Find Trusted Home Pet Sitting Near Me in Des Plaines, IL
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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
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I may be new to pet sitting, but I've always loved and cared for animals. I'm responsible, patient, and attentive to their needs. Whether it's feeding, walking, playing, or just keeping them company, I'm committed to ensuring pets feel safe and happy. I'm also good at following care...
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
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 sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
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.
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
Yasmine R.
Chicago, IL
$17-18/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, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting
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
Susan P.
Glenview, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have primarily been a dog sitter but have cared for cats as well. Most of the dogs I have taken of have been large dogs of mixed breed. I have cared for one families dogs for a very long time. Two were part German Shepard part husky, the other part German Shepard part Hound. Their current dog is an American Bull dog, he is big...
Susan can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for mostly cats and dogs,
I am a big animal lover, I like too walk around for awhile, make sure clean up, play with them, I am dependable, honest , I like too be with the pets for at least one hour, that will keep them relaxed until the owner comes home, I have current clients and references upon request.
Thank you...
Brenda R can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, grooming
I provide dog sitting part or full time in your own home. I love animals and have two dogs myself. The size does not matter to me as long as they are people friendly.
I've had dogs all my life. I've lived on a farm for the majority of my life. Caring for all kinds of animals. I could provide care in my own home if needed! I live in Niles, with a massive fenced in yard. I love dogs all ages and all sizes.
Susana can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Carli C.
Lake Zurich, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Friendly, Compassionate House AND Pet Sitter Available For Short Or Long Term Remote Care Giving!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, outgoing, and pragmatic.
I like working with animals because they are near and dear to my heart. I grew up around animals, have owned many of my own as pets, and currently work with them in my free time.
I'm looking for a job that allows me the autonomy to be mobile, work remotely, and...
Carli can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Carli was great with our dog! Very caring."
Dean N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello fellow pet lovers! My name is Cali, and I provide pet sitting in your own home. I have 5 years of experience with petsitting. I am a proud pet owner myself, and I love animals! I will love and take care of your pets as if they were my own!
Cali can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"The first time I met Cali, I noticed a quality in her lacking in other candidates. She was driven, honest and had a true passion to complete her assignments above and beyond what was expected of her. Cali took the care of my pet to heart. She spent quality time...
Pennie C.
5.0
(1)
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...
Tracy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"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 grateful I have found Tracy because I feel confident in her care-giving abilities, her judgement, and how...
Anna B.
5.0
(58)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
*Fully vaccinated
*Own small, medium, & large crates
I currently am "parent" to a sweet guinea pig named Praline. I grew up with my family's dog, and have professional experience with all kinds of pets as well; I worked at a dog day care for a few years where I would supervise up to 25 dogs at a time playing in a yard! I have...
Emily can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Emily and her husband are the absolute best. Total peace of mind leaving our fur babies with her. I cannot recommend her highly enough."
Care member
5.0
(3)
I have owned Cats my whole life and currently own 4 cats and 1 dog. I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Kimberly can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Kim is an animal lover and one of the most kind, caring, responsible people I have ever met! I trust very few people when it comes to my pup and Kim is one of them!"
Kendra H.
Sophie M.
Chicago, IL
$15-21/hr
5.0
(1)
I would love to provide animal sitting in your own home with dogs of any age, size, breed! (pits are a plus:)) I am excellent at reading dogs and cats body language and respect their unique personalities and boundaries. I am down to play, take them on walks, to parks, and give them a lot of attention and praise.
Sophie can also help with: Pet sitting
Safiyeh U.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Caring, Gentle And Kind, I Love Large And Small Pets Alike!
5.0
(1)
Hello there! My name is Safiyeh and I have owned and taken care of dogs and smaller pets like rabbits for many years and would love to play with and care for your precious furry friends! I have never met a pet I didn't like and who didn't come to trust me as I am soft spoken and very gentle.
I am happy to walk, feed, groom,...
Safiyeh can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Safiyeh is a compassionate caregiver who watched my dog Sasha occasionally when I traveled for work. Sasha can be a nervous dog so we both really appreciated her calm and reassuring presence. She is someone who I know I can trust!"
Katerina S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had animals in my home since I could ever remember. I love to be around any type of animal, especially dogs and cats. As one of my first jobs I work for a veterinarian for almost 2 years, which I gained a lot of pet experience and knowledge. I also owned and operated at a dog walking and pet sitting company for several...
Christie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
(1)
I am a true animal lover. I grew up caring for 2 well cared for and loved dogs. I have had dogs and various pets my entire life. If you are in need of someone to walk your pet, or pet sit when you have to go out of town I would love to assist. I am a full time student, but I have a pretty flexible. I can provide meals, play and...
Malorie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Des Plaines, IL
Carli C.
5.0
Carli was great with our dog! Very caring.
- Dean N.
Cali W.
5.0
The first time I met Cali, I noticed a quality in her lacking in other candidates. She was driven, honest and had a true passion to complete her assignments above and beyond what was expected of her. Cali took the care of my pet to heart. She spent quality time with my aging pet while making sure...
- Pennie C.
Tracy N.
5.0
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 grateful I have found Tracy because I feel confident in her care-giving abilities, her judgement, and how communicative she is. I would...
- Anna B.
Emily G.
5.0
Emily and her husband are the absolute best. Total peace of mind leaving our fur babies with her. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
- Care member
Kimberly R.
5.0
Kim is great with animals! She likes to play, she will snuggle with them, she takes great walks/ hike adventures with dogs, & she's able to use a variety of collars/ leashes/ training tools! She is always on time, Kim has her own car, & she is always friendly & personable. She takes great, great...
- Leslie G.
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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.