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Bianca B.

Pet Lover!

Elmhurst, IL

from
$15/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I've always had a family dog and love pets. Currently have a bird and two geckos. I offer pet sitting at my home in Villa park, with a fenced in yard and no other dogs or cats.
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Mallory S.

Part-time Sitter/walker

Elmhurst, IL

from
$23/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi, My name is Mallory. I have four cats and two dogs at home, and I have had fish and hamsters in the past so I love animals. I have my own car for transportation if necessary and I love taking dogs on walks.
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Holly H.

Western Springs, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello! My name is Holly and I recently graduated from Marquette University and am now living back home in Western Springs with my parents, brother, and two incredibly sweet dogs (Great Dane & Great Dane/Poodle mix). I have owned dogs my entire life and dog & cat sat for many families. My work schedule is a split shift which...
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Lorraine G.

Animal Lover Seeks Pets to Care For!

Glendale Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
Dependable Pet Sitter with 10 years of experience providing in-home care to dogs, cats and other various animals. Patient and kind individual skillful in administering needed medications and observing pets for changes. In-depth knowledge of animal feeding and eating habits. Attentive Pet Sitter committed to keeping owners...

Mark C. says "I hired Lorraine for pet care. She was very easy to work with, dependable, and communicative. I plan to use her again and would definitely recommend her!"

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Tracy N.

Dog Sitter And Tail Wagging Enthusiast

Westmont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there! For all the dogs out there; woof! My name is Tracy and I am a dog-loving writer who works from home full-time. My assistant is my senior dog, Wrigley. He is a Australian Shepherd/Pointer mutt who loves to chill and go on long walks. He enjoys other dogs and humans very much. My dog is an all-around chill dude who...

Anna B. says "I have been looking for someone reliable to watch my precious girl when I have to work away from home, but it's so hard to trust someone else. I am BEYOND...

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Belle W.

Pet Sitter Available

Oak Park, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
For the past 7 years, I have babysat families with pets in the home and have fed, walked, bathed, and groomed their pets. I have cared for cats, dogs, fish, hamsters, rabbits, and birds.
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Tamara H.

Pet Sitting Experience

Berwyn, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Ever since I can remember, I have always been around and loved animals. My Grandma was very influential in teaching me to love and care for them and how to read their body language. I started pet sitting when I was in elementary school, when our neighbors would go on vacation I would care for their cat and fish. I have had many...
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Anna C.

Anna Has Experience Pet sitting And Is Comfortable With All Pets

Elmwood Park, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
This fall I will begin my senior year at Kenyon College where I am majoring in Economics with two minors in Art History and French respectively. I have always felt a deep sense of connection and love for animals. Nothing makes me happier than seeing a happy pet! Back at home, I have a pit bull, a cat, a rabbit, and a dwarf...
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Marlene C.

Westchester, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I am a reliable pet sitter who can provide pet care in your home. I have plenty of firsthand experience with animals ranging from dogs and cats to rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles and more! I am aspiring to be a veterinary technician and plan to begin studying for such, soon. I can provide care for your beloved animals in the...
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Lyndsey C.

Westmont, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I am a part-time public librarian and a graduate student. I am very close to graduating and I'm hoping to find additional part-time work. I have 15 years of pet sitting and child care experience. I am very organized and would be an excellent source of help in your home. References available upon request.
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Tamia M.

Chicago, IL

from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former vet tech with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Rhoda G.

Pet Sitter

Berwyn, IL

from
$16/hr
Pet sitting
I have had my share amount of pets growing up, primarily Dogs and Cats. I love animals as they have always brought joy and life to our home. If you are looking to entrust your beloved pet/pets for the holidays while you are away, or are looking to have a sitters come and care at home, then I am your person. I am honest,...
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Destiny C.

Cat Sitter / Dog Walker

Chicago, IL

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I have experience with dogs since I was 5, and cats since I was 13. I have two cats at home and a dog. I live in the basement so if your cat isn't comfortable with other pets, that is no problem :) I'll make your baby feel comfortable and at home.
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Sameera H.

Fun Sitter

Willowbrook, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
I have 2 cats at home and know how they are and how to handle them with such loving care. I change litter boxes and feed them and provide them with water.
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Starla B.

Pet Sitter

Glen Ellyn, IL

from
$17/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I'm a positive, fun loving, caring person. Very energetic, I bring joy and spread love wherever I go. I love and adore animals. I've been pet sitting for 8 years now, along with my 18-year-old daughter, who's also an animal lover it's something we love doing together. And we've been able to be of help to so many families over...
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Molly M.

Best Pet Sitter

Wheaton, IL

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Jill J.

In Home (mine) Pet Sitting & Overnights Available

Lyons, IL

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet sitting
have always had pets growing up as a child and my love for them has grown into my adulthood even more. I have a passion for learning and understanding all different types of animals. My experience in Pet Care is from having my own pets and caring for family, friends and volunteering over the years.
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Karolina N.

Westmont, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide boarding in my home and pet sitting in your house. I am caring and responsible animal lover. I live in the house with fenced yard. I have two kids and one husband. We have 4 very friendly dogs - 2 our own and we foster another 2 for a local rescue.
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Riley T.

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home and provide dog walking. I have dog sat for the same family two summers in a row for a month and then dog sat for another family 3 times for a long weekend. I have a Bernese mountain dog and a German shepherd at home so I am good with dogs of all sizes. I can perform baths, giving medicine...
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Isabel T.

Western Springs, IL

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
I have 8+ years of experience in caring for and pet sitting dogs and cats. I love both and have a dog of my own. I petsit in your own home or whatever is most convenient for you and your pet. Walks, feeding, bathing, and unconditional love toward your animals are what I'm best at!
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  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Elmhurst

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Elmhurst, IL will cost an average of $19.00 per hour as of June 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 Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, IL, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, 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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