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60 cat sitters are listed in Elgin, IL
The average rate is $14/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby cat sitters is 5 years
Cat sitters in Elgin, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am also a huge animal lover with both a dog and a cat at home. I have been a proud pet parent for the last 30 years! Additionally, I actually have several years of professional pet vacation care & dog walking experience.... For many years my best friend owned and operated a dogwalking & vacation animal care business in...
Karen can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
Hello,
I can help take care of your pets while you're away. I have 5 cats and used to have dogs as well. I would prefer to sit cats. I can do dogs but puppies only because I'm scared of big dogs.
Emily Grace can also help with: Pet sitting
Chloe M.
Elgin, IL
$14-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have had many pets my whole life as well as my family members. I have pet sit for some family friends often. I currently have 3 cats and 1 dog. I love pets and love to play with them and just show them love. Please message me any questions!
Chloe can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, boarding, pet transportation, dog training
Illiana G.
Elgin, IL
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
My name is Illiana, and I love animals. All growing up I always had cats and dogs. So I have 19 Years of experience taking care of cats, dogs and other animals. I provide walking, in home dog sitting , clean up after dogs and cats. I am comfortable caring for more than 1 pet at time. I look forward to meeting you and your family...
Illiana can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
I am an experienced pet sitter with over a decade of experience sitting for a variety of pets. I am available for feed/walk visits and extended care (vacation sitting). I am also great with kids and have references available for contact. I love to help however I can and am willing to do light chores and errands if needed.
I...
Amanda can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation, dog training, daily feeding & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently dog walking and cat/pet sitting in my area and can provide you with many references. I own a reliable car, have a clean driving record and fine with a background check. I am a non-smoker, fully vaccinated, and fine with wearing a mask. I have worked with many puppies so can help with basic training and commands. I...
Karen can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, daily feeding, pet walking, administration of medicine
Hello,
My name is Kaya and I am interested in being your Pet Sitter! I have multiple years of experience with cats, dogs, horses, and chickens. Please contact me to see if we'd be a good fit :)
Kaya can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
Hi, my name is Antonio; some call me Tony. I've been around animals most of my life, since childhood. Just to name a few: ferrets, fish, some reptiles, hamsters, guinea pigs, fancy rats, and, of course, cats and dogs. I am currently the fur parent of a cat and dog. I also own two leopard geckos. I had actually picked up the...
Antonio can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Boarding and Pet Walking. l love animals, I worked at our family pet sitting for 8 years, I am a licensed kennel tech. Very experienced with all animals, all breeds of dogs, large and small, and all cats.
Sandra can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Adrienne and I am available for pet care, cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, and organization.
I am an experienced certified veterinary nurse looking to help the local community. I have 10+ years of experience in the veterinary medicine. A big part of vet med is cleaning and organizing.
My vet experience is...
Adrienne can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Recent reviews:
5.0
She was so kind and caring while I had to have surgery. She checked in to me every day, many times with pictures. I felt completely comfortable having her in my home and taking care of my cats.
Carrie D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have provided animal care for dogs, cats, turtles, fish, and hamsters. I have 5+ years of doing this. I offer walking and feeding for the animals. I love animals of any sizes and ages. I also offer overnight care at your home.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Katelyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(4)
I have 4+ years of experience taking care of other peoples pets and have had pets of my own since I was 10 years old.
This is the first time in my life I don't have a pet as my cat passed away last year and I'm not ready to go to the shelter to adopt. I would want to bring them all home with me.
I thought instead I would help...
Heideh can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Recent reviews:
5.0
Heideh is dependable and very caring. She communicates well. I have Heideh about 15 years and would never hesitate to hire her if I had a need!
Care member
5.0
(7)
I have been house sitting and pet sitting for five years. I have experience with dogs, including two or three at a time, cats, birds, turtles, and other small animals. I love animals and taking care of them. Dogs are my favorite. I love taking long walks and playing out in the yard. I have two dogs myself and love taking care of...
Elisabeth can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation, grooming
Recent reviews:
5.0
Liz is wonderful to work with. Our son needed extra help with Algebra and Organization Skills. Liz jumped in and provided high energy, high compassion tutoring and encouragement. She had him using his planner more often to capture his assignments and to plan ahead...
Patti Anne A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love animals they have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up riding horses at many different farms with my two childhood dogs and have taken care of each one of them with love. I currently have a pet pig named Wilbur and two bunnies named Bugs Bunny and Lola and a dog named Natsu they are my whole...
Bryonna can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Recent reviews:
5.0
Bryonna was able to help us out during a family emergency. Since I'm in a different state I was very stressed about finding immediate care for my son's cat. Bryonna stepped up to the place with grace, humor, and a very kind heart. I felt immediate trust and kitty...
Matthew S.
I've owned many animals including, goats, chickens, ducks, cats, dogs, snakes. I've pet sat a couple dogs and currently have a dog and cat
Jewel can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
My name is Holly, I am 40 years old and live in Algonquin. I am looking to pick up some side work locally for the opportunity to pet as many dogs, cats, guinea pigs, etc. as possible! :)
I work full time in Operations for a medical device company and have free evenings and weekends to help out with feedings, walks, and...
Holly can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm an experienced dog handler and caretaker for the past 25 years. I've trained my own dogs, with lots of TLC and fun!
I'm available to care for your dogs or cats daily, overnight and weekends.
I can house sit in the comfort of your own home or do drop in visits.
I have one dog myself, Tucker. She is an 11-year-old...
Melanie can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, dog training
Skills:
Bonded and insured
I have always had a strong love for animals and have always been the first person to run up to a dog when I see one. I have personally owned Hamsters, Dogs, Cats and Fish. I love any time I get to spend with an animal and go on runs with dogs and have successfully trained two. I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs...
Andersen can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
I am extremely passionate about animals!! I foster dogs for a local rescue group and we are a big dog family! I have cared for dogs and cats for many years and really enjoy all animals~! I am comfortable with large dogs (We own a 145 lb Lab/Great Dane mix!) as well as small tiny ones too! I have been involved in dog rescue for 7...
Tracy can also help with: Boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, daily feeding, pet walking & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Hello, I'm Aleksandra, a caring mom with two teenagers. I bring over 20 years of experience to pet care. As a pet-sitting expert, I ensure a thorough and consistent approach. I started two decades ago as an organizational expert and now offer services from feeding and walking to grooming. I can also assist with pet-friendly...
Aleksandra can also help with: Pet sitting
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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Elgin, IL
Adrienne H.
5.0
She was so kind and caring while I had to have surgery. She checked in to me every day, many times with pictures. I felt completely comfortable having her in my home and taking care of my cats.
- Carrie D.
Heideh F.
5.0
Heideh is dependable and very caring. She communicates well. I have Heideh about 15 years and would never hesitate to hire her if I had a need!
- Care member
Elisabeth R.
5.0
Liz is wonderful to work with. Our son needed extra help with Algebra and Organization Skills. Liz jumped in and provided high energy, high compassion tutoring and encouragement. She had him using his planner more often to capture his assignments and to plan ahead accordingly. She also was very...
- Patti Anne A.
Bryonna F.
5.0
Bryonna was able to help us out during a family emergency. Since I'm in a different state I was very stressed about finding immediate care for my son's cat. Bryonna stepped up to the place with grace, humor, and a very kind heart. I felt immediate trust and kitty loved her. We will surely use her...
- Matthew S.
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FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Elgin, IL
How much does a cat sitter cost near me in Elgin, IL?
Hiring a cat sitter near you in Elgin, IL through Care.com will cost an average of $14.22 per hour as of April, 2024. 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.
How can I find a local cat sitter near me in Elgin, IL?
You can filter and sort local cat sitter profiles near you in Elgin, IL. Compare your options by reading about their experience, the hourly rate they charge, and reviews from other cat parents. There are currently 9 cat sitters in Elgin, IL, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What questions should I ask a cat sitter in an interview near me in Elgin, IL?
The best cat sitters near you in Elgin, 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.
Is it safe to leave my cat with a cat sitter near me in Elgin, IL?
It can be safe to leave your cat with a cat sitter near you in Elgin, 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.
How experienced are cat sitters near me in Elgin, IL?
When looking for a cat sitter near you in Elgin, 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.