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Lorraine G.

Animal Lover Seeks Pets to Care For!

Glendale Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
Dependable Pet Sitter with 10 years of experience providing in-home care to dogs, cats and other various animals. Patient and kind individual skillful in administering needed medications and observing pets for changes. In-depth knowledge of animal feeding and eating habits. Attentive Pet Sitter committed to keeping owners...

Mark C. says "I hired Lorraine for pet care. She was very easy to work with, dependable, and communicative. I plan to use her again and would definitely recommend her!"

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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 sitting
pet walking
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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Rebecca M.

Dog Lover

Crystal Lake, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog walking and sitting in your home. I love animals and have a dog (and a cat) of my own so, I know how important they are to you. I will make sure they are being taken care of and loved! I have past experience in dog sitting/walking. I became close with a family and their dog (a St. Bernard) and now he comes and has...
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Emma P.

Aurora, IL

from
$14/hr
I can provide dog or cat sitting in your home or mine. I don't have any professional experience but I have always had cats and dogs. I currently have a 12yo cat and 1yo cat. I did have a dog for 8 years but my ex-husband got her in our divorce :(. I would love to to help you out with your pet weather it be dog walking or dog/cat...
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Emily O.

Naperville, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I'm great with dogs, I currently have two at home I care for. I also have two cats as well. I have plenty of experience with being a pet sitter. I have been pet sitting the same dog for over a year now. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages!
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Kayla K.

Lisle, IL

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$13/hr
3 years experience
I provide pet sitting in your home. I have pet sat from between an hour a day, a walk a day, to even weekend/week stays! I love all animals of all sizes. I have a small and a big dog at home, so I'm up for anything. Can also perform baths if needed!
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Meghan K.

Glendale Heights, IL

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! Nice to meet you, my name is Meghan and I have eight years of experience in the pet industry as a professional pet groomer. I have been pet sitting on the side for several years now when I need to pick up additional work, I have a lot of repeat clients and I actually do prefer a weekend stay keeping the pet in the...
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Maria D.

I Will Be That Exceptional Company For Your Pet, Love And Bond With Animals Is My Greatest Virtue

Naperville, IL

from
$20/hr
As a pet sitter, I have a deep love and respect for animals that drives me to offer them exceptional care. My commitment to responsibility and reliability ensures that every pet under my care receives constant and affectionate attention. I enjoy establishing personal ties with animals, adapting to their routines and specific...
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Jacquelin H.

Crystal Lake, IL

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love caring for animals and making sure they get their needs met, whether that's a quick walk or eating at their specific times. I have 2+ of dog sitting/walking and I have 2 dogs of my own who are very loved at home! :)
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Molly M.

Best Pet Sitter

Wheaton, IL

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
In addition to my experience caring for other's pets, I have been a dog and cat foster mom for 3 years and have fostered 3 litters of kittens and 4 dogs. Because of my experience as a foster, I am skilled at caring for kittens, puppies, and elderly dogs. I am skilled at administering many types of medications like inhalers, oral...
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Paula H.

Pet Caregiver- I Love Animals

Wheaton, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
+ 1 more
I have had pets in my home my entire adult life. I believe they bring a lot of happiness to the home and are part of the family. I have two cats of my own, "Baby Naomi," and "Baby Sherman." They mean the world to me, and when I pet sit I interact and treat your pets like one of my own. I love to play with cats or dogs, and know...
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Kerry L.

Experienced Pet Sitter Available On Short Notice

Lisle, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Ok, twist my arm and make me play with your pets! :) Animals have played a big part of my life. I have worked in a vet's clinic, a groomers shop and many pet stores. I have had every type of house pet and a few unusual pets (raccoon, chicken, prairie dog). My family use to breed St. Bernard dogs so I have experience handling...
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Grace V.

Wheaton, IL

from
$15/hr
Boarding
I am available to dog sit in my own home I do have a small dog who is friendly with dog a I also have three cats but they will not be near your pets
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Dessislava N.

Dog And Cat Sitter

Arlington Heights, IL

from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
pet transportation
I provide dog and cat sitting services in your own home, or if necessary, in my home. I have plenty of experience with pets and I am a firm animal lover. Size and age of the pet does not matter, I will provide the best care I can. I have experience grooming and bathing pets. I love animals all the same.
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Macy C.

Schaumburg, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs, cats, and bunnies of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. I've been dog sitting for about 4 years now for up to 4 pets in a household. Can give medication and can prepare non-kibble meals. Please let me know if you have any other questions or requests...
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Rebecca F.

Specialized Small Pet Sitter

Hampshire, IL

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
Hello! I've had multiple fish and hamsters over the past 10 years and right now I have a guinea pig. When living in my family home, I dog sat for large and small dogs as well. Reach out if you're in need of a pet sitter!
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Sean H.

Dog Lover

Algonquin, IL

from
$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello, I'm Sean, and I'm 28 years old. I work as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at an assisted living facility, where I bring a compassionate and dedicated approach to my role. While I haven't been a professional pet sitter, I've spent my entire life around dogs and have owned two myself. I pride myself on being kind and...
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Tania F.

Part-time

Palatine, IL

from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide pet sitting in your own home! I have experience working in a dog and cat daycare/boarding facility. I worked with dogs and cats of multiple ages, breeds, sizes and personalities! I can also perform baths and light grooming. I'm currently a dog-sitter and have assisted numerous families. I provide services such as...
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Caroline S.

Pet Sitter/Walker

Lake Zurich, IL

from
$12/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi! My name is Caroline and I am 19 years old. I'm love to pet sit and take care of dogs. I am able to board and drive. I do have 2 dogs at home Holly (12) and Pepper (5).
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Miriam G.

Aurora, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'm a current grad student who loves animals! I provide pet sitting in your own home. I'm great with dogs and cats of all kinds of sizes!
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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

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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