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Hi, my name is Rebecca (Becci) and I live in Channahon. I am 43 years old and I LOVE dogs and be around them! I was born in Germany and I lived there until October 2014 when I moved to the U. S. and got married to my wonderful husband. The last four years in Germany I took care of dogs. This included daily walking with them,...
Rebecca can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Rachel G.
Shorewood, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can provide dog sitting in your house or mine. I have 2 chihuahua mix breeds who are super friendly and fun and have socialized them since they were born. I volunteered for Paws as a foster parent for a few years and have met wonderful breeds of all sizes. I believe that your pets are family, and with the care & responsibility...
Rachel can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine
Hi my name is Heather. I have been caring for pets for many years. The experiences that stand out are caring for a small dog who needed to gain use of his back legs after surgery, by using a sling. I also have cared for pets while the owners were out of town. I have two large dogs of my own and am very comfortable with most...
Heather can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Noora K.
Joliet, IL
$20-25/hr
I can pet sit also if needed .
I love animals . Cats and dogs are my favorite.
Once I get hired I might bring my son along if he's not in kindergarten
Noora can also help with: Pet sitting
Hi my names layla, I have years of experience with all animals! I own 2 bigger dogs myself and 2 cats! I love animals!! I used to work in kennel boarding with dogs and cats in animal hospital as well!
Layla can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Hello! I've had several pets throughout my life including cats, dogs, gerbils, and fish. Currently we have one cat. My daughter wants to work with animals as her profession, so she will be along to help as well. Thank you for your consideration!
Rebecca can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Ashlin Z.
Joliet, IL
$15-17/hr
I have a german short haired pointer. She is very energetic and loves to play. I have always lover animals, and I dog sit for my friends who need me to.
Ashlin can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
I am a full time high school teacher of over 25 years. I adopted 2 large dogs of my own and I have done multiple training classes through Lucky Dog Academy with them in Plainfield, IL. I am also currently volunteering at Anderson Animal Shelter in North Aurora walking dogs where I have a Fear Free certification. I love dogs of...
Dawn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"My dog can be very shy and skittish with any adults who are not part of our family. Dawn has taken care of her on several occasions. She is patient and takes the time to help acclimate her and make her feel comfortable. I highly recommend Dawn for dog walking...
Candice N.
Natalie G.
Oswego, IL
$21/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Natalie and I am 31 years old. I currently have one cat, Berry. I have been around and caring for pets my entire life. I have had dogs of various breeds, cats, hermit crabs, and birds. I have experience and are comfortable with reptiles, fish, and amphibians as well. In addition, I am familiar and comfortable...
Natalie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Natalie is awesome! We hired Natalie to help with pet care while on vacation. Pets included cats, parrots and a ton of plants. She's Covid safe, picks up instructions very quickly, excellent communicator, dependable and great with all of the animals. We would hire...
Chad H.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I am an organized, dependable, and pet-loving college student working towards an education degree. Currently, I am working as an assistant high school dance coach and am volunteering with children in schools. I have 3 years of experience as a pet sitter working with dogs, cats, fish, and a bearded dragon. I am always...
Sara can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Sara has been pet sitting for me since 2019. She came highly recommended and never disappoints. We have two cats and a bearded dragon that she takes care of on a regular basis. She is reliable and consistent with her visits and she never misses an assigned...
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Tina F.
Aurora, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Honest, Reliable, Quality Care For Pets - Pet Sitter/Dog Walker - As My Full-Time Business
5.0
(18)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an educated, mature, married woman, have my own car, have pets of my own, a flexible schedule & do this as my full-time business. I earned my American Red Cross CPR/1st Aid Certification for Dogs & Cats on 4-6-13. I have a degree from U of I (Champaign-Urbana) & a Paralegal diploma in CA. I love animals, especially house...
Tina can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Tina was a lifesaver for us. She walked our Doberman several days a week for close to a year. She cared for both of our dogs when we were out of town. She is very thorough and pays close attention to detail. We moved to Plano in November or we would still use her. "
Andrea H.
Mack M.
Naperville, IL
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
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: Pet walking, pet sitting, dog training
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.
Kara D.
Naperville, IL
$16-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Kara! I'm 20 and have done pet care for about 6 years now! I absolutely adore animals and have always had a passion to work with them! I have done pet sitting, dog walking and overnights. I have also worked with a wide variety of breeds and all ages!
I'm looking for a job that has flexible hours and days to work with...
5.0
"Kara has been our pup sitter for a year now and we absolutely love her! She's dependable and a great communicator. She also deals with our high energy black lab and he adores her! We would 10/10 recommend using Kara! :)"
Aracelli M.
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, administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding, dog training, pet sitting & 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.
Hi I'm Karina! I love all animals, I have been a dog sitter for 6 years now. In that time I have watch dogs of many ages and many different breeds of dogs. I have experience with dogs as small as Yorkshire terriers and as large as American bullies.
Karina can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
"Dog lover and responsible caregiver offering reliable dog walking and sitting services. Ensuring your furry friend's safety, exercise, and happiness. Trustworthy and experienced in handling dogs of all sizes and breeds."
Brianna can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation
Megan E.
Bolingbrook, IL
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting & cat care in your own home. I've had dogs and cats my entire life, and absolutely love to meet new animals. I'm familiar with caring for large and small breed dogs as well as special needs animals. I'm also familiar with caring for dogs who have epilepsy as well as dementia in elderly pets.
Megan can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
I have over 10 years of animal care experience. I have worked with all sorts of animals including dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles and more. I offer dog walking and pet sitting services.
Caitlin can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Arie B.
Joliet, IL
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Arie
I'm currently going to school at JJC and plan to transfer to UIC in the fall to get my bachelor's in psychology.
My hope is to get some field experience to further my career.
I love animals. I own one dog, two cats, and three ferrets.
Looking for dog, cat, or ferret sitting jobs in the Joliet area.
Also have...
Arie can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, boarding
My experience with both cat and dog sitting likely makes me well-versed in the unique needs of each type of pet. For dogs, I'm familiar with various breeds and their specific exercise and dietary requirements. I handle daily walks, playtime, and basic grooming, as well as recognizing signs of stress or illness. When it comes to...
Ariana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Minooka, IL
Dawn F.
5.0
We love Dawn! We are so lucky to have her in our lives. She watches our older female dog and couldn't be happier!
- Catherine M.
Natalie G.
5.0
Natalie is the best pet sitter we've ever had! She is so reliable and takes great care of our bunny. She takes her time in playing with her and keeps her happy while we're away. In the few instances where she couldn't come, her partner came for her, and he is very reliable and interactive with the...
- Hanna C.
Sara B.
5.0
Sara has been pet sitting for me since 2019. She came highly recommended and never disappoints. We have two cats and a bearded dragon that she takes care of on a regular basis. She is reliable and consistent with her visits and she never misses an assigned appointment. She is a joy to work with and...
- Care member
Tina F.
5.0
Tina helped us tremendously by agreeing two watch our two cats last minute. One of our cats is elderly and requires oral medication administration, which is not an easy task. By using her extensive knowledge of animals and their behaviors, she was able to get his medicine in everyday! I highly...
- Krystal S.
Mack M.
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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FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Minooka, IL
What service do dog sitters offer near me in Minooka, IL?
Dog sitters near you in Minooka, IL can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.
How much do dog sitters charge near me in Minooka, IL?
You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Minooka, IL to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Minooka, IL is $12.50.
Can I hire overnight dog sitters near me in Minooka, IL?
Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Minooka, IL. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.
How can I safely hire a dog sitter near me in Minooka, IL?
To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Minooka, IL we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.
Can I hire an in-home dog sitter near me in Minooka, IL?
To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Minooka, IL, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.