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Karrah K.

Riverside, IL

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Caring for animals is truly my passion. With six years of experience providing pet sitting, walking, boarding, and daycare, I treat every pet as my own. I prioritize comfort, happiness, and a safe, consistent routine for your dogs and cats. I am experienced with managing the needs of high-energy breeds with active play. I...
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Veronica A.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 32 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet walking
Hi, I'm Veronica! I've been a dedicated pet sitter for 7 years and a veterinary technician for 6, currently working at an emergency veterinary hospital that cares for dogs, cats, and exotic animals. My experience allows me to confidently care for pets with special medical needs, including administering medications, injections,...

Suzanne M. says "Veronica is very trustworthy and dependable. She took a daily picture of Oscar, which was very nice."

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Sarah R.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I love caring for pets, especially dogs and cats. I've been an animal lover all my life, and would love to find house-sitting/pet-sitting jobs this summer. I also provide baby-sitting services, and in the past it is how I have come across many families that need a sitter for their pet while on vacation. I hope you'll consider my...
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Dog Or House Sitter

Elmwood Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
9 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
I love working with children and pets. I have one dog, Sophie that is an amazing little toy poodle but I love all animals.
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Great Sitter From An Animal Family

La Grange, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Annesley C.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I provide pet-sitting and dog walking in your own home. I am a dog (and cat) lover and I will treat your animals with the same love and care I treat my own!

Jennifer S. says "Annesley is kind, friendly and dependable. She is everything someone looks for in a dog sitter. I have had many dog sitters over the years and she is...

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Pet Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I love animals. I grew up with a shih tzu named Tootsie. She was part of our family for 14 years. Since then, I've babysat for little, medium and large size dogs including pit bulls, labradoodles, Pomeranian and shih poos. I also have experience cat sitting. I am comfortable residing at your home while you're on vacation, or...

Leslee M. says "We've had Jaclyn quite a few times to take care of our dogs when we've gone out of town, from 3-days to 2-weeks at a time. We are very impressed with her...

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Part-Time Pet Caretaker And Dog Walker

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hello!! I'm Lauren. I've been a full-time self employed Dog Walker & Pet sitter in Chicago & Evanston for 10 years. I currently have over 40 clients, many of which I've been working for 5+ years. Prior to being self employed, I worked at a local pet shop/groomer while I was a student at Loyola. I started walking dogs and pet...

Deacon K. says "Lauren took care of our house and two dogs for about a week while our family traveled on vacation. We are so thankful for her calm, reassuring manner,...

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Dog Sitter And Tail Wagging Enthusiast

Westmont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! For all the dogs out there; woof! My name is Tracy and I am a dog-loving writer who works from home full-time. My assistant is my senior dog, Wrigley. He is a Australian Shepherd/Pointer mutt who loves to chill and go on long walks. He enjoys other dogs and humans very much. My dog is an all-around chill dude who...

Anna B. says "I have been looking for someone reliable to watch my precious girl when I have to work away from home, but it's so hard to trust someone else. I am BEYOND...

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Pet Care Taker

Schiller Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
I have been a dog sitter for almost two years helping teachers and friends with their fury friends while they are on vacation or out of town. I do dog walking services for dogs. I am comfortable grooming, walking, feeding, playing with and caring for your pets.
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Experienced , Reliable And Responsible Housekeeper & House Sitter. Available All Weekdays.

Chicago, IL

4.6(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
basement cleaning
changing bed linens
attic cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 13 years of experience, I looking for four days a week and six hours a day. I'm house and dog sitter as well. I'm very hard working person and I'm self motivated. I'm easy to follow instructions. I'm very honest and friendly person . I have very good references. I like to read and spend time with my family.

Michele R. says "AMAZING! I had such a great feeling about her when we met. I hired her for babysitter and housekeeper. She is a mother and you can pick up on that....

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Claire S.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am happy to help with dog walking and dog sitting. I have 3 years of experience dog sitting and am happy to help you!
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Pet Sitter

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Daily feeding
boarding
pet walking
administration of medicine
grooming
+ 1 more
I have had dogs my entire life. I have done a lot of house sitting/babysitting/pet sitting for families away on vacation/who work during the day.
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I Love Animals And Caring About Them And Showing Love To Them

Oak Lawn, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have 1 year of experience I'm always around animals, I have a dog myself that I love and always take care of . I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting.
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Isabelle G.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

from
$20/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
Hello! My name is Isabelle and I'd love to help take care of your furry family members! I have grown up around dogs and cats, with my family dog being a giant, fluffy, 3-year-old labradoodle! I have dog-sit and cat-sit for years now. I love spending quality time with the pets and encouraging enrichment playtime.
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Anna T.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
Hi I'm Anna, a lifelong animal lover with 10 plus years of experience walking and sitting dogs of all kinds! I specialize in senior dogs and have a huge soft spot for our older furry friends. I understand the patience, gentleness, and special care they need, from slow walks to medications and lots of cozy cuddle time. Whether...
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Sofia Lynn A.'s Photo

Darien, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
Hi, I'm Sofia, I'm 19, and I absolutely love pets and caretaking. I have had many pets in the past including guinea pigs, fish, dogs and cats. Needless to say I've had years of experience, especially with chaos when it comes to pet sitting! At the moment I am studying at College of Dupage for Nursing. I am always around the...
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Stefanie A.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I have around five plus years of professional dog sitting experience. I also have 2 lovely dogs of my own. I have a miniature golden doodle and a maltese! I am super sweet, kind, and loving with any furbabies. I look forward to meeting you and your sweet pets! :)
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Olivia L.'s Photo

Oak Park, IL

from
$19/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
Hi, I'm Liv! I am a dedicated pet sitter with a genuine love for animals--especially cats and dogs. Caring for my own pets has taught me how important it is to make sure our babies feel safe, comfortable, and loved when their owners are away. Because I know how much our pets mean to us, I treat every animal in my care as if they...
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Love Them Like Family!

Willowbrook, IL

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet walking
Hi there! To say that I'm obsessed with animals is an understatement... I love all four legged (three and two legged too!), air flying, water swimming, and scaly skinned friends in all shapes and sizes! I have fostered pups in the past and I loved every moment of seeing them heal and become a perfect new addition to a loving...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of March 2026

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Riverside, IL

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

Veronica A.

Veronica is very trustworthy and dependable. She took a daily picture of Oscar, which was very nice.

- Suzanne M.

Rebecca V.

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...

- Care member

Annesley C.

Annesley is kind, friendly and dependable. She is everything someone looks for in a dog sitter. I have had many dog sitters over the years...

- Jennifer S.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Riverside, IL

Dog sitters near you in Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, IL is $15.00.

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