Find Trusted Home Pet Sitting Near Me in Gainesville, FL
Explore background-checked home pet sitting in Gainesville, FL and find loving care for your furry friend.
​
How it works
Share details about your home pet sitting needs
Match with highly rated local home pet sitting near you
Compare home pet sitting options and choose the best fit
Home pet sitting in Gainesville, FL
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ainsley, and I am a Senior at the University of Florida School of Music.
I have two cats, have owned dogs and cats my entire life, and am very comfortable around all animals. I have had rats and hamsters, so I am also capable of caring for small animals. I previously worked at a dog daycare and as a private...
Ainsley can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, daily feeding, pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine & more
Aviva G.
Gainesville, FL
$13-16/hr
I have 2 cats and 1 dog and understand the stress that comes with traveling or not being home all day. I am able to do dog walking/sitting, as well as check in on cats and other animals that do not require walking to make sure the have food, water, clean litter, etc.
Hi parents! I am a veterinary technician assistant with 3 years of experience. At work, I assist veterinarians in health assessments in dogs & cats. I also administer medications and immunizations. Since I was 12 years old (9 years), I have worked with various pets in different environments. Younger, I worked in a pet boarding...
I love just about all animals/pets. I probably had one of them in my life. I have had mostly dogs and cats. I had a bird for 19 years as well as long-term chickens. I've had fish and turtles (turtles mostly) in our indoor/screened in porch w/pond and fountain.
Please know I honor our agreements. When I traveled, I always had a...
Lana can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Hi! My name is Laurette, I am 17 years old and absolutely love children and animals. I have been providing child care services for a while now and have been taking care of kids almost my whole life. I have two younger sisters ages 4 and 10. I get along very well with kids and always find a way to have a good time through their...
Laurette can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Hallie M.
Gainesville, FL
$25-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Hallie and I am a sophomore at the University of Florida. I have pet sit for about 3 years now. I have 2 dogs at home and my family have fostered puppies numerous times. I have experience pet sitting for dogs and cats. I would love to pet sit!
Hallie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
I've grown up with animals all my life and have a black lab and two cats back home. I also have been a pet sitter for my neighbors in the past. I love being active and going outdoors and having a furry friend on my walks is always a plus!
I am very well adapted to catering to each pet owners needs whether that's feeding...
Emily can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Sina A.
Gainesville, FL
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I am an experienced Pet Sitter with over +10 years. I also like to foster animals from Pet Rescue when I can. Personally, I currently have a large dog and a kitten as my own pets. I have reliable transportation and can either care for your pet at my home or your home. I am also a firm believer in having playtime with...
Sina can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
I love animals and enjoy the company that they bring! For the past 2-3 years I have pet sat for a family in my hometown before I moved to Gainesville. They had 2 golden doodles who I cared for very often. I would bathe them, take them on walks, and keep them on a regular feeding schedule. I loved playing with them and keeping...
Jenna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Alexis S.
Gainesville, FL
$15-25/hr
I go to the University of Florida and I am home for summer trying to make some extra cash! I have grown up with pets my whole life and also have experience pet sitting.
Alexis can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Melissa M.
Gainesville, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
"Chewbarkers" Is The Name I Have Been Going By The Past 25 Years. I'll Be Updating My FB Page Soon.
I have had dogs and cats since I was 4 years old, and have been pet sitting and boarding for the past 25 years. I even had 4 goats for a couple of years, and will have them again in the near future. I have also cared for birds, snakes & fish. I am comfortable around horses and farm animals, and will farm feed with minimal...
Melissa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hi, I owned cats, birds dogs etc for years while my kids were growing up and I love animals. I am a responsible and trustworthy person to have in your home. Ibhave cared gor friends and family pets as well. Your pet would be in loving hands. Mary
Mary can also help with: Pet sitting
Chelsey D.
Gainesville, FL
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Chelsey. I Am A 34 Year Old Hispanic-American Living In Gainesville.
I like working with animals because they are wise. As a student of East Asian medicine trained to notice the subtleties of flora and fauna, I've grown a huge appreciation for the creatures that accompany us during this life.
I'm looking for a job that is an extended overnight stay looking to tend for and care for your...
Chelsey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
Dog and cat sitting in your own home. I some veterinary clinic experience and am extremely comfortable with a variety of household pets. I am able to walk and bathe dogs as needed.
Moira C.
Gainesville, FL
$13-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi there! I have often taken care of my families, friends, and others' pets in the past and have even stayed the night or multiple nights when needed. I love cats and dogs, having 3 of my own at home. I am open to most situations here on care. com. Message me if you have any questions. Hoping to care for your pets in the future!
Moira can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hi, my name is Kennedy. I am 18 years old and I am a dual enrollment and high school student. I have 3 years of pet sitting experience. I love to play basketball and workout. I'm passionate about creating a safe, nurturing environment where kids can learn, play, and thrive. Whether it's reading bedtime stories, doing arts and...
Kennedy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have been a dog and cat sitter for around 4 years now and have done it consistently for the past 2! I am home from college for the next couple months and would love to bring my pet sitting experience here! I can't board pets at my own house since I have a dog here but I am very comfortable sitting overnight as well as popping...
Sydney can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Hi I'm Lindsay! I'm 21 years old and from Pensacola Florida. I attend the university of Florida and I dog sit and cat sit all the time when I'm back home. I have had to give multiple cats liquid medicine through a syringe and even taken animals to the vet. Just looking for a way to make some extra cash. I don't have a strict...
Lindsay can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have grown up with dogs my entire life and have plenty of experience with dogs of all sizes and ages. I love animals and would be more than willing to feed, walk, play with, and just give your furry friend the love and attention needed.
Madison can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
I can provide pet sitting in your own home. I can handle pets of all sizes and ages. I can provide feeding, walking, etc.
Haley can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Showing 1 - 20 of 29
Additional Home Pet Sitting Services
FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Gainesville
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Gainesville, FL?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Gainesville, FL will cost an average of $14.87 per hour as of February 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.
How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in Gainesville, FL?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Gainesville, FL on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 23 in home pet sitters in Gainesville, FL, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Gainesville, FL?
In home pet sitters in Gainesville, FL can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.
How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Gainesville, FL?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Gainesville, FL, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.
Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Gainesville, FL. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.