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Lindsey A.

Available Pet Sitter And Caregiver

Merritt Island, FL

from
$26/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I have been caring for pets, more cats than dogs, on and off for the past 5 years! I have three cats at home and I used to working with animals. I like working with animals because I like the feeling of being able to help someone/something that cannot do it themselves!
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Arianna J.

Merritt Island, FL

from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
I will willing to provide animal sitting in your own home only due to my housing at my campus dorm. In the past I had a small, unofficial, business where I was in charge of walking up to three days twice a day five times a week. For one of the dogs the work turned into sitting as along with the walking. I grew up with many cats...
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Cheryl M.

Love Long Walks

Merritt Island, FL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I am retired with Multiple Sclerosis but am still very "abled". I live alone (with my cats) after losing my Mother a little over three years ago to a hard battle with lung cancer. The past few years I have had the pleasure of becoming a pet and/or house sitter. I've done numerous overnights and many just drop ins. I am sadly...
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Summer R.

Animal Lover

Cocoa Beach, FL

from
$13/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I have watched many families dogs and cats before, but most of my experience comes from taking care of my own pets. I have taken care of bunnies, hamsters, chinchillas, guinea pigs, birds, fish, horses, different breeds and sizes of dogs, cats, snakes, and lizards. I am an animal lover...
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Katherine H.

Cocoa Beach, FL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a passionate pet sitter with a deep love for dogs, caring for my own two dogs at home with dedication and affection. I understand the importance of providing attentive and loving care to pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times. With experience in handling various breeds and temperaments, I am committed to...
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Melinda B.

Rockledge, FL

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
Hi! I am a mom of four with two pets of my own. I am a professional educator looking to find some summer pet sitting jobs. My schedules is open during majority of the summer. I can sit in home or stop in during the day as needed.
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Katie G.

Caring Pet Sitter

Melbourne, FL

from
$13/hr
4 years experience
I am a full time stay at home mom who loves the company of fur friends. I myself have 1 dog and 2 cats. I have had experience taking care of dogs, cats, birds, snakes, and lizards. I'm willing to have dogs and other animals stay at my home, but unfortunately my cats are territorial, so I can only do home visits for cats. I hope...
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Brianna H.

Local Satelitte Beach Baby Or Pet Sitter!

Satellite Beach, FL

from
$14/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi, l'm Brianna! I'm a Satellite Beach local and a sophomore at FAU, studying Health Science and working toward becoming a Nurse Practitioner. I have lots of experience with all ages - from newborns to tweens - and plenty of references available upon request. I'm CPR certified, have my own car for pickups and drop-offs, and I'm...
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Sarah M.

Satellite Beach, FL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog walking, trips to the park, medication administration, sitting (in your home) and the overall general care for your pet. I love dogs of all sizes and breeds! (Cats too!). I also love the outdoors, so dog walking is a perfect fit! I have a 17yr. old dachshund named Doogie. I've been caring for animals my entire...
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Kylee R.

Pet care

Rockledge, FL

from
$13/hr
3 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
My name is Kylee, I am a 21 years old old college student. I have a passion for childhood development, animals of all kinds, and nature. I own 2 miniature Australian shepherds and 2 free roam rabbits. I especially love exotic pets and birds. I am able to provide pet sitting for almost any species, in my home or yours. From dogs...
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Susana H.

Dog Sitter

Melbourne, FL

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$12/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello, I'm Suana and basically my whole life I've been surrounded by pets, of all kinds, for a couple of years I worked as a dog walker. I have dogs at home, trained and with up-to-date vaccinations. I know the importance of animals at home, they are part of your family and since they are another member of the family, they must...
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Rachel M.

Pet Sitter

Melbourne, FL

from
$15/hr
Administration of medicine
pet walking
I am a Physician Assistant applying and interviewing for PA jobs but in the interim would love to help out where needed. I am willing to provide pet sitting at your own home. I have experience with dogs, cats, fish, bunnies, hamsters, and guinea pigs. Not knowledgeable in taking care of exotic pets or birds.
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Alex D.

Your Dog My Dog

Melbourne, FL

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
pet transportation
I can provide dog sitting in your home. I have 2 dogs of my own & Im a big dog lover. I have much experience with staying the night with dogs. I love to take the dogs on walks, swimming and playing tug-a-war. I also love taking care of kids & cleaning. I have experience with taking care of kids with disabilities.
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Alicia B.

Rockledge, FL

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello, I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting I have grown up with animals around me all my life. Taking care of my families, and have had some close friends who needed me to walk or just spend a little time with their pets as they go on vacation. I have a dog and cat of my own that I spend my...
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Michelle S.

I Can Take Of Your Dog!

Melbourne, FL

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home or in my home too. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Your friend will be safe with me!
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Sara M.

Professional Pet Lover

Cocoa, FL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi :) I'm Sara, I have 1+ year of experience caring for horses, dogs, chickens, and parrots. I'm a current college student with a true passion for animals. I can help with pet care, walking, and sitting over long periods. I have a mini zoo at home that I love, and it would be an honor to treat your beloved pets as my own. I...
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Nicole B.

Will Pet Sit Your Dogs.

Melbourne, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
9 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
dog training
Hello my name is Nicole I have been watching dogs for years and enjoy working with them to build a relationship and get to know them. I enjoy taking them on walks to parks and the beach car rides ect. I just love animals and have a fenced in yard for them to run and play. I do dog sitting in my own home you just drop them off...

Laura R. says "She is a dependable caring person ."

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Stacey A.

Pet Sitter /Dog Walker

Melbourne, FL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Owned dogs all of my life, have had cats for shorter period of time. I have walked dogs and taken care of cats for many years. Also have two college students home for the summer looking for work as well.
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Wanda L.

Dog Lover At Your Home Or Mine !

Palm Bay, FL

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi I am a Dog Lover and just recently have started Pet sitting. IT gets me exercising and I have lots of fun doing it. I have house sat and pet sat . I have cared for Large breeds and small. I have done everything needed by Dog parents from bathing them, dog parks, dog dates, feeding, walking, playing and most of all : giving...
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Diana F.

Pet Sitter

Titusville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
I provide pet sitting services in your own home. I have 10+ years of experience. I love animals of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. I previously worked for a Miniature Schnauzer breeder with a cat. I have 3 dogs and 4 cats at the present time.

Jill M. says "Diana was an absolute Heaven-sent help for us. She was so loving and thorough with my mother's and the household care. We are blessed to think of her as a...

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  • 41 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of August 2025

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Merritt Island

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Merritt Island, FL will cost an average of $17.00 per hour as of August 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 Merritt Island, FL 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 3 in home pet sitters in Merritt Island, FL, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Merritt Island, FL 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 Merritt Island, FL, 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 Merritt Island, FL. 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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