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Hello!
I am Annaliese. For the past year I worked as a pet handler for a dog daycare and boarding facility. When I recently moved to the Lockport area, I couldn't stay at that job. I have loved animals for as long as I can remember, but dogs have a special place in my heart. Before I moved, I was a cat and fish sitter for my...
Annaliese can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding
Gabrielle M.
Lockport, IL
$18-23/hr
I have experience from pet sitting for friends and also have experience from having pets my self. Experienced with cats and dogs.
Gabrielle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Natalie B.
Lockport, IL
$9-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello my name is Natalie, I am 22 years old. I am a College student. I am a mamma to a Golden doodle who is only 5 months, and a German Shepherd Chow. I have been dog sitting for 10 years and cat sitting for around 3. During these years I would have families that would want me to sleep at the house and stay with the dogs or I...
Alexa K.
Lockport, IL
$14-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have been a reoccurring cat/dog sitter for 4 years with occasionally taking care of fish, hamsters, and reptiles. I love pets and helping around the house!
Alexa can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
Melissa W.
Plainfield, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
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!"
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Angelica C.
Bolingbrook, IL
$14-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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: Grooming, pet walking, pet sitting
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...
Mary G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sara, and I will be graduating from Illinois State University in May 2020 with a bachelor's in History-Social Sciences Education. I live in Joliet, and am currently looking for a part-time after school job (January to August). I am an avid animal lover, and have cared for them my whole life. My family has owned many...
Sara can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Sara helped us when we were in a bit of a bind and needed someone for some crazy hours. She was eager to help out, transporting kids where they needed to go and caring for the others. She was awesome. The kids loved her. We wish she didn't have to go back to...
Michelle H.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I absolutely love animals and I myself have 1 dog, 1 cat, 1 snake, 1 beta fish. I will pet sit, feed, play, walk, whatever is needed for that animal. My end goal is to travel the world saving endangered species with rescue, rehabilitate and release programs!
Olivia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Alli! I'm 18. I'm an animal lover and have a dog she's a golden doodle. I also have 2 bunnies. I love pets and feel comfortable around them! I would love to help out by caring for your pets
Alli can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(2)
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 sitting, pet walking
5.0
"My dog can be very shy and skittish with any adults who are not part of our family. Dawn has taken care of her on several occasions. She is patient and takes the time to help acclimate her and make her feel comfortable. I highly recommend Dawn for dog walking...
Candice N.
Rachel G.
Shorewood, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can provide dog sitting in your house or mine. I have 2 chihuahua mix breeds who are super friendly and fun and have socialized them since they were born. I volunteered for Paws as a foster parent for a few years and have met wonderful breeds of all sizes. I believe that your pets are family, and with the care & responsibility...
Rachel can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation
Hailee M.
Plainfield, IL
$14-19/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello!
I'm available for pet sitting as needed! I love animals and have 6 dogs at home! I also love cats!!
Hailee can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, grooming
I am a huge animal lover, I have a dog and 2 cats. I can assist in pet sitting, taking out, feeding, walking, etc.!
Rachel can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, boarding, pet transportation & more
Hello! I'm a 20-year-old nursing student who has always had a strong passion for animals. Before nursing my major was pre-vet medicine. I would love to care for your pet just as you would. I am available for walking, boarding, pet sitting, and transportation for animals of all kinds. I have experience being a pet owner to common...
Jaida can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking
Julie H.
Lemont, IL
$13-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Julie H. I have always loved dogs and have had a dog since 8years old. When I began babysitting, I also started dog sitting for the families when they went on vacations. I love taking care of dogs, taking them on walks, and making sure they are happy. Some of my responsibilities while dog sitting include...
Julie can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
I have watched many families dogs while on Vacation. In that I have taken them for walks, to vet visits and watched over night in homes. Several Reference on hand.
Lori can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Nicole H.
Plainfield, IL
$14-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Currently Work One Job Part Time And Would Like To Find Another Job To Work At When I'm Not There.
I'd describe my personality as mellow, energetic, and friendly
I like working with animals because I've grown up around them all my life and I care about them so much. Animals are so sweet and innocent and giving them the right love and care is so important to me.
I'm looking for a job that has flexible but consistent hours...
Nicole can also help with: Pet sitting
I'm an animal lover , Dogs , cats, turtle, fish, lizards, frogs, birds, I enjoy caring for animals they are a fresh air to my life
Martha can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
I am looking to expand my areas of care availability to more than just children! While I've never been paid to dog sit, I've grown up with large dogs from Akitas and Golden Retrievers to Weimaraners and Bloodhounds, and currently share a dog with my boyfriend as well. I can feed, play with, and walk (or run) your fur baby or...
Isabelle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Courtney R.
Orland Park, IL
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Courtney! I'm 20 years old and a professional Nanny. I am looking for extra money thru dog walking to doing sitting! I have 5 years experience. My mom also owns her own dog grooming business! Iv been around animals my whole life!
Courtney can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Lockport, IL
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
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.
Sara K.
5.0
Sara helped us when we were in a bit of a bind and needed someone for some crazy hours. She was eager to help out, transporting kids where they needed to go and caring for the others. She was awesome. The kids loved her. We wish she didn't have to go back to school at the end of summer.
- Michelle H.
Dawn F.
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!
- Catherine M.
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FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Lockport, IL
What service do dog sitters offer near me in Lockport, IL?
Dog sitters near you in Lockport, 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 Lockport, IL?
You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Lockport, 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 Lockport, IL is $14.00.
Can I hire overnight dog sitters near me in Lockport, IL?
Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Lockport, 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 Lockport, IL?
To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Lockport, 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 Lockport, IL?
To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Lockport, 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.