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Nicole G.

Poplar Grove, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm Nicole, a lifelong animal lover with years of hands-on experience caring for pets of all kinds. From playful puppies and cuddly cats to senior pets with special needs, I'm confident in providing compassionate, attentive care that keeps your furry family members happy, safe, and well-loved while you're away. I've grown...
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Brynna M.

I Can Help Keep Your Pet Company, As Well As Keep It Active If Requested :)

Poplar Grove, IL

from
$22/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
+ 1 more
Hi!! I'm Brynna!! I would be so excited to take care of kids and help with the challenges of being a parent. I know from having little siblings, and also babysitting for two years previously, that having kids can be a handful. I am willing to take some of the workload off if you need time to relax, or need to babysit/pet sit...
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Kelsey W.

Poplar Grove, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I love animals. I used to have like 4 dogs. I was in 4-h when I was younger! I can dog sit, dog walking, I can also transport animals!
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Shelly B.

Loving, Active Care For Your Pets

Roscoe, IL

3.7(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide pet sitting care that is customized to your family's needs. My current job includes light housekeeping. Bringing dogs outside to walk and play and showering them with attention is my specialty. Personally, I have been a cat and dog owner for many years. My schedule is very flexible, so I am available for short and/or...

Julie S. says " Shelly is a wonderful pet care provider. She is loving and punctual and caring and goes above and beyond. She is available last minute or plants very far...

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Kimberly J.

Loves Park, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I am a huge animal lover! I love dogs of all sizes and ages. We always grew up with pets and I've done my fair share of pet sitting.
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Cynthia K.

Delighted To Love Your Dog, Cat, Or Other Domestic Animal.

Roscoe, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
Transporting my dog ( Faith Marie) to the vet, groomer, sitter or playdate was difficult when I worked full time. I would like to make it easier for others. I can't board dogs at my home, but would agree to a cat. I will walk your dog in reasonable weather, or feed & playdate at your home. Overnights at your home are negotiable,...
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Nicole G.

Loves Park, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love dogs and cats if you are looking for someone to come and sit with your pet, whether it be your leaving and don't wanna leave your pet at home either you're going out for the evening with your loved one or going on vacation and you need someone to come and feed your pet or take them for a walk. I'm the person you can call!
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Zoey H.

Pet Sitter

Loves Park, IL

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I've occasionally cared for homes, children, dogs, and cats for about 3 1/2 years and I enjoy doing so! I work part-time Fridays-Sundays 5pm-9ish and have college classes Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30am-1:15pm, but other than that I'm usually available to help out!
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Michelle S.

Rockford, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi my name is Michelle, I am originally from England and moved here over 20 years ago for a job transfer and I have one daughter. I grew up having a variety of different pets such as dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, a bearded dragon, and mice. I currently have one 7-year-old small dog, one 8-year-old small dog, and...

Christine B. says "Michelle has helped me so much more than expected. She goes above and beyond and never disappoints. She has never missed an appointment and is always...

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Marian A.

Rockford, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm Marian! I am a huge lover of animals and hope to have a big enough plot of land to have all types of animals! I have 3 cats of my own, but love dogs as well! I've been pet sitting for years for friends, family, and friends of friends!
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Marilyn B.

Professional Pet Sitter

Machesney Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi! I've been a professional pet sitter for 5 years in the Austin area. I have one dog and one guinea pig of my own. I love all kinds of animals and have experience walking, feeding, administering medications, and anything else you might need. Any other questions, please feel free to ask!

Carolyn C. says "Marilyn is a wonderful pet & house sitter! One of our dogs is diabetic and needs insulin shots every 12 hours ( in addition to many eye drops and extra...

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Claudette F.

Dog Sitter

Rockford, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love animals and have grown up with many pets! I have taken care of many dogs and enjoy it very much!
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Amber C.

Rockford, IL

from
$9/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello, I would love to pet sit anyone's cats or dogs, as I have 3 dogs and a cat of my own. I grew up with different breeds of dogs and cats so I'm experienced In that way. This would be my first time pet sitting for others though, but I am a reliable person and have a love animal's
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Leslie S.

Experienced Pet Sitter

Belvidere, IL

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have experience caring for multiple dogs, cats, reptiles, exotic birds, fish, and small animals including guinea pigs, hamsters, and chinchillas.
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Maria L.

Harvard, IL

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I've always being around animals, I love them, specially dogs and cats, I'm a very patient person, kind and playful, I love to hike so I have no problem sitting and walking them.
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Leah R.

Darien, WI

from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Coming from a family of 11 siblings and growing up on a farm with pretty much every animal you can think of, I've been surrounded by animals my whole life! I'm a huge animal lover and even own my own horse. I'm excited to bring my years of experience and love for animals to dog sitting! I am 18 years old and number 9 in all the...
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Elizabeth K.

Harvard, IL

from
$8/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi, I'm Elizabeth. I offer pet boarding, sitting, and dog walking. I have grown up with pets around me including, dogs, cats, lizards, chickens, ducks, cows, and horses. I enjoy the company of animals and giving them the best lives possible. Friends and family always trust that their pets will get the best care while they are...
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Ellie C.

Dog Sitter

Rockford, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Open to pet sitting for whenever you are going out of town. I have watched over many pets and willing to do light chores or projects while out of town. Willing to watch over plants and grab mail as well.
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Ewa S.

Love Animals

Belvidere, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I love animals - we have 3 dogs and 2 cats at home, all of them rescue and very friendly and if I could, I will rescue all. We have nice 2 acre land and plenty toys for our cats and dogs to play. I work only part time, so I will love to help others in need of pet sitter, walking or bording.
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Dawn G.

Pet Care

Cherry Valley, IL

from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have pet sitting for families short term and long term. I have 2 dogs of my own very spoiled. I love taking care animals being around them, they bring so much joy . wiling to walk them , feed them , play with them. Clean up after them . If your looking for someone who caring love to spend time. Contact me
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  • 48 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Poplar Grove, IL

Dog Sitters in Poplar Grove, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 48 listed dog sitters

Shelly B.

Shelly is a wonderful pet care provider. She is loving and punctual and caring and goes above and beyond. She is available last minute or...

- Julie S.

Michelle S.

Michelle has helped me so much more than expected. She goes above and beyond and never disappoints. She has never missed an appointment and...

- Christine B.

Marilyn B.

Marilyn is a wonderful pet & house sitter! One of our dogs is diabetic and needs insulin shots every 12 hours ( in addition to many eye...

- Carolyn C.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Poplar Grove, IL

Dog sitters near you in Poplar Grove, 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 Poplar Grove, 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 Poplar Grove, IL is $19.00.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Poplar Grove, 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 Poplar Grove, 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 Poplar Grove, 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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