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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. I have 7 years experience with dogs at Pawsitivily heaven pet resort. And 4 years at oak village animal hospital. I love animals. I have afternoons open to come and walk your or play with your pet.
Patricia can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
I'd describe my personality as fun, caring and trustworthy.
I like working with animals because I grew up with dogs and they are like family members.
I'm looking for a job that help dogs get outside and have some fun.
I started working with animals when we had our own dogs and pet sitting for our neighbor.
In my spare...
Thomas can also help with: Pet sitting
Tessa S.
Oak Lawn, IL
$14-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
My Main Goal Is To Treat Your Furry Babes Like My Own & To Earn Some Extra Puppy Love Along The Way!
Hi! I'm Tessa & I have 1 year of experience & I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I will always make sure your furry babes are well taken care of when they are under my watch. I have 2 pups of my own who are spoiled rotten & I can assure you that yours will be too! Obviously not without your permission, I know each dog...
Tessa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I have two pets, one who is a sweet, loving dog, another who is more of a challenge. I have grown up with all kinds of animals my whole life and love caring for them.
Kelsey can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, daily feeding, pet walking
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Ciara C.
Oak Lawn, IL
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi!! My name is Ciara! I'm 19 years old and am currently in school studying for a degree in Accounting. I have two dogs of my own and I have experience taking care of a 7-year-old. I've also taken 2 courses at my school for child development.
I'd describe my personality as organized, caring, determined, and fun!
I started...
I have experience with dogs of all sizes and ages, cats, fish, lizards, and some experience with birds. Introduce me to your furry/feathery/scaly family members, and I will be so excited to step in for you as needed and bring a little play to their lives in your absence. If you just have a crazy schedule and need some extra...
Heather can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Alicia F.
Oak Lawn, IL
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I absolutely love to spend my time with dogs. I seek to express that in offering daily dog walking and/or feeding services. My experience with dogs spans all sizes, ages, and temperaments. Professionally, I have been working as a bather/grooming assistant for a nearly a year and personally I have a great deal of experience with...
Alicia can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine
Ashlie C.
Cicero, IL
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm a animal lover who has had multiple pets in my life time along with multiple dogs. At the moment I have two dog, two turtles, and a guinea pig. I can offer cleaning and watching over multiple pets. I have cat sat, dog sat, and dog walked. Any questions feel free to message me :) Have a wonderful day!
Ashlie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Ashlie did a fantastic job caring for our 4 pets while my wife and I were on vacation. She provided us with daily updates via texts and pictures and will definitely be hired again if and when we need a reliable and responsible pet sitter or caretaker :)"
Worlee H.
Ariana H.
Palos Park, IL
$15-18/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ariana and I am 28 years old. I am currently an academic advisor and I have a Masters degree. I have various experience ranging within the fields of administration, nonprofit, education, retail, etc.
I have two dogs, a French Mastiff named Gru and a Pug mix named Buddy. During my spare time, I enjoy spending...
Ariana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Our family is SO lucky to have found Ariana! There isn't a single quality she's missing when needing an extra set of hands around the house. She helps us with pet care and keeping up with our home (cleaning, errands, organization, etc.) and does an unbelievable...
Kaitlin A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love all animals, I have experience with bedridden after Spain surgery dog . I was training, massaging, walking, bathing, grooming , feeding . in 2008 I was finished Academy of dog grooming school. if you have interested please contact me, thank you
Kristina can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"My dog has a very particular diet, schedule and personality. He’s not an easy dog to take care of, but Kristina does a great job and he likes her. She’s trustworthy, honest and genuine. I am so glad i found someone like her to put me at ease when i am away from...
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Jennifer M.
Summit Argo, IL
$16-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I m easy going understanding and multitalented in many avenues of working. I hold a perc card have security licenses . First Aid and AED Certified caregiver license working with many seniors with many Long term health issues. Enjoyed house sitting with animals for years , for traveling families.
References upon request.
Have...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Jennifer took care of my father over the last 3 years until his recent passing. She was great at understanding when and what is an emergency where other family or an ambulance needs to be contacted. One thing unique about her is her ability to interpret doctors...
Jeff P.
Juliana L.
Brookfield, IL
$16-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Pet-loving Caregiver With A Friendly Husky, Ready To Provide Top-Notch Care!
5.0
(1)
I adore animals and have over 3 years of experience in pet sitting and dog walking. Recognizing the unique personality and preferences of each pet is crucial to me. I relish walks, whether it's a casual stroll or an adventurous hike.
I am available to accommodate pets at my place, providing a comfortable and caring environment...
Juliana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"I recently had the pleasure of entrusting Juliana with the care of my two beloved pets, Murphy and Peanut, while I was away on a trip. I can confidently say that Juliana's exceptional pet-sitting services exceeded all of my expectations, and I would wholeheartedly...
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Marina C.
Chicago, IL
$12-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello!
Animals are my life! I have always had pets growing up as a child and my love for them has grown into my adulthood even more. I became a pet sitter because it is my passion to help others, so to give back to owners and animals is very rewarding!
I've been boarding, walking and house-sitting for the last 5 years, so I...
Marina can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Marina was flexible with our schedule, was great with our pups, and kept us updated with pictures and videos during their stay. Thanks Marina!"
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Samantha S.
Orland Park, IL
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience caring for pets. Currently I walk a German Shepard three times a week. I also help another family with their cats occasionally. Message me if interested
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"We own a 100lb german shepherd who is not the easiest to handle and Samantha is very good with him. They became friends right away and he gets extremely excited to see her each week. Samantha is very good with him and we appreciate how caring she is. She gives us...
Nichlas K.
5.0
(1)
I grew up with two dogs, a husky and a Dachshund mix breed. Both were puppies when adopted in 2006. I loved and cared for them until they passed away from old age a couple of years ago. My experience growing up with my dogs has made me an animal lover today. I have a year-old Pomsky named Oreo (personally trained), 10 fish, and...
Amy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Amy is a natural with animals. She follows instructions well, and takes very good care. Amy seems like she a special connection with animals. I would hire her anytime! "
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5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I provide home visits for your sweet critters while you are away. I also provide daily walks for working pet parents. I received excellent experience as a volunteer with PAWS in Tinley Park, a volunteer-run animal shelter taking in cats and dogs. My passion is to provide the very best care for your pet when you cannot be there....
Lisa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"We hired Lisa twice this summer to care for our cats. She was amazing. She was punctual and very reliable. She took excellent care of my cats while we were gone. I think my cats even missed her when we came home. I will be hiring her again."
Alexandra S.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Rebecca can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation, boarding & more
5.0
"Rebecca was punctual, professional and personable. I hired Rebecca based on the recommendations below and she delivered on all points. My senior kitty, who isn't a fan of most "strangers", came out to greet Rebecca when she visited. I was happy and felt relaxed...
Kirstin E.
Kylie S.
Willowbrook, IL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, down to earth, adaptive. I do not drink, smoke, or party so I feel that I'm mature, responsible, and reliable. I'm fully vaccinated and 3x boosted.
LGBTQIA+ ally.
I have references.
I like working with kids because they're very imaginative and important to our future.
I'm looking...
Kylie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kylie was prompt, attentive to my kids, positive, and responsible."
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Lucia Q.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lucia: I have experience in cleaning, houses, condos, studios, offices. I am a responsible, honest and discreet person. I have the ability to meet the requirements you like , in the care and cleaning of your home. I have a very positive attitude to carry out tasks with great quality and detail. Cleaning tasks I can...
Lucia can also help with: Organization, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Lucia is great! She cleans our apartment very well and always asked if there's anything she can do more. She's very kind and easy to work with. Don't hesitate to hire Lucia!"
Erin L.
5.0
(4)
I have experience caring for all ages. My favorite activities include drawing/painting/crafts, playing board games, going to the park and reading. I love getting creative! Cooking is also a passion of mine - I love preparing food and serving nutritious meals to the children I babysit. I also enjoy light cleaning and organizing,...
Lizzi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lizzi has been with our family for over 2 years. She is wonderful with our kids, and very respectful. She is always on time and I trust her. As a bonus, she is an animal lover who is great with our dog :)"
Laura G.
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Oak Lawn, IL
Ashlie C.
5.0
Ashlie did a fantastic job caring for our 4 pets while my wife and I were on vacation. She provided us with daily updates via texts and pictures and will definitely be hired again if and when we need a reliable and responsible pet sitter or caretaker :)
- Worlee H.
Ariana H.
5.0
Our family is SO lucky to have found Ariana! There isn't a single quality she's missing when needing an extra set of hands around the house. She helps us with pet care and keeping up with our home (cleaning, errands, organization, etc.) and does an unbelievable job. She is wonderful with...
- Kaitlin A.
Kristina S.
5.0
Kristina is very nice, and has a big, very welcoming house for your pet.
She sent pictures of my kitty and updates on what he was doing :)
Nice to find someone you can trust!
- Care member
Jennifer M.
5.0
Jennifer is awesome! She is so kind and loving and took great care of my dog while we were on vacation. And my dog loved her.
- Deborah K.
Juliana L.
5.0
I recently had the pleasure of entrusting Juliana with the care of my two beloved pets, Murphy and Peanut, while I was away on a trip. I can confidently say that Juliana's exceptional pet-sitting services exceeded all of my expectations, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in need of...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Oak Lawn, IL
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Oak Lawn, IL?
A local dog walker near you in Oak Lawn, IL will cost you an average of $14.00 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of May 2024 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.
What is the best way in 2024 to find dog walkers near me in Oak Lawn, IL?
Care.com has 7 dog walkers offering services in Oak Lawn, IL. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Oak Lawn, IL worth it?
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 Oak Lawn, IL to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.
Is it safe to hire a dog walker near me in Oak Lawn, IL?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Oak Lawn, 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.
How many dog walkers in my area are available to hire near me in Oak Lawn, IL?
On Care.com, there are currently 7 dog walkers near you in Oak Lawn, 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.