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Sarah H.

Petsitter Going The Distance For Your Pets!

Darien, IL

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
My name is Sarah and I have been a dog-walker & pet sitter for over 8 years. I live in the southwest suburbs and I am very interested to hear more about your pet care needs. There's something about our pets that make life that little bit sweeter and I am devoted to keeping the pets I care for safe and happy! It has never felt...
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Marilyn S.

Experienced Pet Sitter

Darien, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
dog training
pet transportation
pet walking
Rainbow Services in DuPage County provides experienced and certified pet care services for all types of animals, from dogs to horses. Dog walking, drop in visits, medication administered, cuddles no extra charge. My goal is to provide safe, loving care that allow owners to walk away and know that their animals are being cared...
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Sofia Lynn A.

Darien, IL

from
$15/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
Hi, I'm Sofia, I'm 19, and I absolutely love pets and caretaking. I have had many pets in the past including guinea pigs, fish, dogs and cats. Needless to say I've had years of experience, especially with chaos when it comes to pet sitting! At the moment I am studying at College of Dupage for Nursing. I am always around the...
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Holly H.

Western Springs, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
My name is Holly, a school counselor living in Western Springs with my family and our two lovable dogs-a Great Dane and a Great Dane/Poodle mix. I've been around dogs my entire life and have years of experience pet sitting for all types of animals. Working in education gives me a structured schedule with flexibility during...
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Rebecca V.

Great Sitter From An Animal Family

La Grange, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
My entire life, we have had multiple animals in our house. With my mother working at an animal hospital, we frequently would foster animals ranging from kittens, to ducks, to bunnies. I currently have just a cat. for awhile I had a senior center going at my house. As there's been lots of life changes, I love watching other...

Care Member says "Rebecca has been taking care of my dogs and cats when I'm out of town or just unavailable for the last few months and she is definitely the most...

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Skye S.

Caring Dog/Cat Sitter

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
My name is Skye, and I grew up loving dogs and cats my whole life. During the beginning of the pandemic, I fostered four troubled dogs for over a year and a half. I acquired a lot of knowledge on how to housebreak and train with positive reinforcement, organize vet appointments, understand boundaries and make pet-friendly...

Mariam P. says "Lovely person! Really great at chopping vegetables! Very helpful :-) "

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Jandra S.

Responsible Housekeeper & House Sitter Available Full-time

Lemont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
I am hard working, honest, reliable, self starter private housekeeper with professional attitude and huge experience . I have 15 years of experience in managing household operations, including cooking, ( food preparation)cleaning, organizing, clothing and bed linen washing and ironing, sewing, plant care, childcare, and pet...

Debbie A. says "WOW! WOW! WOW! We hired Jandra for a short term project: a very tough job cleaning and organizing a garage that was totally loaded with junk, and in...

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Tracy N.

Dog Sitter And Tail Wagging Enthusiast

Westmont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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...

Anna B. says "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...

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Katherine J.

Full Or Part Time Pet Sitter/ Dog Walker

Naperville, IL

3.7(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet walking
dog training
grooming
+ 1 more
My name is Katie and animals are a true passion of mine. For pet sitting/ dog walker, I am available all year round, 24/7, even on holidays. I offer boarding services as well as going to other people's homes to visit their pets. I am a non smoker.

Saba H. says "Katie has been watching our two boys, Bengal cats, for a good 7 years now. We have left them in her care when we have gone on 3 week cruises or a quick...

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Helena U.

Woodridge, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Alejandro H. says "Helena was great! We had a last minute, one-time cleaning need and she was willing to come out and work hard. She cleaned every surface including...

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Uma M.

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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.

Gaby P. says "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...

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Natosha G.

Dog Sitter

Glen Ellyn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
My name is Natosha and I am currently an Administrative Assistant at a warehouse in Hanover Park. I am looking for part-time work pet sitting/walking for dogs. I work 8 a.m. To 5 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...

Sara M. says "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...

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Sarah D.

Rescue Dog Owner Looking To Help

La Grange, IL

from
$10/hr
6 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
grooming
pet walking
+ 1 more
I rescued my dog in August 2014 and helped her through heart worm and Lime Disease recovery. I can provide dog and/or cat sitting in your own home or mine. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages.
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Patricia F.

Pet Care Provider

Downers Grove, IL

from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello my name is Pat and I love animals! I have experience as a former dog owner, and I've taken care of the pets for two (2) families that I worked for. I've also been exposed to and have had interactions with cats and dogs in previous and current childcare jobs and in family situations. In a previous position, I provided care...
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Haleigh H.

Willowbrook, IL

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm Haleigh and I've been dog sitting for people since high school. I'm a huge dog lover and I know how hard it is to leave your dogs when you go on vacation! So I give all the dogs I watch so much love and try to keep their routines the same. Usually I stay overnight with the dogs but I can also do check ins where I walk...
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Valerie S.

Love Dogs

Lisle, IL

from
$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, I have Misha, a very sweet Australian shepherd mix. We go for long walks together every day. I would love to dog sit your pooch and take her/him for walks. Thank you for your consideration.
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Katie M.

Riverside, IL

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, my name is Katie. I am an experienced pet sitter, and I love giving all my clients extra love and attention, just like my own dog.
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Areej G.

Pet Sitter Available

Romeoville, IL

from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I am available Mon-Thurs. I have a cat of my own and have taken care of a couple dogs before, I love animals and have gotten very attached to my cat! I would love to take care of your furry friend!
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Jessemy S.

Helping Pets Feel Safe, Loved, And Cared For While Giving Owners Complete Peace Of Mind.

Lombard, IL

from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hi, I'm Jesse! I've always been a dog lover, and in 2021 I dove into pet care when I started training and supporting my own reactive pup. That experience taught me patience, positive reinforcement, and how to help anxious pets feel more secure. In 2023 I joined Rover, and since then I've cared for pets of all sizes and...
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Caitlin J.

Experienced Pet Sitter Of 10+ Years

Romeoville, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have over 10 years of animal care experience. I have worked with all sorts of animals including dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles and more. I offer dog walking and pet sitting services.
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  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of January 2026

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Darien, IL

Dog Sitters in Darien, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Rebecca V.

Rebecca has been taking care of my dogs and cats when I'm out of town or just unavailable for the last few months and she is definitely the...

- Care member

Skye S.

Lovely person! Really great at chopping vegetables! Very helpful :-)

- Mariam P.

Jandra S.

WOW! WOW! WOW! We hired Jandra for a short term project: a very tough job cleaning and organizing a garage that was totally loaded with...

- Debbie A.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Darien, IL

Dog sitters near you in Darien, 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.

You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Darien, 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 Darien, IL is $15.00.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Darien, 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.

To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Darien, 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.

To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Darien, 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.

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