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192 pet care are listed in Lakeland, FL

The average posted rate is $13/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby pet care is 2 years

Pet care in Lakeland, FL

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Lindy Z.


Lakeland, FL

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter Available

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provide dog sitting in your own home and mine. I'm a pet sitter and walker with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love animals of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths, check ins, boarding, and walking.
Lindy can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"She cares about your likes and dislikes and tries to do things as you would do them. Takes great care of my pets. She does extra things if I need her to."

Pamela H.

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Maria M.


Lakeland, FL

$11-16/hr1 yrs exp

Dedicated Pet Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Maria and I grew up in a zoo for a household! My love for animals has always been a driving factor in my life, and its actually what lead me to study Marine Science at the University of Florida. My dad actually owns a Ball Python breeding business, and I currently work (home aquarium store) here in...
Maria can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Maria came to my house to take care of my dog while I was traveling over the holiday weekend. She was very professional, easy to schedule with, a kind person and took great care of our dog Moose. Thank you Maria!"

Jesse B.

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Laura P.


Lakeland, FL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Pet Sitter/caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 29-year-old college graduate who is available to provide pet sitting for various animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, fish, and birds. I have owned a variety of animals throughout my lifetime and have volunteered with the SPCA. I believe this has given me the experience to handle feeding, playing and...
Laura can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"I hired Laura for overnight stays with my French Bulldog Louis. He's got terrible separation anxiety and I hate boarding him when I leave for business trips. I thought I'd try a house sitter and Laura did not disappoint. Her rates were reasonable and she stayed...

Christine P.

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Tina R.


Lakeland, FL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Pet Helper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Tina and I have 3 dogs and 1 cat. I have many years of experience with pets, freeing hamsters, gerbils or fish is possible as well. We currently have a diabetic dog who gets two injections daily so I have experience medicating animals as well. My recent jobs include caring for a family with 3 cats and a guinea pig and...
Tina can also help with: Administration of medicine
5.0
"Tina is the most caring and loving individual I have ever met. When it comes to work she is determined and strong willed. She always gets the job done in a fast and efficient Manor and always with a smile on her face. "

Andrew A.

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Gianna B.


Lakeland, FL

$14-21/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a college student who loves animals! I have done a bunch of pet sitting before; some overnight boarding as well as just daily feedings! I want you to feel comfortable leaving your pet in my care. I have 5 pets at home: 2 cats, a dog, 2 rabbits! I raised one of my rabbits from a baby as well as one of my cats!
Gianna can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Elexus H.


Lakeland, FL

$20-25/hr

Dog Lover

Florida Southern Alumni with degrees in Psychology, Biology, and Neuroscience. Looking to save up a bit of money before entering grad school next year. I have a 3-year-old fur baby named Reina and I occasionally watch my twin brothers daughter who is 8 months old! I'm comfortable with kids, dogs, and elders :)
Elexus can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Lexi is extremely responsible, reliable, and caring. She comes from a family full of children and loves spending time with all of them. I have no doubt your child would be given 100% attention and affection. Lexi gives her all to everything she does. She is a...

Jamie R.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been married for 34 years and have 2 grown sons. I have always had dogs or cats and currently have a lab mix named Stella. She is a rescue, almost 2 and full of energy. My pets have always been family members and I have had them all big and small. I am available for daily walks, playtime mealtimes including...
Karen can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Arianny T.


Lakeland, FL

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Arianny I'm Currently A College Student And I Am Open To Taking Care Of Pets Or Kids

I'd describe my personality as caring , loving , problem solver I like working with animals because I grew up on a farm I'm looking for a job that treats me well and helps me grow I started working with animals when I was 16 taking care of puppy litters One thing you should know about me is I'm very friendly and...
Arianny can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Brenda D.


Lakeland, FL

$11-18/hr

Best Pet Caretaker

I love pets, big and small. I have owned cats and dogs all my life. I would love to take excellent care of your pets and I am flexible on days and times.
Brenda can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have pet sat for my family and family friends before, as well as helped my friend petsit 8 dogs when her friends were gone
Kyleigh can also help with: Pet sitting
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Chloe T.


Lakeland, FL

$9-16/hr1 yrs exp

Pets

I have worked with dogs and cats and also fish before! I love pets and I have worked with an app before walking some peoples dogs. Absolutely adore animals and whenever you need someone I'm here to help!
Chloe can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Cassandra P.


Lakeland, FL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Pet Sitter

Hi! I have been nannying for 10 years and while my job on paper is usually to take care of the human children, I also adore caring for your animal children as well! I'd love to be a helping hand for your family!
Cassandra can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Hannah C.


Lakeland, FL

$12-17/hr

Pet Caretaker

I was a dog walker all through middle and high school and have a dog as well! I have overnight dog sat for multiple families here and there since I was young. I am a huge animal lover, from a spider to a dog I love it all.
Hannah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I love all types of pets, including dogs, cats, fish, and even birds! Most importantly, our pets become our family, loving us unconditionally. I have a parrot myself, and I couldn't see my life without her!
Marjolyn can also help with: Pet walking
I've taken care of dogs and cats for more than 8 years. Family and friends have entrusted me with walking, feeding, bathing, and taking their pets to the vet. I also have my own cats that we've had for 3 years now.
Joey can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, grooming
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Christina O.


Lakeland, FL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Caretaker Extraordinaire!

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting. I'm a homeschool mom of one (and I have 2 adult kids) with no set schedules. I've worked at an animal hospital for over 8 years and I have had pets all my life. I also take care of my garden! Let me know how I can help YOU!
Christina can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Jane K.


Lakeland, FL

$16-23/hr2 yrs exp

Pet Care Giver

a responsibility. Over the years, I've had the privilege of taking care of various pets, ranging from dogs and cats to small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs. My experience includes providing daily care, including feeding, grooming, and exercising pets according to their specific needs. In my time as a pet sitter, I've...
Jane can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
I love all animals and caring for them. They bring me excessive joy, and I understand how important they are to individuals and families.
Grace can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Chayse B.


Lakeland, FL

$14-20/hr1 yrs exp

Pet Care

Hello! My name is Chayse and I am a caring person who would love to help keep your furry friends safe. I have experience with children and animals. I do have my own transportation and am CPR certified. I am an outgoing and a smiley person. I love dogs and I hope I can help! Have a blessed day!
Chayse can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting
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Lydia D.


Lakeland, FL

$11-16/hr6 yrs exp

Pet Lover

I know pets are part of the family. I have been caring for my own pets as well as sitting and caring for others for 6 years.
Lydia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking

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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Lakeland, FL

Lindy Z.

5.0

Very sweet, professional and helpful. My German Shepherd loves her and gets very excited when she takes him in walks. She also work with his leash pulling habits and made it so much easier to walk him! Lindy also cleans for me and helps with running errands, highly recommended!

- Brandon B.

Maria M.

5.0

Maria came to my house to take care of my dog while I was traveling over the holiday weekend. She was very professional, easy to schedule with, a kind person and took great care of our dog Moose. Thank you Maria!

- Jesse B.

Laura P.

5.0

Laura has been caring for my boxers Duke and Daisy for a few years. My dogs are escape artists but I felt safe with Laura coming to my house and looking after them. I have to travel frequently for my job so I needed someone to feed and walk my dogs during those times. Laura always texted me updates...

- Tim M.

Tina R.

5.0

Tina is the most caring and loving individual I have ever met. When it comes to work she is determined and strong willed. She always gets the job done in a fast and efficient Manor and always with a smile on her face.

- Andrew A.

Elexus H.

5.0

Lexi is extremely responsible, reliable, and caring. She comes from a family full of children and loves spending time with all of them. I have no doubt your child would be given 100% attention and affection. Lexi gives her all to everything she does. She is a dedicated student and excels in anything...

- Jamie R.

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Ratings for Lakeland, FL pet care listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Pet Care in Lakeland, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 192 listed pet care.