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Sarah K.

Lincolnshire, IL

from
$25/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, I am Sarah and I really like dogs and cats. I have more experience babysitting babies, but I have helped friends and family with walking their pets as well as pet sitting. I believe I will do my best to take care of your pet. Thank you for your consideration! -Sarah.
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Mundelein, IL

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I'm happy to dog sit in your home or drop in for walks. Whatever is preferred. Feel free to message me for any specific requests.
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Dedicated Animal Lover, Owner, And Sitter.

Mundelein, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I grew up with dogs and a gecko. I also spend a lot of time with my cousins and their cats, so I've learned a few things from them. I love animals and taking care of them!
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Pet Sitter

Waukegan, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I am a senior studying media and cinema at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I can provide dog sitting in your own home. I have experience pet sitting dogs, but I am comfortable with all kinds of pets.
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Vernon Hills, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
My name is Shelby, I'm a full time social worker that if interested in some side work with pets. I've grown up in a household full of dogs and cats, including rescues and medically complicated pets. I am interested in pet sitting and dog walking primarily.
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Gurnee, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I am a very calm and respectful person, polite, I love animals I enjoy hanging out with them, walking them, taking care of them and giving them a lot of affection and love. I was a dog sitter in Buenos Aires, Argentina for a year and I thought it was incredible this job gives me a lot of happiness and beautiful energy. I don't...
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Vernon Hills, IL

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have over a year of experience of dog sitting, and I absolutely love spending time with furry friends and making them feel loved and cared for. I'm super active, so I would love to take your dog on long walks!
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Dog Sitter/ Walker

Mundelein, IL

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
My name is Alex, I am an animal lover. I have 3 dogs. I love spending time with them, playing, walking.
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Gurnee, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm Jori, a lifelong dog lover with years of hands-on experience caring for pups of all breeds and sizes. Growing up around dogs since I was a baby, I've developed a deep understanding of their needs, personalities, and the love they deserve. For years, I've been a go-to pet sitter for families, providing dependable care,...
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Animal Lover

Grayslake, IL

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
dog training
I have had cats and dogs all my life. Lots of cats and dogs! At one time we had 3 dogs and 8 cats. We've always opened our home to stray animals and hard luck stories. We had 2 dogs pass away within the last year an 18-year-old black lab and a 17-year-old whippet. We are currently fostering dogs we rescued from a high kill...
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Experienced Executive Assistant & Pet And House Sitter

Mundelein, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
10+ years experience in acting as an assistant as well as pet care for a variety of animals. Dogs, cats, birds, fish, horses, sheep, chickens, raccoons etc. Assistant experience in running errands, manage schedules, organize desk and/or home.
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DOGGY SLEEPOVERS :)

Deerfield, IL

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi everyone! Not only do I nanny full time, and babysit on the weekends (weekday evenings) I love to pet sit as well!!! I have two dogs who are super friendly and my love for dogs is growing everyday!!! They are the best animals :) and I'd love to watch your dogs whenever you need!
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Highland Park, IL

from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
My name is Amanda. I am 23 years old and I am an animal whisperer! I love all animals and they love me. I am looking for local work this summer before I start school in the fall. I do not smoke or drink. I am a quiet person and actually a bit shy at first. Animals are my passion. I live near the HP train station with 2 cat...
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Mundelein, IL

from
$15/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I have two large rescue dogs and have grown up with both dogs and cats. Though not professionally, I have pet-sit dogs and cats. I love caring for pets and can be adaptable to their needs! I am open to recurring or one-time opportunities!
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Animal Lover And CareGiver

Libertyville, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
I grew up having dogs and am a huge animal lover. I love dogs of all shapes and sizes, and have experience pet sitting in homes. I am unfortunately allergic to cats so am looking to watch dogs only. I miss living with a dog and am looking to spend some time with some sweet pups!
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Jocelyn

Deerfield, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
grooming
boarding
pet sitting
dog training
+ 1 more
I have dog sit since February 20 24 and I have sorted packed at my house while also giving excellent care in other peoples houses. I can also do drop in visits.
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Any Dog Or Cat- I'm Your Go Too!

Vernon Hills, IL

from
$35/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
daily feeding
pet transportation
pet sitting
I like working with animals because they bring me such joy and they are so loyal! They just make you happy! I started working with animals when I was a teenager I grew up with animals and I knew I wanted to pet sit/walk for many years! One thing you should know about me is that I will treat and love your pet like they are my...
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Dog Walker And Sitter

Deerfield, IL

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I grew up around animal and absolutely love them! Experienced dog walker, comfortable with feeding
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My Bio

Grayslake, IL

from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have had animals most of my life, fish dogs cats. I've taken care of all of them on a daily basis for over 10 years on a professional side, I have worked with dogs or dog or cat sitting about three years experience. I enjoy animals and spending quality time with them making sure that they are fed watered daily nourishment meds...
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Amanda C.

Grayslake, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love taking long or short walks with dogs! I have many years of experience with dog sitting. I treat every pet that is in my care like they are my own.

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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.33/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Great Lakes, IL

Dog sitters near you in Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes, IL is $19.33.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes, 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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