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Nicole B.

Flexible Pet Sitter

Portage, MI

5.0(0)
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$11/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
administration of medicine
pet sitting
grooming
pet walking
+ 1 more
My name is Nicole, and I absolutely love all animals! I would be thrilled to care for your pet-whether that means bringing them into my home, going on walks, setting up play dates, transporting them to grooming or vet appointments, or visiting them at your home for care. I have experience with a wide variety of animals,...
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Jessi S.'s Photo

Portage, MI

from
$11/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I take care of (groom, feed, bathe, walk, etc.) my cat and dog at home and have dog sit for neighbors pets many times.
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Haven M.'s Photo

Portage, MI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
grooming
Hello, my name is Haven! I am a student at Western Michigan University getting my BFA in Product Design. I also work part time at a furniture store as an interior design intern. I am hoping to pick up some additional summer work. I have reliable transportation. I grew up training and showing animals in my local 4-H club...
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Lot Of Love For Woofs And Affection For Meows :*

Kalamazoo, MI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hey there! I'm Sam. I'm so glad to be working with CARE. com! I have been surrounded by animals my entire life as they are a huge passion of pet sitter in snellville, gamine. I grew up watching the dogs as a kid and since then I knew I wanted to help them as much as I could. I began fostering, saving, re-homing and boarding...
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Pet Care Helper!

Kalamazoo, MI

from
$11/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
I can provide dog/cat sitting in your home. I have a passion for animals, they bring much joy into my life. I use to work at a animal shelter. My duties includes feeding, cleaning, cleaning litter boxes, giving medication, etc.
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Madilynne W.'s Photo

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
Hello, I have experience pet sitting for dogs (non-paid) from when I was in my teens. I would stay in homes while the families were out on vacations mostly. I have done walks with little dogs to big dogs. And have sat for puppies to our older dogs. I love them all. I tend to like schedules so if you have one that is even better....
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Angela F.'s Photo

Kalamazoo, MI

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
Hello, I am Ms. Angie, a retired childcare provider that closed my home daycare 3 years ago after 16 years in operation. I would love to dog or cat sit at your home when you are out of town, or at work. I have flexible hours. I just might be a good fit for you and your furry family member.
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Vicksburg, MI

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi, my name is Jillayne! I'm a military wife and a stay at home mom of two and have grown up with animals my entire life. I absolutely love to form special connections with animals of all shapes, sizes and breeds. I have also had experience with caring for other people's dogs, cats and horses throughout my life. I have had...
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Part-time Dog Sitter

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I've taken an animal science class and veterinary science class so I've had experience with animals. I can provide light grooming and baths.
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Baby + Pet Sitter!

Vicksburg, MI

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have had multiple pets in my life time including cats, dogs, and horses. I currently have 10 cats, 2 dogs, and 2 horses at my family home. Despite this, I have no pets while in college so I would love to pet sit. I have been pet sitting for over 2 years, but I have much more experience than that! I am hoping to work on the...
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Teacher, Aunt (x3), Cat Mom (x2), And Animal Lover

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
Animals: Growing up my family always had a dog or two, and at one point while we were living on a farm we had 4 dogs, two golden retrievers and two dogs we rescued from a church parking lot before getting them caught up on shots and into new loving homes. I currently rent my home and tragically cannot have a dog permanently, but...
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Katherine M.'s Photo

Kalamazoo, MI

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, I'm Katherine! I'm an avid dog lover and have worked with all types of dogs! I've had dogs in my life since I was a baby, and understand how important a dog is to the family. I've also been walking/sitting on pet care service for over six months now. I am especially skilled in many service areas!. For walking, I can walk...
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Kellie M.'s Photo

Pet Care Provider

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
4 years experience
Boarding
administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
+ 1 more
I have dog sat for many families before. I have a regular dog sitting job that I watch a dog name Saylor overnight. I have had this job for almost a year and every time the owner goes out of town, I house sit and home sit. I am very good with dogs and I love all kinds of dogs.
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I Love ALL Types Of ANIMALS!

Kalamazoo, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
dog training
pet transportation
pet walking
I am an energetic 57-year-old tutor who lost her beloved teaching & child care position in Beijing, China due to covid-19. I had my own dog walking & pet/apartment sitting business in NYC (2006-2009) I am now available in the Cedar Park area and surrounds, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (9am-5 p.m. after March 14th) to...
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Dog Sitter

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
Pet transportation
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Valerie, I am currently 19 years old studying at Western Michigan University! I have always grown up around dogs, especially larger dogs who have tons of energy. I love dogs and love caring for them. I have an Australian Shepherd/Poodle mix at home and he is the best. I have watched him for extended periods of...
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Pet/House Sitter

Vicksburg, MI

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! My name is Ellie and I am 21 years old! I am in nursing school and go to Glen Oaks Community! I have grown up loving and caring for animals for years. I have 4 large dogs at home so multiple animals is not intimidating to me! I have taken care of a variety of animals including dogs, cats, horses, chickens, ducks, cows,...
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Work From Home Mom - Fenced Yard

Kalamazoo, MI

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I understand how stressful it can be to leave your dogs behind while working or traveling. I would love to be a trusted caregiver for your dog(s)in my home while you're away! I have a fenced in yard, live in a quiet neighborhood and work from home full time. I have two sweet Golden Retrievers, ages 6 and 12, who get along great...
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Pet Sitter/ Trainer

Battle Creek, MI

from
$11/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
administration of medicine
dog training
pet transportation
grooming
I care for and aso train animal of all breeds Dogs (Pits, Great Danes etc..) cats, farrets rats etc. I follow step by step instruction per owners needs. Walks baths clean up feedings I do so in your own home. I love animals of all sizes and ages. Can also perform light grooming needs as well
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Irena R.'s Photo

Richland, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
pet transportation
grooming
I have worked in the pet industry for over 20 years. I have trained and shown dogs professionally. I enjoy all animals. I have a way with animals they trust me. I can sense how they are feeling through body language and demeanor. I also pay attention to details. I have also worked for two different veterinarians and am...
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  • 25 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $12.00/hr as of August 2025

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

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Portage

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Portage, MI will cost an average of $12.00 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 Portage, MI 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 4 in home pet sitters in Portage, MI, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Portage, MI 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 Portage, MI, 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 Portage, MI. 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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