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Mariana L.

South Elgin, IL

from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I've had experience over the last couple of years taking care of pets for friends. I'm especially good with cats as I owe a couple but have had experience with working with larger dogs as well.
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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 walking
grooming
dog training
+ 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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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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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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Cassidy G.

Saint Charles, IL

from
$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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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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Melissa K.

Dundee, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
My name is Melissa and I have been dog sitting since middle school. At a younger age, my mom helped a lot, but as I grew up, I eventually took it up on my own. I would say on my own it has been about 8 years. I have watched dogs as small as a daushand to as big as a lab. I would be willing to watch larger dogs as well. I do live...
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Laurie S.

Geneva, IL

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as kind caring friendly I like working with animals because I've had pets all my life. I fostered for a lab rescue for 10 years in my Geneva home. I'm am looking to pet sit in your home , prefer sits for minimum 3 days. I've always owned or fostered dogs and cats. I've been sitting...
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Maureen N.

Reliable Pet Sitter

West Chicago, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Fostered puppies for a local shelter for over 5 years. Have cared for cats since childhood. Have cats and dogs at home now. And, when my kids were little we had all kinds of critters in tanks, cages and aquariums!
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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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Yesenia T.

College Student Pet Sitter

Carol Stream, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Doris A.

Part Time Pet Care Giver

Schaumburg, IL

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
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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Addison G.

Responsible, Experienced Pet/house Sitter

Saint Charles, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
boarding
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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Tracy H.

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

Schaumburg, IL

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Andersen C.

Pet Care Giver

Bartlett, IL

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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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 sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
pet transportation
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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Sherita L.

Dog Walker/Cat Sitter

Carpentersville, IL

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Skye S.

Caring Dog/Cat Sitter

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
My name is Skye, and I grew up loving dogs and cats my whole life. During the beginning of the pandemic, I fostered four troubled dogs for over a year and a half. I acquired a lot of knowledge on how to housebreak and train with positive reinforcement, organize vet appointments, understand boundaries and make pet-friendly...

Mariam P. says "Lovely person! Really great at chopping vegetables! Very helpful :-) "

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Sophia G.

Part-Time Pet Sitter

Hampshire, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I can provide pet sitting in your own home. Experienced cat and dog sitter with great references. Also am able to dog walk.
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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
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
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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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of December 2025

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 $17.00 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 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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