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Find home pet sitting in Des Plaines, IL that you’ll love
60 home pet sitting are listed in Des Plaines, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby home pet sitting is 4 years
Home pet sitting in Des Plaines, IL
Geraldine G.
Chicago, IL
$19-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello!
As a dedicated and experienced caregiver, I offer top-notch care for children, pets, and homes. With over 3 years of experience in childcare, teaching, and pet care, I provide a unique blend of skills and compassion.
For families, I offer:
- Reliable and patient childcare for infants to teenagers
- Homework assistance and...
Geraldine can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
I LOVE ANIMALS! Your pets would be treated like family in a loving environment.
I work remote so I'm home almost all day.
I like working with animals because we all need a little cuteness in our lives. I have a deep compassion for animals which equates to compassion for life. Animals have pure hearts. They are fun and sweet....
Chanunya can also help with: Daily feeding, administration of medicine, dog training, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding & more
I provide a dog sitting in your own home. I have been walking dogs and sitting for them since I was 10. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Stephanie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Maya G.
Niles, IL
$15-19/hr
We always had pets in our home and use to sit my neighbors and friends pets when they go on vacations or to work . Definitely animal lover !
Maya can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Hi! I'm a senior at ISU majoring in education. I've had dogs my whole life and love to care for them, I miss my 3 dogs back home! I used Rover in the last year to let dogs out while owners were at work and to dog sit. The kids I babysat back home also had a sweet chocolate lab and chickens that I cared for. I'm also comfortable...
Jessica can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Taylor L.
River Grove, IL
$16-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
I currently have 4 cats, so I'm comfortable with being covered in pet hair! My one rule is that any sitting (overnight or otherwise) must be done at your house; it's important to me that your pet is comfortable with me, and that's easier when they're in their own environment. I'm comfortable with any "nanny-cams" in your home,...
Taylor can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Hi! My name is Maya and I started babysitting over 10 years ago when I started as a mothers' helper for my next door neighbors. I loved playing with their daughter and have babysat regularly ever since! I When I'm babysitting, I love to spend time playing outside, craft and play board games. love meeting new families and am...
I provide dog and cat sitting services in your own home, or if necessary, in my home. I have plenty of experience with pets and I am a firm animal lover. Size and age of the pet does not matter, I will provide the best care I can. I have experience grooming and bathing pets. I love animals all the same.
Dessislava can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, grooming, pet sitting
Rachel H.
Chicago, IL
$28/hr • 6 yrs exp
Responsible Fun Animal Lover Ready To Treat Your Furry Loved One Like Royalty While You're Gone!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Rachel,
I love animals and enjoy hanging out with them more than most people. I am available for daily walks or med administrations, puppy play dates, take your dog to the beach days and pet sitting in your home. I'm available at very short notice including same day if you get stuck at work. I will allow your dog on...
Rachel can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
Hello, I am very excited that you are reading my profile. Let me tell you a little about myself. My father was a Cub Scout Master and taught me to love the outdoors and the wonderful creatures in it. He shared his wisdom of animals with me from a very young age. I have had the privilege of owning many different pets; dogs, cats,...
Bonnie can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding
I love animals. I have 4 years of experience caring for animals professionally and have experience with prong collars too. I can provide Pet Walking and Pet Sitting/house sitting in your home.
Joni can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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 transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Alexis C.
Wheeling, IL
$17-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
I provide animal sitting in your own home. I have a dog and have had birds of my own. I have experience in pet-sitting both dogs and cats, including replenishing food and water bowls, walking dogs, cleaning up after them, and spending quality time playing with them and providing physical exercise for them. I have thorough...
Hi! My name is Kaitlyn and I have cared for multiple pets throughout my life including dogs, cats, and reptiles. I can provide sitting in your home as well as mine. I love all animals no matter the age or size.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
Ava K.
Glencoe, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, I am a senior nutrition major at the University of Texas at Austin! I am home in Chicago for the summer and am looking to pick up some extra work hours babysitting. I am working at WIC (which provides care for Women, Infants, and Children in need of breastfeeding and nutritional help) over the summer! However, I am available...
Ava can also help with: Pet walking
Lissette H.
Palatine, IL
$16-30/hr
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have 6+ years of experience with my own pets, I currently have a dog and 2 cats. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming, I typically trim my own dogs hair as he has social anxiety.
Lissette can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, dog training, pet walking
I have raised three dogs (small, medium, large), two frogs, a chinchilla, a guinea pig and bred hamsters at one time in my life. I have had both a dog walking service and a dog sitting service. I have a dependable car, making it easy to provide care for your pet inside your own home. I am comfortable training, bathing, and...
Nora can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation, dog training, pet sitting
I have over 8 years of experience as a professional dog walker/pet sitter. I am lifelong animal lover and pet owner. I treat all the animals I take care of as if they were my own. I do dog walking, pet sitting, and overnight visits in your home. I know how to administer medications intravenously. I live in Schaumburg and will...
Linda can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
I am an avid pet lover who has petsat for my friends' dogs and cats many times. My family has three beautiful parakeets. I provide petsitting services in-home, with flexible hours and even overnight, if needed. Can't wait to chat and meet your pets!
My name is Colleen, and I'm a PE and Health Teacher, and I have a very good male, shihtzu at home. Both my daughters are adults, and one lives with me part-time, and takes the dogs out mid-day, and I feed them and take them out morning and evening times.
I am dog sitting for two dogs over spring break 2025, which is indicative...
Colleen can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Des Plaines
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Des Plaines, IL?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Des Plaines, IL will cost an average of $18.33 per hour as of April 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 Des Plaines, IL?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Des Plaines, 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 6 in home pet sitters in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, IL?
In home pet sitters in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, IL?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, IL?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Des Plaines, 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.