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Mandy S.

One Love Pet Sitter

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
I offer Pet Sitting+ Mobile grooming & at my home! (Pick up & drop off service available upon request) I have 15+ years of experience. I am very patient, loving, and trusting. I am a full time pet sitter with lots of love to give! Any help you need please contact me to book service or meeting. I treat all animals with the...

Karie M. says "Mandy is great with dogs, she's attentive to their needs, takes very good care of them Walks with them, plays with them, and even talks to them (ha ha...

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Virginia R.

Virginia

Des Plaines, IL

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
I love Dogs/ Cats, but dogs will always hold a special place in my heart. Your Puppy/ Dog will enjoy every bit of our time together as much as I am. Take a moment and relax as your pet enjoys adventures with the best dog care Lady! My Doggy care routine fits into my schedule because I'm able to schedule around my family time...
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Giedre A.

Part-time Pet Sitter Available

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
I look after five unique pets on a daily basis at home: three dogs and two cats. I have also volunteered at my local veterinary clinic, Northwest Animal Hospital, for about 150 hours.
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Sharon G.

Des Plaines, IL

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$18/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your home. I love dogs of all breeds and sizes. I am empathetic and pay attention to the to the dogs behavior and health, and physical condition.
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Emily D.

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Daily feeding
pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
pet walking
I'd describe my personality as someone who is friendly, patient, and caring. I have been around cats for most of my life. I grew up with three cats, and currently have a sweet senior cat that is 19 years old. I have experience taking care of cats and smaller dogs in my home, as well as home sitting, while the family is away....
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Laura H.

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Pet transportation
dog training
pet walking
As of 2015 I became a stay at home mom, but prior I worked as a veterinary technician for nearly 10 years. My goal is to combine my love of animals while raising a family. The services I am offering are dog walking, cat sitting, nail trimming, anal glad expression, ear cleaning and medication administration. I have experience...
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Jennifer M.

Pet Sitter

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$42/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
I am a certified teacher (background checked), animal lover, and former Lincoln Park Zoo Docent available for pet sitting. In addition, I was a vet tech before going to college with over 20 years experience in pet sitting. I am available for in-home dog boarding or at my home. My minimum rate is $42 a day to 50 dollars per day....

Bob G. says "Jennifer recently made twice daily visits to watch our three cats for a 6 day vacation. We really were able to enjoy our vacation because it was obvious that...

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Gail F.

Morton Grove, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
As well as babysitting and nannying, I have taken care for many cats and (mostly) dogs. I have experience going to the person's home to hang out with the pet, feed them and give them water, take them on walks, and play outside in accessible. I love to send pictures to the owners of the pets to show them they are having a fun...
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Olivia V.

Fun Pet Sitter!

Winnetka, IL

5.0(0)
from
$8/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Pet walking
grooming
pet sitting
boarding
Hi! I've been a dog walker/pet sitter for many years with paid experience. I have lived with dogs and cats, and have experience with other animals as well. Would love a summer job while home from college! Thank you :)
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Katherine A.

Dog Owner Looking For Pet Sitting Job

Evanston, IL

from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced dog owner who recently raised a puppy for the last 6 months. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Peyton M.

Looking For A Part Time Pet Sitting Job!

Arlington Heights, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
administration of medicine
I am open to providing dog/cat sitting in your home and also dog walking services. While most of my past service experiences have been with children, I have always been an animal lover. I have grown up with dogs all my life and recently rescued a beautiful pit bull from waukegan animal control! I love animals of all breeds,...
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Molly B.

Wheeling, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I have been dog sitting for over 5 years now. I absolutely love dogs and they love me right back! I am great about making sure that all your pet's needs are met, and that your home is kept secure and safe. I am willing and able to do walks, feeding, playing with, and staying overnights if necessary.
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Anthony O.

Chicago, IL

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$22/hr
2 years experience
I provide dog sitting in your home or mine. I have cared for over four of my own dogs as well as provide dog sitting services for close fiends in St. Louis.
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Mariana L.

Rolling Meadows, IL

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$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I've had experience over the last couple of years taking care of pets for friends. I'm especially good with cats as I owe a couple but have had experience with working with larger dogs as well.
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Susan P.

Glenview, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
administration of medicine
I have primarily been a dog sitter but have cared for cats as well. Most of the dogs I have taken of have been large dogs of mixed breed. I have cared for one families dogs for a very long time. Two were part German Shepard part husky, the other part German Shepard part Hound. Their current dog is an American Bull dog, he is big...
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Maria R.

Dog Walker/Sitter

Niles, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I can walk or take your dog to the dog park, as well as provide dog sitting in your own home. I work at a doggy day care so I have a lot of experience with all kinds of dogs. I love them all! I can also take care of multiple dogs at a time. I can also perform baths if you would like. I also have a gorgeous pit-bull named Ghost.
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Ariana M.

Highly Rated Nanny & Pet Sitter

Skokie, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
Hello! I'm Ari and I'm a 3rd year Liberal Arts major with a double minor in Social Work & GDST! I'm looking for hours to work as I am off in the summer! I have 2 fur babies at home myself! They are very friendly and can be separated from yours for boardings. I have my own form of transportation, I'm fully vaccinated and boosted,...
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Karin S.

Super Animal Lover!

Mount Prospect, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet transportation
I have had lots of different pets over my life time from hamsters to dogs and cats. I had 2 cats and 2 dogs at one time, but am down to only one cat :( My friends used to call me St. Francis Assisi because I was notoriously picking up the strays and finding them homes. I have done casual paid pet sitting for neighbors and...
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Juliana B.

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I am just a person who enjoys being around animals. Right now I live with different species at home but I love dogs and cats mostly. It's a passion I have. I have had pets for many years and I have being paid for sitting dogs and cats while their owners are away or running errands.
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Maria L.

Part-time Care; FULL Time LOVE!

Wheeling, IL

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
administration of medicine
I am currently working as a dog walker, and a regular dog sitter! I am very comfortable with pets, and I am comfortable pet sitting in your home, and I also am available to house dogs in my own home! I have had a dog walking and care taking experience of seven years, and has been one of the greatest joys and experience!
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.33/hr as of July 2025

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

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Des Plaines

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Des Plaines, IL will cost an average of $18.33 per hour as of July 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 Des Plaines, 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 6 in home pet sitters in Des Plaines, IL, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, 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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