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Hailey A.

Certified Animal Lover

Elmwood Park, IL

from
$30/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Child sitter and I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. Although I do not have professional experience, I have been around many different animals and personalities, I currently have 5 dogs in my own home so being able to get a feel for what animals do and don't like can be a daily thing for me already.
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Malorie P.

Part-time Pet Sitter, Full-time Pet Lover!!

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
I am a true animal lover. I grew up caring for 2 well cared for and loved dogs. I have had dogs and various pets my entire life. If you are in need of someone to walk your pet, or pet sit when you have to go out of town I would love to assist. I am a full time student, but I have a pretty flexible. I can provide meals, play and...
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Adia D.

Animal Lover!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Boarding
administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
+ 1 more
My name is Adia and I truly love our furry friends. I will provide in home sitting as well as boarding for when you're out of town! I've had over 14 pets myself including 4 dogs, birds, turtles... you name it! I'm an experienced volunteer from countless hours at humane societies, and I truly feel pets are our babies! I love dogs...

Jennifer S. says "Adia has brought order to my home! She does all the things the housekeeping service can't/won't do and she does them faster than I ever could. I get to...

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Lauren J.

Part-Time Pet Caretaker And Dog Walker

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
Hello!! I'm Lauren. I've been a full-time self employed Dog Walker & Pet sitter in Chicago & Evanston for 10 years. I currently have over 40 clients, many of which I've been working for 5+ years. Prior to being self employed, I worked at a local pet shop/groomer while I was a student at Loyola. I started walking dogs and pet...

Deacon K. says "Lauren took care of our house and two dogs for about a week while our family traveled on vacation. We are so thankful for her calm, reassuring manner,...

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Tavion D.

Part-Time Dog Sitter & Walker

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
Hi, I'm Tavi! Growing up surrounded by dogs has fueled my passion for dogs of all sizes and species. I provide attentive and loving care for your pets while you're away, treating them as if they were my own. I offer dog sitting in your home, and boarding, along with walks, baths, and light grooming. I look forward to meeting you...

Care Member says "Her overall care for Rico was amazing, she made sure he was walked on time fed on time, and even played with him. When it was cold she made sure he had...

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Jaclyn M.

Pet Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I love animals. I grew up with a shih tzu named Tootsie. She was part of our family for 14 years. Since then, I've babysat for little, medium and large size dogs including pit bulls, labradoodles, Pomeranian and shih poos. I also have experience cat sitting. I am comfortable residing at your home while you're on vacation, or...

Leslee M. says "We've had Jaclyn quite a few times to take care of our dogs when we've gone out of town, from 3-days to 2-weeks at a time. We are very impressed with her...

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Lace M.

Dog And Cat Sitter

Chicago, IL

4.2(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I love animals and have been taking care of dogs and cats for 10 years. I am able to dog sit and cat sit in your home and stay overnight if needed.

Jessica B. says "Lace was wonderful with our sweet, old pup! She stayed at our house for a week and made us feel like our dog was well taken care of and safe. She...

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Katherine B.

Experienced & Enthusiastic Pet-Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a dedicated young professional living on the North side of Chicago, IL. Outside of caring for my own 2 cats, I have several years of pet-sitting experience for both dogs and cats. Previous pet-sitting duties have included, but are not limited to: feedings, providing dog walking services, cleaning litter boxes, and providing...

Care Member says "Kathrine has watched our cats many times as well as our family dogs (who are quite the handful) and never failed us! She sends updates and photos often...

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Kimberly R.

Pet Lover In The City

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
1 year experience
Daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have owned Cats my whole life and currently own 4 cats and 1 dog. I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.

Leslie G. says "Kim is great with animals! She likes to play, she will snuggle with them, she takes great walks/ hike adventures with dogs, & she's able to use a variety...

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Holly H.

Western Springs, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
My name is Holly, a school counselor living in Western Springs with my family and our two lovable dogs-a Great Dane and a Great Dane/Poodle mix. I've been around dogs my entire life and have years of experience pet sitting for all types of animals. Working in education gives me a structured schedule with flexibility during...
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Norma B.

Dog Boarding And Pet Care.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
administration of medicine
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in my home when the dog parent are away on vacations, prefer small dogs and I can take maximum of 2 at a time. I have 10+ years of experience, taking care multiple pets including my own. I love animals and while under my care they will receive baths, brushing of teeth and tons of love. I will care for your...

Mia M. says "Norma has been an unusually caring pet sitter, who has greatly exceeded expectations. She has a deep love for animals. Norma has a high level of...

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Annesley C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I provide pet-sitting and dog walking in your own home. I am a dog (and cat) lover and I will treat your animals with the same love and care I treat my own!

Jennifer S. says "Annesley is kind, friendly and dependable. She is everything someone looks for in a dog sitter. I have had many dog sitters over the years and she is...

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Safiyeh U.

Caring, Gentle And Kind, I Love Large And Small Pets Alike!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello there! My name is Safiyeh and I have owned and taken care of dogs and smaller pets like rabbits for many years and would love to play with and care for your precious furry friends! I have never met a pet I didn't like and who didn't come to trust me as I am soft spoken and very gentle. I am happy to walk, feed, groom,...

Katerina S. says "Safiyeh is a compassionate caregiver who watched my dog Sasha occasionally when I traveled for work. Sasha can be a nervous dog so we both really...

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Erika M.

Pet Care For You Vacation Needs Or Emergency Situations.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I will also walk your dog until all your "business" is finished. Waste pick up, of course. Cold weather, rain, snow, heat, I will be there for your pet. Long walks are not an issue. I have one dog, a Pit bull named Thor. We rescued him in July of 09. *Fish care per your instruction. *Cats, I love them. Liter box cleaned every...

Care Member says "Erika was great! Communication was excellent and she was so good with maddux! Would hire again! "

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Gail F.

Morton Grove, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
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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Alyssa H.

Friendly Neighborhood Pet Sitter/ Dog Walker

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm a 25-year-old Dog and cat lover with 3 dogs and a rescued cat at home. I provide sitting at your own home, dog-walking, and light grooming.
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Sydney C.

Chicago, IL

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
At 11 I took on a lot of the training for my family dog teaching her to sit, lay down, roll over, stay, come, and walk by my side. my family has also fostered over 20 puppies over the years. While we waited for them to find their forever home we would start their kennel and potty training and give them as much love and cuddles...
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Julia B.

Chicago, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello everyone! I just moved to the city and am looking to spend some quality time with furry friends as I am missing my 6-month-old pup back home! As someone that had 3 dogs growing up, I am very confident in my sitting abilities and feel very comfortable taking good care of your beloved pet. I am in graduate school right now...
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Valentina K.

Niles, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi! I have been pet-sitting for almost five years now. I have been dog-walking and dog-sitting a Cavelier King Charles dog since he was a puppy. I have recently started pet sitting a Bernese mountain dog as well as 3 cats that reside in that home. I have 2 cats of my own as well and am very familiar with pet-sitting a variety of...
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Mary Rose B.

Pet-Sitter Available

Chicago, IL

from
$10/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home. I have experience with both animals and have a very loving and caring nature. Love dogs and cats of all sizes, ages and breeds.
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  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in Elmwood Park, IL

Home Pet Sitting in Elmwood Park, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed home pet sitting

Adia D.

Adia has brought order to my home! She does all the things the housekeeping service can't/won't do and she does them faster than I ever...

- Jennifer S.

Lauren J.

Lauren took care of our house and two dogs for about a week while our family traveled on vacation. We are so thankful for her calm,...

- Deacon K.

Tavion D.

Her overall care for Rico was amazing, she made sure he was walked on time fed on time, and even played with him. When it was cold she made...

- Care member

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Elmwood Park

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Elmwood Park, IL will cost an average of $30.00 per hour as of November 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 Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, IL, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, 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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