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Caitlin C.
Mills River, NC
$12-20/hr
I've grown up loving pets, dogs especially. I had a golden retriever for 14 years. My current dog, a basenji, I have had for 8 years. I am happy to generally check in on pets, to walk them, to feed them, to play with them, and to offer light grooming services. I look forward to meeting your fur family!
Caitlin can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Jennifer H.
Hendersonville, NC
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Experienced Dog/cat Lover, Highly Responsible, Available For Intermittent Pet-sitting In WNC.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a lifelong animal lover who has raised and cared for many rescued dogs and cats over the course of 30+ years. One of my current dogs is blind and deaf, and I have an elderly cat, so I have experience with special needs animals and administering medications and even subcutaneous fluids. I'm 55, fit and active, used to walking...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"She was AMAZING! She left the house cleaner than she found it and was very attentive to all of our animals and they loved her. She went above and beyond.
Highly recommend her."
Nikki B.
Cedar W.
Hendersonville, NC
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Summer Nanny- Energetic And Responsible Local Student
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Cedar W, I'm a 24 nanny & Asheville native.
I'm happy doing extra household help such as dog-walking, laundry, dishes, and making meals. I have my own car and am comfortable with pick-ups, drop-offs, and taking the kiddos on small local adventures!
In 2023 I graduated from Warren Wilson with a BA in Psychology &...
Cedar can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Cedar is kind and gentle, extremely artistic, present, polite, always on time and very reliable. My daughter begs for me to take a night out so she can spend time with Cedar. When I get home, there are pages and pages of beautiful art they have worked on together....
Alice E.
Kelli S.
Fletcher, NC
$8-13/hr • 1 yrs exp
Overnight pet sitting , dog walking. I would love to care for your fur babies and have reference for recent overnight dog sitting for 4 dogs
Kelli can also help with: Pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Skills include general, basic animal care. Feeding, walking, playing, administering certain medications, cleaning, and etc. I'm a Local born and raised in western North Carolina, with a passion for animals! I grew up around dogs, cats, and a variety of other different pets. I would love to get to know your own pet and learn how...
Morgan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding, pet transportation, administration of medicine
Hello! I provide pet sitting services in your own home or out and about on walks, visits, etc. I have ample experience (2+ years) providing many different kinds of services including dog walking, boarding, day care, etc. I am an animal lover of all kinds! It is hard to choose a favorite because all animals are so amazing (and...
Roxanne can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
I have 30 years experience caring for many different breeds of dogs including but not limited to Schnauzers, Jack Russell Terrier, Rat Terrier, Golden Retriever, Husky, Shepherd, Yorkie and Pitbull and cats. I'm available for daily walks and feeding. I have experience in administering medication. I believe there is no greater...
I may have 1 year of paid experience, however I have grown up with multiple pets and have pet sit for friends often. I like to be active so I am more than happy to walk/play with dogs, play with cats (if they are feeling social), and fish... I will admire for you :). I can also help with pet transportation if needed.
Jordan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Abigail S.
Arden, NC
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
As an animal lover, my whole life I have volunteer/worked with animals. I was the first kid in the neighborhood to offer neighbors help with their animals and play with any dog that walked past me. I have three dogs and I can assure you they are spoiled and treated like my children (as they should be!) I think it's important to...
Abigail can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Growing up my mom chose to home school my brother and I. I have always been a hard worker so from a young age I came up with fun ideas to make money! My favorite of these ideas was becoming the neighborhood dog walker! All of my neighbors worked during the day so I would take a break from my school work and take all the dogs for...
Rachel can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation, dog training, pet sitting, grooming & more
Jordan M.
Fletcher, NC
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting service. Can do them from my own home or if you just need your pet to be walked or let out I can do that as well! I have always been an animal lover. I have a 1-year-old hound mix who lives inside so I have learned all the tricks with potty training! Willing to give baths as well.
Jordan can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Hi! My name is Campbell . I am a Junior studying finance at Auburn University. I have over 6 years of experience in caring for children and pets. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting, as well as watching young kids as needed! I have babysat occasionally for around 6 years from ages ranging from infant to toddler.
Campbell can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Amanda B.
Fletcher, NC
$8-13/hr
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Can do any animals. Walking, sitting, feeding, or transporting.
Amanda can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Hello, My name is Emily and I am a 21-year-old student athlete entering my junior year. I have 6+ years of experience with kids and animals. I gained my experience from babysitting, interning at a daycare, life-guarding, pet-sitting, and walking dogs. I am currently CPR/First Aid/ AED certified since I know that it is important...
Emily can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am experienced with cats as well as dogs. I can walk, play and feed your dogs. I can also bring your dogs to appointments, as well as have them overnight as long as they get along with other dogs. For cats, I can come to feed them and play with them and change their litter box and take them to appointments.
Rachel can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, daily feeding, boarding, administration of medicine & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have several years of professional housekeeping experience. I have cleaned permanent residences, as well as rental houses and doctor's offices. Plus cleaning for my own family, which includes kids, dogs, and rabbits! I also love to organize and will help with any organization projects you have. Services offered include...
Jasmine can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, pet waste cleanup, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"We hired Jasmine to clean our home on a weekly basis. She showed up at the appointed time and did a wonderful job! She is very comfortable around our dogs which is a huge plus! I recommend her! "
Sandi C.
5.0
(2)
I am a part time CNA and Animal lover. l have been rescuing Animals for 25 years.. l am comfortable with all pets.. l am available for short visits and also overnight. I am responsible and enjoy cuddling .. brushing them.. walking them and can also care for indoor plants and garden. l have great references upon request and...
Sandra can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, grooming, pet sitting
5.0
"Sandra took care of my Rocky (dog)while I was away on a trip. Sandra is very responsible, trustworthy, gentle, caring and reliable. She kept me post it about any questions I had about Rocky. I will absolutely recommend Sandra to any one I know she is the most...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love animals, have tons of experience pet-sitting, and have rescued/fostered over 100 animals. I have experience with special needs/newborn/senior animals as well. I've worked with vets from all over the world and currently also have a project going in Guatemala where we sterilize and find homes for street dogs and cats....
Sheri can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"When she lived in CA she watched my Dane a few times and he was always super well cared for! She loves animals so much and he happily took in all the snuggles and play she had to give. Wish she lived closer so I could hire her again!"
Mary P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of pets on a professional basis for 6+ years. Since I was 15 years old I have enjoyed volunteering at the local animal shelter helping take care of and train animals, pet sitting for friends and family, and caring for my own beloved four-legged companions. I am looking for jobs to provide this same...
Marissa can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, pet transportation, grooming, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Marissa has the best best attitude. She is caring and respectful of your wishes. Her understanding of pets is a blessing for our old family pets. Also keep in mind her housekeeping skills, she is so organized that she can do so much in so little time. Wonderful...
Burt W.
Elizabeth W.
Asheville, NC
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my names Elizabeth but you can call me Liz. I've had babysitting experience for over 10 years, I also live with my boyfriend who has a 9 &
an 11-year-old, they're my world! I've lived with them for over 4 years. We also have a 1-year-old son who I would need to bring with me, he would love a friend (or more)to play with! I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth was great with the kids. The kids really loved having her around and were excited for her to come spend time with them. She spent a lot of time taking the kids outside and playing with them - very hands on."
Ryan R.
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Mills River, NC
Jennifer H.
5.0
Jennifer did a terrific job caring for my 2 older cats. Jennifer came twice a day for feeding and playtime. The cats took to her immediately.
She also took care of my mail and setting out and returning the trash bins on the appropriate day.
I found Jennifer to be very reliable, responsible...
- Anne Marie P.
Cedar W.
5.0
Cedar is kind and gentle, extremely artistic, present, polite, always on time and very reliable. My daughter begs for me to take a night out so she can spend time with Cedar. When I get home, there are pages and pages of beautiful art they have worked on together. She rarely ever has screens on...
- Alice E.
Jasmine H.
5.0
to work with, cooperative, and very courteous
- Anna C.
Sandra M.
5.0
I highly recommend my friend Sandra M. for the position of a pet sitter. I have known her for 10 years and can attest to their exceptional love and care for animals.
Sandra is not only responsible and trustworthy but also deeply passionate about providing the best possible care for pets. She has a...
- Care member
Sheri K.
5.0
Sheri will love your fur baby like it's her own! My dog always got so excited to see her and I never worried about him when she was with him. I've also seen her care for children (the non-fur kind) and marveled at how great she is with them as well. Highly recommend that you hire her!
- Mary P.
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Mills River, NC
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Mills River, NC?
A local dog walker near you in Mills River, NC will cost you an average of $12.00 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of February 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.
What is the best way in 2025 to find dog walkers near me in Mills River, NC?
Care.com has 1 dog walkers offering services in Mills River, NC. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Mills River or your zip code. From there, compare your options by reading about the specific dog walking services they provide, their experience with dogs, and their hourly rate. You can also read reviews from other pet parents from Mills River to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Mills River, NC worth it?
Hiring a dog walker is a great way to eliminate worry and guilt when your dog is home alone for many hours, while also being a good way to keep your dog fit, happy and well socialized. You can read reviews from other pet parents living in Mills River, NC to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.
Is it safe to hire a dog walker near me in Mills River, NC?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Mills River, NC, you can use Care.com to start your search. All dog walkers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and any dog walkers who complete the Care Checkhave a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run so you can easily recognize them. CareChecks are a great place to start, but we strongly advise that you take additional steps to ensure you feel comfortable with the dog walker you hire, such as running your own background check and asking for references. You can visit our Safety Center to learn more.
How many dog walkers in my area are available to hire near me in Mills River, NC?
On Care.com, there are currently 1 dog walkers near you in Mills River, NC that you can get to know. You can review dog walker profiles to see who has the experience you’re looking for and who will take on the responsibilities you need help with.