Hello, my name is Gina. I am currently servicing the Bolingbrook/ Naperville surrounding areas and began my services around 10 years ago. I have a high level of expertise with animals being a professional pet sitter. I have two cats of my own, both of which are rescues since I am a huge animal lover! I grew up with our doberman...
Gina can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, grooming, pet transportation
I provide dog sitting & cat care in your own home. I've had dogs and cats my entire life, and absolutely love to meet new animals. I'm familiar with caring for large and small breed dogs as well as special needs animals. I'm also familiar with caring for dogs who have epilepsy as well as dementia in elderly pets.
Megan can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
I am an animal lover with 5 years of animal handling experience! That experience comes from a mix of boarding, dog-walking, pet-sitting, and dog training. I am positive that with these backgrounds put together I will provide a very fun and safe boarding experience for your dog!
Murphy can also help with: Administration of medicine, dog training, boarding, pet transportation
Hello! My name is Angel and I have 8 years of dog sitting experience in your own home. I currently have a 5-year-old Australian Shepherd mix and he is my whole world. I work in a school and have evening availability during the week! During winter, spring, summer breaks I have a more open availability. I also will try to have...
Angelica can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, grooming
5.0
"Angel is kind and responsible! My rescue pup took to her immediately (and he is wary of strangers) so that put me at ease leaving him in her care while I went out of town. Howie (and my home) were well taken care of. And I was reassured by her text updates and...
I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home. I have over 20 years of animal watching experience, including my own and for others. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. I can also perform light grooming such as baths and brushing.
Lauren can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Hi I'm Katherine, Ive been a baby sitter for most of my life- starting with the triplets that were down the street in my late teens. I'm a Aunt to 6 nieces & nephews that I've cared for & watched.
I grew up always having dogs and cats I have also taken care of so many breads of dogs & cats while volunteering at shelters. I can...
Katherine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding
5.0
"Katherine is very responsible. She has dog sat for me in the past can I have seen her in a babysitting capacity as well. She's very caring, thoughtful punctual and dependable and anyone would be lucky to have her as a care giver!"
I have 21 years of experience. I can help with Boarding and Pet Transportation. I have 2 fur babies that are spoiled and I would like to spoil yours too if that's ok ;) I take really good care of my pets my last two Yorkies lived to be 18 and my current yorkie is 14 my other baby is a maltipom I rescued these dogs. I have owned...
Melissa can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Melissa is very dependable . She has been cleaning my house for three years . Would highly recommend her she is very efficient, dependable. She has also watched my dog. My dog loves her and she gives my dog top treatment.."
I have 1 year of experience in dog sitting and nannying. I love coming up with fun, educational activities and like to be active! I am also fluent in Spanish and can teach/tutor any STEM subject. I do short-term and long-term sitting and can provide references.
Uma can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Uma is AMAZING!! She is very reliable, caring, kindhearted and responsible. She has babysat my little siblings and cousins when I wasn't able to. She has also taken care of my dog numerous times when I have been out of town. Kids and animals love her!! She is great...
Hi there! For all the dogs out there; woof!
My name is Tracy and I am a dog-loving writer who works from home full-time. My assistant is my senior dog, Wrigley. He is a Australian Shepherd/Pointer mutt who loves to chill and go on long walks. He enjoys other dogs and humans very much. My dog is an all-around chill dude who...
Tracy can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"I have been looking for someone reliable to watch my precious girl when I have to work away from home, but it's so hard to trust someone else. I am BEYOND grateful I have found Tracy because I feel confident in her care-giving abilities, her judgement, and how...
I have been providing pet sitting/services since 2010. I do not have any breed or size restrictions. A few consistent pets I cared for was a golden retriever and cat in the same household, a miniature Bernedoodle from the age of 6 months till current, a cat from the age of 6 months till current, 2 Maltese, 3 German shepherds,...
Paige can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"I hired Paige when I needed someone capable as well as productive (i.e. time and money to be worth it) to move my personal property from my 1000 square foot condo to my new out of State home. Paige did a great job dealing with my emotional personality at the time...
Hello I'm Kara! I'm 20 and have done pet care for about 6 years now! I absolutely adore animals and have always had a passion to work with them! I have done pet sitting, dog walking and overnights. I have also worked with a wide variety of breeds and all ages!
I'm looking for a job that has flexible hours and days to work with...
5.0
"Kara has been our pup sitter for a year now and we absolutely love her! She's dependable and a great communicator. She also deals with our high energy black lab and he adores her! We would 10/10 recommend using Kara! :)"
Hi! My name is Connor. I'm a 29-year-old college graduate with a degree in Environmental Studies and Atmospheric and Oceanic Science.
I have loved animals my entire life. I had a little papillion growing up who was my best friend. I will take care of your pets with kindness and patience, and treat them as if they were my own....
Connor can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Connor spent 7 full days at my home. She took care of my house, plants and most importantly 100 pound dog! She sent me updates each day so I was never worried about what was going on. I came home to a happy dog and a clean, well taken care of house. Connor was...
I have been working in cleaning business for well over 11 years. I have been in my current job over seven years, for a family of five plus four dogs. I take care of household needs including detail cleaning, cooking, driving kids to school, pet- and house-sitting, grocery shopping, laundry, etc. Basically anything needed, even a...
Helena can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Helena is the best! We hired her to do bi-weekly cleaning because we just can't keep up with it (especially with 2 big dogs). The house is always spotless when she's done, it's our favorite day of the week. She does a great job, is always on time and doesn't mind...
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: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Tina was a lifesaver for us. She walked our Doberman several days a week for close to a year. She cared for both of our dogs when we were out of town. She is very thorough and pays close attention to detail. We moved to Plano in November or we would still use her. "
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.
I am a full time high school teacher of over 25 years. I adopted 2 large dogs of my own and I have done multiple training classes through Lucky Dog Academy with them in Plainfield, IL. I am also currently volunteering at Anderson Animal Shelter in North Aurora walking dogs where I have a Fear Free certification. I love dogs of...
Dawn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"We love Dawn! We are so lucky to have her in our lives. She watches our older female dog and couldn't be happier!"
I have been pet sitting for 20 years now. I've taken care of many different animals and I'm comfortable with any size dog or cat. I've taken care of birds, snakes, saltwater/freshwater fish. I've stayed at houses for many days so I'm very comfortable with staying at your home. I have a many referrals that I can give upon...
Jessica can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Jessica is loyal, responsible, trustworthy and dependable. We have had her take care of our needs for about 8 years and we are ver happy with her. She is a gem."
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...
Hello, I'm Olivia! For five years I've been a professional dog walker and house sitter. I can take care of all kinds of pups, from senior dogs to puppies. I have experience with giving basic medications and I'm more than ready to play! I also can take care of kitties and critters. Critters being rabbits, guinea pigs and anything...
Olivia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Best dog walker hands down she took care of both my babies.. one we lost… and was amazing with them. I had to move to Florida and the worst part was we lost her for the pups."
I've been doing dog walking/pet sitting for 8 years now. I love all different kinds of animals. I have dog sat and walked small to big dogs. I can do some basic training with dogs. I also pet sit all types of animals dogs, cats, birds(includes chickens), reptiles, etc. I have 5 pets of my own, 2 cats and 3 dogs. I don't do...
Mack can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"McKenzie walked and fed our two dogs while we were out of town. She was warm and sweet with them, we already are hoping to hire her again. Will confidently recommend her to my friends and neighbors. She works with dogs on a daily basis and is a pro!"
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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Bolingbrook, IL
Angelica C.
5.0
Angel is kind and responsible! My rescue pup took to her immediately (and he is wary of strangers) so that put me at ease leaving him in her care while I went out of town. Howie (and my home) were well taken care of. And I was reassured by her text updates and pictures! I highly recommend Angel...
- Mary G.
Katherine G.
5.0
Katherine goes above & beyond when looking after my puppy, Zeus! She is very structural and follows my puppy's schedule to keep him on track when I'm gone. She kept me updated daily and sent pictures/videos of Zeus which was not only reassuring to see that he is safe and having fun, but also made me...
- Stephanie E.
Melissa W.
5.0
Melissa cared for my mother-in-law for almost 1 1/2 years. She went out of her way to accommodate my mother-in-law. She also helped, regularly, with P.T. exercises, meals, cleaning, yoga stretches, bathing, laundry, and visited. Melissa was wonderful!
- Care member
Uma M.
5.0
Uma is AMAZING!! She is very reliable, caring, kindhearted and responsible. She has babysat my little siblings and cousins when I wasn't able to. She has also taken care of my dog numerous times when I have been out of town. Kids and animals love her!! She is great with any age of children and...
- Gaby P.
Tracy N.
5.0
I have been looking for someone reliable to watch my precious girl when I have to work away from home, but it's so hard to trust someone else. I am BEYOND grateful I have found Tracy because I feel confident in her care-giving abilities, her judgement, and how communicative she is. I would...
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FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Bolingbrook, IL
What service do dog sitters offer near me in Bolingbrook, IL?
Dog sitters near you in Bolingbrook, IL can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.
How much do dog sitters charge near me in Bolingbrook, IL?
You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Bolingbrook, IL to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Bolingbrook, IL is $14.00.
Can I hire overnight dog sitters near me in Bolingbrook, IL?
Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Bolingbrook, IL. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.
How can I safely hire a dog sitter near me in Bolingbrook, IL?
To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Bolingbrook, IL we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.
Can I hire an in-home dog sitter near me in Bolingbrook, IL?
To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Bolingbrook, IL, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.