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Alicia B.

Pet Sitter

Dover, DE

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I LOVE animals! While in college and while starting my teaching career, I would pet sit for many families, specifically while they went away on short trips or on vacations. I love big dogs, little dogs, cats, rodents and am not squeamish caring for reptiles and/or large insects. I never had dogs and cats growing up, so as soon...

Kimberly R. says "Alicia came to our home and met our dog, taking notes to make sure she knew exactly how to care for Mae. Mae liked her right away. She messaged me with...

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Pet Care Provider

Dover, DE

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Sophia and I have over 10 years experience caring for animals. As someone who grew up with many different pets, responsibility was a major theme throughout my childhood. The one lesson I learned pretty early on is that the need of any animal should always be met before my own. It is an ideal I still believe in today. I...

Linda G. says "Excellent! She bonded with my dog right away. She is patient with him and dependable."

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Pet Care Experience

Dover, DE

from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have been pet sitting since I was 14 years old and I have a bachelor's degree in pre-veterinary medicine. I also worked as a vet technician assistant for 3 years!
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Part Time Pet Care Provider

Dover, DE

from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Daily feeding
boarding
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
+ 1 more
I walk, feed clean and play with animals. Me and my mother breed animals when I was younger in Townsend. I have years of experience with animals mostly dogs and use to work at a kennel.
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Dedicated To Ensuring Your Pets Receive The Love And Attention They Deserve!

Dover, DE

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Experienced in pet sitting, pet walking, and providing exceptional pet care. Let me be the one to pamper and care for your furry family members.
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Pet Friendly

Dover, DE

from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a Nanny but I also love animals. I have a 2-year-old mini golden doodle currently and I had a Yorkie for 14 years. I've also had fish, turtles, snakes, cats, hamsters, rabbits and chickens in the past. I'm open to becoming a "pet nanny" in my free time.
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I Love Animals!

Dover, DE

from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
I love animals I love training them and taking them for walks. I have a puppy and he is my best friend I would love to work with animals it's something I have dreamed of my whole life.
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I Love Animals, I Have 1 Cat And 1 Dog Of My Own

Dover, DE

from
$8/hr
Pet walking
i'm very experienced with animal i've taken care of people's cats before and dogs for 2 years I love taking walks
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Mackenzie B.'s Photo

Dover, DE

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
I am a psychology major working on my masters degree online in Dover. I have had many different pets growing up as I enjoy taking care of them and giving them attention and exercise. I currently have a puppy, dog, cat, and fish. I love being around animals of any kind.
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Jlynn J.'s Photo

Dover, DE

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$8/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I'm a energetic person I love going on walks being outdoors I enjoy all animals I've Been a dog sitter for 2 years
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Cristina H.'s Photo

Dover, DE

from
$20/hr
Pet walking
I love fur legged friends and I'm happy to take them out on a walk if you can't. I have been walking my own dog for 13 years. I love all kind of dogs.
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Part-Time Caregiver Available I Love Dogs And Cats. I've Had 3 Cats And One Pitbull Growing Up.

Dover, DE

from
$10/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have owned all types of animals (cats, birds, mice, hamsters, and fish). I have watched my friends jack russell pug multiple times. I have also watched my brothers dalmation, jack russell chihuahua, an
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Maria Z.'s Photo

Dover, DE

from
$12/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
I love animals and especially dogs. I have experience in taking care of pets because of their families' trips. I also have a dog of my own. I can do the job very well.
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Ashley S.'s Photo

Dover, DE

from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
daily feeding
I have had pets all my life, from my 6 dogs and 4 cats to my reptiles, which include, turtles, fish, snakes, lizards, and frogs. I love animals and have been very well versed in how to care for all of them.
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Kerilynn G.'s Photo

Dover, DE

from
$8/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've been taking care of all kinds of animals for over 10 years, and for other people for about 5 years. I have experience with multi-pet households, large dogs, less common pets, and I'm available for overnight/extended pet sitting periods.
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Tiria D.'s Photo

Dover, DE

from
$27/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Let me care for your pets! Need a walker? I can help, need a sitter? I can help! I'm local but I'd travel for your needs.
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Vivica L.'s Photo

Dover, DE

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I started pet sitting and babysitting in my junior year of high school, and I have experience in taking care of pets ranging from dogs and cats to snakes and lizards.
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Alexandra M.'s Photo

Dover, DE

from
$11/hr
Grooming
pet sitting
boarding
I have pet sat for 7 different families over the past 5 years. I have raised my 10-year-old golden-doodle and 2-year-old tuxedo kitty! I am very passionate about loving and treating pets with the most love and respect. I would love to have the opportunity to care for your fur baby.
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Maya E.'s Photo

Dover, DE

from
$8/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Highly reliable and enthusiastic pet lover dedicated to providing the best care possible. After one successful year of pet sitting I am seeking opportunities to expand my expertise and establish trustworthy pet care services.
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Alisha A.'s Photo

Dover, DE

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$13/hr
Grooming
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I have a 3-year-old dog and a 2-year-old cat of my own and the couple I live with have 3 dogs and 2 cats that I also care for occasionally. I love animals, I grew up with all kinds such as dog, cat, birds, squirrel, pigeons, goat, ducks, chickens, peacocks, turkeys, and rabbits.
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  • 60 pet care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $12.85/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated pet care is 5.0

FAQs for finding pet care near you in Dover, DE

The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $12.85 per hour as of January 2026. This rate will vary depending on the service you need, the number of pets you have, and how often you need care for your pet. Some pet care providers will charge a daily rate if they will be caring for your pet for multiple days at a time.

There are 27 pet care providers in Dover, DE offering a variety of services. You can compare your search results by the type of care you need for your pet. From there, you can identify the pet care providers with the most experience and positive feedback from previous pet parents they have worked with. You can also filter providers by distance from Dover or your zip code. Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can contact them individually to get a sense of who will get along with your pet the best.

If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Dover, DE such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Dover, DE for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.

If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Dover, DE such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Dover, DE for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.

All pet care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. When searching for a pet care provider near you in Dover, DE, look for providers who have a badge on their profile that displays the date their CareCheck was run. A CareCheck is a solid starting point, but we strongly advise that you do your own research to safely hire a pet care provider such as running your own background check.

To find out what pet care services are available near you in Dover, DE, you can search Care.com to get an idea of what types of services providers offer in your area. You can likely find pet sitters, dog walkers, and even advanced pet care providers who can take on more responsibilities such as administering medicine.

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