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Lisa L.
Batavia, IL
$15-16/hr • 4 yrs exp
I provide animal sitting in your home, as well as walking. I have dog and cat sat in the past for people in my neighborhood. Personally, I have two dogs right now but have had many pets in the past such as, hamsters, guinea pig, rats and a gecko. I love all different types of animals.
Lisa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Leslie M.
Aurora, IL
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello, I have experience with both cats and dogs. I currently help my sister with her 3-year-old German Shepherd. Taking him out for his walks and feedings. We have 2 cats at home and I also help with feeding for another of my sisters cats.
Leslie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Raquel W.
North Aurora, IL
$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a passionate and reliable pet sitter dedicated to providing top-notch care for your furry, feathery, or scaly friends. With years of experience and a love for animals, I can ensure your pets will feel safe, comfortable, and loved while you're away. Whether it's feeding, walking, or simply keeping your pet company, you can...
Raquel can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
I am a dog and cat parent but I love all animals and the outdoors. I've also been a caregiver at a home who had 4 dogs, 5 cats and a macaw. I've fed and helped clean after them all. I'm willing to go for walks, play outside, feed and clean up messes.
Jennifer can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Amelia L.
Geneva, IL
$14-19/hr
I have one dog and two cats and have lots of experience caring for pets. I genuinely love animals and being outside for walks.
Amelia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Your fur buddy deserves all the love and attention they can get when your away- although nothing can replace you-
I'm that special sitter that'll be there making sure your fur buddy has all the care and attention they love!
Doing what YOU- the pet parent wants is upmost priority to me!
About Me- Retiring from 21 yrs. in...
Lorie can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Rafaela D.
Saint Charles, IL
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I current have a break during my day and I'm looking for some extra money, I'm able do to laundry, grocery shop, walking with dogs some house cleaning and other tasks as required. I'm very responsable, hard work, patient and organized person.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have owned pets through my life. I love taking care of and playing with them. If you need a responsible person that you can trust with your pet when you are traveling or for walking your dog, I can be that person.
Ruth can also help with: Daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
4.0
"I first interviewed Ruth in May 2014. 3 weeks ago I hired her because of her attitude and stated work experience in addition to her resume. She is a CNA but does not do CNA tasks. She is very thorough with laundry, vacuuming, cleaning of kitchen, bathrooms, meal...
Jennifer S.
Abbie W.
Sugar Grove, IL
$14-19/hr
Lots of experience with dogs and cats! Pet friendly, especially with large dogs! I have two St. Bernards! Reach out to me for any pet sitting and dog walking!
Abbie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skylar V.
North Aurora, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have one dog and two cats. My family frequently fosters animals from the ADOPT and HELP animal shelter, and I love animals.
Skylar can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
Silverio M.
Aurora, IL
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Animals tend to gravitate towards me. My 13-year-old cat is my bestfriend. love being outside so walks are never an issue. I live to make people smile and animals are just the same.
Silverio can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting
Sonia B.
Aurora, IL
$11-25/hr
I'm very pet friendly not experience at all but I clean houses and they mostly have pets . So I pretty much confortable to take care of..! Feed the walk then or clean after they needs .!!
5.0
(1)
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 walking, pet transportation
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can provide pet sitting in your own home. Experienced cat and dog sitter with great references. Also am able to dog walk.
Sophia can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Gretchen V.
Saint Charles, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pet Sitter & Dog Lover Available For Daily Walks & Pet Care. Occasional & Last Minute Care Too!
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Dog lover, rescuer & foster. Comfortable with all types of dogs-big or small! I am experienced with administering medication including IM and sub cu injectables. I'm dependable, responsible and ALL ABOUT the dogs. I have excellent local references.
Gretchen can also help with: Daily feeding, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, grooming, administration of medicine & more
5.0
(1)
Hello I'm Brooke! I am a fun college student looking for a summer job and would love to care for your pets. I will provide pet sitting in your own home. Growing up I have lived with many pets. I have taken care of dogs of all sizes such as my black lab and Yorkshire terriers I live with at home. although I don't own any cats...
Brooke can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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.
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced pet sitter with over a decade of experience sitting for a variety of pets. I am available for feed/walk visits and extended care (vacation sitting). I am also great with kids and have references available for contact. I love to help however I can and am willing to do light chores and errands if needed.
I...
Amanda can also help with: Daily feeding, pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine, dog training, pet sitting & more
5.0
"I have been using Amanda for years and LOVE her service! She is very helpful, is always on time, and my dogs love it when she comes to walk them. I would recommend her to anyone!"
Ashley C.
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.
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Elburn, IL
Ruth C.
4.0
I first interviewed Ruth in May 2014. 3 weeks ago I hired her because of her attitude and stated work experience in addition to her resume. She is a CNA but does not do CNA tasks. She is very thorough with laundry, vacuuming, cleaning of kitchen, bathrooms, meal prep, medication reminders. She...
- Jennifer S.
Bettie C.
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 were running low on and took out...
- Meghan K.
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.
Kara D.
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.
Amanda N.
5.0
I have been using Amanda for years and LOVE her service! She is very helpful, is always on time, and my dogs love it when she comes to walk them. I would recommend her to anyone!
- Ashley C.
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Elburn, IL
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Elburn, IL?
A local dog walker near you in Elburn, IL will cost you an average of $16.00 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of March 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.
What is the best way in 2025 to find dog walkers near me in Elburn, IL?
Care.com has 4 dog walkers offering services in Elburn, IL. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Elburn or your zip code. From there, compare your options by reading about the specific dog walking services they provide, their experience with dogs, and their hourly rate. You can also read reviews from other pet parents from Elburn to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Elburn, IL worth it?
Hiring a dog walker is a great way to eliminate worry and guilt when your dog is home alone for many hours, while also being a good way to keep your dog fit, happy and well socialized. You can read reviews from other pet parents living in Elburn, IL to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.
Is it safe to hire a dog walker near me in Elburn, IL?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Elburn, IL, you can use Care.com to start your search. All dog walkers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and any dog walkers who complete the Care Checkhave a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run so you can easily recognize them. CareChecks are a great place to start, but we strongly advise that you take additional steps to ensure you feel comfortable with the dog walker you hire, such as running your own background check and asking for references. You can visit our Safety Center to learn more.
How many dog walkers in my area are available to hire near me in Elburn, IL?
On Care.com, there are currently 4 dog walkers near you in Elburn, IL that you can get to know. You can review dog walker profiles to see who has the experience you’re looking for and who will take on the responsibilities you need help with.