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Haley P.

Pawsome Pet Caregiver

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
daily feeding
I am and organized and honest pet sitter. I keep open communication while with your animals and follow instructions as provided. I love meeting new animals and getting to hang out with them. I have been a pet owner from birth and have had dogs, cats, and birds over the years.

Melissa H. says "Haley was incredible with our two dogs over the weekend. We were nervous to leave them alone and had never used care.com before, but she was dependable...

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Active And Kind Pet Lover

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hello! My name is Chinwendu (chee-way-indu). I am a dedicaed and responsible caretaker looking for pet sitting opportunities! Cats are my first love. I have 3 years of experience fostering kittens, as well as 4 years experience pet sitting for cats. I have administered oral meds as well as subcutaneous fluids. I have experience...

Care Member says "Chinwendu really helped us out a lot. I needed a pet sitter for my medically needy cat and Chinwendu rose to the occasion. she was willing to learn and...

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Part-time Pet Caregiver

Durham, NC

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
I've grew up around pets and enjoy taking care of them. I had three dogs growing up and an outdoor cat who had 6 litters of kittens that we took care of. I can help with feeding, taking them on a walk, cleaning a cage or litter box, giving them cuddles and care (if wanted), and playtime.
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Part Time Pet & House Sitter Available

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide pet and house sitting for those in need. I make it my aim to provide the best care that I can!

Robert M. says "Evonna is an incredibly responsible person. She took great care of my pets while I was away and went above and beyond. I absolutely recommend her and will...

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Animal Lover//Dog-walker

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, I have been a dog-sitting for 6 years and absolutely love walking, playing, and being around pets. I can provide references as needed. I live in Carrboro and am generally available for any type of pet-sitting. I'd love to talk on the phone or in person if possible :)

Anne C. says "Our dog, Coco,just loves Nina! She is patient and loving. She is also prompt and considerate. We are blessed. "

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Emily , MBA

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'd love to hear about what you're looking for. I am a young marketing professional/animal loving professional looking to make additional income doing something I love to do - caring for animals. I have my own reliable transportation. I will be sure to send photos of your fur babies while spending time with them. I have the...

John T. says "Emily is my current pet care giver and I can say without reservation that she has done OUTSTANDING work taking care of my 3 year old Bernese Mountain dog....

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College Student, Looking For Part-time Work!

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a college student at UNC but will be home for the summer. I have one year of paid experience working as an occasional babysitter. I can help with pet walking and sitting as I've grown up with and around animals and love any time with them. I have two cats of my own who I watch, feed, and play with every day. I have taken...

Taylor S. says "Savannah is a personal friend of mine who watched my dog while I was on vacation. She's super friendly and easy-going, and I felt more than comfortable...

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Mary Jo H.'s Photo

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
I offer boarding in my home. Only one dog family at a time. Lots of love and patience! I'd like to help you with your sitting needs. I can board your dog at my home. Your dog will get supervised outdoor time in my fenced in shady yard, walks, and plenty of love. My beloved border collie died in 2021 at 18 years old and I'm...

John E. says "Mary Jo took care of our senior dog while we were on a 2 week international vacation. Unfortunately, only a few days into our trip our dog had a major...

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Corinne H.'s Photo

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hi there! I am a sustainability manager and avid tennis player by day and a cat lover by, well, all the time! I am very friendly, both to people and animals, trustworthy, dependable, and fun! I've had a cat nearly everyday of my life so I've got plenty of cat care experience. I have a flexible work schedule which allows me to be...

Meredith W. says "Corinne is fantastic! I've hired her several times to take care of my cat while I was away for work and vacation. She bonded with my cat Penelope right...

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Animal Lover Available For All Your Pet's Needs!

Durham, NC

from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hello! I am a huge animal lover with extensive pet sitting experience. I will give your sweet pets the best care possible and treat them as my own. I grew up with multiple family dogs and began taking care of the dogs in my neighborhood from as young as 8 years old. Since graduating college and living on my own, I've adopted my...
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Responsible And Loving Cat And Dog Pet Sitter Available

Durham, NC

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I know what qualities I look for in sitters for my own fur babies: responsible, fun-loving, and communicative. I'm excited to provide that to other families looking for the same for their cats and dogs. A full-time hybrid comms pro by day, I'm available to provide drop-in walks and visits to play with and love on your pets in...
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Pet-Sitter

Durham, NC

from
$12/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I constantly take care of my neighbors dogs. I also own 2 dogs and 3 cats as well as a turtle and have also taken care of bearded dragons in the past. I also work as a dog walker, so I can take care of any of your pets' needs!
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I Love Working With Pets And Helping Them Be Healthy And Happy

Durham, NC

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
boarding
I'm 26 years old passionate about what I do I love animals and children sharing with them makes my work more valuable I'd describe my personality as responsible, honest, passionate I like working with animals because I have always liked animals and sharing with them I'm looking for a job that a tick tock I started working...
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Flexible And Caring Pet Lover

Durham, NC

from
$18/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hey, I really love all animals so I am looking forward to giving you the peace of mind that your furry family member is taken care of while you're away! I work at Carolina Friends School as a substitute teacher so my availability is pretty wide open except for 3:00- 5:30 as this is when I coach. Please reach out if you need...
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Reliable, Fun, Engaging Pet Sitter!

Durham, NC

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
I have been pet sitting since I was 13 years old. Growing up, I was my neighborhood's go-to pet sitter. I have always been an animal-lover, and feel I have a special connection with animals, dogs in particular. I have been in Asheville for about 9 years, and have been a pet sitter for many local families (references available...
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Pet Care

Durham, NC

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog/cat sitting and dog walking. I've have had pets my entire life and am comfortable with all kinds of dogs big and small. I currently have an Australian shepherd mix so I am very equipped to handle high energy dogs.
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I Am 65, Female/Non-Smoker/Excellent Driving Record/Have Owned Pets All My Life/Widowed And Living Alone Now. Home Owner In N. Durham

Durham, NC

from
$5/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
administration of medicine
pet walking
I have owned dogs mostly since my 25-year-old was young. Dogs are family, they live inside and out/they travel with me/watch TV and even sleep. They give love and I receive it.
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Part Time Pet Caregiver

Durham, NC

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I grew up with many animals including dogs, cats, and rabbits. I love animals and have a kitten of my own. Pet sitting is something I'm passionate about and I would be more than happy to help you with your pet while you are away!
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Happy Pets, Happy Life:)

Durham, NC

from
$14/hr
4 years experience
Dog training
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I currently work at a boarding and training facility in Cary, NC. I am looking for some extra work on my days off!
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Naomi H.'s Photo

Pet Sitter/dog Walker

Durham, NC

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've been pet sitting for over 10 years! It's what led me to rescue my own dog who is now my fur baby (as cringy as it sounds). I'm comfortable with large and small dogs! I'm comfortable walking, feeding, giving medication, etc. I'm also able to continue any training you set in place. I'm comfortable with cats as well! I know...
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  • 169 pet care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.35/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated pet care is 5.0

Recent pet care reviews from local parents in Durham, NC

Pet Care in Durham, NC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 170 listed pet care

Haley P.

Haley was incredible with our two dogs over the weekend. We were nervous to leave them alone and had never used care.com before, but she was...

- Melissa H.

Chinwendu A.

Chinwendu really helped us out a lot. I needed a pet sitter for my medically needy cat and Chinwendu rose to the occasion. she was willing...

- Care member

Evonna H.

Evonna is an incredibly responsible person. She took great care of my pets while I was away and went above and beyond. I absolutely...

- Robert M.

FAQs for finding pet care near you in Durham, NC

The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $14.35 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 170 pet care providers in Durham, NC 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 Durham 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 Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC, 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 Durham, NC, 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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