In-home sitters in and near Minneapolis for your next trip

For 16 years, These Paws Were Made for Walkin’ has provided much-needed pet care services to people throughout Minneapolis, including dog walking, in-home pet-sitting services, and overnight services. They specialize in services for dogs or cats but feel free to ask about services for other small animals as well. Plus, These Paws Were Made for Walkin' was voted the best dog-walking and pet-sitting service in the TC Dog Readers' Choice Awards, so you know they're doing something right.

These Paws Were Made for Walkin' is bonded and insured. Contact them directly for more information.

Always There Pet Care & Home Services was started in 1992, and ever since, it's continued as a small, family run business, providing care to pets and owners in the Minneapolis area. They take care of all pets, including dogs, cats, exotics, birds, small animals, and just about any other pet you can think of. Not only do they ensure that pets stay safe and healthy, but they can also provide general home care by taking in newspapers and mail and giving your home a lived-in appearance. They also have specialty services for daily visits when you might have long working hours and may not be able to care for your pet during the day.

Always There Pet Care & Home Services is bonded and insured. Contact them directly for more information.

The owner of Preferred Pet Sitter, Alysha Riel, has plenty of credentials, including a degree in veterinary technology. Her own dogs are competitors in a variety of organizations, including the North American Diving Dogs, where both of her dogs have won the honor of being National Champions. She's bringing that love of animals to you with her pet-sitting and dog-walking services, which are well-received by locals southwest of Minneapolis. Services include dog and cat sitting, as well as services for pocket pets and fish, and she also provides options like medication administration.

Preferred Pet Sitter is bonded and insured by Pet Sitters Associates.

Twin Cities Pets provides a variety of services for pet owners in St. Paul and some suburbs of Minneapolis, including general dog walking, pet sitting, puppy breaks, and even visits to local dog parks. Pet-sitting services are available for dogs, cats, and all kinds of small animals, such as birds, reptiles, chinchillas, snakes, rabbits, and more. Plus, as part of their visit, they can also provide general house care, making it a great service for anyone going on vacation.

Contact Twin Cities Pets for more information about bonding and insurance.

If you live on the west side of the Minneapolis suburbs, you might be interested in getting sitting help from Rock Star Dog Walking & Pet Sitting. Though they only provide walks for dogs, their sitting services are available for cats and other various animals, like fish, rabbits, hamsters, and birds, and include all the care that your pets need when you're away. They provide fresh water and food, lots of time to play, and medication, if necessary. It's a great option if these pets do not react well to boarding, but you still need care for your pets while you're out of the house.

Rock Star Dog Walking & Pet Sitting is bonded and insured. Contact them directly for more information.

When you're out of the house, it's only natural to want to make sure that your pet is getting the best care around. These are all great locations to check out if you're looking for pet care options, but finding the best care also requires that you do some work on your end. You can make sure your pet gets even better care by booking a virtual vet appointment with Vetster to ensure your pet is prepared for pet sitting while you're gone.