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Home pet sitting in Waconia, MN
I provide cat sitting in your own home. I have lived with cats since I was born - even four at one time for several years - so I understand how unique cats' personalities and needs can be! I can administer medicines and perform light grooming. I have been cat-sitting for other families for the last few years and love to keep...
Maren can also help with: Grooming, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting
I have been taking care of pets for at least 10 years. I usually stay in the home, if the owner is away for more than a day at a time. I will play, walk, feed, enjoy while taking very good care of your pet while away. I have references.
Elizabeth can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking, administration of medicine, grooming & more
I have successfully been dog boarding for the last 6 months. I have received good reviews from every client. I and my family are very dog friendly. I honestly enjoy everyday that I can take care of a dog in my home! I have been a dog sitter for regulars and people who have just needed one time. I've also boarded dogs as long as...
Amanda can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting
I love dogs and would be happy to help out as needed, working around my class schedule. I have a dog of my own at home, and while at school I watch my brothers dog a few times a week. Please let me know if I can help!
Alexandra can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
We have 2 dogs at home, can do dog walking or boarding/housing.
Excelsior area.
Caring for dogs in the absence of his/her owners.
Adhering to a strict feeding schedule.
Cleaning up after the animal.
Ensuring the animal was safe.
Following any instructions for the animal's care as left by the owners.
Inda can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
My name is Lauren D. and I would love to assist you with your animal loved ones. I am very active and enjoy exploring parks and neighborhoods while walking and running. I am available for walks, drop in cares and pet sitting for extended periods of time. I have one dog at home (cockapoo named Gabby) and have been a cat mom too...
Lauren can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking, pet transportation
Valerie J.
Cologne, MN
$12-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Valerie J and I attend UMD. I grew up with many animals in my home such as dogs, mice, and hamsters. Right now my family has three dogs and a hamster named Mojo. I have been pet sitting since I was 11 and pet sit regularly throughout the year. If you would like references I would be happy to provide!
Valerie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I am available to provide care for dogs, in your own home! I have a dog of my own, his name is Leo and he is a "Teddy Bear" dog. He is 1. 5 years old. I have a big heart, and love caring for dogs! I have previous experience as well, apart from caring for my own dog. I have taken care of many dogs in my neighborhood and family...
Sydney can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
Elyse J.
Chaska, MN
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I would love to care for your furry relative in my home while you are vacationing or just need temporary pet sitting. Our house is a pet loving home and we have a Golden Retriever and a cat. Both are animal and people friendly.
Elyse can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding
Skills:
Bonded and insured
I have grown up, for over two decades, always having pets. I am most familiar with dogs and cats and am okay with dogs of all sizes. (I have owned a Great Dane, English Mastiff, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, and Pitts). I can provide pet sitting in your own home, or if needed, in mine as well.
Megan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Pet Lover Alert! Whether cat, dog, reptile, farm animal - I resonate with them all! I also have a website with testimonials that I will provide - this system wont allow the address to be posted here.
Perhaps you have a cat, an in-home pet, or an aging dog. I will visit your pet during the day when you are away. I provide all...
Nakita can also help with: Pet transportation, dog training, pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
I can provide dog or cat sitting in your own home. I love cats and dogs of all sizes and ages. I grew up on a farm so my love for animals started early on. Currently we have a 16-month-old dachshund (Roy) and two cats - Dasher (17 years old) and Romeo (2 years old.) I have been a house sitter and a dog/cat sitter for a family in...
Ruth can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Jessi W.
Minnetonka, MN
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Cat-lover With Years Of Experience Available To Provide Loving Care When You Can't Be There
5.0
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Hello! Cat-lover here :) Over the last several years my family and I have fostered more than 40 kittens and cats through a local rescue. We fell in love with each and every one of them, and worked hard to find them the perfect homes. A special foster duo became our forever cats a few years back and we have been spoiling them...
Jessi can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
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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 transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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.
5.0
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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, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Heidi is wonderful! She's my go-to pet sitter, and I have 3 dogs, 2 cats and a bearded dragon - she's very dependable, and she's super kind."
Kristina D.
5.0
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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: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Traci G. is a family friend, but she has also helped us out with pet siting on numerous occasions. She is an animal lover and the animals love her. Traci has had access to our home which gives us the ability to enjoy ourselves when we travel knowing if there is...
Verla B.
Taylor B.
Eden Prairie, MN
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
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I provide dog sitting both in your home and in my own. I'm an experienced pet owner myself and I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I am willing to provide baths, lots of snuggles, and administer medication. I consider myself to be somewhat of a dog medication whisperer :)
I have always had big dogs who don't particularly care...
Taylor can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
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(As of October 21st, I am no longer taking clients for Pet Care). Thanks!
I provide dog walking, pet sitting in your own home with drop in visits. I am an experienced pet sitter, a lover of all animals and I also volunteer at a animal shelter. I have experience with cats and dogs of all sizes and breeds. I look forward to...
Eve can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Eve has pet sat both our dog and our cat (on separate occasions) and took wonderful care of them both. She sent us updates daily on how they were doing including photos which we really appreciated. We have a senior dog and she made special accommodations for him...
Katie D.
Jenna R.
Maple Plain, MN
$15-39/hr
I love working with animals. We have two dogs at home and have litters of puppies twice a year. So I have to take care of the puppies and help to get them potty trained and on a eating schedule. I also on occasion dog and cat sit for neighbors and family members.
Jenna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Jazmine M.
Minneapolis, MN
$16-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have cared for multiple pets and currently have a dog and two cats. I can provide dog or cat sitting in your own home. I love animals of all sizes and ages.
Jazmine can also help with: Pet sitting
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Waconia, MN
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.
Heidi S.
5.0
Heidi is wonderful! She's my go-to pet sitter, and I have 3 dogs, 2 cats and a bearded dragon - she's very dependable, and she's super kind.
- Kristina D.
Traci G.
5.0
Traci took care of my dog better than I did - including managing his medicine and giving injections. She is an enthusiastic pet lover and very reliable.
- Amy W.
Eve C.
5.0
She is incredibly invested in what she does. From her attention to detail, flexibility around our schedule and overall great attitude we felt like we were her number 1 priority. We have already asked her to come back multiple times and will continue to do so!
- Sam H.
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Waconia
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Waconia, MN?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Waconia, MN will cost an average of $25.00 per hour as of March 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 Waconia, MN?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Waconia, MN 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 2 in home pet sitters in Waconia, MN, 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 Waconia, MN?
In home pet sitters in Waconia, MN 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 Waconia, MN?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Waconia, MN, 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 Waconia, MN?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Waconia, MN. 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.