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Zulmarie D.

Chicago, IL

from
$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm a lifelong animal lover with years of hands-on experience caring for pets. I've had dogs, birds, and more for most of my life. I'm comfortable walking, feeding, playing with, and sitting multiple pets, and I can do basic grooming at home too. I treat every pet like family!
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Animal Lover

Grayslake, IL

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
dog training
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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Reliable Pet Sitter + Dog Walker

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet walking
I have been working as a dog walker for the past two years. Have plenty of experience walking all types of dogs and providing for their needs before during and after a walk. Make sure to be mindful of the home when I enter, make sure the animals have everything they need and are comfortable and safe before I leave. I have had...
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Pet Sitter Available

Chicago, IL

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
Hi! I love animals and would love to take care of your furry friend. I have had pets growing up and have a family dog currently. I have experience pet sitting at others homes and boarding pets.
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Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
my name is jezziah and i've taken care of pets my whole life. growing up i've had 4 family dogs. 2 pitbulls, 1 american bulldog and la shih tzu. Recently one of our babies Layla passed away and we completely lost it. I moved out of my parents home where we have our bully. I miss the feeling of being with my babies and would love...
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Part Time Babysitter/pet sitter/Walker

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I've worked with both dogs and cats at my hometown's animal shelter. I love hanging out with, taking care of and walking dogs and cats.
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Julie S.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I am more than willing to take your pup for a nice long walk and I will also provide dog sitting in your own home. II love dogs of all sizes and ages, I fell into dog sitting and walking through my years of nannying and the families ended up asking me to care for the pups when the human kiddos were too old to need my nannying...
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Affectionate And Caring Sitter

Evanston, IL

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
Hello! I'm a professional pet sitter looking for a position. I'm available for walks, playing, administering medication, assisting them daytime and nighttime and I'm pretty flexible. I have 2 cats at home and they're on the top of favorites things in life. I've been providing this service for years and I would be happy...
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Pet Care

Chicago, IL

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Daily feeding
pet walking
pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
I have been a dog owner for 18 years now and have also owned every type of pet from fish, to hamsters, to turtles. I adore animals, especially dogs, and love taking care of them. When a dog looks up at me with those precious little eyes, it makes my heart absolutely melt! I am a full-time dog walker, and also provide pet...
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Pet Sitter/Walker

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I provide daytime or overnight pet sitting/walking in your own home. Currently, I am attending Boston College's Master of Social Work program. I have had pets (5 large dogs) my entire life and feel comfortable with the everyday pet-related tasks.
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Zion, IL

from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Daily feeding
pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I've been an cna nurse for two years doing at home care. I've been a bus aid with my mother for special needs children. I've mastered wheelchairs and understand meeting everyone right where they are. I work with disabled families, animals, and exercise as a lifestyle. I eat healthy, I...
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Dog Sitting, Dog Boarding And Dog Walking.

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
I am 23 years old and working part time. I grew up with a wonderful, loving shitzu and have dog sat for various neighbors and family friends before. I am pretty active and have a flexible schedule allowing me to be home to play, walk, and feed dogs as needed. I live in a house with a big fenced in backyard which is great for...
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Evelyn G.'s Photo

Mundelein, IL

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
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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Pet Friendly Caregiver

Round Lake, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a kind, trustworthy, discreet caregiver with availability to provide pet sitting in your home. I have experience caring for our family pets over the years and understand how much they provide and need love. Feel free to contact me for my availability to pet sit for your dogs or cats. I am happy to help whenever I can.
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Juliana B.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
I am just a person who enjoys being around animals. Right now I live with different species at home but I love dogs and cats mostly. It's a passion I have. I have had pets for many years and I have being paid for sitting dogs and cats while their owners are away or running errands.
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Hey, I'm Gian!

Zion, IL

from
$15/hr
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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Dog Sitter

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have experience pet sitting for a few families, and have lots of experience with two dogs of my own! I love dogs of all ages and sizes.
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Tabitha K.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, I worked in a grooming salon and cared for multiple animals at once. I've also pet sitting multiple times for friends and family. I currently have a dog, cat, gecko, and hamster in my home so I'm not afraid of any type of pet! Being in a grooming salon I learned a lot about patience and boundaries with animals. I aim to...
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pet sitting

Chicago, IL

from
$21/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
Hi! My name is Marisa. I work in the legal field & am also a graduate student. I have been caring for animals ever since I was a child. Growing up, my family home was very much like an animal sanctuary. I raised bunnies, birds, kittens, puppies, and even squirrels! We took in animals that were pregnant, had complex behavioral...
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Super Animal Lover!

Mount Prospect, IL

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Daily feeding
pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I have had lots of different pets over my life time from hamsters to dogs and cats. I had 2 cats and 2 dogs at one time, but am down to only one cat :( My friends used to call me St. Francis Assisi because I was notoriously picking up the strays and finding them homes. I have done casual paid pet sitting for neighbors and...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Highland Park

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Highland Park, IL will cost an average of $21.00 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 Highland 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 Highland Park, IL, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Highland 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 Highland 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 Highland 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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