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Amanda M.

Cat And Dog Sitter Available For The Summer

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I am available to cat and dog sit during the summer while you are away and need someone to check in on your kitties or dogs. I have two cats whom I love with all my heart, and a cuddly old dog who is living with us at the moment. I am caring, reliable, and gentle. I sometimes need a cat sitter myself so I know how...
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Must Love Dogs (and Cats Too)!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I have grown up with cats and dogs all my life; at one point we had 5 cats and 2 dogs! In high school I worked at a doggy daycare for 2 years and later on in college I began pet sitting and boarding. As a clinical therapist, I would describe myself as caring and compassionate which I think are also good qualities for caring for...

Rich H. says "Ileana was great! We needed someone on short notice who who could provide some early morning walks and we made the right choice! Our two large boys were in...

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Dog And Cat Sitter

Chicago, IL

4.2(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love animals and have been taking care of dogs and cats for 10 years. I am able to dog sit and cat sit in your home and stay overnight if needed.

Jessica B. says "Lace was wonderful with our sweet, old pup! She stayed at our house for a week and made us feel like our dog was well taken care of and safe. She...

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Pet Care For You Vacation Needs Or Emergency Situations.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I will also walk your dog until all your "business" is finished. Waste pick up, of course. Cold weather, rain, snow, heat, I will be there for your pet. Long walks are not an issue. I have one dog, a Pit bull named Thor. We rescued him in July of 09. *Fish care per your instruction. *Cats, I love them. Liter box cleaned every...

Care Member says "Erika was great! Communication was excellent and she was so good with maddux! Would hire again! "

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Animal Caregiver /Home Sitter/ Errands And Light Housework

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet transportation
pet walking
boarding
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jenifer. I've been employed with a major airline, traveling both domestic and international travel for the past 15 years with a legacy carrier. Sadly however, recently furloughed for a bit due to Covid. My heart has always been with animals. Due to my career in travel, and living alone, haven't been able to...

Darius M. says "Jen was great and took great care of my dog Jax. He really took a liking to her! Total professional through & through, would definitely recommend her to...

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Pet Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Brenda Since I can remember, I have always been loved animals. My grandma teaching me how amazing they are. I started pet sitting when I was 10 years old with my chihuahua called Jane and for them my experience is from having my own pets like 3 cats, Maleficent, Baloo and Benito, and also a big black dog, her...
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Pet Lover With Flexible Schedule!

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$14/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I am a Chicago native in my mid-20s currently located in Old Town. I grew up with 2-3 dogs as well as other small lizards/fish/hamsters. I regularly cat sit for a family in our neighborhood for 10+ years. I am very comfortable around pets and happy to assist in overnight care, dog walking and light housekeeping. I take...
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Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Hi my name is Grace! I primarily do childcare but I also have pet sat on the side. I love going on walks, interacting with the pet and playing, feeding , as well as house sitting. I have a reliable vehicle for transportation. I am comfortable caring for dogs, cats, and fish.
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Dog Walker/Sitter + Other Pet Care!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
*Fully vaccinated *Own small, medium, & large crates I currently am "parent" to a sweet guinea pig named Praline. I grew up with my family's dog, and have professional experience with all kinds of pets as well; I worked at a dog day care for a few years where I would supervise up to 25 dogs at a time playing in a yard! I have...

Care Member says "Emily and her husband are the absolute best. Total peace of mind leaving our fur babies with her. I cannot recommend her highly enough."

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Pet Lover In The City

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
daily feeding
pet walking
I have owned Cats my whole life and currently own 4 cats and 1 dog. I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.

Leslie G. says "Kim is great with animals! She likes to play, she will snuggle with them, she takes great walks/ hike adventures with dogs, & she's able to use a variety...

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Pet Care Provider

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I absolutely love animals and would love to care for your pets. I have had dogs and cats growing up and feel confident in my ability to care for animals, walk them, or just show them love and attention! I love animals of all sizes and ages, but prefer to provide animal sitting in your own home. Unfortunately my lease does not...

Tony P. says "Meghan was very passionate and responsible during her watch over my 2 yr old when I had to be away from home temporarily for a conference. She constantly...

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Pet Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
Have two wonderful dogs at home, a cocker spaniel/ chihuahua mix and a German Shepard. I have experience walking, staying overnight, and giving medicine to dogs. I have experience with cats and feeding fish.

Gina N. says "Lisett is a good, honest, reliable baby sitter that I hired. I would recommend her."

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Experienced Pet Sitter/Walker

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I have had animals in my home since I could ever remember. I love to be around any type of animal, especially dogs and cats. As one of my first jobs I work for a veterinarian for almost 2 years, which I gained a lot of pet experience and knowledge. I also owned and operated at a dog walking and pet sitting company for several...
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Animal Lover!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
dog training
pet sitting
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Missi. I am 23 years old and aside from serving, I love doing jobs involving pet care. I am passionate about caring for animals, & have had such a huge love for them since I was a child. I have experience training and walking dogs through a local animal shelter that I have volunteered with for 2 years now. I grew...

Isa S. says "Missi sent me daily updates of my pet Mollie and she ensured to ask me questions if she was unsure of something regarding Mollie's care. She is a delightful...

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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I provide pet-sitting and dog walking in your own home. I am a dog (and cat) lover and I will treat your animals with the same love and care I treat my own!

Jennifer S. says "Annesley is kind, friendly and dependable. She is everything someone looks for in a dog sitter. I have had many dog sitters over the years and she is...

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Animal Lover! Experience With Special Needs Animals!

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
I love animals very much and am willing to bend over backwards for them. My hope is to be an exotic veterinarian one day. I once watched a 16-year-old blind cat named Fatty who would cry out when he was lost very frequently and needed to be administered oral medication. I also have lots of experience pet sitting. One of my cats...
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Friendly Neighborhood Pet Sitter/ Dog Walker

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'm a 25-year-old Dog and cat lover with 3 dogs and a rescued cat at home. I provide sitting at your own home, dog-walking, and light grooming.
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Sophie M.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
I would love to provide animal sitting in your own home with dogs of any age, size, breed! (pits are a plus:)) I am excellent at reading dogs and cats body language and respect their unique personalities and boundaries. I am down to play, take them on walks, to parks, and give them a lot of attention and praise.
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Sarah R.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
I love caring for pets, especially dogs and cats. I've been an animal lover all my life, and would love to find house-sitting/pet-sitting jobs this summer. I also provide baby-sitting services, and in the past it is how I have come across many families that need a sitter for their pet while on vacation. I hope you'll consider my...
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Jaclyn M.'s Photo

Pet Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love animals. I grew up with a shih tzu named Tootsie. She was part of our family for 14 years. Since then, I've babysat for little, medium and large size dogs including pit bulls, labradoodles, Pomeranian and shih poos. I also have experience cat sitting. I am comfortable residing at your home while you're on vacation, or...

Leslee M. says "We've had Jaclyn quite a few times to take care of our dogs when we've gone out of town, from 3-days to 2-weeks at a time. We are very impressed with her...

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  • 389 cat sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.89/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated cat sitters is 4.9

Recent cat sitter reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL

Cat Sitters in Chicago, IL are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 108 reviews of the 389 listed cat sitters

Ilana M.

Ileana was great! We needed someone on short notice who who could provide some early morning walks and we made the right choice! Our two...

- Rich H.

Lace M.

Lace was wonderful with our sweet, old pup! She stayed at our house for a week and made us feel like our dog was well taken care of and...

- Jessica B.

Erika M.

Erika was great! Communication was excellent and she was so good with maddux! Would hire again!

- Care member

FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Chicago, IL

Hiring a cat sitter near you in Chicago, IL through Care.com will cost an average of $17.89 per hour as of July, 2025. 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.

You can filter and sort local cat sitter profiles near you in Chicago, IL. Compare your options by reading about their experience, the hourly rate they charge, and reviews from other cat parents. There are currently 389 cat sitters in Chicago, IL, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

The best cat sitters near you in Chicago, IL 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.

It can be safe to leave your cat with a cat sitter near you in Chicago, IL 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.

When looking for a cat sitter near you in Chicago, IL, 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.

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