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Karen I.

Occasional Pet Sitting

Okemos, MI

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I have 2 cats at home. I would love to watch your dog in my home or go to your home and take your furry family member for a walk!

Breezy S. says "Karen did a great job watching my two large dogs. She was on time, spent lots of time with them, and even cleaned up messes they made. She was very...

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Dawning P.

Part-time Pet Sitter Available.

Okemos, MI

from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, my name is Dawning. I have been pet sitting for almost 10 years and have experience with dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. I offer the service of dog walking and drop-in visits for cats, dogs, and small mammals. I strive to make sure your furry friend is secure and safe, happy, loved, and played with.
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Adrianne C.

Pet Sitter

Okemos, MI

from
$11/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am 40 years old. I have watched a lot of cats and dogs over the years. I have also had a lot of cats over the years dogs growing up as well and as a breaded dragon, hamster and also Fish I have also worked and a pet store that's no longer anymore they had different animals as well and also I did help out with the bathing dogs...
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Jocelyn L.

East Lansing, MI

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
Hi! I am a lifelong pet owner and animal lover looking for employment in the pet care business. I would love to help with Pet Walking and/or Pet Sitting. I love working and being around animals, and I enjoy getting to help out pets and their owners, by helping take care of them when the owners can't. I understand what its like...

Mariana M. says "She did a fantastic job feeding and taking care of our four cats."

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Mya U.

Bath, MI

5.0(0)
from
$11/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I am a very reliable, friendly and patient person! I have experience with cats, dogs and fish. As I have grown up with all 3 and taken care of them! Additionally I have dog sit on many occasions for neighbors! I love caring for animals, simply because I love animals! I have experience with walking dogs, feeding animals,...
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Jessica M.

Previous Kennel Assistant

Holt, MI

4.0(0)
from
$12/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
boarding
Hello! I worked at Elk Grove Pet Clinic for 2 years during high school. Provided care for boarding cats, dogs and birds, which included: cleaning cages, walking, medicating and feeding. Also, I was accountable for keeping the clinic organized. I also have one dog at home that I help take care of. I love all animals and with my...
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Anne D.

Bio

Lansing, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 25 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I retired after 30 years of service from MSU Federal Credit Union February of 2018. Since then I have worked at a Cat Clinic and I have worked for a vet taking care of the dogs and the cats feeding and clean up after them and walking the dogs. When I started at Care. com I have a lot of experience with different breeds of dogs...

Kristie K. says "Anne is a pleasure to work with. She did drop-ins for me when I traveled for work and pleasure. She was very reliable and communicated with me everytime...

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Emma F.

I Love Animals!

Lansing, MI

5.0(0)
from
$14/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, my name is Emma. I've always had pets since I can remember. I have experience with dogs and cats mostly. My cat Kevin has even learned tricks such as sit, up, stay, come, and lay down. He sometimes goes for a walk on a harness.
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Abby S.

East Lansing, MI

from
$11/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
hi, I absolutely adore dogs and used to dog walk every summer for about 2 years! i've also dog sat for plenty of dogs. I have a big golden lab who is my baby!
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Caelan P.

East Lansing, MI

from
$16/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I worked for a dog walking/dog sitting business for 3 years! I have worked with all kinds of dogs and cats. I love animals and enjoy spending my time with them!
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Caroline L.

Dog Walking Or Feeding

Lansing, MI

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
I love animals and I would love to walk your dog. I love dogs I have two of my own and there my best friends . (:
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Sofia V.

East Lansing, MI

from
$11/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have helped many family friends dog sit for many years for weeks at a time. I have dog walked and dog sat, all types of dogs and cats. I have dogs and cats myself, and I love animals and am very reliable.
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Taylor C.

Friend To All Animals

Lansing, MI

from
$11/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I spent a lot of time in childhood helping my grandmother with her pet-sitting business. I've also pet sit my own clients in the past, as well as offered dog walking for a summer. I have my own cat Lady who is now 4 years old! I love all animals and am open to meeting all kinds of furry and scaly friends.
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Allison M.

East Lansing, MI

from
$11/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
As a dog owner, I know how to love and care for a dog and will care for your dog like my own! From dog sitting to dog walking, I will be attentive, careful, and respectful of you and your dog.
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Anna P.

Lansing, MI

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
Hello! I provide dog walking services in the Greater Lansing area. I grew up owning and caring for dogs of all different sizes and ages! I also have experience with small farm animals and cats, basically I know how to care for most furry friends. I am not afraid to pick up poo or get greeted with a jump and a slobbery kiss. I...
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Bridget M.

Pet Care Professional

East Lansing, MI

from
$11/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
HI my name is Bridget , I am 20 years old and I am a junior at MSU. I love animals and I have had pets all my life so I am well equipped to care for your animal whenever you need. I have held many jobs dog walking for people in my neighborhood and pet sitting when needed.
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Mackenzie L.

East Lansing, MI

from
$11/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've cared for many pets mostly dogs and cats while my friends and family were away! I love walking with dogs.
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Marilyn B.

Pet Care

Lansing, MI

from
$11/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
Ever since my mom let me have my first dog at age 10, I was hooked on pets and their proper care. I have had six dogs in my care since I was young; two of those dogs being foster dogs. One was a Pit Bull that I successfully found a home for, along with a Cocker Spaniel; a dog I took care of for free so that an owner could become...
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Chelsee E.

Lansing, MI

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Chelsee. I have always grown up around dogs and have such a love and passion for animals in general. I have two dogs myself Winston and Louie. Ive taken care of several different dogs for 4 years. I can watch your dogs while you are away, take your dog for a walk, do activities with them etc. I would love to watch...
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Shelby P.

Pet Care

East Lansing, MI

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
dog walking, feeding, pet care (brushing, bathing). I have two dogs of my own back home so I absolutely love pets!
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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog walkers is 5.0

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Okemos, MI

Dog Walkers in Okemos, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers

Karen I.

Karen did a great job watching my two large dogs. She was on time, spent lots of time with them, and even cleaned up messes they made. She...

- Breezy S.

Jocelyn L.

She did a fantastic job feeding and taking care of our four cats.

- Mariana M.

Anne D.

Anne is a pleasure to work with. She did drop-ins for me when I traveled for work and pleasure. She was very reliable and communicated with...

- Kristie K.

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Okemos, MI

A local dog walker near you in Okemos, MI will cost you an average of $14.00 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of June 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 3 dog walkers offering services in Okemos, MI. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Okemos or your zip code. From there, compare your options by reading about the specific dog walking services they provide, their experience with dogs, and their hourly rate. You can also read reviews from other pet parents from Okemos to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.

Hiring a dog walker is a great way to eliminate worry and guilt when your dog is home alone for many hours, while also being a good way to keep your dog fit, happy and well socialized. You can read reviews from other pet parents living in Okemos, MI to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Okemos, MI, you can use Care.com to start your search. All dog walkers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and any dog walkers who complete the Care Checkhave a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run so you can easily recognize them. CareChecks are a great place to start, but we strongly advise that you take additional steps to ensure you feel comfortable with the dog walker you hire, such as running your own background check and asking for references. You can visit our Safety Center to learn more.

On Care.com, there are currently 3 dog walkers near you in Okemos, MI that you can get to know. You can review dog walker profiles to see who has the experience you’re looking for and who will take on the responsibilities you need help with.

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