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Amrit S.

Evanston, IL

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Expert Pet Care with a Personal Touch: Tailored Attention for Every Furry Friend! With years of experience, a deep love for animals, and a knack for understanding their unique needs, I go beyond basic pet sitting to provide companionship, care, and comfort your pet deserves. Trust me to keep your pets happy, healthy, and...
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Nina K.

Evanston, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm someone who's always had a soft spot for animals. I've grown up around pets and know how much they truly become part of the family. I'm patient, reliable, and love spending time with all kinds of animals, whether that means going for a walk, playing, or just keeping them company while you're away. I understand how...
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Hailey B.

Evanston, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I like working with animals because they are better than people! Animals make more sense to me than humans. There's no pretense, they don't judge, and the domestic ones are pure love! They give so much more back than they take. One thing you should know about me is I am the kind of person who will see someone walking a dog and...
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Claudia M.

Experienced Sitter (M-F 10 Am On)

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I love working with children who are eager to play and learn. I have worked with children my whole life. I have raised two very responsible, healthy young adults. I have taught all levels and have worked with special needs children. I have a fun, nurturing character. I am firm but loving and I think kids are amazing. I...

Meret B. says "Claudia treated our son as her own. She was always thinking of activities for them to do together. He loved her and would ask for her even on days she...

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Meghan T.

Tutoring

Evanston, IL

from
$25/hr
Hello! My name is Meghan, and I recently completed my freshman year at University. I enjoy working with children, and have tutored students in an after school math program; as well as coached middle school basketball. I can help with a variety of errands, from grocery shopping to dog walking. I look forward to meeting you. :)
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Katherine P.

Part-time Animal Caregiver

Evanston, IL

from
$10/hr
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog walking, animal care, and pet sitting in your own home. I have previously volunteered at three different animal shelters as well as volunteered at veterinary clinics. I am a pre-veterinary student and I love animals!
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Katherine B.

Experienced & Enthusiastic Pet-Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a dedicated young professional living on the North side of Chicago, IL. Outside of caring for my own 2 cats, I have several years of pet-sitting experience for both dogs and cats. Previous pet-sitting duties have included, but are not limited to: feedings, providing dog walking services, cleaning litter boxes, and providing...

Care Member says "Kathrine has watched our cats many times as well as our family dogs (who are quite the handful) and never failed us! She sends updates and photos often...

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Jena G.

Part time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I grew up constantly having a dog.. I am a pet lover and will take great care of your pet. I would love to take your pet on a walk and give them lots of love and attention! I have experience watching my own dogs and taking care of 2 dogs overnight for a week!

Christina D. says "Jena did a wonderful job looking after our 2 dogs and cat. She communicated so well and took such great care of them. I highly recommend Jena...she...

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Annesley C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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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Rachel S.

Passionate And Engaging Pet Walker/sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I love dogs and cats more than most people you will meet. It gives me just as much joy as them to walk them, play with them, and take care of them in any way. I live in Lakeview Chicago and enjoy walking to the parks and spending time outside. I have dog walking, dog sitting, and cat sitting experience.
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Jaclyn M.

Pet Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Alyssa H.

Friendly Neighborhood Pet Sitter/ Dog Walker

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'm a 25-year-old Dog and cat lover with 3 dogs and a rescued cat at home. I provide sitting at your own home, dog-walking, and light grooming.
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Ana L.

Winnetka, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
One experience I had with dog care involved looking after a high-energy golden retriever named Beto. Beto was full of enthusiasm and loved to explore the outdoors, so I made sure to take him on long walks in the park and play fetch with him to keep him entertained and exercised. Overall, my experience with dog care taught me...

Emilie B. says "Ana took very good care of our pet, we needed someone energetic, responsible, and reliable who could keep up with him. We will definitely contact her...

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Leah G.

Active And Reliable Dog Sitter In Orlando!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hi! I love animals, I have grown up with them my whole life. I have always lived with a dog, 5 growing up and now my first dog by myself, Mimi! I also have experience looking after cats, I have a rescue. I can prescribe medicine, go on long walks, feed, bathe, whatever help you need! I don't mind boarding, I have a dog myself...

Care Member says "Leah was so kind and caring with my girls. They loved spending time with her. We'll definitely use her again. "

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Sarah B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
With a passion for animals and over 10 years of experience in pet care, I offer comprehensive services to keep your pets happy and healthy. From daily walks and feeding to special needs and medical care, I provide attentive, reliable, and loving care for all types of pets. Your furry, feathered, or scaly friends are in good...

Care Member says "Sarah very patiently dealt with my dog who was terrified of her even though she had walked with her and she had been in the apartment. My dog bit her...

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Safiyeh U.

Caring, Gentle And Kind, I Love Large And Small Pets Alike!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello there! My name is Safiyeh and I have owned and taken care of dogs and smaller pets like rabbits for many years and would love to play with and care for your precious furry friends! I have never met a pet I didn't like and who didn't come to trust me as I am soft spoken and very gentle. I am happy to walk, feed, groom,...

Katerina S. says "Safiyeh is a compassionate caregiver who watched my dog Sasha occasionally when I traveled for work. Sasha can be a nervous dog so we both really...

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Colette O.

Creative Caregiver Available Part Or Full Time

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Colette and I am a nanny, pet sitter, artist and designer! With three full time nannying positions under my belt, and a good handful of part time positions, I can safely say your child and/or pet will be in capable hands. My expertise lies in caring for babies one month to three years of age, as well as cats...

Care Member says "Colette has been watching our son for over a year and we couldn't be happier. You can see the positive impact she's had on him when he races to the...

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Glenda W.

Part Time Pet Caretaker

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I'd love to help you in caring for your wonderful fur baby. I'm highly experienced in animal care and dog walking. I always take care to communicate everyday that I'm booked with owners about their pet's day, well being, mood, what they did, what they ate, etc. I was a substitute vet assistant growing up in a clinic for...

Care Member says "Glenda is an awesome walk companion for my FIL’s Yorkiepoo, Mister Man. Very timely, trustworthy clear communicator, and very conscientious. We...

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Lauren J.

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
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
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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Ruby K.

Pet Lover With Flexible Schedule!

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$14/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I am a Chicago native in my mid-20s currently located in Old Town. I grew up with 2-3 dogs as well as other small lizards/fish/hamsters. I regularly cat sit for a family in our neighborhood for 10+ years. I am very comfortable around pets and happy to assist in overnight care, dog walking and light housekeeping. I take...
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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.58/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated dog walkers is 5.0

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Evanston, IL

Dog Walkers in Evanston, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers

Claudia M.

Claudia treated our son as her own. She was always thinking of activities for them to do together. He loved her and would ask for her even...

- Meret B.

Katherine B.

Kathrine has watched our cats many times as well as our family dogs (who are quite the handful) and never failed us! She sends updates and...

- Care member

Jena G.

Jena did a wonderful job looking after our 2 dogs and cat. She communicated so well and took such great care of them. I highly recommend...

- Christina D.

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Evanston, IL

A local dog walker near you in Evanston, IL will cost you an average of $16.58 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of January 2026 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 26 dog walkers offering services in Evanston, IL. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Evanston or your zip code. From there, compare your options by reading about the specific dog walking services they provide, their experience with dogs, and their hourly rate. You can also read reviews from other pet parents from Evanston to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.

Hiring a dog walker is a great way to eliminate worry and guilt when your dog is home alone for many hours, while also being a good way to keep your dog fit, happy and well socialized. You can read reviews from other pet parents living in Evanston, IL to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Evanston, IL, you can use Care.com to start your search. All dog walkers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and any dog walkers who complete the Care Checkhave a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run so you can easily recognize them. CareChecks are a great place to start, but we strongly advise that you take additional steps to ensure you feel comfortable with the dog walker you hire, such as running your own background check and asking for references. You can visit our Safety Center to learn more.

On Care.com, there are currently 26 dog walkers near you in Evanston, IL that you can get to know. You can review dog walker profiles to see who has the experience you’re looking for and who will take on the responsibilities you need help with.

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