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142 cat sitters are listed in Minneapolis, MN
The average rate is $15/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby cat sitters is 3 years
Cat sitters in Minneapolis, MN
Mary J.
Minneapolis, MN
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Dog And Cat Sitter, Pet Care, Daily Walks, In Home/ Boarding Care. Occasional And Last Minuet Needs.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Raised with both cats and dogs from young age into adulthood. Experience with large breed dogs. Own 3 cats and 1 Newfoundland dog since they were kittens and puppy.
Mary can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, grooming & more
Recent review:
5.0
absolutely wonderful!! never used Care.com before, so I was a bit nervous. she put me at ease, sending me pictures frequently and checking in with me daily. such a gem, I will be using her again in a heartbeat. HIGHLY recommend.
Jacquelyn K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been surrounded by animals my whole life. I grew up with many pets, have worked in a doggy day care, fostered dogs and I've been caring for other people's fur kids through my pet care company since 2005. I have experience with cats and dogs of many different breeds and temperaments. I am also familiar with some rodents...
Kris can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Recent reviews:
5.0
Kris cleaned and did odd jobs around our house. I could not have been more happy with her and I have no doubt you will be too!
Grace A.
5.0
(3)
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: Boarding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation
Recent reviews:
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.
Allan M.
Minneapolis, MN
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professionally Insured And Bonded Pet Walker/Sitter Available
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been in animal rescue for almost 30 years, I am fully Bonded and Insured as a Professional Pet Sitter. I am an experienced foster parent. I was raised around dog and cats my whole life, including a lot my childhood spent with animals on my grandfather's farm, as a kid. I have 7 Cats of my own (that includes the fosters as...
Allan can also help with: Pet transportation, dog training, pet sitting, pet walking, grooming, administration of medicine & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Recent reviews:
5.0
Allan was great with our kitty! We have referred him to our friends. We would use his service again!
Catherine W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have loved all animals since I was very young, and believe our fuzzy friends are very important members of families. Having dogs and cats of my own, I understand wanting someone to care as much about their pet as they do. I would treat your pets as well as I treat my own, whether it be for walks or watching your animals while...
Claire can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, grooming, dog training
Recent reviews:
5.0
Claire was great with our dogs. They were mellow when we came back from vacation. She even left a journal of her visits for us so we knew how each visit went. We will use Clarie again and recommend her to others whenever we can.
Jennifer J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love all animals and am available to stay over night or just stop in daily to care for your pets. I grew up with dogs and cats and had a guinea pig of my own. I'm more than happy to water plants, shovel, etc. if I'm staying at your house.
Eve can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Recent review:
5.0
Eve always does a great job taking care of my cat.
Larie Ann P.
5.0
(1)
I am a very experienced in watching animals! I started pet-sitting when I was about 8, along with my big brother. We would walk the dogs, feed them, play with them and give them plenty of love. I still do all of this today when I watch dogs! I have also had experience watching cats, and small animals.
Laura can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
Recent review:
5.0
Laura has proven herself to be a responsible and caring person, even helping our family out when we purchases a new puppy, and we needed someone to visit with him during the day. She has an amazing creativeness, which makes being around her fun and inspiring.
Bridget B.
5.0
(2)
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: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking
Recent review:
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
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!! My name is Alena, and I love animals!!!!
I have experience caring for dogs and cats, and have been house sitting for the past 3 years. I love playing, walking, cuddling, and loving on them all day.
Thank you for the opportunity!! Hope to hear from you soon!
Alena
5.0
(1)
Loves all animals and grew up around lots of cats and dogs. Energetic person who has experience with lots of different kinds of animals.
Madeline can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding
5.0
(1)
My name is Juliann and I am interested in your dog sitting position. I just recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and I am new to the area. I am definitely a dog lover and have had dogs in my life since I was little. I also have experience in the past pet sitting both dogs and cats. I love staying active...
Julie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Recent review:
5.0
Julie is great with kids. She was able to develop a positive rapport with my child and at the same time hold her accountable for behavior and responsibilities. I would definitely hire her again!
Lisa H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Annaliese. I have lots of experience as a cat sitter. While earning my college degree, I would house and cat sit for various teachers while they were away on sabbatical for many months. Also, Growing up in South Dakota, my family owned an ample amount of land, and with that came many pets. I have been taking...
Annaliese can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Recent review:
5.0
Annaliese is a great communicator and took care of everything just perfectly for us. We'll definitely hire her again!
Michelle S.
5.0
(1)
I have always had at least one dog since the day I was born. And I have done extensive training with several of these dogs. I also have experience with cats and reptiles.
Alicia can also help with: Pet walking
Kyla O.
Minneapolis, MN
$9-14/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Kyla and I want to meet your fur babies. I grew up with cats and dogs and absolutely adore animals. I have a cat of my own. He is 6. I'm very flexible and offer house sitting as well as pet sitting if you are going out of town.
Feel free to reach out with any questions! I'm looking forward to hearing from...
Kyla can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Andrew H.
Minneapolis, MN
$12-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For 10+ years I have taken care of pets such as dogs, cats, fish, and even a pet pig. I am more than happy to pet sit and walk them for you while you are away. I love animals and I have a dog myself.
Andrew can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Recent review:
5.0
Andrew was great! Genuinely the best sitter we've had and definitely our go to from now on. He came and met my dogs beforehand. He was very punctual and treated them like his own. I can't recommend enough!
Brittany B.
5.0
(1)
Northern California native and empathic animal admirer/nature troll prepared to assist with your pet needs in any way I can. My experience is limited to cats and dogs but I'm open to caring for other creatures too.
Uri can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, pet sitting
Recent review:
5.0
Uri has been a great help to our busy family. He takes our dog Charlie on longs walks every day. He has quickly become one of Charlie's favorites! He is dependable and reliable and would highly recommend his services.
Joaquin P.
Marcy A.
Minneapolis, MN
$14-19/hr • 1 yrs exp
Caring Pet Caregiver Experienced With Special Needs Pets
5.0
(1)
I have looked after pets my entire life - mainly cats, dogs and rabbits. I also foster cats and dogs for a local rescue, and have volunteered at animal shelters. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting, including Dog Walking. I have years of experience working with shy, traumatized, feral, and other special needs...
Marcy can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Recent review:
5.0
The cats just loved Marcy, even our shy one who is usually reticent with people. She is very gentle with them. Also she has experience with cats and dogs who are older and have had medical problems - which isn’t our situation, but I would think that would be a plus...
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I provide cat sitting in your own home. I love cats of all sizes and ages. I have a 3-year-old cat and a 10-year-old cat.
Yue can also help with: Pet sitting
I've loved cats all my life and with 5 of them in my home, I've learned how to care for them exactly how they deserve. I work from home and have a flexible schedule so I can be attentive in providing your pets with the love and thoughtfulness they deserve. Available over night or at any interval needed!
Felicia can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting
I have a cat of my own and have had cats all my life! I enjoy cat-sitting because I love cats so it doesn't feel like a job to me!
Lena can also help with: Pet sitting
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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Minneapolis, MN
Mary J.
5.0
absolutely wonderful!! never used Care.com before, so I was a bit nervous. she put me at ease, sending me pictures frequently and checking in with me daily. such a gem, I will be using her again in a heartbeat. HIGHLY recommend.
- Jacquelyn K.
Kris U.
5.0
Kris cleaned and did odd jobs around our house. I could not have been more happy with her and I have no doubt you will be too!
- Grace A.
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.
Allan M.
5.0
Allan was great with our kitty! We have referred him to our friends. We would use his service again!
- Catherine W.
Claire P.
5.0
Claire is awesome! She was so great with our dog and was super reliable! I highly recommend her!
- Denise S.
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FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Minneapolis, MN
How much does a cat sitter cost near me in Minneapolis, MN?
Hiring a cat sitter near you in Minneapolis, MN through Care.com will cost an average of $15.58 per hour as of April, 2024. This rate will vary depending on the level of care you need for your cat, the number of cats you have, and the total amount of hours or days your cat sitter will need to come to your home. Some cat sitters will charge a fixed rate per day if full-time care is requested.
How can I find a local cat sitter near me in Minneapolis, MN?
You can filter and sort local cat sitter profiles near you in Minneapolis, MN. Compare your options by reading about their experience, the hourly rate they charge, and reviews from other cat parents. There are currently 142 cat sitters in Minneapolis, MN, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What questions should I ask a cat sitter in an interview near me in Minneapolis, MN?
The best cat sitters near you in Minneapolis, MN have a combination of experience and passion for cat care. Ask questions about the types of pets they have personally owned and how often they are currently cat sitting. Because cats behave differently than dogs, make sure to ask questions that are specific to cat behaviors and tendencies. It's also a good idea to give specific scenarios to the cat sitter you're speaking to so you can have a good idea of how they will treat your cat when they are in your home. Be sure to ask for references from other cat parents in Brooklyn that have worked with the sitter of your preference.
Is it safe to leave my cat with a cat sitter near me in Minneapolis, MN?
It can be safe to leave your cat with a cat sitter near you in Minneapolis, MN if you take the necessary precautions such as researching their qualifications, conducting interviews and requesting references from previous clients. You should also ensure that they carry adequate insurance coverage just in case something unexpected happens while they’re caring for your pet. Finally, be sure to communicate clearly with your cat sitter about any specific needs or routines your pet may have so they can provide the best possible care while you’re away.
How experienced are cat sitters near me in Minneapolis, MN?
When looking for a cat sitter near you in Minneapolis, MN, you can find cat sitters with a wide variety of experience. Many cat sitters are passionate about working with animals and have years of experience caring for cats in both professional and personal settings. You can review different cat sitter profiles on Care.com to learn more about their different experience levels.
Ratings for Minneapolis, MN cat sitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Cat Sitters in Minneapolis, MN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 142 listed cat sitters.