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60 pet care are listed in Hickory Hills, IL
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby pet care is 6 years
Pet care in Hickory Hills, IL
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as loyal, friendly and hard worker.
I like working with animals because they are full of unconditional love.
I'm looking for a job that I find rewarding, I love caring for animals.
I started working with animals when 2016.
I enjoy grocery shopping for others, house cleaning, errands...
Christine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Christine M. has worked for us a number of years and she is punctual, thorough, professional and helpful. She can provide a multitude of services and will not disappoint you. We will certainly utilize her services in the future and can highly recommend her."
Care member
I'd describe my personality as fun caring loving
I like working with animals because they are calming, and helpless.
I'm looking for a job that helps me give back and feel for-filled
I started working with animals when I was 16
In my spare time, I like to exercise, read, spas, and vacation
One thing you should know about...
Latonia can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding
I have animals of my own 2 cats and 3 dogs. I love all animals and just want them to be as happy as can be at all times. I walk my dogs as well as my friends, family, and neighbors dogs occasionally as they need it. I also pet sit for them as well. I take them on walks, feed them, play with them, hang out with them while I am...
Paige can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am proud to have years of experience managing house pets and caring for children. As a professional entertainer, I love to bring joy to the families and pets
Michael can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Maryan R.
Homer Glen, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Pets Are Special - Daily Walks, Pet Care While You Are Away
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am bonded and insured through PSI under All Nanny's Pets. I am American Red Cross First Aid certified. I believe every animal is unique and I offer customized visits for your beloved pet. I currently spoil 2 Labradoodles, 1 rescue cat and a uromastyx lizard. I have some experience and have owned ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits,...
Maryan can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, daily feeding
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Maryan has been walking my 1.5 year old yellow lab several times per week for about a month now. I can tell on the days she walks him that he is more well behaved when I get home because he has gotten his energy out. She has been friendly, dependable, and seems...
Ashley K.
Juliana L.
Brookfield, IL
$16-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Pet-loving Caregiver With A Friendly Husky, Ready To Provide Top-Notch Care!
5.0
(1)
I adore animals and have over 3 years of experience in pet sitting and dog walking. Recognizing the unique personality and preferences of each pet is crucial to me. I relish walks, whether it's a casual stroll or an adventurous hike.
I am available to accommodate pets at my place, providing a comfortable and caring environment...
Juliana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"I recently had the pleasure of entrusting Juliana with the care of my two beloved pets, Murphy and Peanut, while I was away on a trip. I can confidently say that Juliana's exceptional pet-sitting services exceeded all of my expectations, and I would wholeheartedly...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I provide loving pet care in your home. I am a longtime pet parent of one dog and one cat. I love all animals and most of them love me back! I'm not familiar with reptile or small rodent care. One of my hobbies is baking homemade dog treats, because I believe our dog's health is just as important as ours! I am not available for...
Lori can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings!
I'm Kelly, an animal lover, providing excellent care for all fur babies!
I LOVE animals and grew up surrounded by the love of cats and dogs.
I'm very passionate about caring for animals and enjoy being of service.
I am compassionate, reliable, and experienced.
I look forward to connecting and building a long...
Kelly can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Kelly was fantastic. Empathetic and very professional. I would absolutely recommend Kelly for care, especially for the elderly."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can provide efficient and fun Cat or Dog sitting care for your pets. I have a cat myself and have had dogs in the past. Looking forward to spending time with your pets :)
Christa can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Christa did an excellent job caring for my cat while I was out of town over Christmas. She was dependable, had great communication, and handled interactions with my very anxious and moody kitty perfectly. I would hire her again in a heartbeat - highly recommend!!"
Emily S.
Marina C.
Chicago, IL
$12-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello!
Animals are my life! I have always had pets growing up as a child and my love for them has grown into my adulthood even more. I became a pet sitter because it is my passion to help others, so to give back to owners and animals is very rewarding!
I've been boarding, walking and house-sitting for the last 5 years, so I...
Marina can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Marina was so great! She provided me with updates throughout the day and my dog Steve loved her! I would highly recommend and will definitely use her in the future."
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My entire life, we have had multiple animals in our house. With my mother working at an animal hospital, we frequently would foster animals ranging from kittens, to ducks, to bunnies. I currently have just a cat. for awhile I had a senior center going at my house. As there's been lots of life changes, I love watching other...
Rebecca can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet transportation & more
5.0
"Rebecca was very professional and wonderful watching after my kitty. Would definitely love to hire again."
Heather S.
Holly H.
Western Springs, IL
$13-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Holly and I recently graduated from Marquette University and am now living back home in Western Springs with my parents, brother, and two incredibly sweet dogs (Great Dane & Great Dane/Poodle mix). I have owned dogs my entire life and dog & cat sat for many families. My work schedule is a split shift which...
Holly can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
I grew up with two dogs, a husky and a Dachshund mix breed. Both were puppies when adopted in 2006. I loved and cared for them until they passed away from old age a couple of years ago. My experience growing up with my dogs has made me an animal lover today. I have a year-old Pomsky named Oreo (personally trained), 10 fish, and...
Amy can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Amy is a natural with animals. She follows instructions well, and takes very good care. Amy seems like she a special connection with animals. I would hire her anytime! "
Care member
Rachael S.
Willowbrook, IL
$30-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Professional And Compassionate Full-time Pet Care Provider
5.0
(12)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am only available for boarding rabbits. Rabbits must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations. I have extensive experience and run the oldest rabbit rescue in Illinois.
Rachael can also help with: Grooming, administration of medicine, boarding
5.0
"Rachael was the best! I usually booked her when I went out-of-town, but she was also available for a couple of last-minute requests. It's rare to find someone all 3 of my cats liked, but at least from the photos, they all cozy up to her. In addition to basic things...
Christine H.
Ariana H.
Palos Park, IL
$15-18/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ariana and I am 28 years old. I am currently an academic advisor and I have a Masters degree. I have various experience ranging within the fields of administration, nonprofit, education, retail, etc.
I have two dogs, a French Mastiff named Gru and a Pug mix named Buddy. During my spare time, I enjoy spending...
Ariana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Our family is SO lucky to have found Ariana! There isn't a single quality she's missing when needing an extra set of hands around the house. She helps us with pet care and keeping up with our home (cleaning, errands, organization, etc.) and does an unbelievable...
Kaitlin A.
Jennifer M.
Summit Argo, IL
$16-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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.
References upon request.
Have...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Jennifer took care of my father over the last 3 years until his recent passing. She was great at understanding when and what is an emergency where other family or an ambulance needs to be contacted. One thing unique about her is her ability to interpret doctors...
Jeff P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello I can do overnight boarding at my home in Berwyn I usually do boarding for a returning couple a 3 to 4 times a year when they go on vacation the longest I did boarding was two weeks at a time but can also just do one day as well I love all animals and I do not have any small children if Interested please send me a message...
Deborah can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Deborah has watched my 2 dogs at her home on several occasions. She is very dependable, gives me updates on the pups if I ask, checks in to verify times for drop off and pick up and is very friendly. The dogs love her and her family. I trust her 100% with my...
Megan C.
Angela H.
Midlothian, IL
$10-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
For Hire: Capable Dog Walker/Pet Sitter In The Chicagoland Area
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Nice to meet you! My name is Angela. I am hoping to find a pet care job in the Chicagoland area. I hope to contribute my abilities as a dog walker/pet sitter. Available now.
Services And Training: I have experience with dog feeding, facilitating exercise, and cleaning litter boxes. On top of this, I am willing to travel. I...
Angela can also help with: Dog training, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding & more
4.0
"Angela was very responsive and great with our dog. Unfortunately after a few weeks of great walks, we never heard back from her. "
Laura F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kristy! I graduated from NIU with my bachelors in communications. Since then I've been a nanny, dog walker, and a senior caretaker. I love not being tied down to just one job! Taking care of animals and people are my two biggest passions. I am very reliable, outgoing, kind, and genuine. I love to help anyone...
Kristy can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Kristy is amazing! She began helping us earlier this year & is such a hard worker & truly kind and sweet girl! She is communicative, prompt, and detail-oriented. She's not afraid of lugging my laundry up & down the stairs, or rolling up our rug - she even takes...
Michelle B.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! For all the dogs out there; woof!
My name is Tracy and I am a dog-loving writer who works from home full-time. My assistant is my senior dog, Wrigley. He is a Australian Shepherd/Pointer mutt who loves to chill and go on long walks. He enjoys other dogs and humans very much. My dog is an all-around chill dude who...
Tracy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"I have been looking for someone reliable to watch my precious girl when I have to work away from home, but it's so hard to trust someone else. I am BEYOND grateful I have found Tracy because I feel confident in her care-giving abilities, her judgement, and how...
Anna B.
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Hickory Hills, IL
Christine M.
5.0
Christine M. has worked for us a number of years and she is punctual, thorough, professional and helpful. She can provide a multitude of services and will not disappoint you. We will certainly utilize her services in the future and can highly recommend her.
- Care member
Maryan R.
5.0
Maryan has been walking my 1.5 year old yellow lab several times per week for about a month now. I can tell on the days she walks him that he is more well behaved when I get home because he has gotten his energy out. She has been friendly, dependable, and seems invested in her work. She leaves a...
- Ashley K.
Juliana L.
5.0
I recently had the pleasure of entrusting Juliana with the care of my two beloved pets, Murphy and Peanut, while I was away on a trip. I can confidently say that Juliana's exceptional pet-sitting services exceeded all of my expectations, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in need of...
- Care member
Kelly M.
5.0
Kelly was fantastic. Empathetic and very professional. I would absolutely recommend Kelly for care, especially for the elderly.
- Care member
Christa P.
5.0
Christa did an excellent job caring for my cat while I was out of town over Christmas. She was dependable, had great communication, and handled interactions with my very anxious and moody kitty perfectly. I would hire her again in a heartbeat - highly recommend!!
- Emily S.
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in Hickory Hills, IL
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in Hickory Hills, IL?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $23.00 per hour as of May 2024. This rate will vary depending on the service you need, the number of pets you have, and how often you need care for your pet. Some pet care providers will charge a daily rate if they will be caring for your pet for multiple days at a time.
How can I find a pet care provider near me in Hickory Hills, IL?
There are 3 pet care providers in Hickory Hills, IL offering a variety of services. You can compare your search results by the type of care you need for your pet. From there, you can identify the pet care providers with the most experience and positive feedback from previous pet parents they have worked with. You can also filter providers by distance from Hickory Hills or your zip code. Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can contact them individually to get a sense of who will get along with your pet the best.
What types of pet care services can I find in Hickory Hills, IL?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Hickory Hills, IL such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Hickory Hills, IL for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
What types of pet care services can I find near me in Hickory Hills, IL?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Hickory Hills, IL such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Hickory Hills, IL for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
How can I safely hire pet care near me in Hickory Hills, IL?
All pet care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. When searching for a pet care provider near you in Hickory Hills, IL, look for providers who have a badge on their profile that displays the date their CareCheck was run. A CareCheck is a solid starting point, but we strongly advise that you do your own research to safely hire a pet care provider such as running your own background check.
What pet care services are available near me in Hickory Hills, IL?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Hickory Hills, IL, you can search Care.com to get an idea of what types of services providers offer in your area. You can likely find pet sitters, dog walkers, and even advanced pet care providers who can take on more responsibilities such as administering medicine.