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Emily L.

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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Chinwendu A.

Active And Kind Pet Lover

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
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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Stephanie M.

Dog Lover!

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am an avid dog lover with 6 years of experience caring for many different dogs. I am comfortable with dog sitting all types of dogs, from small to large, and young to old.

Kevin S. says "Stephanie was great watching my dog! Provided piece of mind for me as we work on crate training. She even went the extra mile and came a day early to meet...

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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 walking
daily feeding
pet transportation
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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Evonna H.

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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Elena P.

Animal Lover//Dog-walker

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
dog training
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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Cynthia A.

Registered Veterinary Technician for 10 Years Available for Pet Sitting Services in Durham, NC

Durham, NC

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet walking
I am a Retired Veterinary Technician. I have been pet-sitting for about 25 years. I have dogs and cats of my own and have loved animals all my life. I grew up with dogs, cats, and horses. references upon request.
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Annika E.

Pet Sitting

Durham, NC

from
$8/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have several years of animal care experience both from pet sitting to taking care of my own animals. Growing up I had several cats and a have pet sat for a few, and now I have two 3-year-old Pomeranians (had since 3 weeks old), though I have experience with big dogs as well. I'm good at following Instructions and am a quick...
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Teresa B.

Dogs Sitting In A Home Environment!

Durham, NC

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
+ 1 more
I sit dogs at my house occasionally. I charge only $15. 00 a day. I have taken care of dogs, cats, fish, hamsters and horses. I own a 10-year-old German Shepherd.
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Patricia F.

Pet Walking & Sitting, Available For Recurring & One-time Assistance

Durham, NC

from
$18/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm available for pet sitting and walking, including pet-safe basic cleaning in feeding, hangout, and waste areas. I've always loved and respected animals, and believe they have unique personalities, feelings and needs, expressed in their own special ways. It's delightful to become friends with them, tend their needs and...
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Gail B.

Very Small Dog Walker/cat Sit

Durham, NC

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
Would love to walk your small dog (less than 10 pounds) while you are at work or school. I also would love to sit in your cat, or drop in for a play session !
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Marsha P.

Pet Care

Durham, NC

from
$8/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
My dog Gracie, is my best friend and she enjoys lots of attention, good meals and exercise. Although she is 18 years old she is still somewhat spunky. All of my friends also have pets and I often pet sit for them.
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Emily B.

Durham, NC

from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I am young professional working as a medical assistant in Savannah. I have a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies and am starting my Bachelor's Science of Nursing Fall 2022. I have grown up with and around cats and dogs and am very comfortable around all sizes of animals. When I first moved to Savannah I...
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Megan D.

Part-time Care Giver

Durham, NC

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home and dog walking. I'm an experienced former vet tech with great references and 10+ years of experience, as well as an owner to two energetic puppies (lab and boxer/lab mix) and previously had a golden retriever for 15 years. I love dogs of all sizes and ages, and have a flexible schedule.
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Kalysta S.

Got Pets?!

Durham, NC

from
$9/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi! I'm Kalysta! I have tons of experience with pets of all sorts. Personally, I have had dogs, cats, chickens, iguanas, fish & hermit crabs, birds, rabbits, and sugar-gliders/flying squirrels! I currently have one dog, Winnie (she's medium-sized, about 64lbs). I am happy to provide pet-sitting services for pretty much any...
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Naziah H.

Durham, NC

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$8/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
For the past two years, I've gained extensive experience in dog sitting, successfully managing up to four dogs at once. This role has honed my skills in animal care, multitasking, and ensuring the well-being of pets in a home environment. My commitment to providing attentive and loving care has made me a trusted and reliable dog...
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Chrissy L.

Durham, NC

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
I have cared for pets intermittently for about 5 years. I used to cat sit for 4 cats for about 8 months on/off depending on their vacations. My best friend has a dog, recently my friend broke her leg so I have been taking care of Nova for 8 weeks and I love every minute of it! Before this I lived with 1 cat and 1 dog for 2 years...
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Karolyn H.

Friendly Pet Sitter

Durham, NC

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
Hello! My name is Karolyn, I'm an undergraduate at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. While attending school I have kept part-time positions including babysitting, Whole Foods Market, and pet sitting. I have experienced taking care of my friend's dogs while they are away on vacation. I also have two pets of my own. I know how to...
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Mia D.

Pet Lover

Durham, NC

from
$12/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi! I have always had pets or been around pets growing up. You name it I had it: rabbits, guinea pigs, dogs, cats. No reptiles or exotic animals, yet! My experience comes from owning animals myself, and pet sitting the neighborhood pets whenever it was needed. I love animals no matter the size or type!
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Juan P.

Pet-Sitter

Durham, NC

from
$8/hr
Pet walking
I take my work seriously and responsibly, In my life, the love for working has always prevailed. Since I was little, my parents instilled it in me. Being responsible with yourself and with others is part of being a great human being. Having respect for others, respect for yourself.
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  • 85 pet sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.54/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated pet sitters is 5.0

Recent pet sitter reviews from local parents in Durham, NC

Pet Sitters in Durham, NC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 85 listed pet sitters

Emily L.

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...

- John T.

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

Stephanie M.

Stephanie was great watching my dog! Provided piece of mind for me as we work on crate training. She even went the extra mile and came a day...

- Kevin S.

FAQs for finding pet sitters in Durham, NC

Hiring a pet sitter in Durham, NC will cost an average of $14.54 per hour as of June, 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services needed, the number of pets to be cared for, and the total amount of hours per day/week. Some pet sitters will charge a fixed rate per day if full-time care is requested. You can connect with pet sitters in Durham that match your needs and discuss a rate that is suitable for both.

Pet sitters in Durham, NC can offer different services, but the most common ones are pet sitting in your own home and dog walking. You can find pet sitters who can care for different types of pets, such as dogs, cats, rabbits, or even guinea pigs.

You can filter and sort local pet sitter profiles by distance from Durham. Compare your options by reading about their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents. There are currently 85 pet sitters in Durham, NC, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

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