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Kaitlyn K.

Bellefonte, PA

from
$12/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Pet Sitter

Petersburg, PA

from
$10/hr
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
Hi there! I am currently a Vet Tech student at YTI Career Institute. Animals have always been a part of my life. I grew up on a dairy farm and my parents have multiple dogs. As part of my education, I am required to have a certain amount of kennel duties during a term. During kennel duty I either help feed the cats and scoop...
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I've Had Pets All My Life! I Love Getting To Know All Of There Different Personalities.

Bellefonte, PA

from
$8/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, outgoing and friendly. I like working with animals because it is very therapeutic and rewarding. I started working with animals when I was a child. Always had at least two dogs growing up. Started house sitting and walking dogs when I was 16. In the past two years I started doing it...
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Snow Shoe, PA

from
$29/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
From an early age, I developed a deep-rooted passion for animals, growing up in a home filled with both dogs and cats. This lifelong connection has not only shaped who I am but also inspired my commitment to a career in veterinary medicine. Currently, I am enrolled in online veterinary courses as I work toward earning a...
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Howard, PA

from
$12/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Dogs are my favorite! I have three of my own! I'm open to dog walking or pet sitting if needed, I'm pretty much available whenever!
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Port Matilda, PA

from
$8/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Abigail, and I am a State College local and recent graduate of Penn State. I have a several years of pet sitting experience and have a dog of my own! If you are going on vacation and/or are looking for a pet sitter, feel free to reach out to me. I would love to look after your pet(s)!
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Pet Sitting

Milesburg, PA

from
$13/hr
Pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I have experience caring for a family dog growing up and currently care for my own cats. Comfortable caring for either.
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  • The average post rate is $11.50/hr as of November 2025

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in University Park, PA

Dog sitters near you in University Park, PA 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 University Park, PA 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 University Park, PA is $11.50.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in University Park, PA. 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 University Park, PA 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 University Park, PA, 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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