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Rebecca M.


Lyons, IL

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

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I use to have two dogs, a Boxer/Pit Bull mix and a Lab/Shepherd mix, they were both rescues, both hyper active, both big and strong, territorial, and competitive. I now have a dog, cat, and my snake. I love all animals, and will take care of all and any animals, from walks, to baths, to grooming, to cleaning up their waste.
Rebecca can also help with: Boarding, grooming, daily feeding, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting & more
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Jennifer M.


Summit Argo, IL

$16-26/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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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 sitting, pet transportation, pet walking

Recent reviews:

5.0
Jennifer is awesome! She is so kind and loving and took great care of my dog while we were on vacation. And my dog loved her.

Reviewed by Deborah K.

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Rachael S.


Chicago, IL

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Professional And Compassionate Full-time Pet Care Provider

5.0

(12)

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I have been caring for pets for around 10 years, professionally since 2013. In my "free time" I rescue and rehabilitate domestic rabbits that were dumped outside or otherwise neglected. I specialize in medication administration for cats, rabbits and dogs, including oral pills and suspensions, subcutaneous fluid administration,...
Rachael can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine

Recent reviews:

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...

Reviewed by Christine H.

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Lauren K.


Oak Park, IL

$11-16/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I've lived with animals in my home all growing up, but they were never just mine, they were family pets. Two years ago, I adopted my very own cat, Oliver, and he is the best kind of roommate. I have watched over pets for families in my neighborhood while they went on vacation many of times. Animals- Rabbits, dogs, cats, fish,...
Lauren can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting

Recent review:

5.0
Lauren watched my 3 pets (1 dog 2 kittens) while I was away for business travel. She was punctual, and sent picture and text updates for each visit. They were all happy as can be when I got home and directions...

Reviewed by Nathalie S.

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Lisett R.


Chicago, IL

$10-18/hr2 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

5.0

(1)

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Have two wonderful dogs at home, a cocker spaniel/ chihuahua mix and a German Shepard. I have experience walking, staying overnight, and giving medicine to dogs. I have experience with cats and feeding fish.
Lisett can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
Lisett is a good, honest, reliable baby sitter that I hired. I would recommend her.

Reviewed by Gina N.

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Tavion D.


Chicago, IL

$14-50/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Dog Sitter & Walker

5.0

(1)

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Hi, I'm Tavion (but you can call me Tavi). I grew up with animals my whole life. I have a passion for pets of all sizes and species. I am excited to be able to help you by caring for your pets while you are away. Your babies will be cared for and loved just as if they were my own. I'm looking forward to meeting you and your...
Tavion can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
Her overall care for Rico was amazing, she made sure he was walked on time fed on time, and even played with him. When it was cold she made sure he had his coat and boots on to make sure he wasn’t cold and when...

Reviewed by Care member

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Ashlie C.


Cicero, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello, I'm a animal lover who has had multiple pets in my life time along with multiple dogs. At the moment I have two dog, two turtles, and a guinea pig. I can offer cleaning and watching over multiple pets. I have cat sat, dog sat, and dog walked. Any questions feel free to message me :) Have a wonderful day!
Ashlie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
Ashlie did a fantastic job caring for our 4 pets while my wife and I were on vacation. She provided us with daily updates via texts and pictures and will definitely be hired again if and when we need a reliable...

Reviewed by Worlee H.

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Amari S.


Oak Park, IL

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Amari

5.0

(1)

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Hello my name is Amari relatively new to the pet sitting game but eager to acquire more experience and learn more. I am currently a student at Benedictine University in Lisle Illinois. I run track here as well. I am a Lifeguard and student athletic trainer. Ive been a lifeguard for 2 years this is my first year as a student...
Amari can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
Amari is a wonderful young man. The dogs took to him right away, and he did a fantastic job helping us out on a very busy day.

Reviewed by Dolores K.

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Kaylee G.


Chicago, IL

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

About Me

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Kaylee and I'm a 21-year-old college student at UIC. I have an 8-year-old shiba inu of my own and I am a major animal lover! I have fours years of experience with dog walking and cat sitting, this was my job all throughout high school. I am currently looking for something part time and flexible while I am still...

Recent review:

5.0
Kaylee was always respectful when she worked.

Reviewed by Skylar C.

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Sofia M.


Chicago, IL

$17-27/hr7 yrs exp

Friendly Pet Sitter/Walker!

5.0

(1)

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I have 7 years of experience working in customer service. Also, I've always been an animal lover and have casually worked for families in the neighborhood. I can help with pet walking and pet sitting. I have the most experience with cats and dogs. However, I also have rabbits and am comfortable pet sitting them as well. I love...
Sofia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
Sofia was helpful, kind, followed our embarrassingly long list of instructions incredibly well and gave updates the entire time. Wonderful hire, she will be our go-to in our new neighborhood.

Reviewed by Zach H.

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Emily S.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny

5.0

(4)

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Hey there! My name is Emily, and I've been a nanny for 5 years now and absolutely love my job. I have long-term experience with kids ages 3-14, and I'm open to working with younger! I'm looking for a full time nanny/house manager position. I am CPR certified. My current daily duties include grocery shopping/errands, laundry,...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning

Recent reviews:

5.0
I've known Emily for 5 years. She is a very outgoing, personable, and caring individual. She does an excellent job of taking care of my family, and has a true love for my dogs, I couldn't say enough great...

Reviewed by David L.

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Rebecca V.


La Grange, IL

$10/hr7 yrs exp

Great Sitter From An Animal Family

5.0

(7)

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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: Pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine, pet transportation, daily feeding, pet sitting & more

Recent reviews:

5.0
Rebecca was punctual, professional and personable. I hired Rebecca based on the recommendations below and she delivered on all points. My senior kitty, who isn't a fan of most "strangers", came out to greet...

Reviewed by Kirstin E.

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Jovana S.


Chicago, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Pets And Meal Prep, Ect!

5.0

(2)

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Hi There! I have 10+ years of dog walking, personal assistant, meal prep and child care experience. I maintained a roster of clients while pursuing my degree in Music Business at Columbia College. As my career in the music festival and touring industry blossomed post graduation, I remained in contact with my clients back home...
Jovana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting

Recent reviews:

5.0
We hired Jovana to prepare weekly meals for us. Each Monday, she comes to our house and spends the afternoon preparing amazing dinners that she proportions and packages for us and leaves instructions on each...

Reviewed by Julie B.

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5.0

(2)

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I have "house-sat" for a family with a dog, a cat, and a fish, and I have provided care for other dogs, cats, lizards, and hamsters. My experience includes feeding, bathing, walking, and cleaning up after pets (and I have taken care of my own pets all my life). I am also able and willing to provide pet care and child care...
Ezra can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Evan B.


Chicago, IL

$18-50/hr6 yrs exp

Dog Dad For Hire!

5.0

(7)

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I have 6 years of experience with a very energetic French bulldog. I can help with Boarding, Sitting, and Pet Walking.
Evan can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking

Recent reviews:

5.0
Evan has been watching my dog Ollie for months now, and has done a fantastic job. He always sends me updates on Ollie with pictures to let me know how he is doing. Evan has always been very communicative,...

Reviewed by Lexie K.

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Juliana L.


Brookfield, IL

$16-30/hr4 yrs exp

Pet-loving Caregiver With A Friendly Husky, Ready To Provide Top-Notch Care!

5.0

(1)

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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 sitting, pet walking

Recent review:

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...

Reviewed by Care member

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Christyna B.


Elmhurst, IL

$12-20/hr2 yrs exp

I Love Animals They Make Me Very Happy To Be Around And I Enjoy Spending Time With Them!:)

5.0

(1)

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I have animal experience. I can help with Pet Walking. I enjoy being around animals especially dogs. I use to have a yellow lab when I was younger and I also had four pet rats and a hamster. I'm a very active person. Im a Sophomore at college of DuPage. I'm one out of 7 siblings. I'm a outgoing person in my opinion.
Christyna can also help with: Pet walking
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Marisol B.


Chicago, IL

$27-29/hr5 yrs exp

4.6

(10)

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I am currently a college student and love working with kids. I'd describe my personality as fun, compassionate, and kind. I started working with kids when I was 14 years old and would babysit for family. In my spare time, I like to go on walks with my dog, and try new restaurants with friends.

Recent reviews:

5.0
Marisol was very quick to communicate, arrived on time and was very great with our almost-two year old. We’ll definitely hire her again.

Reviewed by Care member

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Bridget E.


Melrose Park, IL

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny Available.

5.0

(5)

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- Currently nannying FT I started babysitting in my teens. I babysat neighborhood kids and family. Now at the age of 30 I have been a nanny in the Chicagoland suburbs for over 7 years, as well as a occasional and weekend babysitter for 9 years. Most of my experience has been with babies, toddlers, and early school age kids. I...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I can't say enough good things about Bridget. She is extremely dependable, punctual and gracious. She has watched our son from 8-5pm on Monday-Friday when he was 6 months of age until 14 months of age, a total...

Reviewed by Kelly M.

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Tracy N.


Westmont, IL

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Dog Sitter And Tail Wagging Enthusiast

5.0

(1)

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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

Recent review:

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...

Reviewed by Anna B.

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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Lyons, IL

Jennifer M.

5.0

Jennifer is awesome! She is so kind and loving and took great care of my dog while we were on vacation. And my dog loved her.

- Deborah K.

Rachael S.

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 like feeding, scooping litter...

- Christine H.

Lauren K.

5.0

Lauren watched my 3 pets (1 dog 2 kittens) while I was away for business travel. She was punctual, and sent picture and text updates for each visit. They were all happy as can be when I got home and directions were followed precisely. Thank you, Lauren! Would recommend her to anyone looking for...

- Nathalie S.

Lisett R.

5.0

Lisett is a good, honest, reliable baby sitter that I hired. I would recommend her.

- Gina N.

Tavion D.

5.0

Her overall care for Rico was amazing, she made sure he was walked on time fed on time, and even played with him. When it was cold she made sure he had his coat and boots on to make sure he wasn’t cold and when it is warm she takes him in longer walks to enjoy the day and if a very beautiful day she...

- Care member

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