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Find dog sitters in Downers Grove, IL that you’ll love

60 dog sitters are listed in Downers Grove, IL

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 2 years

Dog sitters in Downers Grove, IL

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Gabrielle S.


Downers Grove, IL

$15-18/hr

Dog Sitter

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Hi my name is Gabbie, i've been around dogs my entire life for as long as I can remember. I'm very attentive, loving, patient and although I have no paid experience i've had experience with all kinds of animals since I was a child. I am very good with keeping dogs on the right track whether that be what times they need to go out...
Gabrielle can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet transportation
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Zain S.


Downers Grove, IL

$14-30/hr6 yrs exp

Pet Care

I've rescued animals and strays and volunteered at the humane society as well as done some dog walking and pet sitting for people in my building I love animals
Zain can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Patricia F.


Downers Grove, IL

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Pet Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Pat and I love animals! I have experience as a former dog owner, and I've taken care of the pets for two (2) families that I worked for. I've also been exposed to and have had interactions with cats and dogs in previous and current childcare jobs and in family situations. In a previous position, I provided care...
Patricia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hi! I am currently a therapist who is looking to make some extra cash! I take my great pyrenees walking everyday and so I have experience with taking care of larger dogs! I am happy to help with dog sitting, dog walking or even taking your dog to a dog park!
Taylor can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Taylor P.


Downers Grove, IL

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Pet sitter

I worked at a pet facility in Sugar Grove for a couple years and it sparked a love for spending time sitting for families. Three years ago I started overnight sitting and now I have opportunities about every month now that I've been trained. I enjoy my time with both cats and dogs, and always make sure the owners get tons of...
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5.0

(1)

I would love to provide animal sitting in your own home with dogs of any age, size, breed! (pits are a plus:)) I am excellent at reading dogs and cats body language and respect their unique personalities and boundaries. I am down to play, take them on walks, to parks, and give them a lot of attention and praise.
Sophie can also help with: Pet sitting
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Giselle V.


Downers Grove, IL

$20-31/hr4 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I have been passionate about animals with my earliest experience of owning a pet snake as a child. For the past 7 years, I've regularly house & pet sit for families throughout the summer and holiday weekends. Through my experiences, I've become adept at understanding animals' behavior and communication. In addition to...
Giselle can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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Hannah K.


Elmhurst, IL

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Animal Loving Young Adult Seeking Pet Sitting Jobs

I m 22 years old and I have a huge passion for animals. I begged my parents for a dog ever since I could talk and would cry any time we would go into a pet store because I was always told no. years and a 55-slide PowerPoint presentation later I have 3 guinea pigs (Pippa, Callie & Lady) and 2 labradoodles (Lila & Otis). Lila has...
Hannah can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Hannah was great with our two dogs. We felt at ease knowing she was taking good care of them while we were away. She gave them extra attention and gave us updates which was much appreciated. I highly recommend her services!"

Anne D.

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Lily Z.


Naperville, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for dogs since a very young age. I started dog walking and pet sitting at about 10 years old. I have experience with dogs of all ages and sizes. Throughout the years I've learned how to care for dogs with medical needs such as ear/eye drops, pills, medicated baths, etc. I understand the importance of...
Lily can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"Lily was great when we went out of the country on vacation for 10 days, caring for our 3 large dogs. She went above and beyond what was asked if her getting the mail playing with and walking the dogs, she even got our mail and gave the dogs there individual medical...

Suzanne S.

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Uma M.


Naperville, IL

$18-50/hr1 yrs exp

I have 1 year of experience in dog sitting and nannying. I love coming up with fun, educational activities and like to be active! I am also fluent in Spanish and can teach/tutor any STEM subject. I do short-term and long-term sitting and can provide references.
Uma can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Uma is super kind, she watched our dogs for us while we were on vacation and sent us many updates and pictures! She watched the dogs at our place and is very trustworthy and left the place cleaner than what it was! I wish she still lived in Ohio, we would hire her...

Carol W.

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Katherine J.


Naperville, IL

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Pet Sitter/ Dog Walker

3.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Katie and animals are a true passion of mine. For pet sitting/ dog walker, I am available all year round, 24/7, even on holidays. I offer boarding services as well as going to other people's homes to visit their pets. I am a non smoker.
Katherine can also help with: Grooming, dog training, administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking & more
Skills:

Bonded and insured

5.0
"Katie has been watching our two boys, Bengal cats, for a good 7 years now. We have left them in her care when we have gone on 3 week cruises or a quick weekend trip, often on short notice. In 7 years she has never ever been unavailable for us. This includes...

Saba H.

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Samantha N.


Glendale Heights, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Paw-fully Purrrfect Pet Care With A Smile

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a very dependable and energetic pet lover. I have many years of experience working with pets and children. I am certified by the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters. I am available for walks, fun at the dog park, and for long term care while you vacation. I feel I would be a good match for your needs. I...
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:

NAPPS Certified

5.0
"She was so great taking care of my two cats, they were not always visible but they appreciated her taking care of them. She texted me everyday. She went above and beyond. Best sitter I have hired."

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Bettie C.


Wheaton, IL

$11-16/hr5 yrs exp

Blessed Dog Walker

My name is Bettie , our family dog Bash passed away 2 1/2 years ago, he was 1 1/2 years old. I love dogs, I have 5 yrs of experienced dog-sitting, walking, transporting my friends & family members dogs.
Bettie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Bettie was a wonderful house manager for us! She helped us with laundry, dishes, bed making, tidying up, Vacuuming/sweeping, package returns, and closet organizing. She also made sure our bathrooms were fully stocked, put away all groceries, made lists for items we...

Meghan K.

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Nenia V.


Woodridge, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Dog/Cat Lover Available For Daily Walks And Pet Care;

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love animals! Not just mine, ALL animals! If I could care for all of the homeless animals in the world I would! Lucky for you I can't ;-) so here I am, available to care for your Loves. I have had both cats and dogs my entire life and I've been pet sitting since I was 12 years old. Whether it's feeding the neighbor's cat while...
Nenia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Nenia has been with our family for 2 years. She is reliable and dependable and has never missed a day! She is extremely creative and engaged with our kids. She goes above and beyond to help them learn while having fun. I highly recommend her!"

Nicole M.

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Rebecca V.


La Grange, IL

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Great Sitter From An Animal Family

Hired by 6 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: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Becca was so thorough and wonderful with my kitty. She gave detailed reports and pics while we were gone. We felt completely at ease knowing that our cat was being loved and cared for by someone trustworthy. Would highly recommend and intend to use her in the...

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Lorraine G.


Glendale Heights, IL

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Animal Lover Seeks Pets to Care For!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dependable Pet Sitter with 10 years of experience providing in-home care to dogs, cats and other various animals. Patient and kind individual skillful in administering needed medications and observing pets for changes. In-depth knowledge of animal feeding and eating habits. Attentive Pet Sitter committed to keeping owners...
Lorraine can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"I hired Lorraine for pet care. She was very easy to work with, dependable, and communicative. I plan to use her again and would definitely recommend her!"

Mark C.

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Helena U.


Woodridge, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in cleaning business for well over 11 years. I have been in my current job over seven years, for a family of five plus four dogs. I take care of household needs including detail cleaning, cooking, driving kids to school, pet- and house-sitting, grocery shopping, laundry, etc. Basically anything needed, even a...
Helena can also help with: Carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Helena was great! We had a last minute, one-time cleaning need and she was willing to come out and work hard. She cleaned every surface including window seals, floors, door frames, kitchen, bathrooms, and more. Very punctual, detail oriented, and left our home...

Alejandro H.

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Mack M.


Naperville, IL

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I've been doing dog walking/pet sitting for 8 years now. I love all different kinds of animals. I have dog sat and walked small to big dogs. I can do some basic training with dogs. I also pet sit all types of animals dogs, cats, birds(includes chickens), reptiles, etc. I have 5 pets of my own, 2 cats and 3 dogs. I don't do...
Mack can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Mack did a wonderful job with our 2 dogs. She is kind and patient and the pups are always happy to see her!"

Julia F.

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Matina S.


Carol Stream, IL

$11-18/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I love dogs and cats. I have 2 dogs myself and 3 cats... Would love to meet your dog(s)/cat(s). Looking for some sweet fur babies to give my time to.
Matina can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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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!

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, boarding, pet walking
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...

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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Downers Grove, IL

Hannah K.

5.0

Hannah was great with our two dogs. We felt at ease knowing she was taking good care of them while we were away. She gave them extra attention and gave us updates which was much appreciated. I highly recommend her services!

- Anne D.

Lily Z.

5.0

Lily was great when we went out of the country on vacation for 10 days, caring for our 3 large dogs. She went above and beyond what was asked if her getting the mail playing with and walking the dogs, she even got our mail and gave the dogs there individual medical care that they needed. She...

- Suzanne S.

Uma M.

5.0

Uma is AMAZING!! She is very reliable, caring, kindhearted and responsible. She has babysat my little siblings and cousins when I wasn't able to. She has also taken care of my dog numerous times when I have been out of town. Kids and animals love her!! She is great with any age of children and...

- Gaby P.

Katherine J.

5.0

Katie has been watching our two boys, Bengal cats, for a good 7 years now. We have left them in her care when we have gone on 3 week cruises or a quick weekend trip, often on short notice. In 7 years she has never ever been unavailable for us. This includes Thanksgiving and Christmas. Bullet...

- Saba H.

Samantha N.

5.0

She was so great taking care of my two cats, they were not always visible but they appreciated her taking care of them. She texted me everyday. She went above and beyond. Best sitter I have hired.

- Care member

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