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Dog walkers in Elmwood Park, IL

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Leah E.


Elmwood Park, IL

$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dog Lover!

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I've owned and cared for dogs for most of my life. I've worked with Rand Park Dog Training Club since I was a child, raised in a home with active dog owners. I've taken care of several of my friends' and family's dogs over the years and I'm looking forward to pampering your pooch. I also have experience working with Petco as a...
Leah can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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Melissa C.


Elmwood Park, IL

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Friendly, Caring Pet Sitter

Hello, My name is Melissa. I am 28 years old and a dog & cat lover. I have been a nanny (of human children) for many years and some of the families I have cared for have had pets! Therefore, I have also needed to care for them. I have experience with dogs and cats including walking, waste cleanup, feeding, overnight, and of...
Melissa can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
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Zhenia R.


Elmwood Park, IL

$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Carolain. I've had my beautiful huskies for over two years now I've done dog walking for over two years dog sitting and boarding smaller breed trained dogs. I would love to be your little dogs new best friend. I can't wait to hear from you guys, and get a chance to meet your four-legged best friends. I truly do...
Zhenia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
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Nicole P.


Elmwood Park, IL

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Pet Caregiver

I grew up having all types of animals at home from fish, hedgehogs, snakes, turtles, rabbits, cats, birds, and dogs. I am an animal lover. I even revive kittens that were left behind by their mother. I can board birds, or small creatures but not cats or dogs. For the cats and dogs, I can stop by to check on your pets and take...
Nicole can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
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Margaret O.


Elmwood Park, IL

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Pet Watching

Although I have grown up my entire life having dogs and cats I have also worked at Pets services in Bloomington IL. At work you are responsible for looking after the animals, cleaning up after the animals, feeding the animals as well as walking them to go to the bathroom. I love working with animals!
Margaret can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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Anna A.


Elmwood Park, IL

$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Your Pets Best Friend

Hello families . I am a huge animal lover ! Love dogs and cats ! Had dogs all my life . I currently have an American Eskimo he is my furry baby . I have experience taking care of dogs since I was a little girl . Walks , feeding , brushing , and playing with them is just the best time in the world . I'm very responsible and...
Anna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Hailey A.


Elmwood Park, IL

$30/hr

Certified Animal Lover

Child sitter and I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. Although I do not have professional experience, I have been around many different animals and personalities, I currently have 5 dogs in my own home so being able to get a feel for what animals do and don't like can be a daily thing for me already.
Hailey can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have walked dogs and cared for dogs for a long time and absolutely love walking them! I would be more than happy to work around your needs and your dogs needs whenever possible for you and your doggy to be comfortable and happy! I love taking dogs on long walks if they are able and love spending time with them afterwards!
Gabriela can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I love pups and I would love to babysit them or take them for walks if need! I am good with small and medium size dogs.
Ariana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Bari K.


Elmwood Park, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind, love to help senior and get to know my my patient and love to help them with their needs. And living the best to their ability. Family is very important to me . Starting in 2000 by taking care of my mother. I'm very creative, I'm an artist, I love painting and draw , crossword puzzles, walking my little dogs, I have a...
Bari can also help with: Respite care, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning
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Kayla R.


Elmwood Park, IL

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

All About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as kind, flexible, and reliable I like working with kids because working with kids can bring joy, purpose, and a chance to make a positive impact on their lives. I started working with kids when I was 6th grade and I have been watching children from friends and family. In my spare time, I like to...
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Annesley C.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

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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 transportation, pet walking, 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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Leslie V.


Elmhurst, IL

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently in school studying finance, but I love animals and kids, I have 3 dogs, 1 kitten and 1 leopard gecko! I've been dog walking for about seven months now and it's always a good time! I love seeing all the different dog breeds :)
5.0
"We hired Leslie to house-sit with our 3 dogs and 1 cat for 4 days while visiting family. She took great care of the animals and our home! Could not have been more pleased with how she helped us!"

Nicholas L.

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Ruby K.


Chicago, IL

$14-19/hr • 5 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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Aubrey M.


Wood Dale, IL

$38/hr • 6 yrs exp

Your Pets Home Away From Home!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have taken care of animals of all kinds and also owned animals of all kinds since I was little. I've had my own dog walking business before and just love being around animals. Fur babies are family! Your pet will be taken care of as if it's at their home away from home! I have also worked as a vet assistant before and loved...
Aubrey can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Aubrey and her family did a great job taking care of our dogs. She gave them plenty of attention and exercise while providing daily updates. Win Win!"

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Emily G.


Chicago, IL

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dog Walker/Sitter + Other Pet Care!

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

*Fully vaccinated *Own small, medium, & large crates I currently am "parent" to a sweet guinea pig named Praline. I grew up with my family's dog, and have professional experience with all kinds of pets as well; I worked at a dog day care for a few years where I would supervise up to 25 dogs at a time playing in a yard! I have...
Emily can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine
Skills:

Bonded and insured

5.0
"Emily and her husband are the absolute best. Total peace of mind leaving our fur babies with her. I cannot recommend her highly enough."

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Vicky W.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Pet-sitter or Dog Walker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an animal lover and have owned pets all my life - dogs, cats, hamsters, and fish. I will care for your pet as if my own. I am a certified Vet's Assistant from Animal Behavioral College. I have walked a Great Dane and Greater Swiss Mountain dogs in Glenview, and have house sat with a Bengal Cat, Swiss Mountain dogs, Boston...
Vicky can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Vicky is a great companion to our young and active dog. Her calm nature and joyful attitude keeps Buddy eager for her appointments! We have been very pleased with this relationship. Five-Star*"

Joanne R.

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Lauren J.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 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 walking, pet sitting, 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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Christie C.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr • 10 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 transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine

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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Elmwood Park, IL

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.

Leslie V.

5.0

We hired Leslie to house-sit with our 3 dogs and 1 cat for 4 days while visiting family. She took great care of the animals and our home! Could not have been more pleased with how she helped us!

- Nicholas L.

Aubrey M.

5.0

Aubrey and her family did a great job taking care of our dogs. She gave them plenty of attention and exercise while providing daily updates. Win Win!

- Care member

Emily G.

5.0

Emily and her husband are the absolute best. Total peace of mind leaving our fur babies with her. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

- Care member

Vicky W.

5.0

Vicky is a very trusted dog watcher when we head out of town! She's flexible, communicative, and takes great care of our pup!

- Becky G.

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