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Tina F.

Experienced, Honest, Reliable, Quality Care For Pets - Pet Sitter/Dog Walker - As My Full-Time Business

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm an educated, mature, married woman, have my own car, have pets of my own, a flexible schedule & do this as my full-time business. I earned my American Red Cross CPR/1st Aid Certification for Dogs & Cats on 4-6-13. I have a degree from U of I (Champaign-Urbana) & a Paralegal diploma in CA. I love animals, especially house...

Krystal S. says "Tina helped us tremendously by agreeing two watch our two cats last minute. One of our cats is elderly and requires oral medication administration, which...

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Mack M.

Naperville, IL

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
I've been doing dog walking/pet sitting for 8 years now. I love all different kinds of animals. I have dog sat and walked small to big dogs. I can do some basic training with dogs. I also pet sit all types of animals dogs, cats, birds(includes chickens), reptiles, etc. I have 5 pets of my own, 2 cats and 3 dogs. I don't do...

Julia F. says "Mack did a wonderful job with our 2 dogs. She is kind and patient and the pups are always happy to see her!"

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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
Grooming
administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
+ 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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Sara B.

Sara B.

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there! I am an organized, dependable, and pet-loving college student working towards an education degree. Currently, I am working as an assistant high school dance coach and am volunteering with children in schools. I have 3 years of experience as a pet sitter working with dogs, cats, fish, and a bearded dragon. I am always...

Care Member says "Sara has been pet sitting for me since 2019. She came highly recommended and never disappoints. We have two cats and a bearded dragon that she takes...

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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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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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Miriam G.

Aurora, IL

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'm a current grad student who loves animals! I provide pet sitting in your own home. I'm great with dogs and cats of all kinds of sizes!
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Kayla V.

Furry Friends!

Romeoville, IL

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
With over 20 years of experience caring for a diverse range of pets including dogs, cats, hamsters, hermit crabs and more, I have developed a deep understanding of animal behavior and needs. My lifelong passion for animals has equipped me to offer reliable and compassionate pet care services, including house sitting and dog...
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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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Megan E.

Bolingbrook, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog sitting & cat care in your own home. I've had dogs and cats my entire life, and absolutely love to meet new animals. I'm familiar with caring for large and small breed dogs as well as special needs animals. I'm also familiar with caring for dogs who have epilepsy as well as dementia in elderly pets.
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Michaela H.

Naperville, IL

from
$12/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi! My name is Michaela and I have a dog and a rabbit! I enjoy and have dog and cat sitted in the past and would like to continue doing so!
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Cheyanne H.

Crest Hill, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Growing up, there was never a day in my life where I didn't have at least 3 pets. I have years of involvement with pet sitting for family/friends and volunteering at many shelters. At home I have 2 dogs, 3 cats, a rat, and a tortoise. That being said, I would guarantee to love and care for your pet as if it was my own. Since...
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Amanda B.

Pet Sitter

Naperville, IL

from
$15/hr
Experience caring for pets such as dogs and cats. I do not have any pets of my own currently but am comfortable with all sized animals. Am willing to exercise, feed, and groom pets as needed.
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Christine N.

Compassionate Pet Caregiver

Oswego, IL

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I have 3 years experience pet sitting for friends and family as well as two years experience working at a pet hotel. I love furry pets! In addition to pet sitting, I have 3 dogs and a cat of my own and they're my furry little children. They mean the world to me! I hope I get the chance to meet and care for your furry one!
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Daisha B.

Joliet, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello my name is Daisha. I do have a love for animals. Sometimes I think we don't deserve them because of how sweet and caring they are. I would love to help you and or your family out by walking the dog and dog sitting. I would love to take care of your baby! If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me!
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Alexa K.

Lockport, IL

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
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!
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Katie J.

Animal Lover!!!

Naperville, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
I am pleased to learn of your need for a Dog Walker/ sitter, as my expertise and interest are directly in line with your requirements. With my great love of all animals and a proven commitment to constantly provide excellent and safe service, I am confident that I am the right choice for this position. I possess excellent...
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Kathryn A.

Joliet, IL

from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
I am a former veterinary technician and I love animals! I have 2 dogs and 2 cats of my own. I am available for drop-in sitting on a flexible schedule.
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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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Emily O.

Naperville, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I'm great with dogs, I currently have two at home I care for. I also have two cats as well. I have plenty of experience with being a pet sitter. I have been pet sitting the same dog for over a year now. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages!
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.40/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Plainfield, IL

Dog Sitters in Plainfield, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Tina F.

Tina helped us tremendously by agreeing two watch our two cats last minute. One of our cats is elderly and requires oral medication...

- Krystal S.

Mack M.

Mack did a wonderful job with our 2 dogs. She is kind and patient and the pups are always happy to see her!

- Julia F.

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.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Plainfield, IL

Dog sitters near you in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, IL is $15.40.

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