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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
I am willing to provide pet-sitting and/or dog-walking services. I have been around dogs since I was very young, and currently have a young Shepherd mix back at home. I have experience sitting for dogs (puppies-elderly), as well as cats. I am comfortable with dogs of all ages and sizes. I volunteered at the Naperville Area...
Amy can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
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, pet sitting, boarding
Growing up on a farm, I was surrounded by animals all my life. I was in charge of most animal care in my home, so I have personal experience with horses, dogs, cats, ducks, turkeys, chickens, birds, and fish. Professionally, I have helped people in my home town with caring for their fish, reptiles, dogs, cats, and birds while...
Emily can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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
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: Pet walking, dog training, pet sitting, grooming
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 sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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 transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, dog training
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!
Hi, my name is Devon! I have 6 years of experience caring for dogs of all sizes, breeds, and personalities. I have references available upon request! I specialize in dog walking, feeding, playtime, cleaning up after pets, and providing overnight or extended care at your home. My passion for animals started at 13 when I launched...
Devon can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Riley T.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting in your own home and provide dog walking. I have dog sat for the same family two summers in a row for a month and then dog sat for another family 3 times for a long weekend. I have a Bernese mountain dog and a German shepherd at home so I am good with dogs of all sizes. I can perform baths, giving medicine...
Riley can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Anna C.
Elmwood Park, IL
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Anna Has Experience Pet sitting And Is Comfortable With All Pets
This fall I will begin my senior year at Kenyon College where I am majoring in Economics with two minors in Art History and French respectively.
I have always felt a deep sense of connection and love for animals. Nothing makes me happier than seeing a happy pet! Back at home, I have a pit bull, a cat, a rabbit, and a dwarf...
Anna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Dorota W.
Chicago, IL
$16-21/hr
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. As a dog owner myself, I can understand the struggle of finding someone to pet sit that you can trust.
Hello everyone. I got five years of experience working with dogs part time, from taking them for a walk to staying at home with then and playing.
Please reach out if you looking for reliable services.
Klaudia can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I've been a dog walker/pet sitter for many years with paid experience. I have lived with dogs and cats, and have experience with other animals as well. Would love a summer job while home from college! Thank you :)
Olivia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, grooming, boarding
Yasmine R.
Chicago, IL
$13-18/hr
I provide dog or cat sitting in your own home. I have a cat of my own and I have great experience caring for dogs as well. I love pets of all breeds and sizes and can perform baths or light grooming if needed.
Yasmine can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding
Hello, my name is Kim and I am a very friendly, outgoing, fun, loving and gentle person. I will care for your pets with with 100% dedication and affection. I want you to know that leaving your pet with me will become natural and comfortable for you as their owner , and with your pet they will think of me as their family with the...
Kimberly can also help with: Pet sitting
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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 $13.80 per hour as of January 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 5 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.