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Alyssa M.

Manhattan, IL

from
$20/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
I've had dogs my entire life & spent my two years of grad school dog sitting and dog walking! I would love to take care of your fur baby!
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Tessa S.

Manhattan, IL

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I love all animals. I grew up with 3 dogs, but currently have a cat. I also have experience with fish and rodents, (I used to have a pet mouse) and I occasionally used to pet sit for my neighbor's cat. In regard to boarding, I am very comfortable watching pets overnight, but I cannot watch them in my apartment because it is too...
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Jessica V.

Pet/ Animal Sitter

Wilmington, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I grew up with dogs and cats in the house. We have horse, a donkey, cows, and chickens at our home.
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Natalie B.

Wilmington, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
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...
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Cheyanne H.

Frankfort, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi! I'm Cheyanne, a dedicated and experienced pet care provider with a lifelong passion for animals of all shapes and sizes and a degree in animal behavior/biology! Whether it's walking an energetic pup, caring for a senior cat, or providing loving attention to birds, reptiles, or small mammals, I bring patience, energy, and...
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Krista P.

Pet Sitter / Dog Walker

Joliet, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My name is Krista. I have experience with dogs and cats. Previously I have done dog walking, helped with training, feeding and playing with pets as needed. I have two cats of my own who I adore and are my babies. I'd love to get to know your fur babies as well!
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Morgan B.

Mokena, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have worked in healthcare for many years but before that I use to house sit, dog sit, and babysit. I worked for many family over the years and am a huge anima lover! At one point my fiancé and I had 3 dogs and a cat. They were all around the same age and passed away within the same year of eachother sadly:( but now we have an...
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Rachael T.

Mokena, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love animals and have been around them my whole life. I have had both small dogs and large dogs. My dog is a 110 pound German shepherd malamute. I can do dog sitting or walking.
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Abbey M.

The Best Sitter On The Block!

Mokena, IL

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi! My name is Abbey, I'm 19, and I'm from Chicago! However, now I call Columbia home since I'm studying Psychology! I'm also working on minors in both Spanish and Human Development/Family Science. In my life, I've had TONS of experience babysitting, petsitting, and housesitting. Back at home I worked for families with children...
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Gera P.

Joliet, IL

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$19/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, I'm Gera! I've been around animals my whole life and absolutely love caring for them. I have three adorable cats and a big, goofy dog of my own. With experience pet sitting for family and friends, I'm a natural with both cats and dogs. I'd love the opportunity to care for your pets and ensure they feel happy, safe, and loved...
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Jolene B.

Loving Pet Caregiver With Experience In House Sitting & Sitting Services

Monee, IL

from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi! I'm Jolene, a dependable and caring pet sitter who treats your pets like family. I provide in-home pet care including feeding, playtime, dog walking, and check-ins throughout the day, all tailored to your pet's routine. I don't board animals in my home, but I'm happy to visit yours and keep your furry friends safe and happy...
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Toni D.

Mom To All!!

Frankfort, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi My name is Toni I myself am an animal lover and I have 3 daughters and a husband that share my love for animals to. One of them is also on here she dog sits/walks and has babysat a lot of the animals and kids in the area. We have a best furry friend Louis and fish at home, recently lost our cat hunter 2 years ago. I have...
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Josie T.

New Lenox, IL

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi there, my name is Josie and I own my own dog sitting business. I'm currently a college student at Governor State University studying pre-law admirations are to become a k-9 officer or police officer.
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Michele T.

New Lenox, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have been caring for animals since I was a little girl. I have experience sitting for dogs and cats. I have two cats of my own and volunteer at animal shelters whenever I can.
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Jamie T.

Mokena, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
We have owned a dog grooming business in our family for over 50 years. I have grown up around animals my whole life and just love them all! If anyone is looking for a sitter, I'm more than happy to come to your home. Please reach out anytime if interested. Thanks!!!
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Karen R.

Pet Caregiver/medicines/shots/fluids

Crestwood, IL

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
I've had dogs and cats since I was little and have over 20 years of sitting experience. I have 3 dogs and 5 cats. I foster cats/kittens, dogs/puppies through PAWS of Tinley Park animal shelter. I also can administer fluids, shots and medications. I love all animals and will treat your animals like they are my own. I'm sorry but...

Julianne A. says "She really cares about the pets in her care. One of our 3 cats is diabetic and requires shots every 12 hours. She made sure she was here on time to...

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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
Changing bed linens
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
kitchen 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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Arie B.

Joliet, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
My name is Arie I'm currently going to school at JJC and plan to transfer to UIC in the fall to get my bachelor's in psychology. My hope is to get some field experience to further my career. I love animals. I own one dog, two cats, and three ferrets. Looking for dog, cat, or ferret sitting jobs in the Joliet area. Also have...
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Hailey R.

Babysitting And Dog/Cat Sitter

Plainfield, IL

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Dog training
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
I have been working with kids since my sophomore year of high school. I have worked as a swim instructor, dog sitter and after school councilor. I am majoring in elementary education and want to be a teacher once I graduate. I would love more experience to work with kids while making some money in the process. I appreciate you...
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Emily G.

Babysitter/ pet sitter

Lockport, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Emily. I have three years of experience raising cats, 10 years of experience taking care of dogs, and two years of experience around horses. I enjoy walking outside and playing with animals. I would love to get to know your pet(s) and save you some time and stress!
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of December 2025

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Manhattan, IL

Dog sitters near you in Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, IL is $17.50.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, 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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