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Michelle N.

Pet Sitter, Dog Walker

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet walking
**Unfortunately I will be out of town for both Thanksgiving and Christmas, so will not be available for sitting or boarding. I would love to watch your pups on other dates:)**

Kelly K. says "I cannot say enough good things about Michelle! She has helped me out so much and is always dependable, punctual, and willing to help with any project or...

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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 walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
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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Mary N.

Dog And Cat Sitter And Dog Walker

Burnsville, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I had golden retrievers for 18 years while my children were growing up. 6 years ago, we acquired a Maine Coon Short hair cat. I have done dog and cat sitting for people as well as dog walking.

Amy E. says "We're happy to have Mary helping with our day to day needs. Mary is very positive and A. loves spending time with her."

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Sandy K.

Pet-sitter/Caregiver

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet walking
I have had all kinds of animals growing up, from the general dog/cats, to ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, snakes (not my favorite), turtles, bearded dragon, and other amphibians and lizards. We have one pet now, a springer spaniel. I have walked dogs, which included giving medication, feeding and playing with the dogs. And...

Carla M. says "Sandy will care for your dog like her own and even had some training recommendations for us. We have hired her twice and would hire her again. Thank you...

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Kyla O.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! My name is Kyla and I want to meet your fur babies. I grew up with cats and dogs and absolutely adore animals. I have a cat of my own. He is 6. I'm very flexible and offer house sitting as well as pet sitting if you are going out of town. Feel free to reach out with any questions! I'm looking forward to hearing from...
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Madeline C.

Experienced Pet Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
Pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
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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Samantha K.

Experienced Pet-Sitter

Hopkins, MN

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

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
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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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 sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet walking
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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Uri H.

Pet Sitter Available

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
Northern California native and empathic animal admirer/nature troll prepared to assist with your pet needs in any way I can. My experience is limited to cats and dogs but I'm open to caring for other creatures too.

Joaquin P. says "Uri has been a great help to our busy family. He takes our dog Charlie on longs walks every day. He has quickly become one of Charlie's favorites! He is...

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Charlee G.

Part Time Pet Sitter Available!

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home.

Alyssa E. says "Charlee did an EXCELLENT job with my dog while I was out of town. They coordinated with my parents to exchange the pup, sent me pictures when I asked,...

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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
Daily feeding
pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
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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Regan C.

Very Caring & Remote! Pet Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Growing up, I was known as the dog walker of our family neighborhood. Into college and post-grad, I've still been the go-to friend to check in on everyone's furry pals while they are gone for a trip or even at work for the day!
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Preslee N.

Elko New Market, MN

from
$16/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, I'm Preslee! I've had dogs my whole life and love them dearly. If you need a sitter or a walker, I can do it! I can also water plants and do basic upkeep if need be. If they have any special medications or accommodations, let me know! Happy to help! :)
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Lydia M.

Saint Paul, MN

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've been dog and cat sitting since I was a girl helping watch my neighbor's cats. I've also done dogsitting at people's homes, as well as watched my own family's pets while they were away and get the mail, etc.
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Claire M.

Dog Walker/pet Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
From working primarily as a nanny, most of the work I get for pet sitting comes from that! Work done in the past consists of watching the pets and house for a set period of time, taking the animals outside, walking them, giving LOTS of cuddles, and making sure they are happy while you are gone !
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Paige R.

Minneapolis, MN

from
$10/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! I love working with both dogs and cats. I have experience with dogs of many different breeds. Experience includes walking and dog sitting for extended periods of time. I would love to help you and your pets when needed!
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Emily M.

Dog Sitter/Walker

Saint Paul, MN

from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am currently a dog mom to a 2-year-old German Shepherd. We enjoy being active and spending A LOT of time outside playing in the snow and the sprinkler during the summer. I have experience with puppies and adult dogs. I have never met a dog I didn't like!
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Frank T.

Minneapolis, MN

from
$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, some experience I've had with pets is that I've had my own dog for 10 years and I've dog sitted for my aunts dog multiple times. My family also used to have 10 cats which was a lot but it got pretty easy to take care of them when we all got the hang of it. I can take care of either cats or dogs big or small it really doesn't...
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Chloe M.

Minneapolis, MN

from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Grew up on a farm with horses, dogs, cats, birds and other animals! Moved to the cities and started pet sitting for my boss which turned into me receiving referrals to people in the community! Current owner of a cat and basset hound! Love walks and providing comfort for animals while owners are away!
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.86/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Shakopee, MN

Dog Sitters in Shakopee, MN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Michelle N.

I cannot say enough good things about Michelle! She has helped me out so much and is always dependable, punctual, and willing to help with...

- Kelly K.

Mary N.

We're happy to have Mary helping with our day to day needs. Mary is very positive and A. loves spending time with her.

- Amy E.

Sandy K.

Sandy will care for your dog like her own and even had some training recommendations for us. We have hired her twice and would hire her...

- Carla M.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Shakopee, MN

Dog sitters near you in Shakopee, 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 Shakopee, 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 Shakopee, MN is $13.86.

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