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Claire P.

Dog Walker, Pet Sitter, and Animal Lover Available

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
pet transportation
dog training
I have loved all animals since I was very young, and believe our fuzzy friends are very important members of families. Having dogs and cats of my own, I understand wanting someone to care as much about their pet as they do. I would treat your pets as well as I treat my own, whether it be for walks or watching your animals while...

Denise S. says "Claire is awesome! She was so great with our dog and was super reliable! I highly recommend her!"

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Animal Lover Looking To Watch Pets

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
My name is Juliann and I am interested in your dog sitting position. I just recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and I am new to the area. I am definitely a dog lover and have had dogs in my life since I was little. I also have experience in the past pet sitting both dogs and cats. I love staying active...

Lisa H. says "Julie is great with kids. She was able to develop a positive rapport with my child and at the same time hold her accountable for behavior and...

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Lead Vet Tech, Experienced Animal Caretaker And Pet Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Pet sitting
grooming
dog training
Experienced Veterinary Technician and caring animal caretaker for a variety of mammals and reptiles. I enjoy teaching animals basic commands and taking care of the sick and injured. I have been working with animals for over 10 years and can do basic grooming tasks.

Constance B. says "Jennifer was very good with communication and sending photos of the animals. I have 3 dogs and 2 cats and she was able to manage them all very well....

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Pet Assistance

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I live near Minnehaha Academy in a house, shared by a lovely elderly gentleman. I love taking care of and playing with cats and dogs. I work some nights a weekends as security for professional sports teams and events, as needed!

Sarah T. says "Charlotte (aka Charli) went above and beyond with her communication, work ethic, and absolute adoration for our 16 year old puggle and 2 year old princess...

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Experienced Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Available

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
I have been surrounded by animals my whole life. I grew up with many pets, have worked in a doggy day care, fostered dogs and I've been caring for other people's fur kids through my pet care company since 2005. I have experience with cats and dogs of many different breeds and temperaments. I am also familiar with some rodents...

Grace A. says "Kris cleaned and did odd jobs around our house. I could not have been more happy with her and I have no doubt you will be too!"

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Dog And Cat Sitter, Pet Care, Daily Walks, In Home/ Boarding Care. Occasional And Last Minuet Needs.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
grooming
pet transportation
+ 1 more
Hello! I love animals! I grew up with both cats and dogs and now in my adult life, have 2 cats, 1 large breed dog, and a parakeet. I do have experience with administering oral and injectable medication to both cats and dogs. My professional experience is in healthcare as a Registered Nurse. I look forward to hearing from you!

Jacquelyn K. says "absolutely wonderful!! never used Care.com before, so I was a bit nervous. she put me at ease, sending me pictures frequently and checking in with me...

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Pet Sitter House Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
I provide pet sitting in your home or mine if necessary. Very flexible schedule. Long time pet owner, dogs, cats, fish. 10+ years experience pet sitting. Love dogs of all sizes and temperaments, cats, rodents, mammals in general. :)

Amy W. says "Traci took care of my dog better than I did - including managing his medicine and giving injections. She is an enthusiastic pet lover and very reliable."

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Experienced Pet Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Loves all animals and grew up around lots of cats and dogs. Energetic person who has experience with lots of different kinds of animals.
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Part Time Pet Sitter Available!

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home.

Alyssa E. says "Charlee did an EXCELLENT job with my dog while I was out of town. They coordinated with my parents to exchange the pup, sent me pictures when I asked,...

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Loving, Energetic, & Patient Pet Lover!!

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi, I'm Olivia! I am a senior in college at Palm Beach Atlantic University online! I am an outgoing, kind, patient, and hardworking individual who loves new experiences, caring for others, values safety & respect, and having fun! As a caregiver for pets & kiddos, I provide families with quality, attentive, loving, and enjoyable...

Lauren D. says "Olivia is fantastic! She was absolutely wonderful and went above and beyond when she house and pet sat for us AND is a hit with our kids who absolutely...

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Pet Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello!! My name is Alena, and I love animals!!!! I have experience caring for dogs and cats, and have been house sitting for the past 3 years. I love playing, walking, cuddling, and loving on them all day. Thank you for the opportunity!! Hope to hear from you soon! Alena
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Quality Care For Your Pets

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello to everyone looking for quality care for your pets. I am responsible and qualified and have been providing animal care for the past 4 years. I am also a licensed school social worker with 20 years of experience. I have done professional in-home pet sitting in the US, Canada and New Zealand. Both staying at the home and as...

Care Member says "Heidi stayed with our dog Puff for 4 to 6 hours two nights at our Minneapolis hotel while we attended the groom’s dinner and wedding of our...

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Occasional Energetic Pet-Sitter!

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
I have always had at least one dog since the day I was born. And I have done extensive training with several of these dogs. I also have experience with cats and reptiles.
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Pet Sitter, Dog Walker

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
**Unfortunately I will be out of town for both Thanksgiving and Christmas, so will not be available for sitting or boarding. I would love to watch your pups on other dates:)**

Kelly K. says "I cannot say enough good things about Michelle! She has helped me out so much and is always dependable, punctual, and willing to help with any project or...

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Animal Lover Looking For New Client (and Furry Friends!)

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
My name is Jennifer, I'm 27 years old, currently living in Coon Rapids and looking for new clients! I first got into pet care back in February of 2017 and have been caring for pets ever since. I grew up around a variety of animals, mainly dogs and cats but I've also cared for hamsters, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, and fish. I...

Debbie M. says "Jennifer is wonderful with my dogs. She not only walks them everyday when I'm at work, she also does a little training and plays with them when done with...

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A Bubbly And Energetic Animal Lover

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Caring for animals is one of my best joys in life. I come from a family of pet lovers. So far, I've owned dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, a Guinea pig and one turtle. I'm currently raising a pup named Lucy! She is a Bully Bassett hound mix. I can help out with sitting, walking, bathing etc. in addition, I LOVE to play :)
Gabriela H.'s Photo

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Gaby and I provide pet sitting both in your home or/and in mine! I have around 1-2 years with pet sitting. I myself have a lab mix and love to be outside and play with pets of all kind however, my experience is mostly with cats and dogs. Let me know if I can be of any assistance!

Melissa W. says "Gabby is a wonderful young lady. My dog really liked her! I would hire her again. I was very comfortable with her in my home."

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Colleen B.'s Photo

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages! Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Natalie G.'s Photo

Best Dog Walker Ever!

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
Pet walking
While I don't have any formal training for caring for animals, I have been around them my whole life. My mother is a certified dog trainer and owns her own rescue so I have been fortunate enough to experience all types of dogs for a number of years. I believe that most of the time, dogs bad behavior is due to pent up energy, so...

Keith W. says "Natalie has been our dog walker for the last year. She's AWESOME. Super reliable and punctual. Great communication skills. And, most importantly, she...

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Susan M.'s Photo

Doggy And Kitty Care

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I am an animal and kid loving mom with a college education and many references. I am dependable and flexible. I can walk, feed and let your pets out. Let me know your needs and I'll help. Thanks

Jennifer R. says "Sue came into our lives after we got a brand new Golden Retriever puppy. My husband and I both work full time so we needed someone to help us during the...

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  • 597 pet care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.25/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated pet care is 4.8

Recent pet care reviews from local parents in Minneapolis, MN

Pet Care in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 65 reviews of the 597 listed pet care

Claire P.

Claire is awesome! She was so great with our dog and was super reliable! I highly recommend her!

- Denise S.

Julie M.

Julie is great with kids. She was able to develop a positive rapport with my child and at the same time hold her accountable for behavior...

- Lisa H.

Jen S.

Jennifer was very good with communication and sending photos of the animals. I have 3 dogs and 2 cats and she was able to manage them all...

- Constance B.

FAQs for finding pet care near you in Minneapolis, MN

The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $17.25 per hour as of June 2025. 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 597 pet care providers in Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis, MN, 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 Minneapolis, MN, 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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