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Kathleen B.

Special Needs Pet Mom To Care For Your Fur Kids

Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
For 12 plus years I have been a stay at home pet parent, and over the years I have cared for our four special needs pets. We have a special needs Pomeranian and his name is Teddy and he is our only pet. He's four and full of shenanigans. He keeps me busy. He loves having friends over, and his play is based on what friends are...

Nancy R. says "Kathy takes care of my dogs whenever I'm away. They love her and they are particular about who they like."

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Pamper Your Pet

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
My family has had pets for as long as I can remember. I grew up with all sizes and kinds of dogs including a husky, lab, rat terrier, mini Australian shepherd, and corgi. We also had cats, bunnies, and snakes! We currently have 2 cats. My daughter absolutely loves animals and pampering them. We love to take dogs hiking with us,...
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Nanny, Babysitter, Pet Sitter

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Pet transportation
daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet sitting
dog training
+ 1 more
I am 26 years old. I am a fun, creative, hard working, and trustworthy individual who loves animals. I currently work as a special education associate. I have a lot of years of experience in working with children and animals. I look forward to the opportunity to work with your children or pet.
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A Little About My Pet Life And Experience!

Waukee, IA

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$13/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I grew up with labs, rottweilers, and pitbulls all my life. My last lab passed away a few years ago. I have 2 cats now. I love being able to spend time with my kitties. I would love to help with taking care of or feeding cats. Now that I don't have a dog, I would love to help someone out by providing walks, playing fetch, or...
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Pet Caregiver/dog Walker

Waukee, IA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I can provide dog/pet sitting in your own home, dog walking, etc! I had been an active volunteer at my local animal shelter pre-covid and adore animals. Have had many opportunities to watch my friends, family members, and even former staff, faculty, and teacher's pets of former schools I've attended. My name got passed around...
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Pet Lover!!

Waukee, IA

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I would like to help take care of your pet!! I have been a dog walker/pet sitter for a company in Virginia in the past. I am a stay at home mom & I spend my days taking care of my 3yr old Shorkie puppy. I also have a cat named vera. I absolutely love animals and caring for them!!
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Pet Care Provider

Waukee, IA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
I am passionate about animals and their well being. I have owned and cared for pets all of my life. I now own 2 cats that are 11 years old and have an 11-year-old foster dog. I am available for part time pet sitting. I am honest, hard working, trustworthy, reliable, and I have references available.
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I Have Taken Care Of Animals My Whole Life.

Waukee, IA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Grooming
boarding
administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet walking
+ 1 more
I have been around all sorts of animals my entire life. I grew up on farm. I have had all the regular pets, like cats and dogs, and even some more exotic ones. My mother is also a dog breeder and I learned everything from her.
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Animal Caregiver

Waukee, IA

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$8/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
Hello, I'm Brooke and I have tons of experience in animal care! Growing up I had horses, dogs, cats, fish, frogs, and many other small rodents. Along with that my family fostered many animals where I got tons of experience caring for and saving animals! I can care for animals in home or depending on the type at my home here in...
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Waukee, IA

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$8/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Maggie , and I'm currently a student at Iowa State University. I worked as a childcare provider with the Beyond The Bell afterschool program from August 2020 through May 2023, where maintaining clean and safe environments was part of my daily routine. This included cleaning and organizing activity areas,...
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Waukee, IA

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$9/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
Hi! My name is Madison! I am a nurse, and I work as an RN Care Coordinator for group homes for special needs children/ young adults. I have knowledge in g/j tube feedings, trachs, seizure disorders, and just pediatrics in general!
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The Fur Nanny

Waukee, IA

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$8/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
I'd make a great pet caregiver because I truly care about animals and understand how important it is to make sure they feel loved and safe. I'm patient and attentive, so I'm able to recognize their needs, whether it's for play, rest, or a little extra comfort when they're feeling nervous. I'm also reliable, which means I'll...
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Waukee, IA

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$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a passionate pet owner of three rescue dogs! I have always been an animal lover, and appreciate each animal's unique individual personality.
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Megan K.'s Photo

Waukee, IA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
I have experience with dogs, cats, lizards, birds, etc. I can do overnights as well! I do really love taking care of pets /animals. I love all animals and will treat your pet like my own!
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Waukee, IA

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
I have a HUGE heart for animals and have 3 of my own! I have two cats and a leopard gecko. Both of my cats are young, but I have had cats in the past that grew up with me! I used to dog sit for a big German shepherd who I loved with all my heart. I love big, cuddly dogs! I'd describe my personality as outgoing, responsible,...
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Waukee, IA

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$12/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Love animals! I have two dogs of my own, a hat, hamsters, and a bearded dragon! Love all sizes and love to stay active with them :)
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Waukee, IA

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$8/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hello! My name is Maddison and I am a mother to two fur babies, Drax (American bulldog- adopted, 6yrs) and Pippin (French bulldog- adopted, 3yrs)! If you ever need someone to walk your dogs, stop in to care for them, or house them while you're away, I'm your gal! While I already have 2 dogs of my own, they always enjoy having a...
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Jentry S.'s Photo

Waukee, IA

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$18/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi! I'd love to help out with your pet! I am a pet owner as well, and love being with animals! Can't wait to meet you!
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Waukee, IA

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$12/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
Hey there! My name is Makayla, I am a freshman at Iowa State studying Elementary Education. I have two cats and a puppy, and have plenty of experience when it comes to taking care of animals. In the past I've had two other dogs and three additional cats. I am very familiar with the responsibility required for these animals. I am...
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  • 60 pet care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.00/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated pet care is 5.0

FAQs for finding pet care near you in Waukee, IA

The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $14.00 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 20 pet care providers in Waukee, IA 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 Waukee 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 Waukee, IA 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 Waukee, IA 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 Waukee, IA 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 Waukee, IA 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 Waukee, IA, 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 Waukee, IA, 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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