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Kelly H.

Newark, DE

from
$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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Newark, DE

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$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi there! My name is Caitlin and I am currently employed full time (M-F 8:30-5:30) as a Supervisor at a medical equipment company. I am here to offer child care, household care and pet care services. I absolutely love children of all ages and animals of all types! I worked as an Assistant Teacher for a childcare learning...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Newark, DE

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Newark, DE

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Ashley, and I absolutely love animals. I currently have an orange tabby cat named Louie, who brings so much joy and personality into my home. Growing up, I had a dog named Bailey, and ever since then, I've loved being around all animals. I've gained experience caring for pets by cat sitting and walking dogs for...
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Dog Lover!

Newark, DE

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
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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Huge Pet Lover!!!!!

Wilmington, DE

5.0(0)
from
$11/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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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Part-time Pet Care

Middletown, DE

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I grew up with pets, animals of every kind all my life and I now have 3 cats and 1 dog. I can provide dog or cat sitting in your own home. Let me know if I can be of any assist. Thank-you.
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Pet Care

Middletown, DE

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$8/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
I've grown up with & loved animals my entire life. This includes everything from cats, dogs & guinea pigs to turtles, snakes, frogs & everything in between! Every interaction I have with them fills my heart with joy & I feel most at peace around pets of any species. I own a turtle & a kitten, but throughout my life I've had the...
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Pet Hair Is My Favorite Accessory!

Middletown, DE

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
Pet sitting and pet care is my specialty. I own my own pet sitting business here in MOT. I have many years of experience caring for a variety of different animals. My experience with caring for animals really got started with my job as a cat care manager at Faithful Friends in Wilmington. I acquired many skills during my time...
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Bear, DE

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Pets And Children Caregiver, Flexible Schedule

Bear, DE

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
pet transportation
Hello there! I have personally owned a Pet Sitting business since 2019, and have been a pet sitter since 2016. I have experience with dogs and cats who are large or small, and I have experience with children 10yrs old and under. For transparency, I have worked pet sitting directly, baby sitting has always been on the side and I...
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Wilmington, DE

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
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 Caregiver

Wilmington, DE

from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Pet Sitter/Walker

New Castle, DE

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have plenty of experience with both dogs and cats. I currently have a cat and two dogs (a boxer and a red heeler mix) in my home! I have experience with dogs as large as Great Danes to puppies as small as my hand. I've volunteered at shelters and a love for all animals!
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I Love Cats And Dogs

Middletown, DE

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've always been a cat lover, but last year, I went to see a friend's litter of pitbull puppies and after 20 minutes of holding the sweetest, most docile of the nine pups, her momma climbed up and put her head on my shoulder, lgiving me her blessing to take her baby. I became an instant dog momma and I can't remember what life...
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Summer Pet Sitter, Cat And Dog Lover

Lincoln University, PA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hey! I provide pet sitting in your home. I love animals, and have plenty of experience with pets of all kinds. I've watched dogs, cats, fish, chickens, lizards, and rabbits, and I grew up with a golden retriever and a chocolate lab. I am comfortable with pets of all sizes and ages, and I am willing to stay in your home if your...
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Full-Time Loving Pet Caregiver With Reasonable Prices Available For Dog Walking/Overnight sitting

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
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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Pet Care Taker

Perryville, MD

from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
Hello all, please feel free to reach out to me at any time if you need a pet sitter. I am a college student looking for some extra money, and I couldn't think of a better way of doing that. I love all animals (especially dogs) and would absolutely love to watch them for you. I live in a rented home so I am not able to have a dog...
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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 sitting
pet walking
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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Madison B.'s Photo

North East, MD

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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  • 35 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.80/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Newark

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Newark, DE will cost an average of $15.80 per hour as of June 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 Newark, 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 5 in home pet sitters in Newark, DE, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Newark, 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 Newark, 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 Newark, 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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