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Tessa S.

Manhattan, IL

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
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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Helena U.

Woodridge, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
carpet 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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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
grooming
pet walking
dog training
pet sitting
+ 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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Joy T.

Pet-Sitter, Dog Walker Long-Term Or Short-Term

Blue Island, IL

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
Experienced Veterinary Hospital Leader and full time Respiratory Therapy student. Strong background in veterinary hospital management, surgical assistance, and critical care for 15 years, now transitioning into human medicine as a Respiratory Therapist. Skilled in anesthesia monitoring, diagnostic procedures, and medical...
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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
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
carpet 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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Kara D.

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...

Aracelli M. says "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...

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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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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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Amber B.

Nanny/Dog Trainer

Romeoville, IL

from
$15/hr
Boarding
dog training
grooming
pet transportation
pet walking
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Amber. I have 4 years experience as a nanny, 3 of those years I lived full time with the children starting at 1. 5yrs & 7 years old. I took a babysitting class at the Naperville park district. Duties for children are creative playtime, help with homework, rides to & from school or extracurricular activities,...
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Jillian A.

Minooka, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I have 4 dogs and a cat myself! I am 20 years old and have been pet sitting since I was 16 years old.
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Reagan T.

Naperville, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
I have been pet sitting for two years for dogs and cats. I've had four cats in the past so I can help with cleaning litter boxes, feeding them, giving them medication, and quality time.
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Aukse L.

Channahon, IL

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Reliable & Caring Pet Sitter - Your Pets Deserve the Best! Looking for someone trustworthy to care for your furry family members while you're away? With over 6 years of experience, I offer reliable, loving, and professional pet sitting services tailored to your pet's needs. Experience with dogs, cats, and other small...
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Jolene B.

Loving Pet Caregiver With Experience In House Sitting & Sitting Services

Monee, IL

from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
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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Charlene A.

Excellent Pet Care Giver

Bolingbrook, IL

from
$22/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
I have had a cat and a dog. I have a passion for animals. I would love to walk and sit for your pet. I feel that animals have a the window to our soul. My hours are flexible. I know how to feed, walk and groom.
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Kelly P.

Pet Sitter

Bolingbrook, IL

from
$10/hr
I provide dog sitting in your home. I have been a dog mommy for most of my adult life, and I believe that I would love a position caring for animals! I have been a child care provider for many years and am ready for a new adventure. I can provide many personal references!
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Ausra V.

Oak Lawn, IL

from
$5/hr
10 years experience
Daily feeding
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
My name is Ausra, I'm Lithuanian. I live in Oak Lawn. I am a very big animal lover. I have grown up with dogs and have a lot of experience caring, including bathing. I also have experience pet-sitting for families that are out of town. I have done so for my brother's family almost every year. I am able take complete care of...
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Sherry G.

Plainfield, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi I am nanny with the summer off so I'm looking for part-time work. I have a cat Ollie and a dog, black lab Lorenzo for 12 years. I also cat and dog sit for my neighbors when they are out of town. I'm located in north Plainfield. Thanks, Sherry
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Alina W.

Reliable And Caring Pet Sitter | Experienced With Dogs, Cats & Small Pets

Minooka, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Alina, and I'm a passionate animal lover excited to offer pet sitting services. While I'm new to professional pet sitting, I have plenty of hands-on experience caring for a variety of pets, including dogs, cats, fish, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits. I understand the importance of providing pets with love,...
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Wendy O.

Pet Sitter

Minooka, IL

from
$10/hr
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home or in mine. I have a life time's worth of experience with pets of all kinds. I love cats and dogs alike, as well as birds, rats, rabbits, and chickens. I haven't met a furry, or feathered, face I didn't like.
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Raeya M.

Plainfield, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
Hi! My name is Raeya and I am going into my senior year of my BSW at Aurora University! I offer child care, pet sitting, non-medical senior care, and household maintenance services (cleaning, running errands, etc.). I love caring for others and look forward to becoming a Social Worker after graduating college. I have...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in New Lenox, IL

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

Helena U.

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...

- Alejandro H.

Katherine J.

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...

- Saba H.

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 New Lenox, IL

Dog sitters near you in New Lenox, 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 New Lenox, 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 New Lenox, IL is $15.00.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in New Lenox, 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 New Lenox, 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 New Lenox, 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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