was a bit nervous. she put me at ease, sending me pictures frequently and checking...

- Jacquelyn K.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Minnetonka, MN

Dog sitters near you in Minnetonka, 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 Minnetonka, 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 Minnetonka, MN is $10.50.

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