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Kaleah C.


River Rouge, MI

$11-14/hr1 yrs exp

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I have a cat and a dog. I really love animals and working with animals is something I always wanted to do. I have personal experience with dog sitting.
Kaleah can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet sitting
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Kristi G.


Dearborn, MI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, Professional

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

** I also have a personal assistant/odd jobs profile. use the drop-down menu to view if you're interested in that service instead** I've been an avid pet lover and owner all of my life. I provide loving, caring pet sitting in your home. My expertise is with cats, but I have provided care for many different breeds and sizes of...
Kristi can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Kristi loves my boys, Thunder and Pepper and they love her. Her first thought is always the safety and comfort of the dogs. She is my go to person."

Gloria O.

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Lauren D.


Taylor, MI

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Loving Pet Sitter And Dog Walker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love all animals but especially dogs. I've owned dogs all my life. I can't wait for the end of the day to come home and just cuddle with my babies. There's nothing I love more. If I have the opportunity to work with your animals, they will be treated as my own (yes, kitties too!). Lots of play time and walks if you need....
Lauren can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Lauren was great to work with! So kind and my dog LOVES her. Highly recommend!"

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Laurie P.


Detroit, MI

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a positive, patient, and reliable person living in downtown Detroit. I teach English as a Second Language at a high school in Mexicantown. I absolutely love animals and I grew up with tons of pets of all kinds. I know it can be hard to leave your pet, but I would be honored to take care of your pet if you entrust me to do...
Laurie can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Laurie took wonderful care of our two cats for a week; she's prompt, attentive, and communicative. Will absolutely hire again for future cat-sitting needs."

Ben R.

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Sarah M.


Detroit, MI

$11-16/hr5 yrs exp

Long Time Pet Owner And Caretaker! :)

Hi there! My name is Sarah and I am currently pursuing my Master's degree online. I have cared for many dogs, cats and bunnies throughout my life time, and I am lucky to own two of my own fur babies now! I have paid experience with pet care taking for a little over 5 years, which included dog walking, boarding, sitting,...
Sarah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation
5.0
"Best pet sitter I’ve ever had!"

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Rhonda W.


Melvindale, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Dog Walker Or Pet Sitter

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

I'm a lifelong animal lover, and I've had dogs, cats, a rabbit, birds, fish, turtles, and a guinea pig. I have on the job experience with a sheep, lizards, and a bearded dragon. I also helped a client rescue an abandoned baby squirrel until we could find a rehabilitation facility. I've been pet sitting for over a decade and have...
Rhonda can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Rhonda has been taking care of my kitties for a couple years now. She is excellent. I love the daily updates and photos that she sends. My kitties are finicky and can be moody and she has always been calm and caring with them."

Kristy G.

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Alyssa T.


Detroit, MI

$15-20/hr

Animal Lover At Your Service!

Since I was born I have never lived without animals. I grew up with dogs and now have a cat; beyond that I have cared for hamsters, guinea pigs, fish and frogs, and a sugar glider. I am a quick learner and loyal to my job. My ideal job would be dog walking or pet sitting! I can care for animals of all sizes and ages.
Alyssa can also help with: Pet sitting, dog training, pet walking
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Carson M.


Detroit, MI

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Love Pets! Pls Message

Grew up with German shepards and a cat, absolutely love pets and would like a dog of my own but I'm in medical school so do not have the time right now. Would love to walk/sit any pet as I have time before I graduate! Also brother is a vet if needed :)
Carson can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Bonded and insured

Hi! I'm a proud dog mom of an Australian Shepherd - Border Collie. Due to their breed and past experience with them, I'm well versed in many methods of training along with de-escalating situations between animals.
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Alena K.


Taylor, MI

$11-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Alena!

I love animals so much, having 10 pets of my own at home. I regularly dog/cat sit for friends and family, typically staying with them for weeks at a time. I grew up in a family that has dogs as well as one where we used to foster dogs. I often enjoy taking my own on walks, runs, and car rides for some outside time and...
Alena can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Savannah T.


Detroit, MI

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Loving Pet Caregiver Available Full Time :)

Animal lover/experienced dog sitter+walker available to help out with your pets :) I'm Savannah, I currently live in an apartment where I can't have pets of my own, I would love the opportunity to help you take care of yours! I am familiar with cats, bottle fed kittens, small dogs, labs/doodles, and some exotic animals like fish...
Savannah can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Linette V.


Southgate, MI

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Let me tell you about myself. I have experience with dog sitting and they were not my families animals. I've dog sat twice from big dogs to small dogs and I treated them as my own. I will love your animal like it's mine and give it so much love. I will feed them, take them out for a walk or any other necessities that you the...
Linette can also help with: Pet walking
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Hannah L.


Wyandotte, MI

$11-15/hr1 yrs exp

My name is Hannah and I am a former student-athlete at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. I graduated in May of 2021 with my BBA and concentration in Supply Chain Management. I accepted a job post graduation, but I'm looking for a side job! I have a lot of experience dog sitting, especially for extended periods of time. With...
Hannah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Ashley J.


Wyandotte, MI

$15-20/hr

Part Time Pet Sitter

I can provide dog or cat sitting in your home. I have lived with cats my whole life and I have 2 years experience living with dogs of varying sizes. I've volunteered my time at a veterinary clinic and at the humane society.
Ashley can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Aubrie V.


Inkster, MI

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter!

Hello! My name is Brie. I love animals, and I'm 18. I've taken care of animals all my life. Right now, I have two cats and two guinea pigs of my own. I adore animals so much that I will spoil your babies. I've watched up to four cats and up to five dogs together! :)
Aubrie can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
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Heaven A.


Detroit, MI

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Professional Pet Sitter Available

I provide pet sitting in your own home! I have years of professional pet care experience and a lifetime of loving pets of my own. I am experienced with handling multiple pets at once and pets with special needs. I love dogs and cats of all sizes, ages, and energy levels! Looking forward to working with you and your pets!
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Athena S.


Detroit, MI

$11-15/hr4 yrs exp

I'm a Public Health & Psychology dual major on the Accelerated Nursing track at Wayne State University, hoping to work in pediatric oncology. I hold a current state license as an emergency medical technician (EMT). Coming from an animal loving home, I have experience with a variety of animals, from dogs and cats to rodents and...
Athena can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Camila A.


Detroit, MI

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

Kind Loving Animal Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Camila and I'm here to take care any of your furry friends. I absolutely love animals; I'm a dog and cat person. I grew up with a dog and lived with a cat for a few years. I assure you your pet couldn't be in better hands. I've animal sat for several people in the past and would love to do the same for you!
Camila can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
Hello, I have had over 4 years of pet sitting experience. This experience ranges from all kinds of pets from dogs to birds. I love pets and animals and I am always open to pet sitting.
Ghadeer can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming, dog training, pet walking, boarding & more
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

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Efigenia C.


Detroit, MI

$11-21/hr

Pet Sitting/walker

I have a dog myself and he's my life. I know how hard it is to find care. In my free time I would love to care of other people's pets.
Efigenia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking

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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in River Rouge, MI

Kristi G.

5.0

Kristi did a fantastic job watching my babies while I was our of town. She sent me updates and let me know how they were doing! Thanks Kristi!

- Bridget G.

Lauren D.

5.0

Lauren was great to work with! So kind and my dog LOVES her. Highly recommend!

- Care member

Laurie P.

5.0

Laurie took wonderful care of our two cats for a week; she's prompt, attentive, and communicative. Will absolutely hire again for future cat-sitting needs.

- Ben R.

Sarah M.

5.0

Best pet sitter I’ve ever had!

- Care member

Rhonda W.

5.0

I am so thankful I found Rhonda! I honestly believe she loves my husky, Blu, as much as I do! She is reliable, kind, animal loving , trustworthy….. I can’t say enough. Rhonda and Nadine are highly recommended. Please ask Rhonda for my personal information if you’d like a voice behind the...

- Care member

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