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I've got plenty of experience caring for pets, whether it's dog walking, pet sitting, feeding, or just keeping them company while their owners are away. I love animals and take their safety, comfort, and happiness seriously. Whether your pet needs regular walks, playtime, or just a little extra attention, I'm here to help.
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Maya can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding
I've worked for a family that had me care for their 3 dogs that vary in size, cats, chickens, ducks, and other birds for weeks at a time which had me responsible for feeding, walking, cleaning cages, cleaning litter boxes, and picking eggs from the coop! I've also personally had my own pets such as ducks, chickens, dogs, cats,...
Chelsea can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I love all animals and have always been great with them! I do not have any professional experience, just have pet sat for friends, dogs, cats, goats etc. the only animal I am not okay with is birds. Totally fine with reptiles and rodents. Please don't hesitate to reach out for any questions!
Jessica can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Samantha W.
Highland, MI
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I would love to help out! I have over one year of experience inside a dog boarding facility. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I have always been around animals and love working at my doggy daycare! Right now I am taking dog and cat sitting jobs while going to school. I don't mind a longer drive, I love...
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hi! My name is Stella and I just graduated from college, earning a B. S. in Health Sciences. I will be attending the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor this fall pursuing a Master of Health Services Administration graduate degree. In relation to childcare, I have been a babysitter since I was in high school and was a nanny...
Stella can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Asa A.
Highland, MI
$11-25/hr
I currently own a Texas Heeler, as well as 2 cats and 8 chickens. In the past I've had fishtanks.
I enjoy pets and grew up breeding hunting dogs.
Asa can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation
Nikki B.
Highland, MI
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Nikki, I have taken a break from teaching recently to stay at home with my newborn son. I am looking for any odd jobs, cleaning, errands, ect. To supplement my income for my family while I am off with the baby. I love all animals and have a huge heart. Pretty much any animal I meet, I instantly fall in love...
Nikki can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, pet transportation, pet sitting
Cheyenne W.
Highland, MI
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cheyenne. I moved here to Florida about 2 years ago from Indiana. I have worked with kids pretty much my whole life. My mom had an in-home daycare so I would help her out with the daycare kids. I've babysat kids on my own a lot before back in Indiana. I've worked at a summer camp with kids for multiple years....
Cheyenne can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
I have had a cat for my whole life and sometimes worked to help out my neighbors with taking care of their dogs.
Lindsey can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hannah T.
Holly, MI
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hannah and I'm very passionate about animals. My first bit of experience working with animals was when my friend and I started our own dog walking business. After that, I realized I wanted to work with animals more and actually care for them. I started dog sitting for multiple families and have even watched/taken...
Hannah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, grooming
5.0
"You can definitely tell she is an animal lover! She treated our family pets as if they were her own.
If we wouldn't have moved we would still be entrusting our babies lives in her care."
Debbie W.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a wife and mom of two in search of some additional part-time work. Before having children, I took on a lot of work through care. com for many years. This included child care as a full time nanny for 3+ kids, pet care, house cleaning, and various odds and ends. It was my predominant job in high-school, college and beyond. I...
Jessica can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, grooming, pet walking, administration of medicine, boarding & more
4.0
"We hired Jessica to help with cleaning our home. She was super sweet and a hard worker. However, there were some discrepancies in availability and rates based on her profile and communication and unfortunately she blindsided us by quitting a few weeks in for...
Kristyn G.
Ragan W.
Brighton, MI
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I LOVE animals!!! My name is Ragan and I am a serious care enthusiast. I am a mother of three and have cared for more animals than I can count! My joy in life is taking care of creatures of all kinds. My mission is to love animals and give them the best care possible!
I have a college degree in communications and have over...
Ragan can also help with: Grooming, boarding, pet transportation, dog training, pet walking, pet sitting & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Ragan is a truly exceptional person who goes above and beyond in animal care. She automatically cares for your animals as if they were her own. She could take care of any creature - great or small - with excellence. We had no concerns whatsoever while we were...
Denise S.
Jennifer V.
Holly, MI
$11-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Jennifer and I am a nanny looking to fill up some time by caring for animals. I have a background in agriculture as I participated in 4-H since I was in 7th grade and FFA for 2 years in high school. Being involved in these programs has provided me with knowledge on caring for livestock, but most of all I just...
Jennifer can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a deep love and respect for animals of all kinds and a strong passion for earning the trust of the animals I care for.
I have quite a bit of paid (8+years) and personal experience caring for:
-Senior cats and dogs
-Pets with medical needs
-Fearful/shy pets and animals
-Feral and semi-feral cats
In areas I do not...
Kaity can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"I am so grateful to have found Kaity to watch my cats! After my longtime pet sitter retired, I was relieved to find someone dependable to come into my home when I am away. She kept me up to date and took excellent care of them, from feeling to litter to playtime....
Kathleen C.
Kenna W.
Waterford, MI
$11-16/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello!
Along with children, I also have experience working with dogs!
I have experience working at a dog daycare facility that doubles as boarding, and have a reactive dog myself, so I've spent many hours on dog training and learning dog body behavior.
Along with my reactive dog, I have an older dog, and 2 older cats. I've...
Kenna can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"Kenna is great with our FOUR little guys, one is reactive and they are so patient and good at anticipating any issues. I feel confident when Kenna is watching after my guys. Kenna treats our pets like they are their own family members. "
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Allison J.
Brighton, MI
$10-15/hr
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a pet owner my whole life, and I love animals. I have been a foster for dogs with a local foster-based animal rescue and found the experience to be fulfilling.
I have my own cats and dogs and have experience with puppies/kittens all the way to senior. I am comfortable taking dogs for walks, sitting, and helping out...
Allison can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Cameron H.
Holly, MI
$13-50/hr
I, myself have two rottweilers, and have always grown up around dogs and cats! I love all kinds of animals and I have always had to care for them.
Cameron can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Hello! My name is Bridget and I am a caring dog mom and a true animal lover, looking for part-time work to care for your fur babies. I understand that pets are family, and whether it's daily walks, playtime, feeding or administering medications, I aim to ensure they are happy and healthy so you can relax knowing they are in good...
Bridget can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
Jersey A.
Waterford, MI
$15-30/hr
I have 2 cat and 3 dogs myself and I enjoy fur babys. I'm passionate with animals and would love to help others with theirs
Jersey can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking
Josiah M.
Waterford, MI
$11-25/hr
Growing up I had 3 dogs. I love any and all animals and get along with them well. I don't have experience pet sitting but believe it will be very natural to me.
Josiah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Highland, MI
Hannah T.
5.0
Hanna was able to help us last minute as our previous dog watcher fell ill. Dogs were well taken care of and she communicated very well from start to finish.
- Ryan S.
Jessica R.
4.0
We hired Jessica to help with cleaning our home. She was super sweet and a hard worker. However, there were some discrepancies in availability and rates based on her profile and communication and unfortunately she blindsided us by quitting a few weeks in for another cleaning job. She stated it was...
- Kristyn G.
Ragan W.
4.0
What an amazing experience! She was able to help us care for our large Cockatoo aka Parrot! She did a tremendous job with his high maintenance needs, Plus our low maintenance cat. If we ever need another pet sitter, She is the only one we will call.
- Jenna M.
Kaity S.
5.0
I am so grateful to have found Kaity to watch my cats! After my longtime pet sitter retired, I was relieved to find someone dependable to come into my home when I am away. She kept me up to date and took excellent care of them, from feeling to litter to playtime. One kitty needs some special...
- Kathleen C.
Kenna W.
5.0
Kenna is great with our FOUR little guys, one is reactive and they are so patient and good at anticipating any issues. I feel confident when Kenna is watching after my guys. Kenna treats our pets like they are their own family members.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in Highland, MI
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in Highland, MI?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $16.44 per hour as of February 2025. This rate will vary depending on the service you need, the number of pets you have, and how often you need care for your pet. Some pet care providers will charge a daily rate if they will be caring for your pet for multiple days at a time.
How can I find a pet care provider near me in Highland, MI?
There are 9 pet care providers in Highland, MI offering a variety of services. You can compare your search results by the type of care you need for your pet. From there, you can identify the pet care providers with the most experience and positive feedback from previous pet parents they have worked with. You can also filter providers by distance from Highland or your zip code. Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can contact them individually to get a sense of who will get along with your pet the best.
What types of pet care services can I find in Highland, MI?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Highland, MI such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Highland, MI for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
What types of pet care services can I find near me in Highland, MI?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Highland, MI such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Highland, MI for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
How can I safely hire pet care near me in Highland, MI?
All pet care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. When searching for a pet care provider near you in Highland, MI, look for providers who have a badge on their profile that displays the date their CareCheck was run. A CareCheck is a solid starting point, but we strongly advise that you do your own research to safely hire a pet care provider such as running your own background check.
What pet care services are available near me in Highland, MI?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Highland, MI, you can search Care.com to get an idea of what types of services providers offer in your area. You can likely find pet sitters, dog walkers, and even advanced pet care providers who can take on more responsibilities such as administering medicine.