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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.
Diana can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
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...
Renee can also help with: Pet transportation, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting
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...
Elise can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sammy and I have been caring for pets for about 9 years. My experience includes dog walking, check ins and let outs throughout the day, overnight pet care, and cleaning up after pets. I enjoy spending time with animals and care for them as if they were my own. I have one dog, two cats, and a hamster at home, so I...
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Sammy has stayed at my home and taken care of my dog and 3 cats while on vacation. She left the house in better shape then I left it and all 4 pets were in perfect shape. I have a big dog and she had no trouble taking care of him.
I also know some of the people she...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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. :)
Traci can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation
5.0
"Traci cares for my dog and my daughter's dog when we are out of town. I know they are well cared for in our absence. Traci is very outgoing, reliable and a hard worker. She would do anything to help someone in need."
Candy C.
5.0
(1)
I am a very experienced in watching animals! I started pet-sitting when I was about 8, along with my big brother. We would walk the dogs, feed them, play with them and give them plenty of love. I still do all of this today when I watch dogs! I have also had experience watching cats, and small animals.
Laura can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"Laura has proven herself to be a responsible and caring person, even helping our family out when we purchases a new puppy, and we needed someone to visit with him during the day. She has an amazing creativeness, which makes being around her fun and inspiring."
Bridget B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Claire can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, dog training, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Claire was great with our dogs. They were mellow when we came back from vacation. She even left a journal of her visits for us so we knew how each visit went. We will use Clarie again and recommend her to others whenever we can."
Jennifer J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love all animals and am available to stay over night or just stop in daily to care for your pets. I grew up with dogs and cats and had a guinea pig of my own. I'm more than happy to water plants, shovel, etc. if I'm staying at your house.
Eve can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Eve always does a great job taking care of my cat."
Larie Ann P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Katie and I am a life-long animal lover. Besides caring for my family's dogs throughout my life, I have also dog-sat for neighbors and family friends since high school. I have traveled to houses to walk, play with, and feed dogs and I have also stayed at homes for several nights to be a constant companion. People I...
Katie can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Katie was amazing!! She took such care of our Golden while we were away. Even through a snow storm he still got out and played! I would highly recommend her any day!"
Christy H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Kris can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding
5.0
"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!"
Grace A.
5.0
(2)
Hello my name is Jess and I'm interested in your posting! I have 2 cats and a dog of my own and have experience with many different pets: dogs, cats, fish, birds, guineas, ferrets and hamsters! I would love to help your family out.
Jess can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Mary J.
Minneapolis, MN
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Dog And Cat Sitter, Pet Care, Daily Walks, In Home/ Boarding Care. Occasional And Last Minuet Needs.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Raised with both cats and dogs from young age into adulthood. Experience with large breed dogs. Own 3 cats and 1 Newfoundland dog since they were kittens and puppy.
Mary can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, grooming, boarding, administration of medicine & more
5.0
"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 daily. such a gem, I will be using her again in a heartbeat. HIGHLY recommend."
Jacquelyn K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Annaliese. I have lots of experience as a cat sitter. While earning my college degree, I would house and cat sit for various teachers while they were away on sabbatical for many months. Also, Growing up in South Dakota, my family owned an ample amount of land, and with that came many pets. I have been taking...
Annaliese can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Annaliese is a great communicator and took care of everything just perfectly for us. We'll definitely hire her again! "
Michelle S.
5.0
(3)
(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...
Eve can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"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 her number 1 priority. We have already asked her to come back multiple times and will continue to do so!"
Sam H.
5.0
(1)
Loves all animals and grew up around lots of cats and dogs. Energetic person who has experience with lots of different kinds of animals.
Madeline can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, pet transportation
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Claire can also help with: Grooming, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking, dog training & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"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 dependable and has even helped us in a last minute pinch! I highly recommend Claire!"
Patti W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Donna can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"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 Donna puts out a measured amount of food for Figaro and removes the droppings from his litter box. The duration...
Jerry S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love dogs and cats. I realize that for many people pets are like their children. I have experience walking & caring for large, medium and small dogs. I also provide excellent care for cats. I am dependable, honest and loving.
Becca can also help with: Administration of medicine, grooming, dog training, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting & more
5.0
"Becca is wonderful. She loves my dogs, and they love her. She walks them, brushes them & gives them treats. So glad I found her!"
Judy M.
Experienced pet sitter/dog walker. Growing up I was the person everyone in the neighborhood went to to watch their furry pals. As a dog and cat mom myself I know what they need and I work to make sure all pets feel cared for while their humans may be away.
Alex can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Minnetonka, MN
Samantha K.
5.0
Sammy has stayed at my home and taken care of my dog and 3 cats while on vacation. She left the house in better shape then I left it and all 4 pets were in perfect shape. I have a big dog and she had no trouble taking care of him.
I also know some of the people she has done childcare and pet sitting...
- Care member
Traci G.
5.0
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.
- Amy W.
Laura B.
5.0
Laura has proven herself to be a responsible and caring person, even helping our family out when we purchases a new puppy, and we needed someone to visit with him during the day. She has an amazing creativeness, which makes being around her fun and inspiring.
- Bridget B.
Claire P.
5.0
Claire is awesome! She was so great with our dog and was super reliable! I highly recommend her!
- Denise S.
Eve M.
5.0
Eve always does a great job taking care of my cat.
- Larie Ann P.
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FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Minnetonka, MN
What service do dog sitters offer near me 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.
How much do dog sitters charge near me in Minnetonka, MN?
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 $8.33.
Can I hire overnight dog sitters near me in Minnetonka, MN?
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.
How can I safely hire a dog sitter near me in Minnetonka, MN?
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.
Can I hire an in-home dog sitter near me in Minnetonka, MN?
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.