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Shannon O.


Ava, IL

$10-15/hr

Pet Care Provider

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Hello, I'm Shannon. I am an experiences pet owner and have been providing care for my animals for many years. I have also provided pet care through the Trusted House Sitters website. I enjoyed it very much and will be dog sitting again in Chicago this Summer. I have been background checked for work in local schools and SIU by IL...
Shannon can also help with: Pet sitting
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Adriana C.


Carbondale, IL

$15-22/hr1 yrs exp

Dog Walking And Animal Care

Hi there! My name is Adriana, and I'm a passionate animal lover with a knack for keeping furry friends happy and healthy. I've had a lifelong connection with animals, growing up with dogs, cats, goats, and pigs and working reception at St. Francis Care Animal Rescue. My experience includes two years of dog walking and pet care,...
Adriana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Clara B.


Carterville, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

What To Know About Me!

I've always had a love for animals, having 3 of my own currently and had many pets in the past, and some of my family and friends say I have a magic touch with animals! I believe this to be true as well, considering how many cats, dogs, and other animals have been drawn to me. I love caring and loving animals, I treat them all...
Clara can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, pet sitting
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Ann B.


Murphysboro, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Dog And Cat Walker/Sitter Available!

I have loved and owned dogs and cats for over 50 years and worked summers at my father's veterinary clinic. I retired from elementary school teaching, college counseling and parent education, currently teach yoga and would love to walk, feed, play with, cuddle, and entertain your pets at your home. I can give oral medications...
Ann can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Hello! My name is Courtney and I would love to help with cleaning and /or house chores. I am an avid cleaner, and would love to help clean, tidy, and organize. I am very good at organizing pantries, bathrooms, kitchens, and more! Cleaning is something I love to do and I am very detail oriented. I am currently attending SIU...
Courtney can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning & more
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Erin H.


Hurst, IL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Dog Sitter

I have done dog sitting and cat sitting on a few different occasions. I have also cared for my own pets at home. Currently I have two ducks that have their own enclosure outside. Apart from that there are no animals currently living inside of my home. I am open to dog sitting and boarding.
Erin can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Marisa M.


Carbondale, IL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

My name is Marisa and I have a big love for animals! I had my own Malinois/ German shepherd who I akc trained, so I'm not scared of bigger dogs, bigger animals I love them all! If your dog or pet is reactive to others just let me know in advance so I can safely handle them on our walks or sits! I've cat sit for my older brother...
Marisa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Katlyn F.


Carbondale, IL

$15-17/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Care

I love animals and have a few of my own! I provide pet sitting as well as any other needs you might have. Experience with cats, dogs, farm animals.
Katlyn can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
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Kylee M.


Carbondale, IL

$11-20/hr4 yrs exp

Kylee M. Experienced Pet Sitter

Hi! My name is Kylee, I have grown up with pets my entire life from dogs, cats, lizards, small animals, horses, etc. I have 4 years of experience, with pet walking, sitting and overall care. I absolutely adore animals and would love to show your pets some love and attention!
Kylee can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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Katrina J.


Carbondale, IL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I can provide pet sitting in your home. I am experienced with animals, owning multiple pets myself, and working at an Animal Shelter for some time. I love dogs, cats and many other pets of any size. I can also perform some bathing and light grooming
Katrina can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, grooming

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