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Hi! My name is Jamie and I have been working with animals for many years. I also have a cat who I've raised since she was 7 weeks old, as well as a family dog (Siberian husky). I've held pet sitting and dog walking jobs on and off over the last 10 years, taking care of both dogs and cats of all ages. I have done part-time and...
Jamie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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 walking, pet sitting, dog training
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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.
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: Boarding, administration of medicine, pet walking
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
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have watched, walked, and boarded many dogs during my life. I would love the opportunity to either walk your dog/dogs, do a morning, lunchtime, and /or evening visit, or care for your dogs in my home or yours. I am happy to walk your dog as long as you would like him/her.
If you put your trust in me to take care of your dogs,...
Muriel can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"I have come to know Muriel through her care and walking of my neighbor’s dogs. As my dog and theirs are friends, Muriel, with her kind and easy-going personality, and I fell into easy conversation over the fence of their yard. She is such a natural caregiver for...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have two labs of my own at home, and have had many pets throughout my life. I have experience taking care of cats, fish, and small and large dogs. I have loved animals my whole life, and love spending time playing, petting, walking, and snuggling.
Taylor can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Taylor was with us for about 6 months and was truly great with our son. She found wonderful and educational ways to get him out of the house most days. He has some developmental delays due to spending a significant amount of time in hospitals, but Taylor was great...
Sam R.
5.0
(1)
I am a life-long dog/cat owner. We have 2 dogs and 2 cats. We have room in our home and our hearts to care for your dog or cat while you're away on vacation or business. If your dog is anything like mine and would be stressed out by kennel boarding, this would be a great alternative. We have a fully fenced back yard, like to...
Mollie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"Mollie is an animal lover who will offer the best possible home away from home for your pet! She's watched my cats multiple times and we've always appreciated the care and attention she has given them!"
Jenn S.
Pilar G.
Aurora, IL
$20-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi ! My name is Pilar and I am a true animal lover ! Being with pets can make everyday a great day , I am more than happy to take them out for walks , spend play time with them and lots of love of course ! Having my own pup has showed me my true love for animals and I'll be more than sure to treat your little bundles of joy as...
Pilar can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Pilar was our full time nanny for over 3 years. During her time, our three kids ranged in age from newborn to 4 years old. She is a phenomenal nanny. She is very organized, respectful and active. When the kids were little, she would keep their schedule, sleep...
Care member
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 transportation, pet walking
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.
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!
4.0
(4)
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: Boarding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding, grooming & more
5.0
"Gretchen really helped my parents out in a pinch after my mom came home from rehab after hip surgery and a couple of weeks later my dad ended up with emergency gallbladder surgery and we needed 24/7 help. She was great for the overnights helped out tremendously...
Care member
Taylor K.
Geneva, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Early Childhood Educator Looking For A Full Time Nanny Position
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Taylor!
I am a certified Early Childhood Education teacher in search of a full-time nannying position. I hold a current Early Childhood teaching license (birth to grade 3), a preschool special education endorsement, and an English as a second language endorsement. Additionally, I am certified in CPR, including for...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Trustworthy. Educator. Loving. Energetic. Hands on. Extremely smart and is always two steps ahead. Taylor is absolutely amazing in every way. We trust her with our twins and one of our twins has autism and can be hard! and she is absolutely amazing with her. The...
Kelly M.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as bubbly , caring , sweet.
I like working with kids because they are full of good energy and always pass it on to me. I love exploring new things with them and enjoying the outdoors together.
I'm looking for a job that is long term. I want to be an in environment where there is lots of trust.
I...
Paige R.
Woodridge, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Pet Sitter Who Is Caring, Loving, Patient, Reliable, Responsible, Outgoing And Flexible!
5.0
(1)
I have been providing pet sitting/services since 2010. I do not have any breed or size restrictions. A few consistent pets I cared for was a golden retriever and cat in the same household, a miniature Bernedoodle from the age of 6 months till current, a cat from the age of 6 months till current, 2 Maltese, 3 German shepherds,...
Paige can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"I hired Paige when I needed someone capable as well as productive (i.e. time and money to be worth it) to move my personal property from my 1000 square foot condo to my new out of State home. Paige did a great job dealing with my emotional personality at the time...
Sarah S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love animals! Not just mine, ALL animals! If I could care for all of the homeless animals in the world I would! Lucky for you I can't ;-) so here I am, available to care for your Loves. I have had both cats and dogs my entire life and I've been pet sitting since I was 12 years old. Whether it's feeding the neighbor's cat while...
Nenia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Nenia has been our part-time nanny for the past 3 years and we highly recommend her. She is punctual, reliable, and amazing with young kids. She always comes to work with creative activities planned and is actively engaged with the kids at all times. We wish we...
Care member
5.0
(7)
I have been house sitting and pet sitting for five years. I have experience with dogs, including two or three at a time, cats, birds, turtles, and other small animals. I love animals and taking care of them. Dogs are my favorite. I love taking long walks and playing out in the yard. I have two dogs myself and love taking care of...
Elisabeth can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Liz is spectacular. I trust her implicitly. She is very responsible and treats your home and pets like her own. I can't say enough good things about her. She is the best pet sitter and I can't recommend her highly enough."
Kori H.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a very dependable and energetic pet lover. I have many years of experience working with pets and children. I am certified by the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters.
I am available for walks, fun at the dog park, and for long term care while you vacation. I feel I would be a good match for your needs. I...
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
5.0
"Samantha is simply THE best!!! Responsible, loving, kind, compassionate! Top shelf pet care giver! I could not recommend her more highly, and my pooch is seriously in love with her!!!!! A++++++++++++++++++++++++++"
Care member
5.0
(12)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mother of 4 boys and I have 2 amazing cats. They are my life. I love animals even the wild ones and especially squirrels. I grew up having a Doberman pincher. He really was just the sweetest thing. I'm not intimidated by big dogs. I love my job taking care of animals. I have patients and compassion for animals. I'm not...
Renee can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding, pet transportation & more
5.0
"Renee has been such a blessing to us. Our dog, Winnie, was not treated well at her last home and has a lot of reactive behaviors and is very nervous around new people. We knew that she needed a consistent person for when we go on vacations, and we wanted someone...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Dear families- I'm looking for a FULL-TIME nanny position! The kids pictured are kids I was a nanny for in the past + one pic of one preschool class.
I started out being a pre-school teacher for the 3's/4's classroom and then relieved the caregivers from the baby room so they could have a lunch break. I also interacted with the...
Debbie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We have been privileged to employ Debbie P since October 2020. Debbie has been a reliable, fun, loving and hard-working full-time nanny for our two children since our youngest was only 3 months old. Deb has an incredible understanding of the needs and abilities of...
Megan M.
5.0
(1)
Kind and caring polish caregiver who knows how to listen. I am a 43-year-old Christian, energetic female with good sense of humor and positive outlook on life.
I have a clean driving record and brand new reliable car with good insurance.
I love animals and I can even walk your dog if you have one. I am a big cat lover and I...
Joanna can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance & more
I grew up with a dog, and have previously worked for a family owned dog walking company in Naperville, IL. I am looking to help with drop in walks/feeding and do some occasional weekend walks & sitting as well.
Hello! As an experienced pet sitter, I provide dog walking and comprehensive care for your furry friends while you're away on vacation.
Joanna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Winfield, IL
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.
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.
Muriel C.
5.0
Muriel was a great walker for my dog. Spent lots of time with her, was punctual and friendly. Would definitely love to work with her again in the future!
- Erin D.
Taylor K.
5.0
Taylor was with us for about 6 months and was truly great with our son. She found wonderful and educational ways to get him out of the house most days. He has some developmental delays due to spending a significant amount of time in hospitals, but Taylor was great at moving him toward milestones....
- Sam R.
Mollie O.
5.0
Mollie is an animal lover who will offer the best possible home away from home for your pet! She's watched my cats multiple times and we've always appreciated the care and attention she has given them!
- Jenn S.
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Winfield, IL
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Winfield, IL?
A local dog walker near you in Winfield, IL will cost you an average of $15.00 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of April 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 Winfield, IL?
Care.com has 1 dog walkers offering services in Winfield, IL. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Winfield 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 Winfield to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Winfield, 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 Winfield, 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 Winfield, IL?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Winfield, 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 Winfield, IL?
On Care.com, there are currently 1 dog walkers near you in Winfield, 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.