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Melissa C.

Friendly, Caring Pet Sitter

Elmwood Park, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hello, My name is Melissa. I am 28 years old and a dog & cat lover. I have been a nanny (of human children) for many years and some of the families I have cared for have had pets! Therefore, I have also needed to care for them. I have experience with dogs and cats including walking, waste cleanup, feeding, overnight, and of...
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Anna Has Experience Pet sitting And Is Comfortable With All Pets

Elmwood Park, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
This fall I will begin my senior year at Kenyon College where I am majoring in Economics with two minors in Art History and French respectively. I have always felt a deep sense of connection and love for animals. Nothing makes me happier than seeing a happy pet! Back at home, I have a pit bull, a cat, a rabbit, and a dwarf...
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Elmwood Park, IL

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$22/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I love animals and have 2 cats and prior experience as a dog/cat sitter app. I would love to watch your fury animals.
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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
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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Pet Lover With Flexible Schedule!

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$14/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Part-Time Pet-sitter or Dog Walker

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I am an animal lover and have owned pets all my life - dogs, cats, hamsters, and fish. I will care for your pet as if my own. I am a certified Vet's Assistant from Animal Behavioral College. I have walked a Great Dane and Greater Swiss Mountain dogs in Glenview, and have house sat with a Bengal Cat, Swiss Mountain dogs, Boston...

Becky G. says "Vicky is a very trusted dog watcher when we head out of town! She's flexible, communicative, and takes great care of our pup!"

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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
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
*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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Friendly Neighborhood Pet Sitter/ Dog Walker

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Animal Lover! Experience With Special Needs Animals!

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
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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Pet Care Provider

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Western Springs, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Holly and I recently graduated from Marquette University and am now living back home in Western Springs with my parents, brother, and two incredibly sweet dogs (Great Dane & Great Dane/Poodle mix). I have owned dogs my entire life and dog & cat sat for many families. My work schedule is a split shift which...
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Part Time Pet Care :-)

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hello! I have owned dogs, cats, mice, and hamsters on and off (sometimes at the same time) my entire life! I have a passion for animals and will pet sit in your own home. I am no stranger to big or small dogs and can lightly groom them at your request! If your animal needs some light cardio I love going on walks and runs,...
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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
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
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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Pet Lover In The City

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
pet transportation
administration of medicine
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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Ilana M.'s Photo

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 transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
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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Pet Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
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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Grace B.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
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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Anna L.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am an experienced dog walker and animal caretaker! I have a pet of my own and have been watching neighbors / friends dogs and cats since a young age. I am also a certified dog walker / sitter on the Wag! app. Comfortable with pets of all sizes and breeds.
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Lace M.'s Photo

Dog And Cat Sitter

Chicago, IL

4.2(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Animal Caregiver /Home Sitter/ Errands And Light Housework

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
+ 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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  • 60 cat sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.33/hr as of June 2025

Recent cat sitter reviews from local parents in Elmwood Park, IL

Cat Sitters in Elmwood Park, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed cat sitters

Annesley C.

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...

- Jennifer S.

Vicky W.

Vicky is a very trusted dog watcher when we head out of town! She's flexible, communicative, and takes great care of our pup!

- Becky G.

Emily G.

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

- Care member

FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Elmwood Park, IL

Hiring a cat sitter near you in Elmwood Park, IL through Care.com will cost an average of $17.33 per hour as of June, 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 Elmwood Park, IL. Compare your options by reading about their experience, the hourly rate they charge, and reviews from other cat parents. There are currently 3 cat sitters in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, 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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