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Home pet sitting in Gurnee, IL

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, pet walking, administration of medicine
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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: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine
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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Karan K.


Round Lake, IL

$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Animal and House Sitter

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...
Karan can also help with: Dog training, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Karan is a super reliable pet sitter. I know I can count on her to check in on my cats while I'm away and that she is spending time with them. Karan also makes sure to send updates with pictures of the animals so you can see how they're doing. I've had her watch my...

Cathryn W.

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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: Dog training, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation
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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
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Danielle K.


Lake Villa, IL

$15-25/hr

Pet Care Provider

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...
Danielle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Gian S.


Zion, IL

$13-50/hr

Hey, I'm Gian!

I am Gian, and I take pride in being a dependable and compassionate pet sitter. With my deep love for animals, I've created a loving home for two cats, two dogs, one gecko, and even a frog, offering a safe and nurturing environment for a wide variety of pets. Clients rely on me to provide their beloved animals with the care,...
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Jessica N.


Lake Villa, IL

$11-16/hr • 1 yrs exp

Pet Walker/Sitter In Normal

Hi! I'm a senior at ISU majoring in education. I've had dogs my whole life and love to care for them, I miss my 3 dogs back home! I used Rover in the last year to let dogs out while owners were at work and to dog sit. The kids I babysat back home also had a sweet chocolate lab and chickens that I cared for. I'm also comfortable...
Jessica can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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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: Grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Jacquelyn M.


Round Lake, IL

$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

I Love Animals!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Dog training, administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting & more
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 walking, pet sitting
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Karen J.


Antioch, IL

$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

I Love To Play With Furry Friends!

I can help with pet sitting. I can stay overnight at your place, so they are comfy in their own home. I am active, love to go for walks, and love to play with furry friends.
Karen can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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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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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

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 sitting, pet walking
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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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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 walking, pet sitting
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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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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Rhonda L.


McHenry, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I provide animal sitting in your own home. I love all animals and have always had animals myself. From horse's to fish.
Rhonda can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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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 sitting, pet walking, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet transportation, boarding & 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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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Gurnee, 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.

Karan K.

5.0

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 her. I highly recommend Karan.

- Arlene D.

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.

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.

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.

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