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Heidi H.

Responsible, Conscientious, Enthusiastic, Joyful, Loving * Professional * W/30+ Yrs Experience

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dog training
pet sitting
Private Estate & Pet Guardian with 30+ years of trusted experience. I bring joy, reliability, and intuitive attention to every assignment. My goal is your peace of mind and your pets' happiness at home. From walks, meals, medications, and play to cuddles and companionship, I honor each pet's needs. Clients describe me as calm,...

Care Member says "Hi, my name is Freckles and I want to tell you about my wonderful pet sitter Heidi. Every summer when my "parents" go away for 3-4 months, they get...

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Colleen B.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
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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Traci G.

Pet Sitter House Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
I provide pet sitting in your home or mine if necessary. Very flexible schedule. Long time pet owner, dogs, cats, fish. 10+ years experience pet sitting. Love dogs of all sizes and temperaments, cats, rodents, mammals in general. :)

Amy W. says "Traci took care of my dog better than I did - including managing his medicine and giving injections. She is an enthusiastic pet lover and very reliable."

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Kris U.

Experienced Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Available

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
I have been surrounded by animals my whole life. I grew up with many pets, have worked in a doggy day care, fostered dogs and I've been caring for other people's fur kids through my pet care company since 2005. I have experience with cats and dogs of many different breeds and temperaments. I am also familiar with some rodents...

Grace A. says "Kris cleaned and did odd jobs around our house. I could not have been more happy with her and I have no doubt you will be too!"

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Heidi S.

Quality Care For Your Pets

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hello to everyone looking for quality care for your pets. I am responsible and qualified and have been providing animal care for the past 4 years. I am also a licensed school social worker with 20 years of experience. I have done professional in-home pet sitting in the US, Canada and New Zealand. Both staying at the home and as...

Care Member says "Heidi stayed with our dog Puff for 4 to 6 hours two nights at our Minneapolis hotel while we attended the groom’s dinner and wedding of our...

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Justin F.

Flexible And Experienced Pet Sitter Available For In Home Or Drop Off Care

Minneapolis, MN

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
I offer calm, 24/7 boarding for dogs and cats in a quiet home-perfect for senior pets, anxious animals, or those needing extra comfort. I'm home 24/7, so your pet will always have care and attention around the clock. I'm Justin, a reliable and compassionate sitter based in North Minneapolis. I provide boarding, doggy daycare,...
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Hannah J.

Looking To Pet Sit!

Minneapolis, MN

from
$16/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, my name is Hannah and I am looking to pet-sit! A little bit about me: I am 23 and graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire last May with a Sociology degree. Over the last few summers, I have cared for multiple pets in my hometown. I am comfortable with all size dogs. I can provide whatever is needed whether it...
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Sarah W.

Grad Student Looking For Pet sitting Opportunities

Minneapolis, MN

from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
I like working with animals because I believe pets are family and deserve all the love and care we can give them. I'm looking for a job that is flexible in hours. I am in grad school so my schedule is varied but I am generally available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays anytime. Happy to board a pet at my apartment, help with...
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Jessica T.

Dog Lover

Minneapolis, MN

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your home, and would love to walk your furry four-legged friend. I am a single mom to an amazing 9-year-old taekwondo lover. We have a dog named Willis who we absolutely adore!
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Mary S.

Pet Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I work as a Veterinary Assistant at Westgate Pet Clinic, I have always loved animals and spent a few years when I was younger working in a barn during the summers, I have started pet sitting for clients with the clinic I work at and I am comfortable administering medications, bathing, and walking animals. I am available to stay...
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Liza S.

Pet-lover Looking For Part-time Pet Care Positions!

Minneapolis, MN

from
$16/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
I can provide overnight pet sitting in your own home. I have experience pet-sitting dogs and cats. I have cared for animals my whole life and enjoy giving them love and care until you return!
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Mathea J.

Casual Pet Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Pet transportation
dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
I'm a companion animal veterinary technician with over 5 years of medical experience. I currently work in emergency medicine and am a fear free certified pet professional. Although I specialize in cats and dogs, I also have experience doing in-home care for pocket pets and reptiles. If it works with my schedule, I'm willing to...
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Samantha D.

Minneapolis, MN

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I'm a huge animal lover! I grew up always having pets, I worked as a horses counselor at a summer camp for years, I volunteered in the bird sanctuary at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Roseville, I volunteered at Spring Farm Sanctuary in Long Lake taking care of injured and traumatized farm animals, I have paid experience...
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Isabel T.

Reliable Sitter: Every Ones Pet Deserves A+ Care

Minneapolis, MN

from
$19/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Isabel, and I'm a pharmacy student at the University of Minnesota. I've always had a passion for caring for others, whether that's through helping people, taking care of animals, or keeping a home clean and welcoming. I grew up on a farm, which gave me years of hands-on experience caring for a wide variety of...
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Megan D.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Minneapolis, MN

from
$12/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I have grown up, for over two decades, always having pets. I am most familiar with dogs and cats and am okay with dogs of all sizes. (I have owned a Great Dane, English Mastiff, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, and Pitts). I can provide pet sitting in your own home, or if needed, in mine as well.
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Brenda F.

Friendly And Caring Dog Sitter.

Minneapolis, MN

from
$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Brenda, a loving single mom to a 9-year-old who shares my passion for dogs. We've had the pleasure of looking after our friends' fur babies, and we understand just how important it is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your dog while you're away. We take pride in offering your pet personalized care,...
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Lily J.

Fun And Experienced Pet Sitter!

Minneapolis, MN

from
$16/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Lily, and I have a lifetime of pet experience (dogs, cats, birds, fish, tortoises) as well as one year of frequent dog sitting/boarding experience. I have also handled many types of insects and reptiles through work in an animal behavior lab at the University of Minnesota as well as through employment at the...
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Deneva A.

Minneapolis, MN

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I'm DeNeva, and I'm a dedicated and friendly pet-sitter with years of experience caring for dogs, cats, and other animals. I'm a true animal lover and will treat your pets like they're my own. Experience in caring for a wide variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and small mammals. Skilled in providing food, water,...
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Brooke N.

Experienced Pet & House Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! Experienced pet sitter and house sitter with a blend of experience in daytime and overnight care. I'm all about keeping your pets happy and your home safe. Let's talk about how I can assist with your pet and house sitting requirements!
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Gabrellia W.

Pet Sitter And Pet Care

Minneapolis, MN

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, my name is Gabby. I love animals! All types. I currently own and primarily care for three cats. Others would describe me as empathetic, trustworthy, creative, and detail oriented. I find joy helping others complete their day-to-day challenges effortlessly. My goal is to keep your furry friends feeling loved and give them...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.18/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated home pet sitting is 5.0

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in Minneapolis, MN

Home Pet Sitting in Minneapolis, MN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 60 listed home pet sitting

Heidi H.

Hi, my name is Freckles and I want to tell you about my wonderful pet sitter Heidi. Every summer when my "parents" go away for 3-4 months,...

- Care member

Traci G.

Traci took care of my dog better than I did - including managing his medicine and giving injections. She is an enthusiastic pet lover and...

- Amy W.

Kris U.

Kris cleaned and did odd jobs around our house. I could not have been more happy with her and I have no doubt you will be too!

- Grace A.

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Minneapolis

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Minneapolis, MN will cost an average of $18.18 per hour as of November 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 Minneapolis, MN 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 57 in home pet sitters in Minneapolis, MN, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis, MN, 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 Minneapolis, MN. 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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