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Maria R.

Pet Care

Portage, MI

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
daily feeding
pet walking
boarding
I have owned two cats at my own home and I now pet sit one dog named Jax. I take him on walks and make sure he is clean and feed. I am in the Vet Tech program and getting trained in animal care.
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Haven M.'s Photo

Portage, MI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
dog training
pet sitting
Hello, my name is Haven! I am a student at Western Michigan University getting my BFA in Product Design. I also work part time at a furniture store as an interior design intern. I am hoping to pick up some additional summer work. I have reliable transportation. I grew up training and showing animals in my local 4-H club...
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Portage, MI

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Kylee. I've been pet sitting for families in my neighborhood ever since I was growing up, and caring for animals has always been something I genuinely love. I'm patient, responsible, and I make sure every pet gets the attention, playtime, and comfort they're used to at home. Whether it's walks, feeding, or just giving...
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Shekayla C.'s Photo

Portage, MI

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
Pet lover out of the friend group: I've had a dog as a child and always loved caring and spending time with him. My family currently has 2 huskies and a cat, since they were puppies and a kitten, whom I pet sit from time to time as needed. This includes potty breaks, play time, walks, feeding time and litter change. I currently...
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Katherine M.'s Photo

Kalamazoo, MI

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
administration of medicine
Hi, I'm Katherine! I'm an avid dog lover and have worked with all types of dogs! I've had dogs in my life since I was a baby, and understand how important a dog is to the family. I've also been walking/sitting on pet care service for over six months now. I am especially skilled in many service areas!. For walking, I can walk...
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Pet Care Helper!

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
I can provide dog/cat sitting in your home. I have a passion for animals, they bring much joy into my life. I use to work at a animal shelter. My duties includes feeding, cleaning, cleaning litter boxes, giving medication, etc.
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Angela F.'s Photo

Kalamazoo, MI

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
Hello, I am Ms. Angie, a retired childcare provider that closed my home daycare 3 years ago after 16 years in operation. I would love to dog or cat sit at your home when you are out of town, or at work. I have flexible hours. I just might be a good fit for you and your furry family member.
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Pet Care Provider

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
4 years experience
Daily feeding
pet walking
pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
+ 1 more
I have dog sat for many families before. I have a regular dog sitting job that I watch a dog name Saylor overnight. I have had this job for almost a year and every time the owner goes out of town, I house sit and home sit. I am very good with dogs and I love all kinds of dogs.
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Grace S.'s Photo

Kalamazoo, MI

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have had dogs most of my life, I love dogs. I have two shi tzus at home when I am not at school. I am here to help with day to day walking or pet sitting.
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"Got A Pet I Can Sit"

Kalamazoo, MI

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$35/hr
30 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
daily feeding
I've been pet sitting for over 30 years. I love staying at your home , your pets are used to their environment. friendly dependable Organized I like working with animals because their so loveable I'm looking for a job that is flexible I started working with animals when my Aunt needed a pet sitter In my spare time, I like...
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Teacher, Aunt (x3), Cat Mom (x2), And Animal Lover

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
Animals: Growing up my family always had a dog or two, and at one point while we were living on a farm we had 4 dogs, two golden retrievers and two dogs we rescued from a church parking lot before getting them caught up on shots and into new loving homes. I currently rent my home and tragically cannot have a dog permanently, but...
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Madilynne W.'s Photo

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hello, I have experience pet sitting for dogs (non-paid) from when I was in my teens. I would stay in homes while the families were out on vacations mostly. I have done walks with little dogs to big dogs. And have sat for puppies to our older dogs. I love them all. I tend to like schedules so if you have one that is even better....
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Lot Of Love For Woofs And Affection For Meows :*

Kalamazoo, MI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hey there! I'm Sam. I'm so glad to be working with CARE. com! I have been surrounded by animals my entire life as they are a huge passion of pet sitter in snellville, gamine. I grew up watching the dogs as a kid and since then I knew I wanted to help them as much as I could. I began fostering, saving, re-homing and boarding...
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Babysitter/Pet Sitter

Kalamazoo, MI

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$21/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, I'm Avari! I'm a junior at Western Michigan University. I'm majoring in elementary education birth-3rd: with special education. I worked in a daycare for a little over a year and have been full time for a family in my hometown for my summers! Additionally, I work for a family in kalamazoo during the school year on...
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Work From Home Mom - Fenced Yard

Kalamazoo, MI

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
I understand how stressful it can be to leave your dogs behind while working or traveling. I would love to be a trusted caregiver for your dog(s)in my home while you're away! I have a fenced in yard, live in a quiet neighborhood and work from home full time. I have two sweet Golden Retrievers, ages 6 and 12, who get along great...
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Experienced Pet Care

Galesburg, MI

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
grooming
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
+ 1 more
I am a farm girl that has years of experience with a variety of animals. I work for a dog sitting service and I am comfortable staying at your home and keeping them at mine.
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Kalamazoo, MI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! I'm Hailey, a lifelong animal lover with hands-on experience caring for both dogs and cats. I've done several weeks of overnight dog and house sitting for a German Shepherd, and I grew up with both large and small dogs, so I'm comfortable with a wide range of breeds and temperaments. I also have a cat of my own, so I...
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Irena Joann R.'s Photo

Augusta, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grooming
pet transportation
pet walking
dog training
pet sitting
I also have skills under Senior Care I have worked in the pet industry for over 20 years. I have trained and shown dogs professionally. I enjoy all animals. I have a way with animals they trust me. I can sense how they are feeling through body language and demeanor. I also pay attention to details. I have also worked for two...
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Morgan B.'s Photo

Kalamazoo, MI

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I LOVE animals!! I've grown up with pets in the home my whole life. My parents always left taking care of them and training them up to us kids. I've been pet sitting for family and family friends since I was 12 and it is honestly one of my favorite things to do. Whether it's a dog the size of a bear or a fish as big as my pinky...
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Jenis R.'s Photo

Plainwell, MI

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Dog training
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I've been a pet sitter for my friends and coworkers in the past, sometimes even staying in their homes overnight or for days at a time to care for their furry friends. I have the most experience with dogs and cats. I do own a dog of my own (a longhair dachshund named Winston) but he will not be present as I care for your pets....
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  • 20 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.50/hr as of March 2026

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Portage

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Portage, MI will cost an average of $14.50 per hour as of March 2026. 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.

You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Portage, MI 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 4 in home pet sitters in Portage, MI, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Portage, MI 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.

To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Portage, MI, 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.

Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Portage, MI. 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.

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