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Judith S.

Hockessin, DE

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I provide dog sitting in your own home or mine. I'm an experienced animal lover with great references and 30+ years of experience. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Huge Pet Lover!!!!!

Wilmington, DE

5.0(0)
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$11/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
All my life I have grown up with dogs! I will provide dog sitting in the comfort of your own home! I currently have a Pit-Mix named Shiloh who is my fur child whom I would do anything for!!!
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Full-Time Loving Pet Caregiver With Reasonable Prices Available For Dog Walking/Overnight sitting

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Since 2015, I have been a full-time pet sitter and dog walker. I have cared for cats, kittens, including bottle-feeding and administration of meds, boxers, Irish Wolfhounds, Newfoundlands, Giant Schnauzers, Shelties, Terriers, Plotzhunds, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, and other breeds, rabbits, tropical and domestic...

Valesta W. says "Amy took care of our turtles and fish. She was attentive and thorough and communicative. We were very happy with her service, and she made us feel...

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Part-time Caregiver Available

Newark, DE

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I am a college student with experience my entire life with animals, as my family ran a rescue/ adoption business when I was younger. I can perform baths, walking, playing and light grooming for your pet. This could be a fun experience for both myself and your companion!
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Dog Caregiver

Wilmington, DE

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I enjoy feeding, walking playing, and of course petting your dogs! I have 3 years of dog sitting experience and love doing it!
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Love Animals!!!

Wilmington, DE

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
Pet Sitting: I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Boarding and Pet Sitting. I started pet sitting in college and have been doing it ever since. If your pet is staying with me, I have a fenced in backyard and 2 very friendly dogs of my own. Tutoring: I am a full-time middle school teacher who enjoys tutoring students...
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Newark, DE

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
pet transportation
My name is Beth, and I have been an animal lover my whole life. I started pet sitting in 2011 and loved providing care to dogs when their own families were away. I am a stay at home parent and homeschool my 7 and 10-year-olds, so pets boarded at my home will not be left alone for long periods. I have a large, fenced yard, great...
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8 Years Experience Dog And Cat Sitting

Wilmington, DE

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
I have 8 years of experience caring for pets, primarily dogs and cats. I have a 5-year-old dog that I have been caring for since he was 1. 5 years old. I love interacting with animals and is one of my favorite jobs! I am able to pet sit in your home. I can also board dogs at my home, but not cats. I provide two daily walks with...
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Wilmington, DE

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I am a current early education/ special education major looking for some extra side jobs in pet sitting! I am extremely trustworthy and can provide references. I am available to do check ins as well as overnights (in clients home), but am unable to board animals in my home. I have always found an interest in all animals....
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Dog Lover!

Newark, DE

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, I am willing to dog sit in both my home, or yours! I grew up with dogs and now have a fur-baby of my own! I am a teacher, so have time during the week and flexible availability during the summer! I have been pet sitting on and off since I was 16 years old.
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Landenberg, PA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
I have worked at a Veterinary Hospital from June of 2015 to September of 2015 as Kennel Worker. I am now currently employed at a Veterinary Hospital as a Vet Tech. I love my job more than I could explain and animals are one of the top things I have total compassion with. Throughout my experience I have been able to medicate...
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Brookhaven, PA

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$16/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
As a nanny, I've developed a strong sense of responsibility, routine, and care--which translates perfectly to caring for dogs. I'm used to sticking to schedules, staying alert to needs, and handling unpredictable situations with calm and patience. Dogs, like kids, thrive on attention, structure, and affection. I'm great at...
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Michelle P.'s Photo

Downingtown, PA

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$40/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
dog training
grooming
pet walking
I love animals and have cared for many! I've owned dogs my whole life and currently have a snake I've cared for over 6 years. I'm also open to overnight pet sitting in my home if your pet is: House trained Good with other dogs and children Not destructive Under 50 lbs
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Myracle H.'s Photo

New Castle, DE

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Myracle, and I'm a reliable and caring pet sitter who truly loves animals. I have my own transportation, so getting to and from your home on time is never a problem. I also have a dog of my own, so I understand how important it is to find someone you can trust with your pets. I'm patient, responsible, and happy...
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Kelsey T.'s Photo

Media, PA

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$10/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I can provide dog sitting in your own home. I have grown up with dogs all of my life and have watched dogs of all sizes and ages. I love to go on walks, play with, and spend time with animals. I can provide references if needed and look forward to hearing from you!
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Dog Walker Available

Downingtown, PA

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$8/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! Im Jenn and I'm a stay at home mom. With both kids now in school full time I'm looking for babysitting and pet sitting jobs. I have had dogs my whole life and currently have a large, goofy 68 lb Goldendoodle, Bailey. I worked in a dog kennel in high school giving baths and walking dogs and have always loved animals. I can...
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Julia M.'s Photo

Glen Mills, PA

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
Hi, my name is Julia! I am patient, flexible, and communicative when it comes to being a pet sitter. I have plenty experience taking care of pets, as I have two doggies at home. I have pet sat over the years for family/friends, and love it! I would say I'm a very active person and love being outside. I enjoy taking walks with...
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Professional Pet Sitter

West Chester, PA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am experienced in the care of animals with a couple of years of professional paid experience. Having grown up with pets, I adore creatures of all kinds, big and small. As a Pet Sitter I will come to your home to care for your animal(s) while you are away. I am responsible and take the trust of my clients very seriously....
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Jennifer L.'s Photo

Glen Mills, PA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, My name is Jenn. I have over 10 years of experience, and can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I know how much you love your pet - but you can't always be home to give them the love, care, and attention they deserve! Whether you are working long days, celebrating a relative's birthday, a fun night out on the town,...
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  • 58 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of December 2025

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Hockessin

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Hockessin, DE will cost an average of $20.00 per hour as of December 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.

You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Hockessin, DE on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 1 in home pet sitters in Hockessin, DE, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Hockessin, DE can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.

To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Hockessin, DE, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.

Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Hockessin, DE. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.

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