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Ramey M.

Short-term Pet Sitting

Vernon Hills, IL

from
$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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Katelyn Z.

Pet Sitter

Barrington, IL

5.0(0)
from
$50/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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Karan K.

Animal and House Sitter

Round Lake, IL

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

Fun Pet Sitter!

Winnetka, IL

5.0(0)
from
$8/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
grooming
pet walking
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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Norma B.

Dog Boarding And Pet Care.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
administration of medicine
pet walking
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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Gail F.

Morton Grove, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
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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Nicole R.

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Elyse M.

Part Time Caregiver!

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
grooming
dog training
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I provide pet sitting in your home! I have experience dog walking, dog training, and have a lot of experience with puppies! I can give baths and grooming as well as walking and playing. I also have experience with cats, I've had my own cat for 11 years. I can clean liter boxes and groom
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Tavion D.

Part-Time Dog Sitter & Walker

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
Hi, I'm Tavi! Growing up surrounded by dogs has fueled my passion for dogs of all sizes and species. I provide attentive and loving care for your pets while you're away, treating them as if they were my own. I offer dog sitting in your home, and boarding, along with walks, baths, and light grooming. I look forward to meeting you...

Care Member says "Her overall care for Rico was amazing, she made sure he was walked on time fed on time, and even played with him. When it was cold she made sure he had...

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Nataliia V.

Chicago, IL

from
$20/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
I am a kind, responsible, and patient person who truly loves animals. I have experience caring for dogs and cats, including walking, sitting, and transportation. I always follow instructions carefully and treat every pet like my own. I am reliable, clean, and respectful in every home. I'm happy to help and always do my best to...
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Jennifer C.

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
I am a lifelong pet owner and animal lover with 4 years of experience as pet sitter and dog walker. I currently have two cats in my own home and frequently pet sit for my best friend's special needs corgi. I provide safe, nurturing care for a wide range of animals, including dogs, cats, fish, birds, and small mammals, such as...
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Sami S.

Palatine, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I can provide dog sitting in your home, regular scheduled walks and just about anything your pet will need! I have been around animals my entire life ranging in all sizes. Im comfortable with all breeds and handle animals very well. Hope I can help!
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Laura H.

Des Plaines, IL

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Dog training
pet walking
pet transportation
As of 2015 I became a stay at home mom, but prior I worked as a veterinary technician for nearly 10 years. My goal is to combine my love of animals while raising a family. The services I am offering are dog walking, cat sitting, nail trimming, anal glad expression, ear cleaning and medication administration. I have experience...
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Caroline R.

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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Maya W.

Date-night/Part-time Experienced Sitter Available!

Evanston, IL

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Maya and I started babysitting over 10 years ago when I started as a mothers' helper for my next door neighbors. I loved playing with their daughter and have babysat regularly ever since! I When I'm babysitting, I love to spend time playing outside, craft and play board games. love meeting new families and am...
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Megan W.

Looking For A Pet/house Sitter Over The Holidays?

Hoffman Estates, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hello I am Megan, I just graduated this December from Illinois State University in Special Education! I looking for some safe Covid-19 friendly work before I get my teaching license in January. My family used to foster both cats and dogs and I have two senior bulldogs at home that require medication and other special care like...
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Margot N.

Chicago, IL

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Margot and I am an animal lover with around five years of dog-sitting and pet-care experience. I adore animals of all kinds--big, small, furry, scaly, or feathered (but sadly I have a cat allergy). At home, I care for my bearded dragon, which has helped me become comfortable with exotic pets. I have hands-on...
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Michelle R.

Experienced Cat & Dogs Caretaker

Schaumburg, IL

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I provide dog sitting and cat care in your own home. I am experienced with taking care of both cats and dogs from growing up with them and taking care of them on a daily basis. I absolutely love animals, and would be comfortable administering oral medications.
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Jena S.

Chicago, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Jena, and I'm 27 years old with over a decade of experience caring for children, pets, and homes. I've been babysitting since I was 15, started pet care at age 7, and have been helping with household cleaning since I was 13. I was a housecleaner in the past and worked at Petco for 6 years. I've always had a...
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Stephanie F.

Dog Sitter

Glenview, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide a dog sitting in your own home. I have been walking dogs and sitting for them since I was 10. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.67/hr as of December 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

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.

Norma B.

Norma has been an unusually caring pet sitter, who has greatly exceeded expectations. She has a deep love for animals. Norma has a high...

- Mia M.

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.

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 $16.67 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 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 6 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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