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I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced dog owner with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. I have a French bulldog, Boston Terrier mix and his name is Sir Willie Wonka or One Eyed Willie, he 6. 5 years old and I adopted him...
I am a dog owner myself and grew up on a farm taking care of many animals. We have a 6-year-old Lab mix named Panda and a 2-year-old mini-Dachshund named Lola. I have a love and passion for caring for pets. I have many years of experience taking care of my own pets and 2 years of paid pet care experience. I can help with Dog...
Brianna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide pet sitting or dog walking services in your home. I have done dogsitting and catsitting for family and friends and have done dog walking. I love pets and enjoy playing and cuddling with them. I am a very caring, compassionate, and patient person. You can be certain I will take good care of your pet.
Danielle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"I would highly recommend Danielle to watch and take care of your pets while you are away. We have 5 miniature pinschers and she made sure they had food and water always and kept up with them while we were away for 4-5 days. And...no messes! She is definitely the...
Angela D.
April H.
Babson Park, FL
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I Am April, I Recently Moved To Florida And Am Looking To Supplement My Family's Income
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years experience with petstitting fostering and house sitting. I love animals and have fostered over 50 homeless animals. I have three dogs of my own
5.0
"We are very happy that we found April. She is great with my 2 goldens. They immediately took to her and I can leave town knowing they are in good hands. She has great communication when she is watching your pups and is a very loving dog person. I highly...
Cyndy J.
Nina M.
Winter Haven, FL
$11-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I started walking dogs & dog sitting small and big dogs in February 2020. I started working with cats shortly after once a few people from the neighborhood needing cat sitting while they were on trips. I have experience in proving food and water, brushing fur, walking dogs, cleaning litter boxes, and giving medications, if...
Nina can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Mackenzie L.
Winter Haven, FL
$14/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have several years of experience in taking care of pets! I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I absolutely love dogs and cats and love taking care of them. I am also able to care for rodents, birds, and reptiles. Let me know if I can be of any help to your family!
Mackenzie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hannah C.
Winter Haven, FL
$11-16/hr
Growing up I always had cats & dogs! I have pet sit for many people & have never had any issues! I am currently helping out the family I nanny for with their two dogs walking/feeding/playing with them! I also have a dog of my own at home so I have lots of experience caring for dogs!
Hannah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I rescued my own dog almost 1 year ago when he was 2 months old living outside eating dirt. I rescued a 10-month-old boxer pit who had his fair share of trauma. I do dog sitting and walking as well. I have walked dogs as big as XXXL bullies and dogs as small as shitzus. I do live in an apartment but we often go to dog parks or...
Kacie can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
I have been a pet sitter for over 15yrs now. I come to your home if you like. What ever your situation is to make your fur baby feel more comfortable. I love dogs and cats. Pretty much all animals. I'm very dependable. I can work by the hr., or by the day, whichever is better for you.
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Martha J can also help with: Pet sitting
I have tons of experience house sitting for people, and I have 4 dogs and 1 cat back home in Kentucky as well! I love animals and would love to take care of yours!
Kire can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Hello! My name is Hailey. My entire life I have loved animals and for the first two years of college, I studied wildlife! I have experience boarding dogs, walking, sitting, providing medications, and taking care of recently injured dogs! If you're looking for someone to love your fur babies like their own then I am your person!...
Hailey can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Lauryn P.
Winter Haven, FL
$17-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lauryn! I am 21 years old, and am currently getting my AA degree at Polk State. I volunteer at The Humane Society as often as I can and I work at a doggy daycare part time! I love animals, I hope to be a veterinarian or a vet tech in the future! I have experience with sitting animals in the past, I have had...
Lauryn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
NAPPS Certified
I can provide dog sitting, cat sitting, and dog walking in your own home. More than happy to bathe, and exercise with your pet. Small or big, size does not matter. I am a former boarder technician and now an ICU veterinary assistant. I deeply enjoy any animals company. Currently going to school in hopes to becoming a Zoologist.
Kassandra can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation
4.8
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a registered nurse in the Philippines and worked as a company nurse for almost 2 years. I also worked in a call center for 3 years. I took care a 3-month-old baby for 3 months (5 days a week from 7 a.m. to 4pm) and my friends dog for 2 months plus I dog sit when there's an opportunity. I have pets mostly dogs since I was a...
Danica can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Danica clearly has a strong love for animals and a desire to provide high quality care. She is knowledgeable and has a very nice home environment for home-based pet care. Our family felt like we would be leaving our animals with a loving "second family"! We hired...
Melissa Y.
Kim S.
Auburndale, FL
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love animals. I have had rabbits for 20 years. Wonderful pets. I have had dogs and cats all my life. Pet sitting for friends and neighbors over the years. Worked for a veterinary hospital for several years in Connecticut.
Kim can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Kim was fantastic with our dogs and very dependable. Our larger dog can be very aggressive to strangers, but Kim took the time to get to know her and they became very close. She came 3 times a day while we were out of town for an extended period, and we will...
Tim C.
Kelsey Z.
Haines City, FL
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been dog sitting and cat sitting for over 2 years. While in home, I clean the house, take care of the pets and assist with other duties. I am responsible, caring, and flexible.
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Amanda. I have been working as a pet sitter since 2021. I have always have incredible love for animals. I have rescued lots of dogs and cats when I used to live in Puerto Rico (moved to the USA on 2019). I have a lot of experience with different kind of needs. I am a very active when it comes to kids with four...
Amanda can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"She was very caring and attentive to my fur baby. When he suddenly got sick while I was away, she cared for him so dearly as if the pet was her own definitely recommend her."
Vania S.
Heather B.
Auburndale, FL
$12-17/hr
I love animals. We have 3 dogs and a cat at home. I walk and play with my dogs very day. I can sit for your cat or dog or do drop ins for feeding, walking , and playing.
Heather can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hi!
My name is Sydney, and I'm a teacher by day, and I'm an animal lover 24/7.
during the summer months I'm open to house cleaning, dog walking, pet/house sitting, companionship, or helping to run errands.
Sydney can also help with: Dog training, pet walking
Grecia B.
Winter Haven, FL
$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have been dog sitting for quite a few years! I have watch dogs, cats, fish, turtles, and snakes. I am available to stay over night as well! I have experience in giving medications to the animals I have watched!
Grecia can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Lake Wales, FL
Danielle D.
5.0
Danielle is very punctual and reliable. She also is very trustworthy. She cleaned the place extremely well and did many miscellaneous house chores very quickly. Danielle also very responsive via text or call from day 1 and has been consistent about it. She has a very positive attitude, and I...
- Stanley M.
April H.
5.0
We are very happy that we found April. She is great with my 2 goldens. They immediately took to her and I can leave town knowing they are in good hands. She has great communication when she is watching your pups and is a very loving dog person. I highly recommend her!
- Cyndy J.
Danica M.
5.0
Danica clearly has a strong love for animals and a desire to provide high quality care. She is knowledgeable and has a very nice home environment for home-based pet care. Our family felt like we would be leaving our animals with a loving "second family"! We hired Danica to watch our two pets in her...
- Melissa Y.
Kim S.
5.0
Kim did a great job with my cat Leo. She came three times and made sure he was taken care of. I would recommend her.
- Stephen L.
Amanda H.
5.0
Amanda is very caring, goes the extra mile, is responsible and I would highly recommend her services. She will become like part of the family.
- Melinda C.
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FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Lake Wales, FL
What service do dog sitters offer near me in Lake Wales, FL?
Dog sitters near you in Lake Wales, FL can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.
How much do dog sitters charge near me in Lake Wales, FL?
You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Lake Wales, FL to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Lake Wales, FL is $17.50.
Can I hire overnight dog sitters near me in Lake Wales, FL?
Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Lake Wales, FL. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.
How can I safely hire a dog sitter near me in Lake Wales, FL?
To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Lake Wales, FL we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.
Can I hire an in-home dog sitter near me in Lake Wales, FL?
To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Lake Wales, FL, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.