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Carol W.

Animal Lover Looking For Pet Sitting Opportunities

Independence, MO

from
$8/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
My pet care experience comes from being a "pet mom" to numerous species of animals during my entire life. This included cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, fish, lizards, frogs, a snake, and an iguana. I have somehow, ended up being a mom to several "special needs" animals (diabetic, deaf, blind, seizures, autoimmune disease, elderly,...
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I'm Looking For A Baby Sitting Job For Animals Daily Walks Or Any Last Minute Help...

Independence, MO

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$10/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
I wanted to do this for a side job I never done this but I have 2 dogs myself small puppies but very sweet I am also very open to babysitting I work with children and have nieces and nephews I am looking forward to attending EMT school in September but still looking forward to helping families with fur babies and babysitting
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Samantha M.'s Photo

Independence, MO

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I am a reliable and experienced nursing student looking to be your pets new best friend. I have 3 years of experiencein pet sitting. I am animal CPR certified. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting as well as pet walking. I have experience with all kinds of pets, as well as having 4 dogs and a cat of my own. I...
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Kind And Loving Pet Sitter

Independence, MO

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
daily feeding
+ 1 more
I have had pets in my house since the day I was born. I have been raised around cats and dogs. Over the years, I have rescued three dogs and two cats and placed them in my home. Right now, I have a small dog who has severe anxiety, so I keep him with me at all times. Whenever he is scared, I tuck him under the covers with me til...
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Shayene C.'s Photo

Pet Lover

Independence, MO

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I used to walk dogs on the weekends and loved it. Now I have a nice yard and ready to walk or sit your pet friend.
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Taylor G.'s Photo

Independence, MO

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
hi! i'm a very reliable, patient, and creative person with very little paid experience with animals, but a very large amount of experience with caring for animals. I had all kinds of pets growing up and truly love animals. Im great with all animals, experience with little/large dog sitting and cat sitting.
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Lydia M.'s Photo

Independence, MO

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$8/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Children are my lifeline. I spent 30 years as a teacher, and 5 years at a private Country Club providing child care for members' babies and children while they played tennis or worked out. I love spending time with kids and especially like watching them learn to talk and play. My background from a large family helped me develop...
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Isabella W.'s Photo

Independence, MO

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$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
I love animals. I've pet sit for people since I was a young child. Birds, dogs, cats, snakes, rabbits and more. When caring for your animals I want to make sure they stay healthy, safe and have a great time. I'm looking for a job that allows me the freedom to complete school. The freedom to do school work on their WiFi if...
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Quetzaly H.'s Photo

Independence, MO

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
With Pet sitting I have about 5 years in experience of taking care of pets, let me know what the regular walking or taking them out to the yard schedule looks like and when I should feed them. I can even bathe them if needed.
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Raquel M.'s Photo

Pet Sitter Part Or Full Time

Independence, MO

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$12/hr
Pet walking
I absolutely love all animals, I have one 8-year-old rott/pitt mix whose my giant baby. I also have a 5-month-old kitten. I'm not afraid of any breed of dogs and I would love to help care for yours!
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Kyndra L.'s Photo

Independence, MO

5.0(0)
from
$8/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
I love animals. I have cats and a dog. I grew up with dogs, birds, fish, and even ducks! love walking dogs and don't mind cleaning up after them! I used to pet sit for neighbors while they were on vacation.
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Independence, MO

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths. I have plenty experience with taking care of my pets, along with many other people's pets. I also work at an animal shelter, helping take care of dogs of all ages and sizes. I have been doing this for a year and a half....
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Fun And Loving

Independence, MO

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$19/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
dog training
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
I have 1 year of paid experience. However I have had pets all my life. Everything from dogs to snakes I have always been my friends and family's go to person anytime they needed any advice, help or just to show off their cute family member. I absolutely love being around and working with all kinds of different animals. I can't...
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Reliable Pet Sitter!

Kansas City, MO

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Kameron, I'm 20 years old, and I am currently attending UMKC as a theatre major. I am looking for a part-time pet sitting jobs and babysitting jobs (reoccurring, one time, or overnight stay). I have provided child care for all age ranges up to 12 and have 2 years experience with animal care. Previously, I was...
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Sunshine K.'s Photo

Dog Lover, Care Provider

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have had pets my entire life. Having a pet is like breathing to me. When I was a child, I wanted to become a vet because I loved them so much, but couldn't stand to see them hurt. This brought me to a life of just adopting animals and showing them all the love I can. I provide sitting within your home. I am available Monday -...

Nathan B. says "Sunshine is exactly what I was looking for in a pet sitter. Courteous. Professional. Capable. Flexible. Technology friendly. Above all, good with my dog....

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Aundrea A.'s Photo

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
The ability to communicate with animals has always fascinated me. I first developed my skills in animal communication when I was 7 years old. Intuitively, I trained my calico cat 'Tiger' to do tricks such as 'high-five, wave, sit, beg, and lay down'. I was the only person I knew with a trained cat. I affectionately referred to...

Marquez W. says "My son absolutely loved Aundrea. We asked him how his time with her went with her, and he said, "I am sad because she left, when is she coming back?"....

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Jerreice R.'s Photo

Kansas City, MO

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
I just recently moved to Kansas city Missouri and had to leave my dog back home in saint Louis with my mom because he was sickly. He is only 2 years old but has many allergies, and she was able to support him more than myself at this time. I really miss him and I would like to be able to interact with dogs more since he's not...
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Sophia M.'s Photo

Kansas City, MO

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I have been dog sitting in cat sitting for the past three years. I have watched dogs and cats and multiple ages from puppies to seniors. I would love to take your dog on a walk around the neighborhood or take care of it while you were on vacation.
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Caroline P.'s Photo

Kansas City, MO

from
$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Have a year of experience pet sitting for dogs and cats. Sizes range and I am comfortable with all ages and breeds.
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  • 60 pet sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $12.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated pet sitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding pet sitters in Independence, MO

Hiring a pet sitter in Independence, MO will cost an average of $12.00 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 Independence that match your needs and discuss a rate that is suitable for both.

Pet sitters in Independence, MO 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 Independence. Compare your options by reading about their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents. There are currently 14 pet sitters in Independence, MO, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

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