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Angela N.

Furry Hug Lover

South Elgin, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I provide dog sitting in your home or mine. I am an experienced pet owner and love dogs. I grew up on a farm where I developed a love for all animals.
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Rafaela D.

Pet Lover Looking For A Part Time Job

Saint Charles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I have always had pets in my house, I grow up with dogs, birds and hamster. I also lived an year with a cat. I love animals and I miss them in my daily life, so I'm looking for a part time job. I can do sitter in your own home, walk, feed, administrate medicine if you teach me and play with them.

Amanda T. says "Rafaela is fantastic! She's incredibly hardworking, friendly and flexible. She's helped with everything from tidying rooms and laundry to organizing and...

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Yana A.

Pet Sitter

Carpentersville, IL

from
$15/hr
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former pet sitter with great references and 2+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths .
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Kristin B.

Experienced Pet Sitter Ready To Give Your Pet The Love And Attention They Need In Your Absence. My Home Or Yours.

Saint Charles, IL

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
I have been taking care of animals my whole life. I have personally always had cats, dogs, guinea pigs and birds. I worked for a pet sitting company for a year and did daily walks, exercise and care to many dogs and cats. I am available to come by and make daily visits or walks as needed in your absence. I also welcome your...
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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 sitting
pet walking
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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Kimberley B.

I Love Animals. I Treat Them As Part Of The Family.

Carpentersville, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
Like I said I treat animals like part of the family. I even talk to them like they are part of the family. People may think I'm a little weird doing that. But I would never harm an animal. It's someone's pet. And that's the way I treat them. And I don't feed them people food. So I hope that would be alright? Because I would want...
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Addison G.

Responsible, Experienced Pet/house Sitter

Saint Charles, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm Addison and I'm 22. I'm currently going to school and working at a nursing home. I've house sat and pet sat for several families who would all say I am responsible and reliable! I can provide references, am nonsmoking, have my own transportation, and love animals! Let's chat!
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Doris A.

Part Time Pet Care Giver

Schaumburg, IL

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog and cat sitter in your own Home or outdoor I Love pets, I am a nurse by profession since 2005, apart from medicine my passion is the animals I am very active, affectionate and responsable.
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Yesenia T.

College Student Pet Sitter

Carol Stream, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a third year college student at Marquette University. With missing my pet back at home, I know I can provide lots of love and care to yours! I'm looking to just provide basic care to dogs and cats, as those are the pets I've had and am comfortable caring for! I currently car for 5 fish in my college apartment!
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Andersen C.

Pet Care Giver

Bartlett, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have always had a strong love for animals and have always been the first person to run up to a dog when I see one. I have personally owned Hamsters, Dogs, Cats and Fish. I love any time I get to spend with an animal and go on runs with dogs and have successfully trained two. I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs...
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Elyse M.

Part Time Caregiver!

Schaumburg, IL

from
$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grooming
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
+ 1 more
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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Guadalupe R.

Carpentersville, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
Hello ! Absolutely love animals. I have a dog of my own ! ((: Can do at home dog sitting, occasional walks, feeding, etc.
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Tracy H.

I Love Animals And Would Be Happy To Help You With Yours (all Except Snakes)

Schaumburg, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I will be happy to take any animals you have (except snakes.) I can do daily visits and or overnight.
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Cassidy G.

Saint Charles, IL

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$9/hr
10 years experience
I am a college student who loves animals, looking to make some extra money! I am a recent college graduate of Western Michigan University and have moved back home to Illinois to pursue getting my Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. In my spare time, I work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as...
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Sherita L.

Dog Walker/Cat Sitter

Carpentersville, IL

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have many years experience with dog and cats. I love animals. Currently have 3 dogs at home. I will take care of your pets as if they were my own. Look forward to hearing from you.
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Hannah K.

Animal Loving Young Adult Seeking Pet Sitting Jobs

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I m 24 years old and I have a huge passion for animals. I begged my parents for a dog ever since I could talk and would cry any time we would go into a pet store because I was always told no. years and a 55-slide PowerPoint presentation later I have 3 dogs (Lila, Stanley & Otis). Lila has gone through training to be my emotional...

Anne D. says "Hannah was great with our two dogs. We felt at ease knowing she was taking good care of them while we were away. She gave them extra attention and gave us...

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Carli C.

Friendly, Compassionate House AND Pet Sitter Available For Short Or Long Term Remote Care Giving!

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as caring, outgoing, and pragmatic. I like working with animals because they are near and dear to my heart. I grew up around animals, have owned many of my own as pets, and currently work with them in my free time. I'm looking for a job that allows me the autonomy to be mobile, work remotely, and...

Dean N. says "Carli was great with our dog! Very caring."

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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 sitting
pet walking
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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Tina F.

Experienced, Honest, Reliable, Quality Care For Pets - Pet Sitter/Dog Walker - As My Full-Time Business

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm an educated, mature, married woman, have my own car, have pets of my own, a flexible schedule & do this as my full-time business. I earned my American Red Cross CPR/1st Aid Certification for Dogs & Cats on 4-6-13. I have a degree from U of I (Champaign-Urbana) & a Paralegal diploma in CA. I love animals, especially house...

Krystal S. says "Tina helped us tremendously by agreeing two watch our two cats last minute. One of our cats is elderly and requires oral medication administration, which...

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Jodine S.

Kids And Animals Create Joy!

Lisle, IL

5.0(0)
from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I never had kids and am 43. I was wired to have kids as many in my life have told me, but the cards just didn't fall into place. With this void, I am looking to fulfill my needs which make so happy! I am ready to spread my contagious happiness with you and your family, including pets! I provide all types of help with your...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in South Elgin, IL

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

Rafaela D.

Rafaela is fantastic! She's incredibly hardworking, friendly and flexible. She's helped with everything from tidying rooms and laundry to...

- Amanda T.

Hannah K.

Hannah was great with our two dogs. We felt at ease knowing she was taking good care of them while we were away. She gave them extra...

- Anne D.

Carli C.

Carli was great with our dog! Very caring.

- Dean N.

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in South Elgin

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in South Elgin, IL will cost an average of $15.00 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 South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, IL, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, 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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