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Hilary T.
Streamwood, IL
$14-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting.
I have had dogs and cats most of my life. I feel comfortable caring for both animals.
Hilary can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Erin J.
Saint Charles, IL
$13-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Growing up I have always had both a family dog and cat which has continued into my adulthood with my own fur babies. I've always enjoyed getting to spend time with our four legged friends. My experience has ranged from small dogs to large dogs, overnight pet sitting, daily walks, and pets in need of medications. As someone with...
Erin can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I love animals and enjoy sharing my life with them.
I had a dog, teddy bear hamster, 2 birds, and a cat as a child. Unfortunately I found out as an adult that I am allergic to cats and I thought I just suffered from allergies all this time.
I currently had experience caring for two German sheperds, one of which was a puppy,...
Esmeralda can also help with: Grooming, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Helene O.
Prospect Heights, IL
$21/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.3
(7)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I love all kitties of any color, stripe, or fur length. **Cats are my specialty*, and I have been caring for them professionally since December 2011 with 30 years+ sharing my life with them. Membership is with **Pet Sitters International**, and I am a **Certified Professional Pet Sitter** with PSI for most companion animals....
Helene can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"This was our first time working with Helene. She took care of our pets recently and we had no worries. She kept us up to date on her daily care of our two cats, Ginger and Grace.
I am in position to recommend Helene to another friend who will be taking a trip...
Nick C.
Jessica M.
Palatine, IL
$15-16/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Jessica, I am 21 years old. I have been working as a pet sitter for about 4 years now, and I couldn't love pets more! I have THREE years of experience MANAGING dog daycares/boarding facilities. I have so much fun with them, and I offer a lot of experience. I am also canine CPR and first aid CERTIFIED....
Jessica can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, dog training
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked part time at a pet center. I have experience with cats, dogs, hamsters, fish and birds.
Zain can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding
Sophie M.
Downers Grove, IL
$13-21/hr
5.0
(1)
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.
Sophie can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I am an organized, dependable, and pet-loving college student working towards an education degree. Currently, I am working as an assistant high school dance coach and am volunteering with children in schools. I have 3 years of experience as a pet sitter working with dogs, cats, fish, and a bearded dragon. I am always...
Sara can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Sara has been pet sitting for me since 2019. She came highly recommended and never disappoints. We have two cats and a bearded dragon that she takes care of on a regular basis. She is reliable and consistent with her visits and she never misses an assigned...
Care member
Tina F.
Aurora, IL
$10-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Honest, Reliable, Quality Care For Pets - Pet Sitter/Dog Walker - As My Full-Time Business
5.0
(18)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an educated, mature, married woman, have my own car, have pets of my own, a flexible schedule & do this as my full-time business. I earned my American Red Cross CPR/1st Aid Certification for Dogs & Cats on 4-6-13. I have a degree from U of I (Champaign-Urbana) & a Paralegal diploma in CA. I love animals, especially house...
Tina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"We hired Tina to care for our 3 dogs who had never been left before with anyone but family. We were gone for two weeks. Our dogs range in age from 1 year to 15 years old. They had a hard time and Tina hung in there with them. She encountered numerous...
C B.
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 sitting, pet walking
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Adrienne and I am available for mostly pet care, but can also provide other services like cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, organization, childcare, errands, and open to other services, including painting, etc. I am an experienced certified veterinary nurse looking to help the local community! I have 20+...
Adrienne can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Adrienne did a phenomenal job taking care of my two cats while I was away! She was able to administer various medications, including chemo to my sick kitty and provided daily updates, complete with pictures. She was very thorough, she noticed I was taking the cat's...
Raquel G.
Yuleima B.
Prospect Heights, IL
$13-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
If you are looking for a pet sitter I can definitely help.
I Can provide boarding, I have a big fenced back yard and plenty of space to play. I do not have any pets. I go for a walk every day so if you are looking for an active sitter to take your dog on walks I can help.
I have experience with cats and dogs.
Fully...
Yuleima can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Natosha and I am currently an Administrative Assistant at a Day School in Geneva. I am looking for part-time work pet sitting/walking for dogs. I work 8 a.m. to 4 PM, Monday through Friday and I am looking for flexible work hours in the early morning and evening during the work week. On the weekends, my schedule is...
Natosha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"We hired Tosha for walking our 3 dogs several times now. She is punctual, very dependable & most importantly our boys look forward to seeing her! Her communication is spot on & she sends us pictures while she's with the boys (our dogs) which we love! We are SO glad...
Sara M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dependable Pet Sitter with 10 years of experience providing in-home care to dogs, cats and other various animals. Patient and kind individual skillful in administering needed medications and observing pets for changes. In-depth knowledge of animal feeding and eating habits. Attentive Pet Sitter committed to keeping owners...
Lorraine can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"I hired Lorraine for pet care. She was very easy to work with, dependable, and communicative. I plan to use her again and would definitely recommend her!"
Mark C.
I love animals! I have 2 cats of my own, and have also routinely cared for 2 dogs whose owners travel frequently. I have also done pet-sitting for other cats and rabbits. As part of pet-sitting, I have also picked up the pet-owners' mail and newspapers. I don't travel much myself, so I am almost always available for pet-sitting...
Peggy can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding
Hello!
I am Marshall, currently a PhD student in political science at U Chicago. I moved to Chicago in September and am living with my wife in Humboldt Park/Wicker Park area.
I am a major dog and cat lover and am primarily looking for a way to earn some money on the side of my studies. I spend about six hours a day reading,...
Marshall can also help with: Pet sitting
Brianna M.
Naperville, IL
$16-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Brianna! Feel free to call me Bri. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I have some experience with cats, dogs, and fish. I would love to learn to care for birds, reptiles, and other pets. I plan to go to college for zoology and wish to pursue a career working with animals, so fun critters are my passion!
Brianna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I have had pets in my home my entire adult life. I believe they bring a lot of happiness to the home and are part of the family. I have two cats of my own, "Baby Naomi," and "Baby Sherman." They mean the world to me, and when I pet sit I interact and treat your pets like one of my own. I love to play with cats or dogs, and know...
Paula can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, daily feeding & more
Pet lover with 3 years of experience, with passion and dedication will provide the best possible care for your dog or cat.
Natalia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I have one year of paid experience walking, sitting, and caring for cats and dogs. My family has owned many dogs throughout my life, and I adopted a dog of my own three years ago.
Stephanie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in South Elgin, IL
Helene O.
5.0
Helene was terrific! I was out of town for over a week and she sent me pictures of my kitties every time she came to visit so I had them when I was missing them. It was great how responsive she was and she also did great giving one of my more difficult cats her medicine every morning. I would highly...
- Mallory B.
Sara B.
5.0
Sara has been pet sitting for me since 2019. She came highly recommended and never disappoints. We have two cats and a bearded dragon that she takes care of on a regular basis. She is reliable and consistent with her visits and she never misses an assigned appointment. She is a joy to work with and...
- Care member
Tina F.
5.0
Tina helped us tremendously by agreeing two watch our two cats last minute. One of our cats is elderly and requires oral medication administration, which is not an easy task. By using her extensive knowledge of animals and their behaviors, she was able to get his medicine in everyday! I highly...
- Krystal S.
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.
Natosha G.
5.0
We hired Tosha for walking our 3 dogs several times now. She is punctual, very dependable & most importantly our boys look forward to seeing her! Her communication is spot on & she sends us pictures while she's with the boys (our dogs) which we love! We are SO glad we found her.
- Sara M.
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FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in South Elgin, IL
How much does a cat sitter cost near me in South Elgin, IL?
Hiring a cat sitter near you in South Elgin, IL through Care.com will cost an average of $12.67 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 South Elgin, IL?
You can filter and sort local cat sitter profiles near you in South Elgin, 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 South 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 South Elgin, IL?
The best cat sitters near you in South 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 South Elgin, IL?
It can be safe to leave your cat with a cat sitter near you in South 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 South Elgin, IL?
When looking for a cat sitter near you in South 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.