Find Trusted Pet Sitters in Ruskin, FL
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Find pet sitters in Ruskin, FL that you’ll love
60 pet sitters are listed in Ruskin, FL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby pet sitters is 2 years
Pet sitters in Ruskin, FL
Kelsey H.
Palmetto, FL
$13-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have grown up in a pet friendly household where we treat our pets like family. I've had and taken care of pets anywhere from cats to dogs to lambs and bunnies and so many more. Since I have pets myself, I know how important finding the right person to care for them while you are away can be. I provide pet sitting in your own...
Kelsey can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a passionate, highly organized, patient, and reliable animal lover with 6+ years of experience dog and cat sitting. I love connecting and spending time with animals of all kinds, and currently live with 3 cats of my own. I am able to commute or house-sit to feed, walk, play with, and care for your your pet(s) in their own...
Kelsey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Kelsey is amazing with my girl. She has walked and watch in a planned setting and last minute. She has also been able to watch our dog with another dog successfully. I trust Kelsey with not only Rosie, but also my house and items. She regularly house sits while...
Candice J.
Anna M.
Tampa, FL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as punctual, thorough, and cheerful.
I like working with animals because I like to care for them and to make them happy .
I am comfortable with overnight sitting, and I am flexible with a pretty open schedule all days and evenings.
In my spare time, I like to read and I'm a certified personal...
Anna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Anna has been great with my girlfriend. She treated her like a family member. She does very well with food assistance, skin care, exercises and stretching. Highly recommend her for any clients in need of a trustworthy, professional thoughtful person."
Daniel M.
Isabela S.
Bradenton, FL
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Part-time, Nanny, Babysitter, Housesitter, Petsitter, Personal Assistant
5.0
(1)
I have over a decade of experience between the variety of jobs I've done pet-sitting, house-sitting, nannying and babysitting, and cleaning houses. Ultimately, people want someone they can trust and depend on to make their life easier, so typically when I help someone with one area of work, they will ask me if I can do something...
Isabela can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Bela house sit for us and pet sat for our two Havanese dogs, in San Diego, on several occasions when we had to travel for extended trips. They both have multiple medications they take so we needed someone who could be reliable in showing up multiple times a day. I...
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Harmony V.
Riverview, FL
$16/hr
5.0
(1)
Currently working as a full-time paraprofessional at School. Looking for a Pet sitting job.
One thing you should know about me is that I'm hard-working.
Harmony can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Harmony is very kind and patient. She is really hardworking and follows all directions well."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have had pets (cats, dogs, horses, and chickens) my entire life and love animals. I worked at a vet clinic for the past 3 years and I am now self employed and starting a pet sitting business. I am able to board pets at my house and I have a fenced yard. I am also able to stay at your house or do drop in visits. I have...
Makenzi can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Fantastic and caring, looking forward to future visits."
Robert R.
5.0
(3)
I am a school teacher off for the summer and able to provide short term or longer term pet care in your home. I love dogs of all sizes and various pets. I have two cats of my own. My schedule is extremely flexible right now and I would love to walk some dogs on Bayshore this summer and play with them too! I live in South Tampa...
Amanda can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Amanda loves children. She is responsible, caring and attentive to their needs and wants. If you need someone for child care, she is the one to hire."
Sherri S.
5.0
(4)
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Boarding and Pet Sitting. And, will love your pets like her own!
Jan can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"Jan has the biggest heart! She has taken care of pets, children and elderly. She's always early! She's very dependable. You won't regret using her for any of your needs."
Rebecca W.
5.0
(1)
My name is nicole, and I love pets I actually have 3 dog pets named fester, snowy and buster one of them is shitzu, maltese and malshi
Nicole can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
Mackenzie Z.
Parrish, FL
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Mackenzie, a 24-year-old college student majoring in Elementary Education. I am CPR certified and have also taken courses required to work at a day care. I am a former Preschool lead teacher for 1-year-olds but have experience with all ages. I enjoy playing and doing various fun activities with the kids such as coloring,...
Mackenzie can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"I have a 2 and a 5 year old. They absolutely love Mackenzie! She brought over crafts for the kids to do and all they talk about after she leaves is when will they see her again. I would highly recommend!"
Melissa V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I have been fortunate enough to find some great pet care/housekeeping/house management/ babysitting jobs for the last 9 years on care. com. My last animal sitting job consisted of taking care of both dogs and cats for 1. 5 years. Reference available. This consisted of staying overnight for weeks at a time, dog...
Michelle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding
5.0
(1)
I have been living the lifestyle of a pet owner since I was a child. I love every pet there is and have experience caring for pets from frogs to hamsters to lizards to cats and dogs. I have no problems walking and washing and feeding your pets and hope to meet them and you soon!
Erykah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Erykah is awesome. So full of personality while also being skilled! She treated both my kids and pets as family. Wouldn't hire anyone else."
Christina W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for animals of all types over the years including cats, dogs, reptiles, fish, birds and goats ! I have 5+ years experience pet and house-sitting. I love dogs of all sizes and ages and have experience walking dogs of different backgrounds with a range of personalities. I am an animal advocate and would love to help...
Katherine can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, dog training, pet walking
Michelle D.
Riverview, FL
$13-14/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi. I just want to let you know that I grew up with pets and always loved them. I generally had only cats, but when I became allergic, I had to stop being around them full time. I still pet-sit for friends and just take allergy medication when needed. I am okay around some dogs and cats, but I will do what I have to do when...
Michelle can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding & more
Kristi S.
Tampa, FL
$17/hr
5.0
(1)
I would love to provide dog walking/cat care/ bird care for your feathered or furry loved ones. I have loved many dogs and cats throughout my life and have helped neighbors when their animals have needed special lovin while parents are away. Have watched, fed, cleaned up numerous cat messes while enjoying/cat sitting with my...
Kristi can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Kristi was awesome and took great care of my babies while I was out of town. She even sent me pictures of them which eased my concerns. Will definitely hire her again!"
Cheri D.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm a very responsible, reliable, and enthusiastic pet sitter. I've had a lot of experience pet sitting around my previous neighborhood. I am a current student at the University of Tampa and have complete availability for the remainder of the summer. I'm definitely an animal lover and love caring for pets!
Isabela can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Isabela is great with many kinds of pets, including bunnies! She has always been an animal lover and loves to play and take care of them. She has a big heart and animals bring her a lot of joy. She is extremely punctual and always shows up on time, even a couple of...
Catalina A.
5.0
(3)
My name is Soraya, and I am an animal lover! I love caring for animals big and small, furry or bald, and anything in between! Animals take easily to me. I believe it's because they know my heart and know how much I love each one of them. I love spending time with animals, on my off time when I am not animal-sitting, I like to...
Soraya can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, pet sitting
5.0
"Soraya was so sweet with our cat, Mona! Mona is a little nervous around new people and Soraya did a great job with her soft demeanor and gentle approach. Mona warmed up to her quickly, making it easy for my husband and I to get away for the weekends knowing our pet...
Debra R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a little fur baby of my own and have experience taking care of different kinda of pets and animals. Im flexible and can stick to any scedule you have for your pet and expectations such as playing and excercize!
Amera can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, grooming, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting & more
5.0
(2)
Dogs, cats, fish... I think all animals are wonderful creatures! I have the most experience talking care of cats and dogs. My own dog is a Chow Chow, and I grew up with German Shepards and Dobermans, so I can pretty much handle any animal ;). I can provide dog sitting in your home or my home and am happy making house calls for...
Virginia can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"We hired Virginia to look after our house and elderly Siamese cat. We paid her $20 per hour and she came twice a day to feed, play with the cat, and keep his litter clean. If his litter was the least bit smelly, our beautiful cat would pee on the furniture. This...
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Miani B.
Brandon, FL
$15-50/hr
5.0
(2)
I had 5 dogs growing up and would dog sit for my neighbors! I love animals I have 2 at home currently and 2 at my house for my college.
Miani can also help with: Pet sitting
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Recent pet sitter reviews from local pet parents in Ruskin, FL
Kelsey V.
5.0
Kelsey was great! She gave me updates and photos both days I was away and even tidied up before I got home. My two kitties and my dog seemed very content while I was away. I plan on using her again in the future 🙂
- Care member
Anna M.
5.0
Anna has been great with my girlfriend. She treated her like a family member. She does very well with food assistance, skin care, exercises and stretching. Highly recommend her for any clients in need of a trustworthy, professional thoughtful person.
- Daniel M.
Isabela S.
5.0
Bela house sit for us and pet sat for our two Havanese dogs, in San Diego, on several occasions when we had to travel for extended trips. They both have multiple medications they take so we needed someone who could be reliable in showing up multiple times a day. I always felt secure leaving both...
- Care member
Harmony V.
5.0
Harmony is very kind and patient. She is really hardworking and follows all directions well.
- Care member
Makenzi C.
5.0
Fantastic and caring, looking forward to future visits.
- Robert R.
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FAQs for finding pet sitters in Ruskin, FL
In 2025 how much does a pet sitter cost in Ruskin, FL?
Hiring a pet sitter in Ruskin, FL will cost an average of $16.18 per hour as of March, 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services needed, the number of pets to be cared for, and the total amount of hours per day/week. Some pet sitters will charge a fixed rate per day if full-time care is requested. You can connect with pet sitters in Ruskin that match your needs and discuss a rate that is suitable for both.
What type of local pet sitting services are available in 2025?
Pet sitters in Ruskin, FL can offer different services, but the most common ones are pet sitting in your own home and dog walking. You can find pet sitters who can care for different types of pets, such as dogs, cats, rabbits, or even guinea pigs.
How can I find a local pet sitter near me?
You can filter and sort local pet sitter profiles by distance from Ruskin. Compare your options by reading about their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents. There are currently 11 pet sitters in Ruskin, FL, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.