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Allyson T.

Antioch, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am an 18-year-old that graduated high school and I am going to college next year. I have done cat sitting for 2 cats which included feeding, changing water, and cleaning litter, as well as staying and playing with them. I have had dogs as pets in the past so I know how to feed them, care for them, and walk them. I currently...
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Madeline M.'s Photo

Kenosha, WI

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hello! I love animals and have 2 dogs at home a cat, snake, bird, and horses. All throughout highschool I worked as a kennel tech at the vet office. I would walk dogs, medicate them and help clean, and feed! I would love to help you with any thing you might need!
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Delightfull Dogwalker

Lake Villa, IL

from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, I have owned many dogs& cats both large and small in my 59 years of living. Providing pet care as a sitter on trusted house sitter. com while traveling was a joy . I have also been a caregiver for years and have been able to provide loving care to there furry wonders , fish, reptiles, & birds
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Seeking Pet Care/sitting And Playtime.

Lake Villa, IL

from
$15/hr
Pets are family pets are a gift I love animals, and I love interacting with them. In May I had to lose my cat of 20 years, and I have owned dogs, birds fish hamsters and horses,
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Rebecca L.'s Photo

Mundelein, IL

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
I have had pets my whole life and love them all! I have 1 dog and 2 cats currently but have experience with snakes, spiders, hamsters, guniea pigs, ferrets, birds and livestock... you name it. Fee flexible.
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Karissa W.'s Photo

Antioch, IL

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$15/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I personally have a German shepherd dog and a kitten at the moment. I frequently stay at family/friends houses to watch and give their fur babies love while their owners are away. I also have experience with taking care of birds & fish. I'm a huge animal lover and will treat your baby like my own.
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The Biggest Animal Lover Ever Right Here!

Fox Lake, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
I have two cats that are like my second children. I used to have 2 dogs and a cat that were my world and unfortunately they have passed away. Growing up as a kid I was with pets all my life. We always had a house full of pets. We used to have 3 dogs, 5 cats, 5 guinea pigs, rabbit, 2 birds, fish and turtle all at the same time. I...
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Nancy R.'s Photo

Wauconda, IL

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$14/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Have had over 20 various pets throughout my adult life (dogs, cats, birds, chinchillas, rats, various lizards (iguana, bearded dragons, old world chameleons), hamsters, turtles, fish, snakes.
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Pet Sitter Provider

Arlington Heights, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
administration of medicine
I have experience caring for birds, dogs, cats, rabbits, and fish. Family owned many of those pets, and currently have fish, and two cats. I have multiple experience caring for dogs, and walking them.
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Animal Lover Available For Walking, Bathing, Feeding& In Home And Over Night Care (with Notice)

Antioch, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Besides the multiple years of taking care of and raising my own cats and dogs, and birds, I have also looked after and taken care of the pets of others while they were away If the animal is interested in playing or just lounging around I can entertain both. I've fed, bathed, cleaned up after and treks the animals for walks. I...
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Kimberly N.'s Photo

Lake Zurich, IL

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$13/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have a lot of pet experience through volunteer work with Save-A-Pet and other rescue groups. I love animals of all kinds and have experience with dogs from Chihuahua to Pitbull to Great Pyrenees. I have experience with birds as well, I had Cockatiels of my own for years in the past.
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Caregiver And Pet Sitter Available

Spring Grove, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
administration of medicine
I love all animals and have had a lifetime of experience caring for and loving them. I'm particularly good with dogs, cats, rodents and birds. I understand how people want to make sure their pets are in good, capable and loving hands and I can assure you that with me they will be. It would be my pleasure to care for them! I am...
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My Experience With Pets

Ingleside, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
I've had several pets in the past ranging from chickens, goats, cats, dogs, and birds. I love animals and I enjoy taking care of them.
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Maxine F.'s Photo

Kenosha, WI

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi! I'm Maxine, and I'm an experienced, compassionate pet sitter who truly loves getting to know animals and caring for them like they're part of the family. Over the past few years, I've cared for a wide range of pets, including dogs, cats, birds, and small animals. For two summers, I was the primary caretaker for a household...
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Jensen A.'s Photo

Lake Zurich, IL

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
Responsible, caring, animal friendly high school student. Currently owns a bird and two dogs. Took care of cats for three years for families who were gone on vacation. Took care of a neighbor's dog for five years when they were gone for the day.
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Spring Grove, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have had dogs, cats, birds, and a ferret. I am very comfortable with animals, and they take to me quickly. I am quick to get on their level and play with them, or just to love on them. I am a tad quirky gal, love life and love new adventures.
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  • 37 bird sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of October 2025

FAQ for finding bird sitters near you in Waukegan, IL

A bird sitter can act as a babysitter for your pet bird. They can make sure your bird has enough fresh food and water. They can also play with them and clean their cages. The bird sitter may need to administer medicine if that’s something your bird requires. When hiring a bird sitter near you in Waukegan, IL, it’s important you interview them and make sure you’re on the same page about what types of responsibilities you need them to take on.

Hiring a bird sitter near you in Waukegan, IL costs an average of $15.00 per hour as of October, 2025. Bird sitter rates will vary depending on where you live, how many birds require care, and the types of services you may need. Bird sitters may also choose to charge a fixed day rate for their services.

You can use Care.com to help you find a bird sitter near you by filtering and sorting local bird sitter profiles by distance from Waukegan. You can compare bird sitter options near you by reading about their experience and the types of services they offer. You can even read reviews from other bird owners.

While we strongly recommend you do your own research (such as conducting an independent background check and interviews) before hiring anyone to come into your home to care for your pet birds, we do ask all bird sitters on Care.com to complete a background check called a Care Check. If a provider near you in Waukegan, IL completes this background check, there will be a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.

You can use Care.com to search for more general pet sitters and bird sitters. You can also look for bird sitters that specialize in certain types of birds such as an exotic bird sitter or parrot sitter. If you own farm animals such as ducks or chickens, you can also look for specialized care. The type of caregivers available in your area can vary near you in Waukegan, IL.

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