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Norma B.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Dog Boarding And Pet Care.

5.0

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I provide dog sitting in my home when the dog parent are away on vacations, prefer small dogs and I can take maximum of 2 at a time. I have 10+ years of experience, taking care multiple pets including my own. I love animals and while under my care they will receive baths, brushing of teeth and tons of love. I will care for your...
Norma can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Norma has been an unusually caring pet sitter, who has greatly exceeded expectations. She has a deep love for animals. Norma has a high level of understanding of the needs of pets, coupled with the ability to handle these needs quite skillfully. Norma also is an...

Mia M.

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Lauren J.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Pet Caretaker And Dog Walker

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

Hello!! I'm Lauren. I've been a full-time self employed Dog Walker & Pet sitter in Chicago & Evanston for 10 years. I currently have over 40 clients, many of which I've been working for 5+ years. Prior to being self employed, I worked at a local pet shop/groomer while I was a student at Loyola. I started walking dogs and pet...
Lauren can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

Bonded and insured

5.0
"Lauren is top notch, very responsive, very respectful, loving to our pets and incredibly reliable. She stayed in our place while we were gone for 10 days and cared for our greyhound and cat. Our place was exactly as we left it when we came home (she even cleaned...

Marge L.

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Anna L.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr10 yrs exp

I am an experienced dog walker and animal caretaker! I have a pet of my own and have been watching neighbors / friends dogs and cats since a young age. I am also a certified dog walker / sitter on the Wag! app. Comfortable with pets of all sizes and breeds.
Anna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Annesley C.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provide pet-sitting and dog walking in your own home. I am a dog (and cat) lover and I will treat your animals with the same love and care I treat my own!
Annesley can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Annesley is kind, friendly and dependable. She is everything someone looks for in a dog sitter. I have had many dog sitters over the years and she is the best we have ever had. She exceeded every expectation. I highly recommend Annesley!! "

Jennifer S.

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Alyssa H.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr

Friendly Neighborhood Pet Sitter/ Dog Walker

I'm a 25-year-old Dog and cat lover with 3 dogs and a rescued cat at home. I provide sitting at your own home, dog-walking, and light grooming.
Alyssa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Christie C.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Pet Sitter/Walker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had animals in my home since I could ever remember. I love to be around any type of animal, especially dogs and cats. As one of my first jobs I work for a veterinarian for almost 2 years, which I gained a lot of pet experience and knowledge. I also owned and operated at a dog walking and pet sitting company for several...
Christie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine
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Jaclyn M.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I love animals. I grew up with a shih tzu named Tootsie. She was part of our family for 14 years. Since then, I've babysat for little, medium and large size dogs including pit bulls, labradoodles, Pomeranian and shih poos. I also have experience cat sitting. I am comfortable residing at your home while you're on vacation, or...
Jaclyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Jaclyn is very friendly and caring. Our dog seemed happier after her week with Jaclyn."

Elizabeth B.

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Missi K.


Chicago, IL

$17-21/hr4 yrs exp

Animal Lover!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Missi. I am 23 years old and aside from serving, I love doing jobs involving pet care. I am passionate about caring for animals, & have had such a huge love for them since I was a child. I have experience training and walking dogs through a local animal shelter that I have volunteered with for 2 years now. I grew...
Missi can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, dog training, grooming, boarding & more
5.0
"She did a great job taking care of my dogs when I went out of town for a week. She was amazing with the pets and they loved her. I will definitely use her again."

Cynthia K.

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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, pet walking, boarding
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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Ruby K.


Chicago, IL

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

Pet Lover With Flexible Schedule!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a Chicago native in my mid-20s currently located in Old Town. I grew up with 2-3 dogs as well as other small lizards/fish/hamsters. I regularly cat sit for a family in our neighborhood for 10+ years. I am very comfortable around pets and happy to assist in overnight care, dog walking and light housekeeping. I take...
Ruby can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Evan F.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr9 yrs exp

Dog Lover Eager To Care For Your Dog

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a lifetime dog owner and lover and experienced dog sitter and walker. Have experience with many different breeds and personalities of dogs. Eager to provide compassionate care to your dog, and open to staying in your home for overnights.
Evan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Evan was patient and kind when dealing with my dogs. One is a senior and had some issues while I was away. Evan kept in contact with me and handled the situation well. He left my house tidy and took care of small tasks for me (mail pickup, etc.). Thank you, Evan!"

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Grace S.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

I would love to take care of your furry friends! I have experience pet sitting and walking for on and off 6 years now, have a cat of my own, and experience with dogs too!
Grace can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Keishla V.


Bensenville, IL

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

Hi, my name is Keishla and currently I am a college student. I used to volunteer at Pet Alliance where I learned and started to love animals. I frequently take care of two labs where I have learned even more and now that I feel more comfortable and confident in my skills I would like to work as a dog sitter. I hope to be a part...
Keishla can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding
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Emily D.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr4 yrs exp

College Student In Town For The Holidays

Hello! I am a Student at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. In Chicago I am a part time nanny to a 10-year-old girl and 12-year-old boy. But, I'm currently living in Ancgorage and seeking summer work. I first began babysitting and house and pet sitting for people such as neighbors at the age of 11 and have loved helping with kids...
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Madeline M.


Western Springs, IL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter

Experience: Pet Sitting & Dog Walking I have extensive experience providing pet sitting and dog walking services, including daily dog walks, weekend stays, and extended pet sitting for up to a week. During these stays, I've stayed in clients' homes or visited multiple times a day to ensure pets are well-cared for, fed,...
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Timothy B.


Forest Park, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I Will Call You Cat And Dog " Little Baby" No Matter What Their Name Is .

I've constantly had pets in my life until the last decade where my wife and I relocated to a new apartment shortly after our cat passed away. We've had a hamster here and there, but caring for bigger more furry animals really brings us joy. We've become the go-to in-house pet sitters for our friends and family for all the...
Timothy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Quinn B.


Chicago, IL

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! I would love to help take care of your pets. I grew up with cats and dogs in the house, and have often taken care of pets while housesitting for family friends. I'll take your lead for communication needs whenever your animals may be in my care. I'd love to give them all the snuggles and playtime they may need as an...
Quinn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Andrea M.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr

Part-Time Pet Sitter

I've had six dogs throughout my life. I consistently walked, washed, played with, and fed my dogs. I am available as a part-time pet sitter.
Andrea can also help with: Pet transportation, daily feeding, pet sitting, grooming, pet walking, administration of medicine & more
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Lucille A.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! I love working with animals and taking care of them! i've lived with dogs and cats my whole life and have pet-sit before. I am more than willing to take care of your pet and their needs!
Lucille can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Patty K.


Chicago, IL

$17-21/hr5 yrs exp

I have been a paid pet sitter for over 10 years, with neighbors, friends, family, and strangers trusting me to care for their cats, dogs, bunnies, guinea pigs, and hamsters while away.
Patty can also help with: Pet sitting

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

Norma B.

5.0

Norma has been an unusually caring pet sitter, who has greatly exceeded expectations. She has a deep love for animals. Norma has a high level of understanding of the needs of pets, coupled with the ability to handle these needs quite skillfully. Norma also is an excellent communicator. She...

- Mia M.

Lauren J.

5.0

Lauren took care of our house and two dogs for about a week while our family traveled on vacation. We are so thankful for her calm, reassuring manner, which helped us really enjoy our vacation without the stress of worrying about the house and whether the dogs were okay. Lauren did a fantastic...

- Deacon K.

Annesley C.

5.0

Annesley is kind, friendly and dependable. She is everything someone looks for in a dog sitter. I have had many dog sitters over the years and she is the best we have ever had. She exceeded every expectation. I highly recommend Annesley!!

- Jennifer S.

Jaclyn M.

5.0

We've had Jaclyn quite a few times to take care of our dogs when we've gone out of town, from 3-days to 2-weeks at a time. We are very impressed with her maturity and reliability, and it's always comforting to know our dogs are in her very capable care. We have highly recommended her to others....

- Leslee M.

Missi K.

5.0

Missi sent me daily updates of my pet Mollie and she ensured to ask me questions if she was unsure of something regarding Mollie's care. She is a delightful person, and gives the best love and care to my baby. She also stayed with Mollie and walked her and made sure she was fed and loved while I was...

- Isa S.

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