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Hi!! I'm Ruby and I'm living in Portland :) I have been pet sitting for about six years now, have two cats and a dog of my own, and also have experience with fish, birds (parakeets, chickens, and many wild birds after a few years volunteering for wildlife rescue), goats, reptiles, and amphibians! In my free time, I love to hike,...
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Child sitter and I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. Although I do not have professional experience, I have been around many different animals and personalities, I currently have 5 dogs in my own home so being able to get a feel for what animals do and don't like can be a daily thing for me already.
Pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have a lot of personal experience with animals. I had many dogs growing up. Back at my mom's home I have 2 dogs (Sunshine & Ottis), 2 cats (Princess & Mishu), and 5 ferrets (Rudi, Rico, Spanky, Stymie, and Buckwheat). I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light...
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I have roughly 3 years of paid pet sitting experience: including overnights, walking, and stop-ins. I absolutely love animals and animals love me! I've also grown up with pets, both cats and dogs, and I have always been great at caring for them. I have three dogs back home in Minneapolis, but I am living in Lincoln Park for...
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Hi! My name is Claire, and I have two cats (Mimi and Suki) and a dog (Romeo). I have plenty of experience sitting for a wide variety of pets (dogs, cats, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish), and will work hard to make sure your fur (or scaly) babies feel safe, pampered, playful, and at home! Can't wait to meet them :)
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I have been dog sitting for close to 4years now and usually do home stays but I also have done just check ins or dog walks! I have been cat sitting for my neighbor often and even took over for a while with the cat. I currently have a dog at home and volunteer weekly with cats at a shelter!
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Letting me walk and sit for your dog is a decision you won't regret--because I genuinely care about animals and will treat your dog like family. With a strong sense of responsibility, patience, and a natural connection with pets, I can ensure your dog gets the exercise, attention, and care they need while you're away. Whether...
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I'm a warm, responsible sitter who treats your home and pets with care and respect. I'm experienced, tidy, and great with routines--whether that's walks, feedings, meds, plants, or keeping your space organized and cozy.
With a flexible schedule, I give your pets plenty of love and attention. I'm calm, communicative, and always...
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I am an empathetic and attentive care giver for all creatures.
Unfortunately I can no longer board animals, but I maintain an excellent rating for dog and cat care.
I am comfortable with animals large and small, from mucking stalls to cuddling with cats to feeding snakes.
I am available for drop in visits, walks,...
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I am a 5-star rated dog sitter from Rover, now available on Care. com
I have experience with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and energy levels, and I provide safe, attentive, and loving care tailored to your pet's needs.
I am reliable, communicative, and flexible, with a calm and confident approach that helps pets feel at ease...
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For the past 7 years, I have babysat families with pets in the home and have fed, walked, bathed, and groomed their pets. I have cared for cats, dogs, fish, hamsters, rabbits, and birds.
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I have always adored animals growing up and currently have a 4-year-old German Shepard + 3-month-old Frenchie and recently had to put down my other baby who was a Pitbull/Jack Russell.
With 6 years of experience in pet sitting, both in my home and in pet owners' homes, I understand canine behavior very well.
I have taken care...
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I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have previously done jobs for Pet Sitting service, including making house visits and over-nights. I have had many animals in my life, I especially love dogs of all sizes/ages.
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Hello!
As a dedicated and experienced caregiver, I offer top-notch care for children, pets, and homes. With over 3 years of experience in childcare, teaching, and pet care, I provide a unique blend of skills and compassion.
For families, I offer:
- Reliable and patient childcare for infants to teenagers
- Homework assistance and...
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As an animal reiki practitioner, and medium, I appreciate and understand animals in a beautiful way. Their souls deserve to be loved and cared for, as we care for one another.
I am an attentive and loving care taker with experience training dogs, working side by side with those who bread large breed dogs, as well as have...
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As someone raised around animals, I have loads of unprofessional experience caring for different critters! I particularly specialize in dogs and cats, but am willing to pet sit and care for any range of animal pals in your home!
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I currently work as an internal consultant at Cushman & Wakefield and am looking to supplement my income through something that I truly enjoy - babysitting and pet sitting. It is something that I have been missing since I graduated and moved away from my family dog to Chicago a few years ago.
I began pet sitting as a high...
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Hello! I am 19-year-old college student with 7 years of babysitting and petsitting experience and a lifetime of owning pets. My family has always homed at least 4 animals at time (we currently have three cats and two dogs) and I am well-experienced in taking care of both. I can pet and house sit long-term and I am comfortable...
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I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I have grown up with all sorts of pets my whole life. Big and small.
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I m easy going understanding and multitalented in many avenues of working. I hold a perc card have security licenses . First Aid and AED Certified caregiver license working with many seniors with many Long term health issues. Enjoyed house sitting with animals for years , for traveling families.
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The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of November 2025
FAQs for home pet sitting near you in River Forest
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in River Forest, IL?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in River Forest, IL will cost an average of $15.00 per hour as of November 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.
How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in River Forest, IL?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from River 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 1 in home pet sitters in River Forest, IL, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in River Forest, IL?
In home pet sitters in River 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.
How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in River Forest, IL?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in River 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.
Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in River Forest, IL?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in River 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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