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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

Pet sitting

pet walking

dog training

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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Vivian S.

Let Your Baby Have Fun With Me!

Elgin, IL

from: $15/hr

5 years experience

Boarding

pet walking

pet transportation

I have experience working in doggy daycares and shelters, which has given me a good understanding of dog behavior. I can handle most dogs' behavior and can even provide basic training, such as teaching them to sit or paw. If necessary, I can also administer medication. I currently have two kittens, so I'm open to walking and...

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Elyse M.

Part Time Caregiver!

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(0)

from: $10/hr

1 year experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Grooming

pet transportation

administration of medicine

pet sitting

pet walking

+ 1 more

I provide pet sitting in your home! I have experience dog walking, dog training, and have a lot of experience with puppies! I can give baths and grooming as well as walking and playing. I also have experience with cats, I've had my own cat for 11 years. I can clean liter boxes and groom

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Katelyn Z.

Pet Sitter

Barrington, IL

5.0(0)

from: $50/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Pet sitting

pet walking

I have provided animal care for dogs, cats, turtles, fish, and hamsters. I have 5+ years of doing this. I offer walking and feeding for the animals. I love animals of any sizes and ages. I also offer overnight care at your home. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Connor S.

Reliable Dog Walker And Pet Sitter

Roselle, IL

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Pet sitting

pet walking

pet transportation

Hi! My name is Connor. I'm in town during my off season as an environmental education instructor, and I would love to spend my time taking care of animals! I am open to dog walking, drop in home visits, and overnight care at your house so your pet can feel comfortable and have company all day long. I will take care of your...

Jessiey I. says "Connor spent 7 full days at my home. She took care of my house, plants and most importantly 100 pound dog! She sent me updates each day so I was never...

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Guadalupe R.

Carpentersville, IL

from: $15/hr

1 year experience

Pet sitting

Hello ! Absolutely love animals. I have a dog of my own ! ((: Can do at home dog sitting, occasional walks, feeding, etc.

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Melissa K.

Dundee, IL

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Boarding

pet sitting

pet walking

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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Kathryn S.

Experienced Pet Sitter And Animal Lover

Bloomingdale, IL

from: $15/hr

10 years experience

I have a multitude of experiences pet-sitting over the last 10 years, often staying at the homes of friends for 1 week or more to care for their beloved pets while they are on vacation. I will make sure to love on your pet and will carefully follow all your instructions. Your pet will safe and well-cared for with me. I am happy...

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Yana A.

Pet Sitter

Carpentersville, IL

from: $15/hr

I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former pet sitter with great references and 2+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths .

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Mary Jane S.

Bloomingdale, IL

from: $10/hr

Grooming

administration of medicine

pet sitting

pet walking

pet transportation

I can provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. Grew up working as a volunteer for a local animal organization caring for dogs of all sizes.

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Mariana L.

South Elgin, IL

from: $17/hr

Pet sitting

pet walking

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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Sean H.

Dog Lover

Algonquin, IL

from: $20/hr

Pet sitting

pet walking

Hello, I'm Sean, and I'm 28 years old. I work as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at an assisted living facility, where I bring a compassionate and dedicated approach to my role. While I haven't been a professional pet sitter, I've spent my entire life around dogs and have owned two myself. I pride myself on being kind and...

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Addison G.

Responsible, Experienced Pet/house Sitter

Saint Charles, IL

from: $15/hr

1 year experience

Boarding

pet sitting

pet walking

Hi! I'm Addison and I'm 22. I'm currently going to school and working at a nursing home. I've house sat and pet sat for several families who would all say I am responsible and reliable! I can provide references, am nonsmoking, have my own transportation, and love animals! Let's chat!

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Maureen N.

Reliable Pet Sitter

West Chicago, IL

from: $15/hr

Pet sitting

pet walking

Fostered puppies for a local shelter for over 5 years. Have cared for cats since childhood. Have cats and dogs at home now. And, when my kids were little we had all kinds of critters in tanks, cages and aquariums!

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Megan W.

Looking For A Pet/house Sitter Over The Holidays?

Hoffman Estates, IL

from: $15/hr

1 year experience

Pet sitting

pet walking

pet transportation

Hello I am Megan, I just graduated this December from Illinois State University in Special Education! I looking for some safe Covid-19 friendly work before I get my teaching license in January. My family used to foster both cats and dogs and I have two senior bulldogs at home that require medication and other special care like...

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Andersen C.

Pet Care Giver

Bartlett, IL

from: $15/hr

6 years experience

Pet sitting

pet walking

pet transportation

I have always had a strong love for animals and have always been the first person to run up to a dog when I see one. I have personally owned Hamsters, Dogs, Cats and Fish. I love any time I get to spend with an animal and go on runs with dogs and have successfully trained two. I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs...

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Tequila C.

Experienced And Loving Pet-Sitter And Dog Walker

Algonquin, IL

from: $15/hr

10 years experience

Pet walking

administration of medicine

boarding

pet sitting

pet transportation

As an animal lover, I've had pets throughout my life. My love of animals overflowed into a profession when I got a job as a Dog DayCare Attendant. In this role, I provided supervision, playful activities, bathing and grooming; as well as, food and medication dispersion. In addition, for more than 10 years, I have provided...

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Kristin B.

Experienced Pet Sitter Ready To Give Your Pet The Love And Attention They Need In Your Absence. My Home Or Yours.

Saint Charles, IL

from: $10/hr

10 years experience

Pet transportation

daily feeding

pet sitting

pet walking

I have been taking care of animals my whole life. I have personally always had cats, dogs, guinea pigs and birds. I worked for a pet sitting company for a year and did daily walks, exercise and care to many dogs and cats. I am available to come by and make daily visits or walks as needed in your absence. I also welcome your...

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Cassidy G.

Saint Charles, IL

from: $9/hr

10 years experience

I am a college student who loves animals, looking to make some extra money! I am a recent college graduate of Western Michigan University and have moved back home to Illinois to pursue getting my Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. In my spare time, I work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as...

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Tracy H.

I Love Animals And Would Be Happy To Help You With Yours (all Except Snakes)

Schaumburg, IL

from: $15/hr

3 years experience

Pet sitting

pet walking

I provide pet sitting in your own home. I will be happy to take any animals you have (except snakes.) I can do daily visits and or overnight.

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60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of January 2026
The average star rating for rated home pet sitting is 5.0

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Elgin

In 2026, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Elgin, IL?

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Elgin, IL will cost an average of $15.00 per hour as of January 2026. 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.

How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in Elgin, IL?

You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Elgin, 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 2 in home pet sitters in Elgin, IL, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Elgin, IL?

In home pet sitters in Elgin, 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.

How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Elgin, IL?

To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Elgin, 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.

Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Elgin, IL?

Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Elgin, 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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Hire Pet Sitters in Elgin, IL

Karen H.

Experienced Pet Sitter & Dogwalker

Vivian S.

Let Your Baby Have Fun With Me!

Elyse M.

Part Time Caregiver!

Katelyn Z.

Pet Sitter

Connor S.

Reliable Dog Walker And Pet Sitter

Guadalupe R.

Melissa K.

Kathryn S.

Experienced Pet Sitter And Animal Lover

Yana A.

Pet Sitter

Mary Jane S.

Mariana L.

Sean H.

Dog Lover

Addison G.

Responsible, Experienced Pet/house Sitter

Maureen N.

Reliable Pet Sitter

Megan W.

Looking For A Pet/house Sitter Over The Holidays?

Andersen C.

Pet Care Giver

Tequila C.

Experienced And Loving Pet-Sitter And Dog Walker

Kristin B.

Experienced Pet Sitter Ready To Give Your Pet The Love And Attention They Need In Your Absence. My Home Or Yours.

Cassidy G.

Tracy H.

I Love Animals And Would Be Happy To Help You With Yours (all Except Snakes)

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Elgin

In 2026, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Elgin, IL?

How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in Elgin, IL?

What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Elgin, IL?

How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Elgin, IL?

Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Elgin, IL?

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