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Jenna S.

Gurnee, IL

from
$15/hr
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
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.
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Anij A.

Part-time Pet Care Provider

Gurnee, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
I provide dog and cat sitting in my own home. I loved dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. I can also provide baths and light grooming.
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Katie W.

Gurnee, IL

from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
The care I provide is in-home overnight with the dog, simular to house-sitting, where I charge per night. I am happy to to negotiate to what makes sense based on your needs.
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Raina W.

Pet-sitter And Animal Care Provider

Libertyville, IL

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Raina, and I have experience caring for multiple family's pets in their homes. I enjoy caring for animals and am very active. I am happy to play with your pets, walk dogs, etc. I am comfortable with feeding and following whatever instructions you have in the care for your animal companions! I am available for both...
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Karan K.

Animal and House Sitter

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
pet transportation
My love of animals started on the first day I was brought home from the hospital and my first two dogs used to take turns staying by my side. To me, our pets are family. This passion for animals started with my grandfather who passed it on to my mother who then passed this love on to me. I cannot think of a house without having...

Arlene D. says "Karan is dependable and trustworthy. My dog who had trust issues took to her right away. I never had to worry about the care he received when he was with...

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Nicole R.

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I currently have 4 dogs of my own. A Labrador, Whippet and 2 chihuahua's. Prior, to my adopting my four, I had a fur baby who had to be put down due to severe epilepsy. I can handle an epileptic situation and administer medication. I'm comfortable around all dogs and cats. I've grown up with German Shepherds, Dobermans and Pit...

Janis D. says "Nicole has been a very big help to our family. She had helped my 87 year old mother with her Dr apps and general household help. Nicole is a compassionate,...

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Gleddy G.

La Susurradora De Patitas

North Chicago, IL

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Hello, I'm a passionate and responsible pet sitter. I grew up surrounded by animals and have a special connection with them. My home is always open to furry friends who need a safe and fun place to stay. I'm committed to following the instructions you give me to maintain your pet's routine, ensuring they receive plenty of love...
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Rebecca B.

Here To Sit

Great Lakes, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
pet transportation
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...
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Linda L.

Animal Lover

Grayslake, IL

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
dog training
pet transportation
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...
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Jacquelyn M.

I Love Animals!

Round Lake, IL

from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
dog training
boarding
pet sitting
+ 1 more
Hello, neighbor! My name is Jackie. I'm 26, own my own car, and have TONS of experience with working with animals. I worked at a cage-free dog kennel for 2 years, and have since been doing dog walking and sitting intermittently. I am currently available full-time. However, beginning 6/1, I will have summer school classes on...
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Grace D.

Animal Lover And CareGiver

Libertyville, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
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!
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Danielle K.

Pet Care Provider

Lake Villa, IL

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I am extreme animal lover with years of experience of pet care. At home, I care for both a dog and a cat whom I've had for over 12 years. I've always had a natural connection with animals, and caring for them gives me a great sense of purpose. I'm a junior in college, and my freshman year I studied pre-vet, and shadowed at a...
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Alexandria M.

Pet Sitter

Waukegan, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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.
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Evelyn G.

Mundelein, IL

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I'm happy to dog sit in your home or drop in for walks. Whatever is preferred. Feel free to message me for any specific requests.
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Jenna B.

Cat Sitter

Antioch, IL

from
$15/hr
I like working with animals because I have 3 cats at my house and they are my whole world. I know what it's like to have a pet and how much they mean to other people. I have a passion for helping other people and cats are just the best. I'm looking for a job that allows me to help out others who need it. I understand how...
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April K.

Full-time Pet Sitter Extraordinaire

Wadsworth, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grooming
administration of medicine
pet walking
boarding
daily feeding
+ 1 more
I have pet sat for families of miniature labradoodles, Great Pyrenees, cats, bunnies, and much more! I have stayed in peoples homes with their animals while they were away on holiday for up to 3 weeks at a time. In the Chicagoland area as well as the suburbs of Denver. References avai upon request
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Kimberly H.

Waukegan, IL

from
$13/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
pet transportation
I can provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm a college student going into the medical field. I love dogs and cats I'm an owner of both have had cats since I was a little girl. Most recently I did adopt a puppy who is now 6 months. I can definitely help with potty training as I know it is a bit difficult. I'm okay with both...
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Jennifer M.

Pet Sitter

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$42/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet walking
boarding
daily feeding
+ 1 more
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....

Bob G. says "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...

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Colette S.

House & Pet Sitting

Kenosha, WI

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
I have been caring for pets for the previous four years. I grew up around all different breeds of cats and dogs so I am comfortable with nearly all breeds. Depending on the animal I stop into your home between two and five times per day. I have great references, feel free to ask for them!
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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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  • 44 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.33/hr as of December 2025

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in Gurnee, IL

Home Pet Sitting in Gurnee, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 44 listed home pet sitting

Karan K.

Karan is dependable and trustworthy. My dog who had trust issues took to her right away. I never had to worry about the care he received...

- Arlene D.

Nicole R.

Nicole has been a very big help to our family. She had helped my 87 year old mother with her Dr apps and general household help. Nicole is a...

- Janis D.

Jennifer M.

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...

- Bob G.

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Gurnee

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Gurnee, IL will cost an average of $18.33 per hour as of December 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 Gurnee, 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 3 in home pet sitters in Gurnee, IL, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, 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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