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Kathryn E.

Pet care Provider

Elburn, IL

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Jennifer L.

Pet Sitter/walker

Aurora, IL

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I am a dog and cat parent but I love all animals and the outdoors. I've also been a caregiver at a home who had 4 dogs, 5 cats and a macaw. I've fed and helped clean after them all. I'm willing to go for walks, play outside, feed and clean up messes.
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Cecelia J.

North Aurora, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have 3 dogs at home, so I really enjoy animals, who are all very different breeds and very different sizes. I have a 20lb beagle, a 80 lb pyrenees mix and a 120 lb pitbull! In the past I have cared for cats and dogs but am open to new animals as well. I have long term dog sat for 10 days a time, it's usually around 4-5 but...
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Laurie S.

Geneva, IL

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as kind caring friendly I like working with animals because I've had pets all my life. I fostered for a lab rescue for 10 years in my Geneva home. I'm am looking to pet sit in your home , prefer sits for minimum 3 days. I've always owned or fostered dogs and cats. I've been sitting...
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Rose D.

Dog Sitter

Sugar Grove, IL

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Paige S.

Maple Park, IL

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! I have always grown up caring for our family pets (dogs, bunnies, hamsters), have experience pet sitting (cats, dogs, even a tortoise!), and currently own two dogs of my own. I love animals, and would be happy to help you with yours at home!
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Sydney R.

Batavia, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi all! My name is Sydney, I am 24 years old and have been house/pet sitting for the past few years. I have worked with quite a few different families, some staying in the home and some coming and going. I'd love to hear from you if you're on the lookout for someone to stay with your furry friend or just give them some loving or...
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Lisa L.

Batavia, IL

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I provide animal sitting in your home, as well as walking. I have dog and cat sat in the past for people in my neighborhood. Personally, I have two dogs right now but have had many pets in the past such as, hamsters, guinea pig, rats and a gecko. I love all different types of animals.
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Gabrieli S.

Loving & Reliable Pet Sitter You Can Trust

Batavia, IL

from
$25/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Gabrieli, I'm a Brazilian scientist and a huge animal lover. I have a dog back home in Brazil who I miss very much, and I've always been surrounded by pets. I have experience working in a pet shop where I cared for both dogs and cats, and I also enjoy teaching dogs tricks and spending quality time with them. I'm...
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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 transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
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 F.

Experienced, Honest, Reliable, Quality Care For Pets - Pet Sitter/Dog Walker - As My Full-Time Business

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hi! I'm an educated, mature, married woman, have my own car, have pets of my own, a flexible schedule & do this as my full-time business. I earned my American Red Cross CPR/1st Aid Certification for Dogs & Cats on 4-6-13. I have a degree from U of I (Champaign-Urbana) & a Paralegal diploma in CA. I love animals, especially house...

Krystal S. says "Tina helped us tremendously by agreeing two watch our two cats last minute. One of our cats is elderly and requires oral medication administration, which...

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Brooke L.

Animal-Loving Petsitter Available

DeKalb, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Karen H.

Experienced Pet Sitter & Dogwalker

Elgin, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
I am also a huge animal lover with both a dog and a cat at home. I have been a proud pet parent for the last 30 years! Additionally, I actually have several years of professional pet vacation care & dog walking experience.... For many years my best friend owned and operated a dogwalking & vacation animal care business in...
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Skye S.

Caring Dog/Cat Sitter

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
My name is Skye, and I grew up loving dogs and cats my whole life. During the beginning of the pandemic, I fostered four troubled dogs for over a year and a half. I acquired a lot of knowledge on how to housebreak and train with positive reinforcement, organize vet appointments, understand boundaries and make pet-friendly...

Mariam P. says "Lovely person! Really great at chopping vegetables! Very helpful :-) "

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Sonia V.

Aurora, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I love pets! I have a 6-year-old Pomeranian who also loves to be around other dogs big and small and gets along with cats as well! I am available to dog sit at home or at yours! And also available for dog walks!
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Emma P.

Aurora, IL

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$14/hr
I can provide dog or cat sitting in your home or mine. I don't have any professional experience but I have always had cats and dogs. I currently have a 12yo cat and 1yo cat. I did have a dog for 8 years but my ex-husband got her in our divorce :(. I would love to to help you out with your pet weather it be dog walking or dog/cat...
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Melissa K.

Dundee, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
My name is Melissa and I have been dog sitting since middle school. At a younger age, my mom helped a lot, but as I grew up, I eventually took it up on my own. I would say on my own it has been about 8 years. I have watched dogs as small as a daushand to as big as a lab. I would be willing to watch larger dogs as well. I do live...
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Molly M.

Best Pet Sitter

Wheaton, IL

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
In addition to my experience caring for other's pets, I have been a dog and cat foster mom for 3 years and have fostered 3 litters of kittens and 4 dogs. Because of my experience as a foster, I am skilled at caring for kittens, puppies, and elderly dogs. I am skilled at administering many types of medications like inhalers, oral...
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Marielle K.

Big Pet Lover!

Naperville, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! At home I have two large dogs ( Golden Retriever and Bernese Mountain dog) as well as two cats, and two freshwater fish tanks! I am well attuned to the behavior of anxious pups big and small and know how to handle the fragile temperament of cats. I am happy to sit, walk, feed, bathe, and clean ( fish tanks). Whatever you...
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Sarah G.

DeKalb, IL

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of December 2025

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Elburn

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Elburn, IL will cost an average of $20.00 per hour as of December 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 Elburn, 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 1 in home pet sitters in Elburn, IL, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Elburn, 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 Elburn, 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 Elburn, 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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