Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Trusted Home Pet Sitting Near Me in Wilmington, DE

Explore background-checked home pet sitting in Wilmington, DE and find loving care for your furry friend.

Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Hire Pet Sitters in Wilmington, DE

IllustrationSmallPetCare image
Cori J.'s Photo

Cori J.

Glen Mills, PA

from
$8/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have my own Silver Lab named Gunner! I love dogs and generally have a good bond with dogs! I do dog walking/sitting throughout my neighborhood at home! I'd love to help out whoever I can!
See profile
Brooke D.'s Photo

Prospect Park, PA

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Hello, my name is Brooke! I am an animal lover with two dogs, a rescue pitbull and a cattle dog, as well as a leopard gecko. I have been a pet sitter/walker for about a year now providing love and lots of play, while keeping open communication with owners. I have experience with all animals and am willing to provide pet sitting...
See profile
Kelsey T.'s Photo

Media, PA

from
$10/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I can provide dog sitting in your own home. I have grown up with dogs all of my life and have watched dogs of all sizes and ages. I love to go on walks, play with, and spend time with animals. I can provide references if needed and look forward to hearing from you!
See profile
Tacy C.'s Photo

Part-time Caregiver Available

Newark, DE

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
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!
See profile
Meghan R.'s Photo

Media, PA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! I am an experienced pet lover willing to help with walking, sitting and check ins! I've had cats and dogs my whole life and happy to help whenever needed. I cannot board in my home.
See profile
Piper S.'s Photo

Mullica Hill, NJ

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
I have lots of experience caring for animals. I grew up having 2 dogs and still have a dog in my home. I dog-sit for my aunt's two rowdy crazy dogs and have since they got them. I have also watched 3 of my neighbor's dogs whenever they go on vacation. I have watched people's fish, which is not a challenge but still experience. I...
See profile
Erin H.'s Photo

Pet Sitter

West Chester, PA

from
$8/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi I have had 2 years of experience pet sitting for a few family's while they are away on vacation . I usually go over to the house a couple of times a day to feed the animals / walk them . I am home from college for winter break and don't go back till the last week of January so my schedule is flexible
See profile
Madelynn D.'s Photo

Brookhaven, PA

from
$16/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
As a nanny, I've developed a strong sense of responsibility, routine, and care--which translates perfectly to caring for dogs. I'm used to sticking to schedules, staying alert to needs, and handling unpredictable situations with calm and patience. Dogs, like kids, thrive on attention, structure, and affection. I'm great at...
See profile
Victoria H.'s Photo

Mantua, NJ

from
$13/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Victoria and while I am fairly new to pet-sitting, I have years of experience loving animals. I am comfortable with both small and very large dog breeds, as I have a huge German Shepherd named Gunnar at home. Additionally, I have a soft spot for cats and enjoy being able to relax in their soothing presence. Feel free to...
See profile
Nicolette S.'s Photo

Mullica Hill, NJ

from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi I'm Nicolette, I'm 29 years old and live in Mullica Hill. I'd love the opportunity to help with dog sitting! I have plenty of experience caring for dogs of all ages and personalities. I currently have two of my own-a 1. 5-year-old Goldendoodle and a 14-year-old Shih Tzu-Bichon mix-so I'm very used to both the energy of...
See profile
Maximus D.'s Photo

Active Sitter And Animal Pleaser

West Chester, PA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have grown up around plenty of animals, as I have always had 4 dogs at home. My parents have had many pets such as dogs, cats, fish, pigs, and chickens. I am comfortable with pretty much any animal.
See profile
Anne M.'s Photo

Part Time Pet Services Available

Bear, DE

from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I have always loved animals and was that child that would bring strays home because "they followed me." My experience with pets includes 4 kitties for my now grown children, a golden retriever, boxer, 2 pit bulls and currently we have a black lab. I can provide dog sitting in your own home or stop by for feeding times and walks...
See profile
Sara Z.'s Photo

Empathic Girl Who Loves To Help Others!

Morton, PA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
daily feeding
administration of medicine
I have proven work experience in nannying/babysitting, housekeeping, dog walking, and pet sitting. I was a maid in Philadelphia, where I cleaned residential homes of all sizes. I've been a nanny for 2-1/2 years, working with a family in Fairmount Park, helping care for their 2 children, a boy and a girl, ages 5 months to...
See profile
Lara S.'s Photo

Dog Walker And House Sitter

West Chester, PA

from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, I can provide services related to pet (dogs and cats) such as walks and care in your own home. I discovered that my love for animals could turn into a job and have helped families in the last 2 years.
See profile
Jillian R.'s Photo

Pet Sitter Available

Clifton Heights, PA

from
$10/hr
9 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I love to hang out with and care for your pet! I am a part time nanny with 9 years experience and care for pets every day at work. I have a dachshund of my own and adore her, she is my best friend. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I will stay with your pet, walk them and let them out regularly, feed and water them, play with...
See profile
Sierra K.'s Photo

Pets And Children Caregiver, Flexible Schedule

Bear, DE

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Grooming
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
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...
See profile
Hannah L.'s Photo

I Love To Care For Your Animals!

Media, PA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Daily feeding
pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
Hello! I love to care for your loving animals. I have cared for countless dogs whether it be just for fun or as a job. Animals are my passion and they have been in my life for a long time. This combined with my desire to be outside has led me to love walking dogs! My goal is to build some longer dog sitting relationships. I will...
See profile
Ava M.'s Photo

Pet Lover And Caring Sitter!

West Chester, PA

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I have 5+ years of pet sitting experience! I have reliable transportation and a safe and pet friendly home. I would absolutely love to help you and your pet feel happy and comfortable when you need a sitter!
See profile
Gina M.'s Photo

Dog/Cat Sitter In Holmes

Holmes, PA

from
$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi there! My name is Gina, and I am an 18-year-old high school graduate looking for work opportunities. I am patient, attentive, responsible and get along great with animals and love to care for them. I do have another job, but at the moment I am only working once a week, so my schedule is still open and available. My...
See profile
Ashley A.'s Photo

Bear, DE

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
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...
See profile

Showing 21 - 40 of 60

  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/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 Wilmington

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Wilmington, DE will cost an average of $15.00 per hour as of July 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 Wilmington, 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 8 in home pet sitters in Wilmington, DE, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, 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.

Additional Home Pet Sitting Services