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60 dog sitters are listed in Plainfield, IL

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 2 years

Dog sitters in Plainfield, IL

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Dawn F.


Plainfield, IL

$15-17/hr • 1 yrs exp

Dog Lover

5.0

(2)

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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.

Hi, my name is Beatriz and I am from Brazil. I have been living in the US for 4 years and have just completed my Masters Degree in International Law. I am looking for some extra jobs while I am studying for the Bar. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. I have had pets my whole life and am comfortable around them!
Beatriz can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
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Nicole H.


Plainfield, IL

$14-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

I Currently Work One Job Part Time And Would Like To Find Another Job To Work At When I'm Not There.

I'd describe my personality as mellow, energetic, and friendly I like working with animals because I've grown up around them all my life and I care about them so much. Animals are so sweet and innocent and giving them the right love and care is so important to me. I'm looking for a job that has flexible but consistent hours...
Nicole can also help with: Pet sitting
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Rachel S.


Plainfield, IL

$15/hr

Pet-sitter Available!

I am a huge animal lover, I have a dog and 2 cats. I can assist in pet sitting, taking out, feeding, walking, etc.!
Rachel can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, daily feeding, boarding, administration of medicine, pet walking & more
Hello! My name is Mery. My skills include pet sitting or pet walking. I consider myself a friendly person who gets along with animals well! My experience is mainly through friends and family. I also have a dog who is a golden doodle mini and I use to have a golden retriever in the past. I can work with small or big dogs and cats...
Mery can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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
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Juliette S.


Plainfield, IL

$15-16/hr • 1 yrs exp

I am a pet lover and a stay at home mom looking to make an income during my daughters school hours. I own 2 dogs myself and dog sit for family members. I'd describe my personality as fun, dependable, caring. I like working with animals because animals don't judge people. I'm looking for a job that provides income during my...
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Erica P.


Plainfield, IL

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced Pet Sitter

Hi there! My name is Erica, and I am a lifelong dog lover and experienced pet sitter and dog walker. Growing up with an adorable yellow lab, I developed a deep bond with dogs and a passion for their care and well-being. With many years of pet sitting and dog walking under my belt, I am comfortable handling dogs of all sizes,...
Erica can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Haley A.


Plainfield, IL

$16-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dog Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Haley, a 20-year-old girl looking to make some extra money while in college! I absolutely adore dogs any size, shape and age! I've grown up with two dogs, first one was a sheltie and my most recent is a rescue! Love going on walks and what better than to have a furry friend?! I also very much enjoy just chillin, if...
Haley can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
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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

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 sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"We hired Tina to care for our 3 dogs who had never been left before with anyone but family. We were gone for two weeks. Our dogs range in age from 1 year to 15 years old. They had a hard time and Tina hung in there with them. She encountered numerous...

C B.

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Natalie G.


Oswego, IL

$21/hr • 5 yrs exp

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 sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Natalie is a wonderful addition to our family. she bonded with our 2 cats right away, they are usually skittish around new people but could obviously tell she was a "cat person ". I have already booked her for an additional vacation we are taking next month."

Cindy R.

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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 sitting, dog training, pet walking
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"McKenzie walked and fed our two dogs while we were out of town. She was warm and sweet with them, we already are hoping to hire her again. Will confidently recommend her to my friends and neighbors. She works with dogs on a daily basis and is a pro!"

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Katherine J.


Naperville, IL

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Pet Sitter/ Dog Walker

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: Pet walking, grooming, pet sitting, administration of medicine, boarding, dog training & 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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Sara B.


Aurora, IL

$17-18/hr • 3 yrs exp

Sara B.

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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Kara D.


Naperville, IL

$16-23/hr • 4 yrs exp

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.

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Kayla V.


Romeoville, IL

$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Furry Friends!

With over 20 years of experience caring for a diverse range of pets including dogs, cats, hamsters, hermit crabs and more, I have developed a deep understanding of animal behavior and needs. My lifelong passion for animals has equipped me to offer reliable and compassionate pet care services, including house sitting and dog...
Kayla can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
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Caitlin J.


Romeoville, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Pet Sitter Of 10+ Years

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 sitting, pet walking
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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: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Hi! My name is Michaela and I have a dog and a rabbit! I enjoy and have dog and cat sitted in the past and would like to continue doing so!
Michaela can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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Linda H.


Aurora, IL

$15-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care For Your Home And/or Pet While Away.

Available to house-sit and/or dog-sit. Feed fish etc while your gone during the day, or traveling. I have two dogs and a cat myself. So I have over 40years experience.
Linda can also help with: Pet sitting

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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Plainfield, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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