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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
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
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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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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Annesley C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
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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Emily G.

Dog Walker/Sitter + Other Pet Care!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
pet walking
*Fully vaccinated *Own small, medium, & large crates I currently am "parent" to a sweet guinea pig named Praline. I grew up with my family's dog, and have professional experience with all kinds of pets as well; I worked at a dog day care for a few years where I would supervise up to 25 dogs at a time playing in a yard! I have...

Care Member says "Emily and her husband are the absolute best. Total peace of mind leaving our fur babies with her. I cannot recommend her highly enough."

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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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Meghan S.

Pet Care Provider

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I absolutely love animals and would love to care for your pets. I have had dogs and cats growing up and feel confident in my ability to care for animals, walk them, or just show them love and attention! I love animals of all sizes and ages, but prefer to provide animal sitting in your own home. Unfortunately my lease does not...

Tony P. says "Meghan was very passionate and responsible during her watch over my 2 yr old when I had to be away from home temporarily for a conference. She constantly...

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Holly H.

Western Springs, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
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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Brea B.

Part Time Pet Care :-)

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hello! I have owned dogs, cats, mice, and hamsters on and off (sometimes at the same time) my entire life! I have a passion for animals and will pet sit in your own home. I am no stranger to big or small dogs and can lightly groom them at your request! If your animal needs some light cardio I love going on walks and runs,...
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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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Kimberly R.

Pet Lover In The City

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
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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Ilana M.

Must Love Dogs (and Cats Too)!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have grown up with cats and dogs all my life; at one point we had 5 cats and 2 dogs! In high school I worked at a doggy daycare for 2 years and later on in college I began pet sitting and boarding. As a clinical therapist, I would describe myself as caring and compassionate which I think are also good qualities for caring for...

Rich H. says "Ileana was great! We needed someone on short notice who who could provide some early morning walks and we made the right choice! Our two large boys were in...

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Alyssa C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I can provide dog-sitting in your own home. I have had dogs all my life and have 8 years of paid experience caring for animals. I love all animals and would love to spend time with some sweet pets! I am very flexible when it comes to caring for your pets - whether they want someone to walk them, someone to play with or even just...

Katie L. says "Alyssa stayed with our dog and cat while we were away. She was terrific. We have a very old dog and she was so sweet to him. When we returned, I think our...

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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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Jenifer D.

Animal Caregiver /Home Sitter/ Errands And Light Housework

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Daily feeding
pet transportation
boarding
administration of medicine
pet sitting
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jenifer. I've been employed with a major airline, traveling both domestic and international travel for the past 15 years with a legacy carrier. Sadly however, recently furloughed for a bit due to Covid. My heart has always been with animals. Due to my career in travel, and living alone, haven't been able to...

Darius M. says "Jen was great and took great care of my dog Jax. He really took a liking to her! Total professional through & through, would definitely recommend her to...

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Lisett R.

Pet Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Have two wonderful dogs at home, a cocker spaniel/ chihuahua mix and a German Shepard. I have experience walking, staying overnight, and giving medicine to dogs. I have experience with cats and feeding fish.

Gina N. says "Lisett is a good, honest, reliable baby sitter that I hired. I would recommend her."

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Evan F.

Dog Lover Eager To Care For Your Dog

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I'm a lifetime dog owner and lover and experienced dog sitter and walker. Have experience with many different breeds and personalities of dogs. Eager to provide compassionate care to your dog, and open to staying in your home for overnights.

Care Member says "Evan was patient and kind when dealing with my dogs. One is a senior and had some issues while I was away. Evan kept in contact with me and handled the...

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Jennifer M.

Summit Argo, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I m easy going understanding and multitalented in many avenues of working. I hold a perc card have security licenses . First Aid and AED Certified caregiver license working with many seniors with many Long term health issues. Enjoyed house sitting with animals for years , for traveling families. References upon request. Have...

Care Member says "Jennifer was an amazing pet sitter. My house was spotless, yard cleaned and the dog was taken care of amazingly! We love her!"

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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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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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Christie C.

Experienced Pet Sitter/Walker

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
I have had animals in my home since I could ever remember. I love to be around any type of animal, especially dogs and cats. As one of my first jobs I work for a veterinarian for almost 2 years, which I gained a lot of pet experience and knowledge. I also owned and operated at a dog walking and pet sitting company for several...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.50/hr as of June 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

Annesley C.

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...

- Jennifer S.

Emily G.

Emily and her husband are the absolute best. Total peace of mind leaving our fur babies with her. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

- Care member

Meghan S.

Meghan was very passionate and responsible during her watch over my 2 yr old when I had to be away from home temporarily for a conference....

- Tony P.

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 $22.50 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 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 2 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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