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I enjoy working with animals. Particularly, I have a love for cats. I have a cat of my own that I love dearly and take care of. Also, I volunteer at my local cat shelter. I would to love to help take care of your lovely fur baby!
Hajra can also help with: Pet sitting
I manage private businesses including scheduling, expenses, and soliciting new clients.
I provide all aspects of pet and house sitting including household tasks for clients while away from home.
I'm responsible for the daily care and maintenance of dogs, cats and other animals.
Amanda can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding, daily feeding, pet sitting & more
Growing up on a farm, I was surrounded by animals all my life. I was in charge of most animal care in my home, so I have personal experience with horses, dogs, cats, ducks, turkeys, chickens, birds, and fish. Professionally, I have helped people in my home town with caring for their fish, reptiles, dogs, cats, and birds while...
Emily can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
I am a proud animal mom of a 1. 5-year-old Labrador mix and two 11-year-old domestic shorthair cats. I provide cat and dog sitting/boarding. I'm an experienced pet sitter with great references and 10+ years of experience providing care for dogs and cats. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages.
Malaika can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, dog training, boarding, pet sitting
Aside from my love of nannying for newborns/infants, my other love is animals! Unfortunately, I am allergic to cats, but I absolutely adore dogs! I'm comfortable taking care of dogs of all sizes and ages, and truly believe they should be treated like family!
Hannah can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
(2)
I have had three cats in my adult life that I dearly loved. I've cat sat for friends' kittens, young or old cats for many years. Specifically, I have great game playing skills for cats. Whether it's a cat walker or a ball, I can get a lot of cats exercising through play. I am great at nail clipping, grooming, and learning about...
Blake can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation
5.0
"Blake is a clear communicator and easy to work with. I was particularly impressed by his creativity in getting my cats to be more active, as well as his talent for trimming nails. I would highly recommend Blake for cat care. "
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Aubrey R.
Chicago, IL
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I can provide pet sitting in your own home. I have owned dogs and cats for my entire life, as well as cared for many different pets of all ages and sizes over the years as well as house sitting and other duties around the home.
Aubrey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"I have had a plethora of cat sitters. Some okay and some not okay. Aubrey rises above the rest. She is respectful, attentive, and reliable. I'm crazy about my 2 cats and am very picky about who stays with them. She stayed at my condo full time and was respectful of...
Chelsea P.
5.0
(1)
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...
Jordan can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Anna L.
Chicago, IL
$12-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
Anna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Morgan and I'm a 23-year-old student at UIUC. I am a huge animal lover, especially dogs and cats, and have 4 dogs and 1 cat of my own, including my pit bull, Tito, who I rescued in September. My aunt and stepsister also own grooming shops. I have worked in my aunts shop (in the grooming business for 20+ years)...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Meghan can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"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 updated me on how my son was doing. Very trustworthy!"
Tony P.
Gail F.
Morton Grove, IL
$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
Gail can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
(2)
Additionally, I provide pet-sitting/dog walking services. I grew up with both cats and dogs and consider myself an animal lover at heart. I've provided pet care for a number of family members and friends, and come with excellent reviews!
Please Note: Due to restrictions at my apartment building, I am only able to petsit at your...
Katherine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"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 and leaves the place looking better than when we left. "
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Isadora T.
Evanston, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Experienced Compassionate Care For Your Animal Companions
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Isadora can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
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Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
*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...
Emily can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Emily took care of our dog and two cats when I was out of town and my partner was working long hours. Our dog has never been walked by anyone but us before so we were a little apprehensive about how he would do with a new person. Emily came over and met with me...
Doogin B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent college graduate who has been pet sitting through Care for the last four years. I enjoy keeping busy and helping people (and animals) out in any way that I can. I have been an animal lover my entire life and believe that their happiness equates to my own.
My experience working with animals includes volunteering at...
Vanessa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Vanessa did a great job coming to care for our cat on a daily basis while we were away."
John G.
Meggie D.
Chicago, IL
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
*HIGHLY EXPERIENCED* Pet Care Provider/House-sitter With EXCELLENT REFERENCES!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a 35-year-old Syracuse University graduate & published playwright, and a HIGHLY EXPERIENCED, loving, reliable pet care provider. I have over 10+ years of professional experience providing boarding and overnight pet sitting in clients' home, including daily play/exercise, housebreaking/behavioral training for young pups,...
Meggie can also help with: Pet transportation, dog training, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Meggie is just wonderful . she takes such good care of your animals."
Anne D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had animals (Dogs, cats, turtles and fishes) around the house through my whole life and I love them! I truly believe that every pet deserve to be cared and should have someone to play with! I provide pet sitting in your own house. I can perform baths, feeds and light grooming.
Kimberly can also help with: Grooming, administration of medicine, dog training, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation & more
5.0
(1)
I've taken care of dogs since I was a child I grow up with dogs and cats. Recently I've been taking care of my friends' cats and dogs part-time with my sweet girl dog. I'm available to take care of your dog and provide (him/she) with the best walks, hugs, and games time. I also have the space and time to care for your pouch...
Laura can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
Maria B.
Chicago, IL
$16-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey, I'm Maria! I am 30 years old, I have been working as a dog/cat sitter as occasional job for 6 years. I love pets and I have had experience taking care of them, I am available weekday evenings, weekends, holidays and I can also stay at your home or boarding them at mine if you need to travel, I don't have any pets. I am an...
Maria can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Maria pet sat our two dogs at her home for almost two weeks over the winter holidays. She sent us daily updates and took the time to get to know our dogs and their specific needs. When we picked them up, the dogs were their normal, happy, well rested selves. I was...
Rachel Z.
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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Skokie, IL
Blake N.
5.0
Blake is fantastic with our pup, Shallot! My partner and I have used Blake's services for walking and day care several times and Shallot absolutely loves him, which is saying a lot since Shallot is very discerning about his humans. We know we can depend on Blake to be reliable and responsive,...
- Denton W.
Aubrey R.
5.0
I have had a plethora of cat sitters. Some okay and some not okay. Aubrey rises above the rest. She is respectful, attentive, and reliable. I'm crazy about my 2 cats and am very picky about who stays with them. She stayed at my condo full time and was respectful of my home and so sweet with my...
- Chelsea P.
Meghan S.
5.0
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 updated me on how my son was doing. Very trustworthy!
- Tony P.
Katherine B.
5.0
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 and leaves the place looking better than when we left.
- Care member
Emily G.
5.0
Emily is amazing! We have 3 dogs and she is a wizard at working with them - she walks all 3, does enrichment activities with them, and sends us regular updates on how things are going when we’re gone. And bonus points - she has an amazing singing voice and sings really fun songs to the dogs, which...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Skokie, IL
How much does a cat sitter cost near me in Skokie, IL?
Hiring a cat sitter near you in Skokie, IL through Care.com will cost an average of $19.60 per hour as of May, 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 Skokie, IL?
You can filter and sort local cat sitter profiles near you in Skokie, IL. Compare your options by reading about their experience, the hourly rate they charge, and reviews from other cat parents. There are currently 5 cat sitters in Skokie, 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 Skokie, IL?
The best cat sitters near you in Skokie, 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 Skokie, IL?
It can be safe to leave your cat with a cat sitter near you in Skokie, 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 Skokie, IL?
When looking for a cat sitter near you in Skokie, 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.