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Lindy Z.

Part Time Pet Sitter Available

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
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.

Care Member says "I've used Lindy to care for my pets for several years now. She treats my pets like her own. I like that my pets are cared for in a home rather than a...

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Dedicated Pet Caregiver

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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...

Jesse B. says "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...

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Pet Sitter

Lakeland, FL

5.0(0)
from
$9/hr
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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...
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Pet Helper

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
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...

Andrew A. says "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...

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Animal Lover!

Lakeland, FL

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have 2 dogs of my own and I have owned dogs, cats, and birds (2 cockatoos). I had a hamster who gave birth to 10 babies. I have taken care of dogs for family members and for friends from church and my mom's friends.
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Absolutely Adore Animals

Lakeland, FL

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have watched cats and dogs for friends, family, and neighbors and been paid for it various times. I also volunteered at the animal rescue for almost a year. I have had multiple pets of my own in my lifetime. I currently have 2 dogs and a cat. I love pets and all animals so much. They deserve to be treated with the same respect...
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My Name Is Sam, And I'm Available For Animal Care! I'm Trustworthy And Dependable!

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a recent college graduate who is looking for part time work doing animal care while job hunting! Due to my job search, my hours are pretty flexible since I only work part time in retail for now. My experience is mainly in animal care for cats, since I grew up with two. But, I'm comfortable around bigger dogs (my past...

Care Member says "Sam is amazing! My cats were so comfortable around her, despite them being scared of most people. She is fantastic at communication and it was great...

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Your Baby Is My Baby!

Lakeland, FL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I am a former elementary school teacher and love caring for pets and children. My pets are much more than pets, they are my babies. I love them like children and treat them as such. And I will do the same for your baby! I've had all sorts of pets over my 55 year lifetime, and as their primary caregiver, gained experience in...
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Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Boarding , Pet sitting , check ins and Pet Walking. I am reliable and have a passion for animals. I am in tune to what they need and make sure I care for your fur babies as if they are my own. I also can pick up your child from school and drop them off at home or another activity when...

Tim B. says "I have known Helesha for most of my adult life, and I can say that she is 100% dependable and trustworthy for any service that you need. She is especially...

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Dog Lover

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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 :)

Jamie R. says "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...

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Tara O.'s Photo

Available When Needed

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
+ 1 more
I currently have a house full of my own animals and have pet sit for countless families in Jacksonville.

Tracy R. says "Tara took wonderful care of my cats while I was away for a week! Not only did she take care of their daily needs, she played with them & sent me pictures,...

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Pet Care

Lakeland, FL

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Personally, my pets are like children to me. I would love to allow an individual the opportunity to hire help without worry!
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Caring For Pets Is Priority And Key, Let Me Help You With Pet Needs

Lakeland, FL

from
$13/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Ive owned cats and dogs. They are family I understand. Id love to help care for your fur baby. Please contact me with any questions regarding pet needs.
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Scarlett A.'s Photo

Reliable Pet Sitter

Lakeland, FL

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have experience taking care of my two dogs as well as others I have sat for. I am familiar with feeding, walking, and bathing dogs both small and big.
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Best Pet Caretaker

Lakeland, FL

from
$13/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
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.
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Loving Pet Sitter

Lakeland, FL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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!
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Pet Caretaker

Lakeland, FL

from
$13/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
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.
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Rescue Dog Mama & Pet Sitter With Heart

Lakeland, FL

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
pet transportation
Hi! My name is Tiffany and I'm a true animal lover. Growing up, I was always surrounded by pets dogs, cats, birds and caring for them has always come naturally to me. Over the years, I've also rescued several dogs, giving them a second chance with lots of love, care, and patience. For me, pets are like little children, they...
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Chloe T.'s Photo

Pets

Lakeland, FL

from
$13/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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!
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Christina O.'s Photo

Pet Caretaker Extraordinaire!

Lakeland, FL

from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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!
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  • 177 pet care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.64/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated pet care is 5.0

Recent pet care reviews from local parents in Lakeland, FL

Pet Care in Lakeland, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 177 listed pet care

Lindy Z.

I've used Lindy to care for my pets for several years now. She treats my pets like her own. I like that my pets are cared for in a home...

- Care member

Maria M.

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...

- Jesse B.

Tina R.

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...

- Andrew A.

FAQs for finding pet care near you in Lakeland, FL

The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $14.64 per hour as of June 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.

There are 177 pet care providers in Lakeland, FL 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 Lakeland 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.

If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Lakeland, FL 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 Lakeland, FL 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.

If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Lakeland, FL 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 Lakeland, FL 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.

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 Lakeland, FL, 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.

To find out what pet care services are available near you in Lakeland, FL, 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.

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