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134 cat sitters are listed in Minneapolis, MN
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby cat sitters is 3 years
Cat sitters in Minneapolis, MN
Mary J.
Minneapolis, MN
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dog And Cat Sitter, Pet Care, Daily Walks, In Home/ Boarding Care. Occasional And Last Minuet Needs.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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!
Mary can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, administration of medicine, pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting & more
5.0
"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 daily. such a gem, I will be using her again in a heartbeat. HIGHLY recommend."
Jacquelyn K.
Andrew H.
Minneapolis, MN
$16-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For 10+ years I have taken care of pets such as dogs, cats, fish, and even a pet pig. I am more than happy to pet sit and walk them for you while you are away. I love animals and I have a dog myself.
Andrew can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Andrew was great! Genuinely the best sitter we've had and definitely our go to from now on. He came and met my dogs beforehand. He was very punctual and treated them like his own. I can't recommend enough!"
Brittany B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Donna can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"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 Donna puts out a measured amount of food for Figaro and removes the droppings from his litter box. The duration...
Jerry S.
Deneva A.
Minneapolis, MN
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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,...
5.0
"Deneva is great! Does an outstanding job of taking care of my cats and house. Great with communication and much appreciated! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Loves all animals and grew up around lots of cats and dogs. Energetic person who has experience with lots of different kinds of animals.
Madeline can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Annaliese. I have lots of experience as a cat sitter. While earning my college degree, I would house and cat sit for various teachers while they were away on sabbatical for many months. Also, Growing up in South Dakota, my family owned an ample amount of land, and with that came many pets. I have been taking...
Annaliese can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Annaliese is a great communicator and took care of everything just perfectly for us. We'll definitely hire her again! "
Michelle S.
5.0
(1)
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...
Julie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"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 responsibilities. I would definitely hire her again!
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Lisa H.
5.0
(1)
I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home.
Charlee can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"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, told me great stories, and my dog LOVED his time with Charlee. He has also helped with cleaning and did a...
Alyssa E.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Claire can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, dog training, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Claire is awesome! She was so great with our dog and was super reliable! I highly recommend her!"
Denise S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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. :)
Traci can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Traci cares for my dog and my daughter's dog when we are out of town. I know they are well cared for in our absence. Traci is very outgoing, reliable and a hard worker. She would do anything to help someone in need."
Candy C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Kris can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Kristin is simply wonderful. She was our family assistant helping with groceries, cooking, errands, house organization, etc. She is so happy to help, reliable, great communicator, efficient, and just a pleasure to work with. We loved getting to know her, trusted...
Ingrid C.
Gabriela H.
Minneapolis, MN
$16/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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!
Gabriela can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"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.
5.0
(3)
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...
Joellen can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Joellen is professional and reliable; I felt very comfortable and reassured with her watching our pets and house while we were on vacation. Everything was taken care of just as we asked. Thank you, Joellen!"
Tiffany R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
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...
Heidi can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine
5.0
"Heidi helped us with our two cats. She is dependable and a good communicator. I highly recommend her."
Orwa T.
Kyla O.
Minneapolis, MN
$16/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Kyla can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
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.
Alicia can also help with: Pet walking
Katherine E.
Minneapolis, MN
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
Katherine can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet walking, grooming, boarding & more
5.0
"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 loving and caring person. She is very positive and outgoing. I would trust her with my family any time."
Bobbie L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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 :)
Essence can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Hello! My name is Alyssa, and I love pets!
I have two cats of my own. I love playing with them, snuggling with them, observing them, and spoiling them to live their best lives.
I also enjoy caring for dogs, but have less experience doing so.
Let me know if I can pet sit for you! :)
Alyssa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Minneapolis, MN
Mary J.
5.0
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 daily. such a gem, I will be using her again in a heartbeat. HIGHLY recommend.
- Jacquelyn K.
Andrew H.
5.0
Andrew was great! Genuinely the best sitter we've had and definitely our go to from now on. He came and met my dogs beforehand. He was very punctual and treated them like his own. I can't recommend enough!
- Brittany B.
Donna H.
5.0
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 Donna puts out a measured amount of food for Figaro and removes the droppings from his litter box. The duration of my out of town trips has ranged...
- Jerry S.
Deneva A.
5.0
Deneva is great! Does an outstanding job of taking care of my cats and house. Great with communication and much appreciated!
- Care member
Annaliese P.
5.0
Annaliese is a great communicator and took care of everything just perfectly for us. We'll definitely hire her again!
- Michelle S.
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FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Minneapolis, MN
How much does a cat sitter cost near me in Minneapolis, MN?
Hiring a cat sitter near you in Minneapolis, MN through Care.com will cost an average of $17.44 per hour as of March, 2025. This rate will vary depending on the level of care you need for your cat, the number of cats you have, and the total amount of hours or days your cat sitter will need to come to your home. Some cat sitters will charge a fixed rate per day if full-time care is requested.
How can I find a local cat sitter near me in Minneapolis, MN?
You can filter and sort local cat sitter profiles near you in Minneapolis, MN. Compare your options by reading about their experience, the hourly rate they charge, and reviews from other cat parents. There are currently 134 cat sitters in Minneapolis, MN, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What questions should I ask a cat sitter in an interview near me in Minneapolis, MN?
The best cat sitters near you in Minneapolis, MN have a combination of experience and passion for cat care. Ask questions about the types of pets they have personally owned and how often they are currently cat sitting. Because cats behave differently than dogs, make sure to ask questions that are specific to cat behaviors and tendencies. It's also a good idea to give specific scenarios to the cat sitter you're speaking to so you can have a good idea of how they will treat your cat when they are in your home. Be sure to ask for references from other cat parents in Brooklyn that have worked with the sitter of your preference.
Is it safe to leave my cat with a cat sitter near me in Minneapolis, MN?
It can be safe to leave your cat with a cat sitter near you in Minneapolis, MN if you take the necessary precautions such as researching their qualifications, conducting interviews and requesting references from previous clients. You should also ensure that they carry adequate insurance coverage just in case something unexpected happens while they’re caring for your pet. Finally, be sure to communicate clearly with your cat sitter about any specific needs or routines your pet may have so they can provide the best possible care while you’re away.
How experienced are cat sitters near me in Minneapolis, MN?
When looking for a cat sitter near you in Minneapolis, MN, you can find cat sitters with a wide variety of experience. Many cat sitters are passionate about working with animals and have years of experience caring for cats in both professional and personal settings. You can review different cat sitter profiles on Care.com to learn more about their different experience levels.
Ratings for Minneapolis, MN cat sitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Cat Sitters in Minneapolis, MN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews of the 134 listed cat sitters.