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Melissa C.

Friendly, Caring Pet Sitter

Elmwood Park, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
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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Jessica R.'s Photo

Elmwood Park, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I love being around animals. I have been dog sitter for one family for 10 years with there dogs. I also take care is cats for another family while they go on vacation for 5 years , I like to play with the animals.
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Britney A.'s Photo

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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Gisselle N.'s Photo

Elmwood Park, IL

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm a reliable and caring pet sitter with experience looking after a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. I'm attentive, patient, and love making sure the fur babies feel safe and happy while their owners are away!:)
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Taylor L.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
grooming
administration of medicine
I dog sit regularly. I have experience with shy, energetic, large, small, dogs needing meds, and more. I have experience cat sitting as well, but more so with dogs. I love animals and will be sure to take good care of your pet and send you plenty of pictures of your furry friend having fun if requested! Happy to meet up and go...

Michael B. says "Taylor is a very kind who cares deeply about animals. Whenever I leave my pets at home for few days, I know exactly who to call- Taylor. I would tell her...

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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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Vicky W.'s Photo

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 walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
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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Leah G.'s Photo

Active And Reliable Dog Sitter In Orlando!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
Hi! I love animals, I have grown up with them my whole life. I have always lived with a dog, 5 growing up and now my first dog by myself, Mimi! I also have experience looking after cats, I have a rescue. I can prescribe medicine, go on long walks, feed, bathe, whatever help you need! I don't mind boarding, I have a dog myself...

Care Member says "Leah was so kind and caring with my girls. They loved spending time with her. We'll definitely use her again. "

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Jaclyn M.'s Photo

Pet Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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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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Experienced & Enthusiastic Pet-Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a dedicated young professional living on the North side of Chicago, IL. Outside of caring for my own 2 cats, I have several years of pet-sitting experience for both dogs and cats. Previous pet-sitting duties have included, but are not limited to: feedings, providing dog walking services, cleaning litter boxes, and providing...

Care Member says "Kathrine has watched our cats many times as well as our family dogs (who are quite the handful) and never failed us! She sends updates and photos often...

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Kimberly R.'s Photo

Pet Lover In The City

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
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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Isadora T.'s Photo

Caring And Experienced Compassionate Care For Your Animal Companions

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
A warm hello! I am a huge lover of animals and they of me. I was raised in a household with 2 cats and 2 dogs with responsibility from a young age for their care and keeping them happy. It would be my pleasure to share references for cats I have provided care for. I am a responsible, affectionate mature adult who genuinely...

Care Member says "We were traveling out of town and needed someone to take care of our elderly cat. Isadora was totally trustworthy and responsible, we felt like our...

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Dominique L.'s Photo

Looking To Take Cate If Your Pets

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi my name is Dominique! I have worked for many families watching their pets around the neighborhood and I especially love cats and dogs! I've owned dogs, cats and birds so I know how to deal with difficult situations and turn them into positive ones. Through my work with others I have found that my passion in life is taking...

Mary D. says "Dominique was amazing and took care of our pets like they were her own. She is extremely reliable, communicative and caring. We look forward to hiring her...

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Annesley C.'s Photo

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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Missi K.'s Photo

Animal Lover!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
dog training
boarding
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Missi. I am 26 years old and aside from my career in mental health therapy, 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 Pet Central Helps, where I volunteered for 2...

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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Veronica A.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 32 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
Hi, I'm Veronica! I've been a dedicated pet sitter for 7 years and a veterinary technician for 6, currently working at an emergency veterinary hospital that cares for dogs, cats, and exotic animals. My experience allows me to confidently care for pets with special medical needs, including administering medications, injections,...

Suzanne M. says "Veronica is very trustworthy and dependable. She took a daily picture of Oscar, which was very nice."

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Erika M.'s Photo

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 walking
pet sitting
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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Sarah R.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
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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Gail F.'s Photo

Morton Grove, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
As well as babysitting and nannying, I have taken care for many cats and (mostly) dogs. I have experience going to the person's home to hang out with the pet, feed them and give them water, take them on walks, and play outside in accessible. I love to send pictures to the owners of the pets to show them they are having a fun...
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  • 60 cat sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of November 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

Taylor L.

Taylor is a very kind who cares deeply about animals. Whenever I leave my pets at home for few days, I know exactly who to call- Taylor. I...

- Michael B.

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.

Leah G.

Leah was so kind and caring with my girls. They loved spending time with her. We'll definitely use her again.

- 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 $18.00 per hour as of November, 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 4 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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