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Bettsy Q.

Animal Lover

Ruskin, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former vet tech with great references and 5+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I would love to chat with you.

Lisie G. says "I cannot recommend Bettsy enough. We were so sad to lose her! She is reliable, thorough and an excellent Housekeeper. She walked the dogs and really ran...

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Chantale S.

Ruskin, FL

from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Fluffy Hugs and Wagging Tails Pet Sitting Going away? I offer pet sitting that keeps your furry friends safe, happy, and loved at home. I am reliable, caring, and have a true love for animals of all sizes. I can walk your dog, feed your pets, give medication if needed, play with them, and send you daily updates with photos....
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Danielle R.

Ruskin, FL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
My name is Danielle and I live in the Tampa Bay Area and have for quite some time. I enjoy animals of all kinds and am an experienced dog/cat owner who loves animals in all sizes and ages. I've had many dogs growing up from Pit Bulls, an English Mastiff, Jack Russell and also I currently have 5yr old cat Nova. I have a few...
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Alana T.

Apollo Beach, FL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
My name is Alana! I'm a 20-year-old in college for nursing. I have watched a few dogs & cats for different amounts of times as needed, although I'm new to care. com. I love taking them for walks, play time & making sure they are happy & comfortable as they normally would be in there normal daily lives at home. I have a fur baby...
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Shaye E.

Experienced Animal Sitter

Wimauma, FL

from
$16/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am 25-year-old pet lover, teacher, and early interventionist! I have had multiple different toes of pets throughout my life so I'm pretty comfortable around different animals. I have plenty of references and experience with pet sitting as well as house sitting. I am willing to stay in your home or just do a couple of visits....
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Megan T.

Wimauma, FL

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
Hiii! I absolutely love animals. I grew up with a Yellow Labrador until I was in high school. I have been dog-sitting for 7+ years between. I am originally from Ohio and moved to Florida in July of 2021. In the past I have boarded pups but currently do not offer that. I enjoy dog sitting, dog walking, and any extra clean up...
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Eila L.

Sun City Center, FL

from
$13/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
pet transportation
I'm a passionate and reliable pet sitter dedicated to giving your furry (or feathered!) family members the care and love they deserve while you're away. I've spent the past 7 years caring for and training my own dog, gaining hands-on experience in daily routines, behavior, and positive reinforcement training. On top of that,...
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Melissa M.

Gibsonton, FL

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I've been around animals my whole life! I have a dog of my own that I rescued his name is Blu. My experience involves boarding for active military families and volunteering at the animal shelter. I cannot do boarding at my current home but am looking forward to pet sitting and giving your pets some love!
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Kelsey H.

Palmetto, FL

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have grown up in a pet friendly household where we treat our pets like family. I've had and taken care of pets anywhere from cats to dogs to lambs and bunnies and so many more. Since I have pets myself, I know how important finding the right person to care for them while you are away can be. I provide pet sitting in your own...
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Amy A.

Part-time Pet Sitter Available

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog/cat/bird/rabbit sitting. I am happy to stay in your home with your pet so they are comfortable and in their own environment. I had pets most of my life and love to be able to give families peace of mind knowing their family member is safe and being loved on.

Corry T. says "Amy came to take care of our two dogs, Cooper and Cami. Cooper is a handful. Very protective of our house! We had introduced them ahead of time but when...

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Amanda S.

Summer Pet Sitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a school teacher off for the summer and able to provide short term or longer term pet care in your home. I love dogs of all sizes and various pets. I have two cats of my own. My schedule is extremely flexible right now and I would love to walk some dogs on Bayshore this summer and play with them too! I live in South Tampa...

Sherri S. says "Amanda loves children. She is responsible, caring and attentive to their needs and wants. If you need someone for child care, she is the one to hire."

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Virginia M.

Part Time - Full Time Animal Sitter

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
grooming
Dogs, cats, fish... I think all animals are wonderful creatures! I have the most experience talking care of cats and dogs. My own dog is a Chow Chow, and I grew up with German Shepards and Dobermans, so I can pretty much handle any animal ;). I can provide dog sitting in your home or my home and am happy making house calls for...

Flora M. says "We hired Virginia to look after our house and elderly Siamese cat. We paid her $20 per hour and she came twice a day to feed, play with the cat, and keep...

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Miani B.

Brandon, FL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
I had 5 dogs growing up and would dog sit for my neighbors! I love animals I have 2 at home currently and 2 at my house for my college.
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Sarah L.

Pet Care Giver

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
We were very fortunate in the past to leave our pets with our good friends (also pet parents of three dogs) in the safety of their home. I took that concept and ran with it in our home while living in NC for six years. With couches to sit on, other pets to play with, crate-free visits (unless specified), there couldn't be a...

Ali M. says "Sarah watched my cat for me while I went away for a funeral and when I came to pick him up from her house, he didn't want to leave! She's so wonderful and...

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Caroline O.

Caring Animal Sitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'm a kind caring dog and cat sitter. I love large and small. I can provide animal sitting in your own home. I'm great with children and animals and have over 20 years of experience. I'm good at following instructions and I love exercise with the animals which includes walking and going to the park.. I can also assist with light...

Jennifer F. says "Caroline was amazing with my 2 older dogs that needed special attention and 3 cats. She was patient and dedicated to their needs -next time away I will...

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Daniela P.

Reliable Pet Sitter

Bradenton, FL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi my name is Daniela. I am currently attending Florida State University. I myself have a lot of time on my plate this holiday season and would love to pet sit. I have pet sat for several families before and consider myself to be very trustworthy and reliable. I have a yorkie back at home and just love animals.
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Doris L.

Lithia, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Experienced with caring for cats and dogs for the past 20+ years. Currently have 1 cat of my own. Willing to provide dog sitting for small to medium size dogs in my home.

Sheena R. says "Doris is wonderful and cared for our older cat with great care! Would recommend and will definitely rehire for future needs."

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Courtney C.

Tampa, FL

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
I have over four years of experience volunteering at The Humane Society of Tampa Bay. I am both a crew member volunteer as well as a foster parent. I also regularly cat sit for a family in my neighborhood at home. I mainly take care of dogs and cats, although I absolutely love all kinds of animals. I would love to help out and...
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Katie H.

Part-time Pet And Child Nanny

Tampa, FL

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provided dog sitting in the comfort of your home. I have pet sat for many different types of animals from cats, fish, and dogs of all sizes. I have taken care of pets as side jobs every once and while since I was 14, and can also give baths so your furry friends are ready to cuddle when you get home!
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Gabrielle S.

Bradenton, FL

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Animal Advocate | With 4 years at a dog grooming salon, I've developed a deep understanding of canine care and behavior. For 3 years, I've provided loving pet sitting services, ensuring every animal feels safe and happy in my care. From playful pups to cuddly cats, I'm dedicated to making tails wag and providing a home away from...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.33/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in Ruskin, FL

Home Pet Sitting in Ruskin, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed home pet sitting

Bettsy Q.

I cannot recommend Bettsy enough. We were so sad to lose her! She is reliable, thorough and an excellent Housekeeper. She walked the dogs...

- Lisie G.

Amy A.

Amy came to take care of our two dogs, Cooper and Cami. Cooper is a handful. Very protective of our house! We had introduced them ahead of...

- Corry T.

Amanda S.

Amanda loves children. She is responsible, caring and attentive to their needs and wants. If you need someone for child care, she is the one...

- Sherri S.

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Ruskin

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Ruskin, FL will cost an average of $17.33 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 Ruskin, 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 Ruskin, FL, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Ruskin, 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 Ruskin, 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 Ruskin, 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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