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Amy W.

Fun-loving Pet Caregiver

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
I am willing to provide pet-sitting and/or dog-walking services. I have been around dogs since I was very young, and currently have a young Shepherd mix back at home. I have experience sitting for dogs (puppies-elderly), as well as cats. I am comfortable with dogs of all ages and sizes. I volunteered at the Naperville Area...

Rob S. says "Amy is a trustworthy, conscientious and caring individual. She took care of our house and our aging dog while we were out of town. Amy exhibits great...

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Need A Pet Sitter?

Wheeling, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 6 year experience with house and dog sitting. I've been around dogs all my life. I house and dog sit for families I have worked for while nannying for their children. I am very responsible and reliable and would love to watch over your puppies/kitties/fishes/parrots when you are out of town.
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Pet Sitter

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$42/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
daily feeding
boarding
+ 1 more
I am a certified teacher (background checked), animal lover, and former Lincoln Park Zoo Docent available for pet sitting. In addition, I was a vet tech before going to college with over 20 years experience in pet sitting. I am available for in-home dog boarding or at my home. My minimum rate is $42 a day to 50 dollars per day....

Bob G. says "Jennifer recently made twice daily visits to watch our three cats for a 6 day vacation. We really were able to enjoy our vacation because it was obvious that...

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Cat Lover

Wheeling, IL

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
grooming
pet sitting
boarding
+ 1 more
I have two cats of my own and I take care of my children s and friend s cats when they are away. I can take care of your precious kitties when you are away. Cats are my passion, I like them in all shapes and colors.
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Love Pets And Making New Fur Friends

Wheeling, IL

from
$19/hr
4 years experience
Daily feeding
pet walking
pet sitting
Outgoing I'd describe my personality as lovingly I like working with animals because they give me company I'm looking for a job that is flexible with my schedule I started working with animals when I started owning my dogs 3 years ago
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Pet Lover

Wheeling, IL

from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for a variety of pets. I love taking care of cats and dogs. My mom and I have fostered kittens and cats for a local shelter. I'd love to help watch your babies while you are on vacation and provide care in your home.
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Hi I'm Natalie! I Love Working With Pets And I Have Pets Of My Own!

Wheeling, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as responsible and reliable, good communication I like working with animals because I have experience with pets and I'm comfortable caring for pets I started working with animals when my neighbor asked me to babysit their pets In my spare time, I like to go for walks and exercise
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Part-time Pet Care Provider

Wheeling, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I have helped out with watching a few of my neighbors animals while they were away on vacation. I walked them, fed them, and played with them. I personally love animals, both cats and dogs. I also volunteer almost every weekend and help try to get the dogs and cats adopted. I care for them and give them love. I have had three...
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Pet Sitting (no Cats, Allergic)

Wheeling, IL

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there, in addition to 8+ years of babysitting experience, I also have experience in caring for pets. I love all animals, and have a labradoodle myself. I also used to have a rabbit. I can occasionally pet sit for one-time jobs or recurring periods (vacation, etc.)!
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Pet Lover Wants To Help YOU

Wheeling, IL

from
$15/hr
Daily feeding
pet walking
pet sitting
I am a 24-year-old responsible pet lover. I grew up with a German Sheppard and now own a Chihuahua and a cat. I absolutely love animals and would love to help care for yours.
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Mikayla M.'s Photo

Experienced Pet Sitter

Wheeling, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
pet sitting
grooming
pet walking
I have over 7 years of experience with pet sitting as well as taking care of my own. I am willing to do almost anything the owner asks!
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Animal Lover!

Wheeling, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
I have had dogs and cats growing up my entire life! My husband and I have two cats that we rescued and recently added a new member to our family - an adorable (I'm biased) 9-month-old flat coated retriever that we also recused. They are all our whole world and couldn't love them more
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Lover Of All Animals

Wheeling, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
The best job is taking care of animals! I enjoy it so much. I've had cats my entire life and currently have a diabetic cat so I'm very comfortable with injections.
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Samantha T.'s Photo

Wheeling, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I grew up with dogs, but unfortunately, I am allergic to cats. Currently, I have a Shih Tzu. I have also cared for German Shepherds and Pomeranians, Huskies
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Wheeling, IL

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I have my sweet cat boy at home. I'm very friendly and I love dogs and cats! I have a passion to any pets and they love me too.
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Jasmine C.'s Photo

Wheeling, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
Hi my name is jasmine I'm 19 years old I go to harper college. Im experience with taking dogs to walks and feeding them I have a dog of my own. I love being around dogs.
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Catherine C.'s Photo

Wheeling, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have been a dog walker and dog sitter for more than 10 years. I love animals, in particular dogs and cats. I grew up with Labrador Retriever's and have a rescue Jack Russel Beagle mix. I had another rescue before for 9 years who was completely blind. I will treat your pet as I would my own. I am very compassionate with...
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Karashma S.'s Photo

Wheeling, IL

from
$30/hr
5 years experience
I absolutely love cats and enjoy taking care of them. I have over 5 years of experience in caring for cats, ensuring they receive proper attention, comfort, and care.
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Wanda M.'s Photo

Wheeling, IL

from
$22/hr
Pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi I'm Wanda a passionate about animal welfare, with experience in caring for pets of different species and sizes. Responsible, attentive and committed to providing them with love, attention and safety. I offer walking services, feeding, medication administration (if necessary) and companionship to ensure their well-being while...
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Maria L.'s Photo

Part-time Care; FULL Time LOVE!

Wheeling, IL

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
boarding
I am currently working as a dog walker, and a regular dog sitter! I am very comfortable with pets, and I am comfortable pet sitting in your home, and I also am available to house dogs in my own home! I have had a dog walking and care taking experience of seven years, and has been one of the greatest joys and experience!
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  • 60 pet care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.70/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated pet care is 5.0

FAQs for finding pet care near you in Wheeling, IL

The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $17.70 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

There are 27 pet care providers in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling 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.

If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, 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.

If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, 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.

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 Wheeling, 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.

To find out what pet care services are available near you in Wheeling, 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.

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