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Mauro E.

Your Fav Dog Sitter

Highland Park, IL

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
Hey there! I'm Mauro, and when it comes to pets, my passion knows no bounds! With a wealth of experience tending to furry friends of all shapes and sizes, I'm your go-to guy for exceptional pet care. From thrilling park adventures to engaging playtime sessions and cozy snuggles at home, I go above and beyond to ensure your pet...
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Ramey M.

Short-term Pet Sitting

Vernon Hills, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
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!
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Blake N.

Accommodating And Responsible Cat Lover

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Pet transportation
grooming
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I have had three cats in my adult life that I dearly loved. I've cat sat for friends' kittens, young or old cats for many years. Specifically, I have great game playing skills for cats. Whether it's a cat walker or a ball, I can get a lot of cats exercising through play. I am great at nail clipping, grooming, and learning about...

Denton W. says "Blake is fantastic with our pup, Shallot! My partner and I have used Blake's services for walking and day care several times and Shallot absolutely loves...

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Katelyn Z.

Pet Sitter

Barrington, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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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 walking
pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
*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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Karan K.

Animal and House Sitter

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
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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Mandy S.

One Love Pet Sitter

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I offer Pet Sitting+ Mobile grooming & at my home! (Pick up & drop off service available upon request) I have 15+ years of experience. I am very patient, loving, and trusting. I am a full time pet sitter with lots of love to give! Any help you need please contact me to book service or meeting. I treat all animals with the...

Karie M. says "Mandy is great with dogs, she's attentive to their needs, takes very good care of them Walks with them, plays with them, and even talks to them (ha ha...

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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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Norma B.

Dog Boarding And Pet Care.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
administration of medicine
I provide dog sitting in my home when the dog parent are away on vacations, prefer small dogs and I can take maximum of 2 at a time. I have 10+ years of experience, taking care multiple pets including my own. I love animals and while under my care they will receive baths, brushing of teeth and tons of love. I will care for your...

Mia M. says "Norma has been an unusually caring pet sitter, who has greatly exceeded expectations. She has a deep love for animals. Norma has a high level of...

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Olivia V.

Fun Pet Sitter!

Winnetka, IL

5.0(0)
from
$8/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi! I've been a dog walker/pet sitter for many years with paid experience. I have lived with dogs and cats, and have experience with other animals as well. Would love a summer job while home from college! Thank you :)
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Anthony O.

Chicago, IL

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$22/hr
2 years experience
I provide dog sitting in your home or mine. I have cared for over four of my own dogs as well as provide dog sitting services for close fiends in St. Louis.
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Nancy R.

Patient, Loving, Caring And Loves To Help In Any Way I Can.

Gurnee, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Wife and Mother of 3 in Gurnee, IL, Personal Assistant that focuses on helping people in the community with many different services. Ready to work with big or small projects or big and small jobs. I'm only 1 call away, and if available, happy to help last minute, too! Child care in my home, Before and after school, date night...
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Giedre A.

Part-time Pet Sitter Available

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
I look after five unique pets on a daily basis at home: three dogs and two cats. I have also volunteered at my local veterinary clinic, Northwest Animal Hospital, for about 150 hours.
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Colleen B.

Dog Care

Mount Prospect, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
My name is Colleen, and I'm a PE and Health Teacher, and I have a very good male, shihtzu at home. Both my daughters are adults, and one lives with me part-time, and takes the dogs out mid-day, and I feed them and take them out morning and evening times. I am dog sitting for two dogs over spring break 2025, which is indicative...
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Riley T.

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home and provide dog walking. I have dog sat for the same family two summers in a row for a month and then dog sat for another family 3 times for a long weekend. I have a Bernese mountain dog and a German shepherd at home so I am good with dogs of all sizes. I can perform baths, giving medicine...
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Amanda F.

Love All Types Of Animals. Willing To Pet Sit Your Animal At My Own Home Or Yours. Up For Anything!

Barrington, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I absolutely love all animals, I was the barn and garden program director at an overnight camp so I have lots of experience with many different barn animals including horses, goats, sheep, chickens, quails, rabbits, ducks, and more! I have also had several rabbits and hamsters of my own and have cat and dog sat for many many...
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Emma F.

Dog Sitting, Dog Boarding And Dog Walking.

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
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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Karin S.

Super Animal Lover!

Mount Prospect, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
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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Nickea Y.

Zion, IL

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
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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Caroline R.

Affectionate And Caring Sitter

Evanston, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
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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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL

Home Pet Sitting in Lake Forest, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed home pet sitting

Blake N.

Blake is fantastic with our pup, Shallot! My partner and I have used Blake's services for walking and day care several times and Shallot...

- Denton W.

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

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.

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Lake Forest

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Lake Forest, IL will cost an average of $18.00 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 Lake Forest, 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 4 in home pet sitters in Lake Forest, IL, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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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