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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 transportation
pet walking
dog training
grooming
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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Gabriela H.

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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Traci G.

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 transportation
pet sitting
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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Mary J.

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
grooming
boarding
pet walking
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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Kris U.

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 walking
pet sitting
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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Madeline C.

Experienced Pet Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
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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Colleen B.

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.
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Julie M.

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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Charlee G.

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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Deneva A.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I'm DeNeva, and I'm a dedicated and friendly pet-sitter with years of experience caring for dogs, cats, and other animals. I'm a true animal lover and will treat your pets like they're my own. Experience in caring for a wide variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and small mammals. Skilled in providing food, water,...

Care Member says "Deneva is great! Does an outstanding job of taking care of my cats and house. Great with communication and much appreciated! "

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Alena P.

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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Donna H.

Female Dog Walker And Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I provide dog walking and sitting in your home. I understand how difficult it can be walking your dog when you are at work all day. I love animals! At this time I have a cat and two birds, but would like the opportunity to be around dogs. I had a Keeshond for 13 years when I was younger. Unfortunately, he died. I was living in...

Jerry S. says "I have hired Donna four times in the last two years to care for my cat, Figaro, in my home. Figaro is a six-year old male. Each day when I am out of town...

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Heidi S.

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 transportation
pet walking
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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Alicia B.

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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Jen S.

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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Katherine E.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
6 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
grooming
+ 1 more
I worked at "The Hound Dog Pet Hotel" for a summer in 2003. I fed, watered, played, and bathed dogs. I have also been a dog, bird, and cat sitter before. Doing the same basic animal care to make sure they are being fed/given water, kept clean, played with, and take care of animal waste. I have a dog of my own who will be 7 in...

Bobbie L. says "I met Katie through the Italian Greyhound rescue group. She is a volunteer. And she owns (or is owned by) a delightful Italian Greyhound. She is a...

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Joellen V.

Caring Fun Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I love dogs (and other animals) and they love me! I will take care of your pet like it's my own and do everything required to make & keep your pet happy & content. I love to play with dogs either in the house, outside in the backyard, walking around town, and taking them through the local parks. I've personally taken care of 2...

BETHANY B. says "Joellen is a kind and thoughtful person. Reliable and caring. Soft spoken and sensitive but not without opinions/beliefs. She can handle herself in any...

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Kyla O.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there! My name is Kyla and I want to meet your fur babies. I grew up with cats and dogs and absolutely adore animals. I have a cat of my own. He is 6. I'm very flexible and offer house sitting as well as pet sitting if you are going out of town. Feel free to reach out with any questions! I'm looking forward to hearing from...
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Michelle N.

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 transportation
pet walking
**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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Essence S.

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 :)
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  • 252 pet sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.37/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated pet sitters is 4.8

Recent pet sitter reviews from local parents in Minneapolis, MN

Pet Sitters in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 48 reviews of the 252 listed pet sitters

Claire P.

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

- Denise S.

Gabriela H.

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.

- Melissa W.

Traci G.

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

- Amy W.

FAQs for finding pet sitters in Minneapolis, MN

Hiring a pet sitter in Minneapolis, MN will cost an average of $17.37 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 Minneapolis that match your needs and discuss a rate that is suitable for both.

Pet sitters in Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis. Compare your options by reading about their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents. There are currently 252 pet sitters in Minneapolis, MN, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

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