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Danielle C.

Forest Park, IL

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Would love to find a family that needs someone to come and walk their dog! Trying to get extra steps with extra money ! Currently walk dog daily for current family but don't start work till 11 a.m. so have all morning to have an extra little gig ! Hope to hear from you ! Also can do overnight or later at night to stop by to walk...
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Clare T.

Loving Sitter With Fenced Yard

Forest Park, IL

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I've dog sat for family, neighbors, & friends since I was in high school. I love taking dogs for walks, spending time at dog parks, playing with toys, practicing tricks, giving treats, & cuddle time! I have a fenced yard, clean home, and a friendly spayed 5-year-old goldendoodle who is routinely vaccinated & loves making new...
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Steven P.

Forest Park, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
I have three dogs of my own. I grew up around pets all my life. We always had a family dogs. Walking dogs is a great way for my dogs to make new friends.
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Natasa K.

Love Cats

Forest Park, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
I had dogs and cats my entire life . Will make sure your pets are cared for, safe and happy. I will feed them , play with them, clean up after them, take them for a short or long walks as desired.... Anything to make them happy
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Maria T.

Dog Lover Available For Part Time Help

Forest Park, IL

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have worked with children and families for about 8 years which means I have had the pleasure of getting to know and love the family pets as well! The majority of the families I have worked for have either a dog or cat, or both. I was responsible for feeding pets, walking dogs during the day, and just making sure they were...
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Leslie V.

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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 :)

Nicholas L. says "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...

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Katherine B.

Experienced & Enthusiastic Pet-Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a dedicated young professional living on the North side of Chicago, IL. Outside of caring for my own 2 cats, I have several years of pet-sitting experience for both dogs and cats. Previous pet-sitting duties have included, but are not limited to: feedings, providing dog walking services, cleaning litter boxes, and providing...

Care Member says "Kathrine has watched our cats many times as well as our family dogs (who are quite the handful) and never failed us! She sends updates and photos often...

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Erika M.

Pet Care For You Vacation Needs Or Emergency Situations.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I will also walk your dog until all your "business" is finished. Waste pick up, of course. Cold weather, rain, snow, heat, I will be there for your pet. Long walks are not an issue. I have one dog, a Pit bull named Thor. We rescued him in July of 09. *Fish care per your instruction. *Cats, I love them. Liter box cleaned every...

Care Member says "Erika was great! Communication was excellent and she was so good with maddux! Would hire again! "

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Leah G.

Active And Reliable Dog Sitter In Orlando!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi! I love animals, I have grown up with them my whole life. I have always lived with a dog, 5 growing up and now my first dog by myself, Mimi! I also have experience looking after cats, I have a rescue. I can prescribe medicine, go on long walks, feed, bathe, whatever help you need! I don't mind boarding, I have a dog myself...

Care Member says "Leah was so kind and caring with my girls. They loved spending time with her. We'll definitely use her again. "

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Tisa C.

Natural Born Caregiver And Animal Lover Here!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
dog training
daily feeding
pet sitting
+ 1 more
Hello there! I work with multiple families and they all have slightly different needs and expectations for care so please feel free to ask questions. A little bit about me, I have always loved animals and have cared for all kinds but have developed a special place in my heart for dogs. I begged my parents for a dog from the...

Alex S. says "Tisa has been a godsend for my two dogs. One of my dogs has severe separation anxiety, and the other is still a puppy, and she excels with both of them. She...

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Elizabeth S.

Fun Loving, Actor Who Loves Animals!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
All my life, I have grown up with pets and taking care of friends and families pets while they are on vacation. Cats and dogs have always been involved with my life. I have two cats who I love and care for, so I know how important pets are to their owners. I also have been nannying a young boy this past school year and he...

Kelly R. says "Elizabeth has been a great addition to our family. Before we worked with her she came over to make sure she had the chance to meet our dog Jack and my...

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Ruby K.

Pet Lover With Flexible Schedule!

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$14/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
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...
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Dominique F.

Your Pets Best Friend

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
Experienced pet sitter and dog walker for 6 years. I provide reliable, compassionate care for pets, including multiple daily walks, feeding, medication administration and ensuring their well-being. I'm dedicated to keeping pets happy and healthy.

Markesha H. says "She loves listening to my stories and always come with her smile and little gifts"

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Jaclyn M.

Pet Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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...

Leslee M. says "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...

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Tracy N.

Dog Sitter And Tail Wagging Enthusiast

Westmont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there! For all the dogs out there; woof! My name is Tracy and I am a dog-loving writer who works from home full-time. My assistant is my senior dog, Wrigley. He is a Australian Shepherd/Pointer mutt who loves to chill and go on long walks. He enjoys other dogs and humans very much. My dog is an all-around chill dude who...

Anna B. says "I have been looking for someone reliable to watch my precious girl when I have to work away from home, but it's so hard to trust someone else. I am BEYOND...

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Marina C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
Hello! Animals are my life! I have always had pets growing up as a child and my love for them has grown into my adulthood even more. I became a pet sitter because it is my passion to help others, so to give back to owners and animals is very rewarding! I've been boarding, walking and house-sitting for the last 5 years, so I...

Care Member says "Marina was a gem! She sent daily updates and photos during our dogs’ week-long stay. I can tell she truly cared for our pups like she would have of her...

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Eliza S.

Part-Time Nanny Available In Between Class

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi! my name is Eliza - I have 4+ years of experience working as a swimming instructor for children aged from 2-13 years old, working on and off as a babysitter for around 5 years, and volunteering over the course of two years at an elementary school in my district teaching science classes to kindergarten and first-grade aged...

Care Member says "Eliza has helped me in many times when I wasn’t able to babysit my relatives kids. The kids loved her and asked about her even when I watched them. I...

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Alyssa B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have 4 years of experience pet sitting/walking pets ! I have always had a connection with animals of all types and care for them like they're we're my own fur babies! I will always make sure to keep you up to date and care for your fur baby. I hope I get to meet you and your pet soon !
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Jena G.

Part time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I grew up constantly having a dog.. I am a pet lover and will take great care of your pet. I would love to take your pet on a walk and give them lots of love and attention! I have experience watching my own dogs and taking care of 2 dogs overnight for a week!

Christina D. says "Jena did a wonderful job looking after our 2 dogs and cat. She communicated so well and took such great care of them. I highly recommend Jena...she...

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Sammie H.

Housekeeper For Hire!

Brookfield, IL

4.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
window washing
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Sammie I have over 2 decades of housekeeping and project organization experience working with busy families, multi-generational family homes, retired professionals, and everything between. I am self motivated and detail oriented so I pay attention to the little things. My goal is to help create calmness in your home so...
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  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of December 2025

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Forest Park, IL

Dog Walkers in Forest Park, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers

Leslie V.

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!...

- Nicholas L.

Katherine B.

Kathrine has watched our cats many times as well as our family dogs (who are quite the handful) and never failed us! She sends updates and...

- Care member

Erika M.

Erika was great! Communication was excellent and she was so good with maddux! Would hire again!

- Care member

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Forest Park, IL

A local dog walker near you in Forest Park, IL will cost you an average of $19.00 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of December 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 5 dog walkers offering services in Forest Park, IL. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Forest Park 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 Forest Park to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.

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 Forest Park, IL to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

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On Care.com, there are currently 5 dog walkers near you in Forest Park, 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.

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