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Shelby B.

Caring Pet Sitter/ Dog Walker

Sycamore, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I am an animal lover and have owned cats and dogs my entire life. From chihuahua to Great Danes and everything in between. I am a reliable and energetic person and would love to help with pet sitting or dog walking.
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Experienced Reliable Pet / Farm Sitter

Sycamore, IL

from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
boarding
+ 1 more
I am an absolute animal lover and caretaker. I have my own mini farm and am familiar and capable of handling most animals, including dogs, cats, livestock and exotics. I have over 25 years of hands on experience with domestic/exotic pets and about 6 with livestock. Going away for the weekend or a vacation? I would love to care...
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Pet Sitter

Sycamore, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I am a reliable, patient and energetic person who loves animals. I've worked at a dog day care with multiple breeds of dogs. I am able to walk dogs, watch and play, and feed food or medicines to your pet.
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Angelia M.'s Photo

Sycamore, IL

from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
In addition to previously owning our own pets, I have experience with pets sitting for friends and family over many years. Experience in walking dogs, caregiving for birds and fish, giving medication, and assisting dogs with unique needs.
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Animal-Loving Petsitter Available

DeKalb, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello I'm Brooke! I am a fun college student looking for a summer job and would love to care for your pets. I will provide pet sitting in your own home. Growing up I have lived with many pets. I have taken care of dogs of all sizes such as my black lab and Yorkshire terriers I live with at home. although I don't own any cats...
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Part-Time Pet Sitter

Hampshire, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I can provide pet sitting in your own home. Experienced cat and dog sitter with great references. Also am able to dog walk.
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Amy D.'s Photo

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Grooming
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
daily feeding
+ 1 more
I worked at a pet store for a year with cats, dogs, fish, birds and reptiles. I pet sit for several families and can provide all their names as references. I live in Claremont and pet sit in Claremont, Brownsville, Ascutney and other surrounding towns.

Bethany C. says "Amy was very professional, punctual and trustworthy. I hired Amy when I went on my honeymoon to house sit and watch my dog and rabbit. As soon as I met...

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Bree G.'s Photo

DeKalb, IL

from
$23/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I have previous experience working with dogs in a shelter and also have a golden doodle and golden retriever at home! I will be home for winter break for about a month so I am looking for pet sitting opportunities while I am back!
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Pet Services

DeKalb, IL

from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have been pet sitting for the past 3 years, with animals ranging from mice, Guinea pigs, cats and dogs and more. I personally have a dog, cat and two Guinea pigs. I am trust worthy and can give references upon request. I love animals and I would love the opportunity to meet you and your pet!
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Kaltrina I.'s Photo

Maple Park, IL

from
$23/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello, my name is Kaltrina. I haven't done dog/cat sitting in a while but I would love to try out and do this an again for a short while. I look forward to talking with you.
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Animal Sitter

DeKalb, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
Hi! I'm very reliable and patient caregiver. I love working with children and watching cats and small dogs!
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Dog Walking And Sitting

Hampshire, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Happy to help walk your fur baby or check in during the day with them! Also open to pet sitting during trips depending on availability and location.
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Katie L.'s Photo

Kingston, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a huge animal lover! My husband and I live on a farm and have horses, dogs and cats! I am looking to make a little extra money and thought pet sitting would be perfect!
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Animal Lover

Hampshire, IL

from
$10/hr
9 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love all animals and have been dog walking and cat-sitting since I was in 5th grade. All size dogs and cats welcome!
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Paige S.'s Photo

Maple Park, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there! I have always grown up caring for our family pets (dogs, bunnies, hamsters), have experience pet sitting (cats, dogs, even a tortoise!), and currently own two dogs of my own. I love animals, and would be happy to help you with yours at home!
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Ashley L.'s Photo

DeKalb, IL

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Hi, my name is Ashley and I'm passionate about animals, responsible, and attentive to their needs, ensuring they're happy and safe. I have been dog sitting for 3 years now and love to volunteer at Tails to take dogs on walks!
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Sarah G.'s Photo

DeKalb, IL

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm Sarah! I am from a big family so babysitting started with my siblings. I have been with NIU for almost 10 years, I oversee facilities & operations. I have experience with children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids. I am comfortable with routine tasks like meal preparation, playtime, homework & bedtime...
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Madelyn S.'s Photo

Kingston, IL

from
$19/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I've been an animal lover since I was born! I've grown up with at least one dog all the time and love caring for them! I have been dog/cat/fish sitting for about the last 5 years for family and friends when they go out of town. I have a dog of my own and know the importance of play times, walks, feeding, and of course, lots of...
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Specialized Small Pet Sitter

Hampshire, IL

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
Hello! I've had multiple fish and hamsters over the past 10 years and right now I have a guinea pig. When living in my family home, I dog sat for large and small dogs as well. Reach out if you're in need of a pet sitter!
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Meghan K.'s Photo

Genoa, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have been petting sitting and walking for many years. I have 6 animals of my own, and lots of experience with dogs.
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  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of December 2025

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Sycamore, IL

Dog sitters near you in Sycamore, 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 Sycamore, 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 Sycamore, IL is $17.00.

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