Find Trusted Home Pet Sitting Near Me in Chicago, IL
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Find home pet sitting in Chicago, IL that you’ll love
182 home pet sitting are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby home pet sitting is 3 years
Home pet sitting in Chicago, IL
Growing up, my family home often had many pets and I shared responsibility taking care of them. I have cared for Dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, rodents and reptiles. I have the most experience caring for dogs, cats and rabbits. I am looking to provide animal sitting in your own home. I am a college Student in North Park looking for...
Abby S.
Chicago, IL
$17-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I can provide cat, dog, and/or other animal sitting in your home! I have references available upon request and can absolutely perform baths and grooming!
Abby can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
I love I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former vet tech with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
I provide daytime or overnight pet sitting/walking in your own home. Currently, I am attending Boston College's Master of Social Work program. I have had pets (5 large dogs) my entire life and feel comfortable with the everyday pet-related tasks.
Lindsey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
I provide pet sitting in your home. I will care for your pets as if they were my own. Walking, light grooming and all of the belly rubs they can handle.
Mariah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've worked with both dogs and cats at my hometown's animal shelter. I love hanging out with, taking care of and walking dogs and cats.
Anna can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
I'd describe my personality as artsy, kind, and low-key. I'm a homebody, but I do love taking walks daily!
I like working with animals because they provide amazing company and comfort! I usually prefer spending time with animals to people. I grew up with tons of different pets in my household and have experience with all kinds...
Jessie can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as warm, earnest, and caring. I'm looking for a job where the client and I communicate well and build trust over time.
One thing you should know about me is that I have seen a lot and worked in many contexts: I have a broad set of experience caring for humans and cherished pets. I've been a...
Christine can also help with: Pet sitting
Jasmyne I.
Chicago, IL
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting in your home. I have been pet sitting for 6 years now. I love all animals, of all sizes and ages. Can also provide baths, walks, grooming, etc.
Jasmyne can also help with: Grooming, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
Hi my name's Isabel and I'm currently a senior Honors student at university. I've grown up with pets my whole life including dogs, cats, horses, and fish. I'm definitely an animal lover and have two cats of my own. I have dog and pet sat in my hometown and often do it for my father who has two dogs. Thank you for checking out my...
Isabel can also help with: Pet sitting
I provide animal sitting in your home. I am an experienced pet owner. I myself have taken care of dogs, cats, birds, rats, horses and fish. I currently work in a vet office as a vet tech assistant. I love animals of any kind and have a gentle way of handling them.
Sarah can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Hi there! My name is Ceegan, and I'm an experienced and compassionate pet sitter who is excited to care for your furry friends. After 3 years of paid experience and growing up surrounded by pets, I've always had a deep love for animals and an understanding of their needs. Whether it's walking dogs, feeding cats, administering...
Ceegan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Bailey B.
Chicago, IL
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I started working with animals when I was in college primarily. I was a dog/guinea pig/cat sitter and house sitter for a professor of mine, as well as a cat sitter for a local politician in my college town. I have been taking care of my older sibling's animals since I was around 15, though I was not paid!
I like working with...
Bailey can also help with: Pet transportation, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
Faith C.
Chicago, IL
$17-20/hr
I love pets and grew up with several indoor/outdoor dogs and cats. I provide dog sitting in your home. I have experience with dogs of all ages and sizes and love playing/walking your pets. Can perform baths and light grooming as needed.
Faith can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have previously done jobs for Pet Sitting service, including making house visits and over-nights. I have had many animals in my life, I especially love dogs of all sizes/ages.
Hannah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Danielle M.
Chicago, IL
$20-24/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I provide dog or cat sitting in your own home. I have dog and house sat over the past 4 years. I am more than happy to take care of pets other than dogs too, such as cats, bunnies, and other animals with little maintenance or after being directed on how to care for them. I can also house sit, take care of plants, retrieve mail,...
Danielle can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
As an animal reiki practitioner, and medium, I appreciate and understand animals in a beautiful way. Their souls deserve to be loved and cared for, as we care for one another.
I am an attentive and loving care taker with experience training dogs, working side by side with those who bread large breed dogs, as well as have...
Kate can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Hi! I am very reliable, patient and positive and would love to help out when wanted/needed! I have roughly 6 years prior to now working with kids and animals for sitting and walking. I have volunteered at many shelters in Portland as well. I am quite active and would love to able to do my daily walks with a furry friend! I am...
Sarah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have helped care for a variety of pets for as long as I remember. In addition to dogs and cats, I have experience with rabbits, birds (cockatiels, parakeets, and lovebirds), and guinea pigs. I'm open to pet sitting and pet care in your own home. I love animals of all age and sizes. I can provide baths and light grooming and...
Liliana C.
Chicago, IL
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I am a college student who loves taking taking care of pets and kids. I have experience both babysitting and pet sitting. I have a dog and two cats at home and I love to paint and swim!
Liliana can also help with: Pet sitting
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Chicago
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Chicago, IL?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Chicago, IL will cost an average of $18.18 per hour as of May 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.
How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in Chicago, IL?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Chicago, IL on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 182 in home pet sitters in Chicago, IL, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Chicago, IL?
In home pet sitters in Chicago, IL can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.
How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Chicago, IL?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Chicago, IL, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.
Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Chicago, IL?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Chicago, IL. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.
Ratings for Chicago, IL home pet sitting listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Home Pet Sitting in Chicago, IL are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 119 reviews of the 182 listed home pet sitting.