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Hello everyone! My name is Emily and I am 19 years old! I currently attend Elmhurst University full-time and am looking for a summer-job close to home! I have dog sat for 6 years with different families, and I have also babysat for about 6 years on and off as well:) I love walking and being outside, but I also enjoy relaxing...
Emily can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Andrea M.
Lisle, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a former Preschool teacher and current nanny. I have always loved and respected animals. Regardless of the type, they all have such unique qualities and personalities. I myself have had pets since childhood and at present, two senior dogs and one cat. I've taken care of several dogs in the homes of the families I nannied...
Andrea can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Jenavieve P.
Lisle, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have over 5 years of paid experience caring for pets of all kinds, including cats, dogs, fish, frogs, and iguanas. My experience includes pet-sitting for multiple pets in one home, ensuring they are well-fed, exercised, and loved while their owners are away. I am passionate about providing attentive, reliable, and...
Jenavieve can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hi there! To say that I'm obsessed with animals is an understatement... I love all four legged (three and two legged too!), air flying, water swimming, and scaly skinned friends in all shapes and sizes! I have fostered pups in the past and I loved every moment of seeing them heal and become a perfect new addition to a loving...
Stephanie can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
In addition to my experience caring for other's pets, I have been a dog and cat foster mom for 3 years and have fostered 3 litters of kittens and 4 dogs. Because of my experience as a foster, I am skilled at caring for kittens, puppies, and elderly dogs. I am skilled at administering many types of medications like inhalers, oral...
Molly can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hello! At home I have two large dogs ( Golden Retriever and Bernese Mountain dog) as well as two cats, and two freshwater fish tanks! I am well attuned to the behavior of anxious pups big and small and know how to handle the fragile temperament of cats. I am happy to sit, walk, feed, bathe, and clean ( fish tanks). Whatever you...
Marielle can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, grooming
I never had kids and am 43. I was wired to have kids as many in my life have told me, but the cards just didn't fall into place. With this void, I am looking to fulfill my needs which make so happy! I am ready to spread my contagious happiness with you and your family, including pets! I provide all types of help with your...
Jodine can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Anna R.
Lisle, IL
$15-16/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hey guys! I'm a 20-year-old college student & avid animal lover of all kinds thats home for the summer in Lisle IL. I have 2 dogs at home that I took care of on my own starting at 17 and more recently I have gotten my baby girl, a 4-month-old Holland Lop bunny! I love walks and the dog park and have a lot of patience and...
Anna can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Karolina N.
Westmont, IL
$15-24/hr • 5 yrs exp
I provide boarding in my home and pet sitting in your house. I am caring and responsible animal lover.
I live in the house with fenced yard. I have two kids and one husband. We have 4 very friendly dogs - 2 our own and we foster another 2 for a local rescue.
Karolina can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
I have 2 dogs, 2 cats and 2 guinea pigs in my own home! With experience in taking care of my own along with birds, frogs, mice, snakes, and an animal behavior course, you can count on me to take good care of your babies! I hope to connect with your pets while building my own pet and house sitting experience.
I'd describe my...
Anniston can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I've always had a family dog and love pets. Currently have a bird and two geckos. I offer pet sitting at my home in Villa park, with a fenced in yard and no other dogs or cats.
Bianca can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
I can provide pet sitting in home on as needed or daily,
Daily walks
pet sitting
vet appointments
Michelle can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, easy to talk to, kind
I like working with animals because I have lived in a three dog home for most of my life with occasionally fostering other animals (i. e cats, birds, reptiles)
I'm looking for a job in cyber security , going to college of dupage for a bachelor's.
I started...
Neo can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding, grooming & more
I'd describe my personality as Charismatic, adaptable, and communicative
I like working with animals because they honestly are pure animals in need of the most loving. They are so full of unconditional love and only expect the same
I'm looking for a job that allows me to be myself. Be very sociable, a caretaker, an excellent...
Destiny can also help with: Daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
I am most comfortable providing pet care for dogs. I have had a yorkie, pug, pomeranian, american eskimo, and two rabbits. I have taken care of shitzu's, rottweiler, border collie, shitzu, and Chihuahua. Pet care has included walking every few hours, feeding, playing, bathing, and grooming. I have done pet care in owner's home...
Ashley can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting, grooming, boarding
Lyndsey C.
Westmont, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a part-time public librarian and a graduate student. I am very close to graduating and I'm hoping to find additional part-time work. I have 15 years of pet sitting and child care experience. I am very organized and would be an excellent source of help in your home. References available upon request.
Lyndsey can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
I have been around dogs my whole life. I have two dogs: Molly- Golden Retriever and Sasha-German Shepard. I understand it can be hard to leave your loved ones at home when going to work, vacation, or simply running some errands. I always feel guilty for leaving them behind. I have pet sit for several families over the year. This...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I'm a positive, fun loving, caring person. Very energetic, I bring joy and spread love wherever I go. I love and adore animals. I've been pet sitting for 8 years now, along with my 18-year-old daughter, who's also an animal lover it's something we love doing together. And we've been able to be of help to so many families over...
Starla can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
Kayla K.
Lisle, IL
$13-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
I provide pet sitting in your home. I have pet sat from between an hour a day, a walk a day, to even weekend/week stays! I love all animals of all sizes. I have a small and a big dog at home, so I'm up for anything. Can also perform baths if needed!
Ok, twist my arm and make me play with your pets! :)
Animals have played a big part of my life. I have worked in a vet's clinic, a groomers shop and many pet stores. I have had every type of house pet and a few unusual pets (raccoon, chicken, prairie dog). My family use to breed St. Bernard dogs so I have experience handling...
Kerry can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet sitting
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Downers Grove
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Downers Grove, IL?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Downers Grove, IL will cost an average of $17.00 per hour as of March 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 Downers Grove, IL?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Downers Grove, 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 1 in home pet sitters in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, IL?
In home pet sitters in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, IL?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, IL?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Downers Grove, 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.