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Brooke L.

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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Sarah G.

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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Ambrosia C.

DeKalb, IL

from
$21/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've grown up around all different types of pets and will provide any sitting services in your home.
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Bree G.

DeKalb, IL

from
$23/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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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Sophia G.

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 walking
pet transportation
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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Tina S.

Pet Sitter And Dog Walker

Sandwich, IL

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
Hi, I'm Tina! I've had a lifelong love for animals, having grown up on a farm surrounded by pigs, goats, deer, raccoons, chickens-you name it! I later married a dairy farmer, so animals have always been a big part of my life. I've always had dogs and cats, and as a mom of four, our home has welcomed everything from turtles and...
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Kathryn E.

Pet care Provider

Elburn, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love animals and am comfortable with all types of pets! I have over 5 years of experience pet sitting (mostly dogs and cats), and I have volunteered with animal rescue groups. I have a 7-year-old rescue pup of my own and adore her! I am comfortable caring for cats and dogs at your home, whether it be a check-in visit and...
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Rebecca F.

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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Grace W.

Plano, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm Grace, a dedicated and trustworthy pet sitter with a genuine love for animals of all shapes and sizes. Whether it's dogs, cats, birds, or small pets, I treat every animal with the same care and attention I give my own. I understand how important it is to feel confident that your pets are safe and happy while you're away,...
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Rose D.

Dog Sitter

Sugar Grove, IL

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there, I'm Rose! As a pet sitter, I'm patient, responsible, and fun-loving. I love working as a pet sitter! I began watching my neighbors' dogs when I was 14 and quickly grew a passion for loving and caring for animals ever since. As a homebody, I love chilling with my family and our guinea pig, Coconut! Families should know...
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  • 10 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.50/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated home pet sitting is 5.0

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in DeKalb

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in DeKalb, IL will cost an average of $18.50 per hour as of August 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.

You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from DeKalb, IL on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 4 in home pet sitters in DeKalb, IL, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in DeKalb, IL can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.

To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in DeKalb, IL, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.

Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in DeKalb, IL. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.

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