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Brooke P.


Great Lakes, IL

$5-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I am home for the summer from college and have some experience watching pets. I watch my sister's two dogs that she will randomly leave with me to watch for a week or two. I love taking her dogs on walks and to the park, as well as feeding, grooming, and washing.
Brooke can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding
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Rebecca B.


Great Lakes, IL

$14-19/hr • 1 yrs exp

Here To Sit

I am a 20-year-old active duty sailor with a growth mindset that all pets deserves their precious moments to be supervised and cared for. I currently work as a full-time hospital corpsman at MHSC James A Lovell Hospital. I'm here to add you and your family with a warm and loving personality coming to your home and helping in...
Rebecca can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming
I am an excellent dog/pet sitter who loves animals. I am a very active person, so walks and playing would be an all the time occourance. They would always be well fed, groomed and happy. I have 3 dogs back home, so I am experienced with taking care of them :) I am in the Navy so I do work full time but am free Mon-Thu 6 p.m. To...
Hannah can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, pet walking
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Carmen R.


Grayslake, IL

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Reliable Pet Caregiver Available Part Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Worked for a walk for all seasons for about a year. We have a dog, a cat and two parakeets in our home. I am often pet sit for my friends African grey parrot and neighbor dogs. Tried to cut back on work due to my husband's declining health but financially wasn't possible so I am back! Currently doing the cleaning at my church...
Carmen can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"I had the pleasure of working with Carmen in the past and I can honestly say Carmen is a caring, loving, dependable, professional person and loves animals very much. "

Magda Z.

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Briana H.


Vernon Hills, IL

$14-19/hr • 9 yrs exp

I love animals and will treat your pet with compassion and care. I have my own cat, Kovu, and he is treated like a member of the family. I have experience with a variety of animals and can provide pet sitting in your home, check ins, dog walking, vet visit transportation, and general pet care.
Briana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Mary C.


Mundelein, IL

$16-21/hr

Part Time Animal Caregiver

I have had all kinds of pets growing up and currently have my own dog and multiple reptiles. I can provide dog walking and pet sitting in your own home. I am comfortable with all types of animals and love all animals from the furry to the scaly. I am comfortable with small and large dogs, birds, cats and all types of reptiles.
Mary can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Alexandria M.


Waukegan, IL

$11-16/hr • 1 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I am a senior studying media and cinema at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I can provide dog sitting in your own home. I have experience pet sitting dogs, but I am comfortable with all kinds of pets.
Alexandria can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Bat W.


Deerfield, IL

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

My name is Bat and I reside in the north shore. Being a dog owner (currently, Shih Tzu) and a true lover of the human s best friend/s with genuine TLC. Have essential knowledge of dog first aid, and naturally, required dog training, obedience and alpha behavior understanding. I provide, dog sitting and boarding services (client...
Bat can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
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Linda L.


Grayslake, IL

$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Animal Lover

I have had cats and dogs all my life. Lots of cats and dogs! At one time we had 3 dogs and 8 cats. We've always opened our home to stray animals and hard luck stories. We had 2 dogs pass away within the last year an 18-year-old black lab and a 17-year-old whippet. We are currently fostering dogs we rescued from a high kill...
Linda can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, dog training
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have 2 dogs of my own. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Jenna can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
My name is Amanda. I am 23 years old and I am an animal whisperer! I love all animals and they love me. I am looking for local work this summer before I start school in the fall. I do not smoke or drink. I am a quiet person and actually a bit shy at first. Animals are my passion. I live near the HP train station with 2 cat...
Amanda can also help with: Pet sitting
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Grace D.


Libertyville, IL

$14-17/hr • 2 yrs exp

Animal Lover And CareGiver

I grew up having dogs and am a huge animal lover. I love dogs of all shapes and sizes, and have experience pet sitting in homes. I am unfortunately allergic to cats so am looking to watch dogs only. I miss living with a dog and am looking to spend some time with some sweet pups!
Grace can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding

Paige C.


Libertyville, IL

$12-20/hr

Part-time Pet Caregiver

I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm 19 years old, turning 20 in May. I have a golden retriever of my own and know how to take care of a dog. I've had experience with other animals.
Paige can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting

Ramey M.


Vernon Hills, IL

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Short-term Pet Sitting

I love dogs! I have a 1-year-old rescue dog named Cooper. I trained him and enjoy walking and playing with him and would love to do the same for you! I've had years experience with short-term pet sitting. I mostly walk dogs and provide in-home pet sitting services. Please feel free to message or email me with questions!
Ramey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking

Kylie H.


Deerfield, IL

$12-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Pet Sitter With Humane Society Experience!

Hi! I'm Kylie and I am currently home from school for a couple of months. I have a substantial amount of pet care experience because of my strong love for all animals. I have spent the past couple of years volunteering and fostering at the Licking County Humane Society as well. I am task-oriented but I still know how to always...
Kylie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Gail F.


Morton Grove, IL

$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp

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...
Gail can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Paige A.


Kenosha, WI

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Have Been In Program For 8 Years. I Show Pigs At The event And Love Animals.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Paige! I'm 21 years old and currently working full time at tropical tan! I have a lot of free/extra time on my hands! That's why I have always taken up animal care/pet sitting! A little bit about me! I currently live at home still with 4 fur babies. I have 3 cats and a dog, all rescues! I also use to show pigs...
Paige can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"My husband and I hired Paige to care for our three cats when we went on vacation mid-April. I originally found Paige's profile on Care.com and set up a time to meet with her. Paige responded promptly and showed up on time for the first meeting and again when I...

Karen F.

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Katelyn Z.


Barrington, IL

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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!
Katelyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Jennifer M.


Wheeling, IL

$42/hr • 10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified teacher (background checked), animal lover, and former Lincoln Park Zoo Docent available for pet sitting. In addition, I was a vet tech before going to college with over 20 years experience in pet sitting. I am available for in-home dog boarding or at my home. My minimum rate is $42 a day to 50 dollars per day....
Jennifer can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting & more
5.0
"Jennifer recently made twice daily visits to watch our three cats for a 6 day vacation. We really were able to enjoy our vacation because it was obvious that not only was she was a cat lover, but also someone who made the effort to communicate frequently via text,...

Bob G.

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Amy W.


Wheeling, IL

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun-loving Pet Caregiver

I am willing to provide pet-sitting and/or dog-walking services. I have been around dogs since I was very young, and currently have a young Shepherd mix back at home. I have experience sitting for dogs (puppies-elderly), as well as cats. I am comfortable with dogs of all ages and sizes. I volunteered at the Naperville Area...
Amy can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Amy is a trustworthy, conscientious and caring individual. She took care of our house and our aging dog while we were out of town. Amy exhibits great patience with our dog and works to understand her unique needs. Would hire Amy again in a heartbeat. "

Rob S.

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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Great Lakes, IL

Carmen R.

5.0

I had the pleasure of working with Carmen in the past and I can honestly say Carmen is a caring, loving, dependable, professional person and loves animals very much.

- Magda Z.

Paige A.

5.0

Paige is absolutely amazing with my dog Caleb and she made him comfortable when dog sitting while we were away! Would hire again for both dog and tiny human sitting!

- Rachel B.

Jennifer M.

5.0

Jennifer recently made twice daily visits to watch our three cats for a 6 day vacation. We really were able to enjoy our vacation because it was obvious that not only was she was a cat lover, but also someone who made the effort to communicate frequently via text, e-mail and VM plus sent pics from...

- Bob G.

Amy W.

5.0

Amy is a trustworthy, conscientious and caring individual. She took care of our house and our aging dog while we were out of town. Amy exhibits great patience with our dog and works to understand her unique needs. Would hire Amy again in a heartbeat.

- Rob S.

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