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Trinity G.


Machesney Park, IL

$15-24/hr2 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a 23-year-old college graduate who grew up with pets and have always loved animals. I have a dog (great dane) and two cats. I love taking my own dog for walks, especially hikes in different parks, and playing with my cats. I have spent multiple years dog sitting and cat sitting for family and friends. I also have...
Trinity can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Kayla O.


Roscoe, IL

$15/hr2 yrs exp

All Animal Lover. Available For Daily Walks And Peter Care. Available For Last Minute Pet Sitting.

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I Have 3 years of experience working with Adult dogs as well as puppies of all sizes. I have worked with adult cats and kittens. Very comfortable with animals who are calm and active. I grew up around a selection of animals and I now have three dogs of my own. I have experience with giving medication, feeding schedules and...
Kayla can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"She loves every pet she works with as if they are her own! Very thorough in her cleaning after them and always a delight to speak with! "

Regan C.

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Marian A.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Marian! I am a huge lover of animals and hope to have a big enough plot of land to have all types of animals! I have 3 cats of my own, but love dogs as well! I've been pet sitting for years for friends, family, and friends of friends!
Marian can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Michelle S.


Rockford, IL

$15-23/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Michelle, I am originally from England and moved here over 20 years ago for a job transfer and I have one daughter. I grew up having a variety of different pets such as dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, a bearded dragon, and mice. I currently have one 7-year-old small dog, one 8-year-old small dog, and...
Michelle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Michelle has helped me so much more than expected. She goes above and beyond and never disappoints. She has never missed an appointment and is always punctual. I hired her to help with my animals and now she is helping me organize my home. I highly recommend her to...

Christine B.

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Carolyn B.


Caledonia, IL

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Lover Of All Animals!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love caring for animals! I am a full time caregiver and I'm an actress and board member with Main Street Players in Belvidere. I'm my spare time, I am a pet sitter. I enjoy traveling, singing, acting, and being with animals. I graduated from RVC in 2020 with my Associates of Arts degree. I am currently taking online...
Carolyn can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Carolyn is very dependable and caring! She's very inspired to help animals."

Audrey H.

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Miranda L.


Rockford, IL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For Part-Time Dog Walking And Pet sitting Jobs

I have experience caring for my own pets! I've been doing dog sitting for clients and friends for many years, and I have references to give out. I love dogs, cats, and any other small animals! I have experience dog and cat sitting, dog walking, and caring for aquatic animals. I myself have had many dogs and currently own two...
Miranda can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation
I have provided care for animals for about 10 years now. Starting with volunteering at my local animal shelters and then animal sitting! I have won dog and cat shows as well as have had hamsters, guinea pigs, turtles and 4 different species of geckos. I have also provided care for farm animals! I have experience with small and...
Aliah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Lissa K.


Rockford, IL

$8-13/hr1 yrs exp

I have 1 year of professional experiences and many more years of pet ownership experience . I can help with Pet Transportation, Pet Walking and pet sitting. I myself have a dog cat and Pac-Man fogs I've also owned and been around a variety of pets.
Lissa can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Kara C.


Rockford, IL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Animal Lover At Heart

First and foremost, I have a great love of animals. Since my teenage years, I have been involved in variety of pet sitting in people's homes, and by extension, house sitting at the same time (bringing in the mail, newspapers, and any deliveries, as well as keeping the home neat and tidy for returning residents). Pet sitting for...
Kara can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Michelle L.


Rockford, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter

I have 6 cats and a bearded dragon of my own. I have volunteered at two no kill shelters in our area. I also started going to school for vet tech but unfortunately, I had issues with financial aid. I can provide references if needed. I also work as a paraprofessional with special needs kids in elementary so if anyone needed help...
Michelle can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding
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Catherine M.


Rockford, IL

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Anything For Pets!

Hello, I have two of my own cats - Jasper and Puppycat, as well as two Great Pyrenees. What makes me unique is that I genuinely care for each and every pet and will take time to learn their personality and individual needs. Working with animals has always been my passion, which is why I did exactly that, even at a young age. So...
Catherine can also help with: Pet sitting
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Eileen K.


Rockford, IL

$15-33/hr

Dog Sitter / Walker

As a owner of two Goldens and 2 cats I know that I want the best care for them when I am away from home. The importance of outside time and maintaining scheduled meals is very important to animals health.
Eileen can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

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Heather B.


Rockton, IL

$25-35/hr

Cat Mom Looking To Pick Up Occasional Assignments

I am a professional looking to do occasional cat sitting jobs, available to come by for care while your out if town and have gone through the background check.
Heather can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting
I'm available throughout July for babysitting and pet sitting, for daytime and evenings! My name is Jade I'm 24 years old and I just finished my Master's Degree at UIS. I'm originally from France and started babysitting when I was 15 (9 years ago). I am the 2nd of 7 children and babysat children from 1 to 10 years old in...
Jade can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I am able to pet sit for dogs or cats, I have plenty of experience with animals and I love them! Flexible on pay and flexible on hours!! I'd love to pet sit your furry friend !!
Amaya can also help with: Pet sitting

Amber C.


Rockford, IL

$9-14/hr1 yrs exp

Hello, I would love to pet sit anyone's cats or dogs, as I have 3 dogs and a cat of my own. I grew up with different breeds of dogs and cats so I'm experienced In that way. This would be my first time pet sitting for others though, but I am a reliable person and have a love animal's
Amber can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Sarah R.


Rockford, IL

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Pet Care Provider

Hi! My name is Sarah. I am 23 years old. I love animals! Dogs, cats, horses, chickens! My family got our first dog when I was 15 years old. She was a chihuahua/terrier mix. Her name was Lucy and she was such a good dog! While she was with us, we then got a shepherd/lab mix as a puppy! His name was Shadow. Both dogs have now...
Sarah can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Emily C.


Poplar Grove, IL

$15-50/hr6 yrs exp

Occasional/Part-time/Overnight Pet Sitter

I have house sat/dog sat for many families for many years. I have watched dogs (big and small), cats, fish, birds, reptiles, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, etc. I think I have probably covered the board in animals I have watched. But the most being dogs, cats, and fish. I have a dog as well and grew up with cats! I have done...
Emily can also help with: Daily feeding, grooming, pet walking, administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting & more
I provide pet sitting/walking in your own home. I love animals of all sizes and ages. I have owned dogs for most of my life and presently love and care for two German Shepherds and a cat of my own.
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Rebecca H.


Rockford, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Kitten Foster And Shelter Volunteer Looking For Extra Opportunities

I have been pet sitting intermittently for over 10 years. I am passionate about animals and have been volunteering at the animal shelter for over 5 years, and fostering kittens for the last three years. I currently work in a remote chat position for a veterinary office answering basic pet care questions. I personally own 3 cats...
Rebecca can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Machesney Park, IL

Kayla O.

5.0

She loves every pet she works with as if they are her own! Very thorough in her cleaning after them and always a delight to speak with!

- Regan C.

Michelle S.

5.0

Michelle has helped me so much more than expected. She goes above and beyond and never disappoints. She has never missed an appointment and is always punctual. I hired her to help with my animals and now she is helping me organize my home. I highly recommend her to anyone in need. She truly is...

- Christine B.

Carolyn B.

5.0

Carolyn is very dependable and caring! She's very inspired to help animals.

- Audrey H.

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