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Heidi K.

Minneapolis, MN

from
$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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Elizabeth L.

Minneapolis, MN

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! I am thrilled to offer my passion for animals as a pet sitter! I absolutely adore furry friends and can't wait to meet yours. Growing up with pets of my own, I understand the joy and responsibility that comes with caring for them. Whether it's your dogs or cats I'm eager to provide them with love, attention, and...
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Cecily G.

Pet Sitter

Champlin, MN

from
$11/hr
Have 2 big dogs of my own. Fostered 2 litters of puppies at my house. Experienced with cats and dogs.
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Amanda D.

Pet Sitter/dog Walker.

Minneapolis, MN

from
$16/hr
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Boarding and Pet Walking. I love all animals and they love me. I have had many pets throughout many years. I also have experience with dog bathing.
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Rebecca K.

Champlin, MN

from
$9/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hello! My name is Rebecca ! As someone who has grown up with both cats and dogs, I love animals and love to help care for them. I have one dog of my own, a 2-year-old Newfoundland named Winston. I am very experienced with both medium and large sized dogs. I am comfortable administering medication, walking, feeding, playing,...
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Carlie F.

Minneapolis, MN

from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I'm Carlie. I love animals of all kinds! I have experience pet sitting for dogs, cats, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have experience dog walking! I am definitely an outgoing animal lover and would love your pet as if they were my own! I have a 6-month-old German shepherd/golden retriever puppy. I am comfortable with...
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Nikki J.

Energetic And Loving Dog Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

from
$16/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I love dogs! I've grown up with dogs my whole life and I currently have a small boston terrier that I absolutely adore. I've had experience training my dogs and caring for them. I'm energetic and responsible and will always make sure your dog is happy and healthy. I'm very flexible on price. I'm always willing to walk and play...
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Kristina B.

Minneapolis, MN

from
$27/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I grew up around animals, with my parents and grandparents raising birds, dogs, rabbits, fish, salamanders, turtles, hamsters, and various critters my brother would bring home. As an adult, my home has its own kind of zoo with two dogs, two cats, seven kids, and a bearded dragon- busy to say the least! We love our animals around...
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Melissa H.

House Cleaner, Pet Sitter And Helper.

Minneapolis, MN

from
$16/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as kind, easy going, honest. I like working with animals because they are sweet and need us. I'm looking for a job that I enjoy. I started working with animals when I was a young adult. In my spare time, I like to walk my dog, clean house, spend time with my sons and family. One thing you should...
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Colleen B.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages! Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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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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Samantha K.

Experienced Pet-Sitter

Hopkins, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
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...

Care Member says "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...

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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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Coleen C.

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I have been an animal lover all my life and have different pets in my home. I love cats dogs and birds of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming as well as any additional task.

Stewart M. says "Very friendly, outgoing, and attentive . We hired her for for days over Thanksgiving 2018, she took great care of our two dogs. She stayed in our home ,...

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Tayler G.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've had multiple dogs growing up with me & I've sat and cared for them at every age - old and young pups. I continue to sit for family and friends & am extra attentive and keen on sticking to their schedules and dietary habits. I love leaving them happier & more content than at our first meeting! Pet-friends are the world to...

Care Member says "Tayler took great care of my dog and 2 cats. They love her! She looked after them, my house, and plants while I was away fir several long (month+) trips...

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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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Essence S.

A Bubbly And Energetic Animal Lover

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Caring for animals is one of my best joys in life. I come from a family of pet lovers. So far, I've owned dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, a Guinea pig and one turtle. I'm currently raising a pup named Lucy! She is a Bully Bassett hound mix. I can help out with sitting, walking, bathing etc. in addition, I LOVE to play :)
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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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Emily H.

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$9/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
I love animals! I've done pet sitting for cats, dogs and fish for years and have an easy rapport with them. I am experienced with giving medications, too.

Roxy H. says "Emily answered my ad right away. She was able to do all the things I need for my pets. She is going to start this Saturday. Seem very easy to deal with....

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Heidi H.

Responsible, Conscientious, Enthusiastic, Joyful, Loving * Professional * W/30+ Yrs Experience

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dog training
pet sitting
Private Estate & Pet Guardian with 30+ years of trusted experience. I bring joy, reliability, and intuitive attention to every assignment. My goal is your peace of mind and your pets' happiness at home. From walks, meals, medications, and play to cuddles and companionship, I honor each pet's needs. Clients describe me as calm,...

Care Member says "Hi, my name is Freckles and I want to tell you about my wonderful pet sitter Heidi. Every summer when my "parents" go away for 3-4 months, they get...

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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.75/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Osseo, MN

Dog Sitters in Osseo, MN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Samantha K.

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...

- Care member

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

Coleen C.

Very friendly, outgoing, and attentive . We hired her for for days over Thanksgiving 2018, she took great care of our two dogs. She stayed...

- Stewart M.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Osseo, MN

Dog sitters near you in Osseo, 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 Osseo, 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 Osseo, MN is $16.75.

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