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Michele H.

Downingtown, PA

from
$18/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
With a lifelong love for animals, I bring over 20 years of experience fostering dogs and cats into my pet sitting services. At home, I care for a Bernese Mountain Dog, three cats (two with special needs), and three goats--so I understand the unique personalities, routines, and medical needs that pets may have. I provide...
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Responsible/Loving Pet Sitter Available ASAP

West Chester, PA

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
Stay-at-Home Mom who will put you at ease while you're away. Lover of animals; responsible and flexible; experienced.
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Active Sitter And Animal Pleaser

West Chester, PA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have grown up around plenty of animals, as I have always had 4 dogs at home. My parents have had many pets such as dogs, cats, fish, pigs, and chickens. I am comfortable with pretty much any animal.
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Newark, DE

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$1/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
I have 16+ years of experience caring for and training animals, specializing in dogs. I've trained dogs in both obedience and service work, and I've also cared for cats, small pets, reptiles, and fish. I currently offer overnight pet sitting (in your home) only, which includes care for all your pets-meals, medications, walks,...
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Cori J.'s Photo

Glen Mills, PA

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$8/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have my own Silver Lab named Gunner! I love dogs and generally have a good bond with dogs! I do dog walking/sitting throughout my neighborhood at home! I'd love to help out whoever I can!
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Pet Walker-sitter

Exton, PA

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$8/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I love animals and have had dogs and cats at various times my entire life! I am willing to walk dogs that are relatively close to my home and possibly sit them as well.
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Madison B.'s Photo

North East, MD

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have 2 large dogs at home but have experience with many animals including but not limited to, dogs, cats, horses, fish, turtles and bearded dragons. I am available immediately to walk, feed, dog/animal sit, clean etc. Feel free to reach out and I will do whatever I can to assist your families need
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Pet Caretaker

Brookhaven, PA

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$26/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
offer nannying services, dog walking, pet sitting, general house cleaning and detail cleaning I've always wanted to work with children and I enjoy helping others. I am passionate about early childhood education and believe every family deserves access to help I've been a nanny for 2 years and have worked with children ages...
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House, Baby And/Or Dog Sitter!

Malvern, PA

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$24/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I'm a bubbly, responsible, and loving caregiver with years of experience - and a proud Goldendoodle mom! I care for every pet like they're my own, and I'm comfortable with animals of all ages, sizes, and types - from playful puppies to senior pets, large breeds to small, and even exotic animals like birds, reptiles, and...
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Kiddo Concierge, Dog Sitter, And Senior Care Provider

Lincoln University, PA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Former K-12 public school administrator and global communications executive who's semi-retired. I'm the favorite grand-aunt to five littles ages 2-10 and mom to a successful 24-year-old who's on the rise in the financial services industry. Consider me your kiddo's concierge! I'm available to help with transportation to/from...
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North East, MD

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi pet parents! My name is Laura, and I'm available for pet sitting. I absolutely love animals and have experience caring for dogs, including a recent two-week pet sitting job. I'm responsible, trustworthy, and will treat your pets like family! I can stop by your home a couple of times a day for walks, feeding, and playtime, or...
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Part Time Pet Sitter

West Chester, PA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I can provide dog/cat sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced pet owner and also have cared for animals for the families I have nannyed for. I love dogs/cats of all sizes and ages. You can be guaranteed that your dog will be walked, fed and played with:) Cats and kittens also need play time (as needed!)
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Full Time Nanny / Pet Sitter

Malvern, PA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I've grown up with dogs since I was born. I'm an experienced pet watcher with great references and 5 years of experience. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. I currently have two rescued dogs and two cats.
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Personal Pet Boarding

Coatesville, PA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I have grown up surrounded by pets... dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, Guinea pigs, rabbits, goats & chickens! Mainly looking to care for dogs, but would consider other pets. Currently, I do not have a dog, but still have a large dog box and a secure, fenced in yard with plenty of room to run and bountiful shade to provide some...
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Bear, DE

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Grew up with a father who brought just about every animal he could find home. Dogs were always the main family pet. Watch my sisters dog a lot while she travels or has her nursing contracts and coworkers from my main job ask for me to dog sit while they go out of town or check in on their cats while they're at work so they...
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Lara S.'s Photo

West Chester, PA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi! Animals have always been part of my life, I've grown up with dogs, cats, birds and fish, and today I'm also a proud cat mom to Oliver, my sweet kitten! My family has a small farm, so I've had plenty of hands-on experience looking after horses, pigs, and chickens too. Pet care is something I genuinely love, whether it's...
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Keeping Your Fur Babies Safe And Happy!

West Chester, PA

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I have had animals since I was little, and still currently have them. I Pet sit when I am home from college, of animals of all shapes and sizes. I have dealt with animals of different sizes and temperaments. I would be happy to provide additional services such as grooming (baths and brushings).
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Talya O.'s Photo

Chester, PA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
dog training
grooming
administration of medicine
I provide pet sitting in your home. I have many years of experience with all types of animals. I welcome dogs of all sizes and ages. Happy to give baths and light grooming as well.
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Kelly H.'s Photo

Newark, DE

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as caring, motivated, and happy I started working with animals when I was younger. I used to cat sit for my neighbors when they would go away. I also have two dogs of my own that I care for and have had dogs ever since I was young. I have taken care of big and small dogs. In my spare time, I like to...
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Dog Walker/Pet Sitter

Malvern, PA

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$8/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've assisted friends and neighbors by feeding, walking and giving pets attention when they were away from home. Experienced with cats, dogs and birds.
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  • 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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