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Teresa M.

Oak Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
As an animal lover, providing pet care is fulfilling and energizing. I love engaging and being active with dogs and cats through play, grooming, petting, and walks. For eight years my family and I have enjoyed fostering dogs from the Oak Park Animal Care League. This includes dogs with physical disabilities and or behavioral...
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Missi K.

Animal Lover!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
grooming
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Missi. I am 26 years old and aside from my career in mental health therapy, I love doing jobs involving pet care. I am passionate about caring for animals, & have had such a huge love for them since I was a child. I have experience training and walking dogs through Pet Central Helps, where I volunteered for 2...

Isa S. says "Missi sent me daily updates of my pet Mollie and she ensured to ask me questions if she was unsure of something regarding Mollie's care. She is a delightful...

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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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Emanuele O.

Compassionate Animal Caretaker: Ensuring Happy Tails And Wagging Hearts

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
Hi! I'm an animal lover with a big heart and lots of energy! I have experience caring for pets of all kinds, including feeding, walking, playing, and making sure they feel loved and safe while you're away. I understand how important your pets are to you, and I treat every animal as if they were my own. Whether you need someone...

Care Member says "This is the first time we have used Care, and we were so pleased. Emanuele was so professional and great with our dog. "

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Emily S.

I'm A Youthful Soul And A Fun Sitter! Love Arts And Crafts And Karaoke

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Hello my name is Emily, I'm 22, and I am looking for a nannying job that accommodates my sometimes strange schedule! I love hanging out with the kiddos, I'm good with household work, cooking simple dishes, doing arts and crafts, dog walking, feeding animals, etc. I have a musical background in piano as well as a background in...

Madelyn S. says "Emily is fantastic with children. She's patient, loyal, and caring to the children under her care. Her fun loving nature is a hit with kids."

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Lucia Q.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
organization
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Erin L. says "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...

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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
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Evan S.

I Clean It ALL!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Attic cleaning
basement cleaning
dusting
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am friendly, professional, dependable and an excellent cleaner! From your carpets to the gutters, I will clean it all! No job is too small. Need your son's hamster caged cleaned? Check! Need your bathrooms deep cleaned before your Mother-in-law arrives? Check! How about a few loads of laundry after you get home from...

Missy W. says "Evan did an amazing job of spring cleaning my apartment. It feels like home again & now I don't mind being stuck in my freshly smelling place for...

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Lavinia C.

Love Kids

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Lavinia. I am looking for a full or part time position. I have work experience working with infants, a 1-year-old and 2-year-old boy. I am a very friendly and caring person who loves kids. I am a fun and loving person who any child will fall in love with. I like to teach kids to sing and dance to children's songs...

Diana H. says "In the summer of 2019 I hired Lavinia for a mother's helper role in my household. She has been working for me ever since, helping to care for my two year...

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Samantha C.

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hey there! I'm Sam, a dog lover from the city. I have two dogs of my own (husky and chihuahua) and enjoy dog walking! Let's give your pup the best care they deserve!
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Durda K.

Chicago, IL

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'm a reliable and compassionate dogs and cats lover with 5years of experience in dog walking and pet sitting. I provide a safe, fun, and loving environment for every dog, ensuring they get the exercise, care, and attention they need while you're away.
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Amelia N.

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Able to pop in for dog walks or watch the dog at the owners house along with the children! I live in a non pet friendly apartment so I would not be able to board dogs or cats at my home.
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Nicole B.

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
Pet walking
My husband and I own a husky so am very comfortable with pet care and walking dogs! Also I am very detail oriented so can easily follow whatever routines you have in place already for your dog walking needs
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Rachel S.

Animal Lover

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
3 years experience
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. I have experience with...
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Nadia V.

Justice, IL

from
$15/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
I love animals and I've always taken care of my cats and dogs at home while my mom worked. I've also pet sat for other people in my neighborhood before and dog walked!
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Megan T.

Chicago, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I grew up and still have many dogs and cats and have plenty of experience with a wide range of breeds for both animals. I have previously pet sat and dog walked for families, so I do have experience! One thing you should know about me is I am a college student majoring in neuroscience. My skills include dog walking, some pet...
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Elizabeth M.

Pet Lover!

La Grange, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
We have had a lot of pets (lots of rescues!) Including dogs, cats, parakeets, gecko, turtles, hedgehog, and bearded dragon. Also lots of fish. Have experience with dog walking and boarding small cages pets.
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Wynter O.

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, I'm Wynter. I have a 1-year-old Siamese named Boots and I'm here to service most of your pet needs. -dog walking -cat/dog sitting -pet check-ins -feeding -medicine administration
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Stephanie B.

Niles, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm Stephanie! I am a lifelong animal lover offering dependable pet sitting and dog walking services. Whether you need someone to check in on your pets while you're away or take your dog for a walk during your busy day, I've got you covered.
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Kelly R.

Reliable, Friendly Pet Care

Berwyn, IL

from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love animals and want to help them and their people. I have years of experience with dogs, and would be more than happy to get to know your other pets. I am reliable, caring and flexible to work with your needs of dog walking and pet care.
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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.25/hr as of December 2025

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL

Dog Walkers in River Forest, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers

Missi K.

Missi sent me daily updates of my pet Mollie and she ensured to ask me questions if she was unsure of something regarding Mollie's care. She...

- Isa S.

Lauren J.

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,...

- Deacon K.

Emanuele O.

This is the first time we have used Care, and we were so pleased. Emanuele was so professional and great with our dog.

- Care member

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in River Forest, IL

A local dog walker near you in River Forest, IL will cost you an average of $16.25 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of December 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 4 dog walkers offering services in River Forest, IL. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from River Forest 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 River Forest 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 River Forest, IL to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in River Forest, 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 4 dog walkers near you in River Forest, 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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