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Hey there!
I'm Mauro, and when it comes to pets, my passion knows no bounds! With a wealth of experience tending to furry friends of all shapes and sizes, I'm your go-to guy for exceptional pet care. From thrilling park adventures to engaging playtime sessions and cozy snuggles at home, I go above and beyond to ensure your pet...
Mauro can also help with: Pet transportation, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:
Bonded and insured
I love dogs! I have a 1-year-old rescue dog named Cooper. I trained him and enjoy walking and playing with him and would love to do the same for you!
I've had years experience with short-term pet sitting. I mostly walk dogs and provide in-home pet sitting services.
Please feel free to message or email me with questions!
Ramey can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
I have had three cats in my adult life that I dearly loved. I've cat sat for friends' kittens, young or old cats for many years. Specifically, I have great game playing skills for cats. Whether it's a cat walker or a ball, I can get a lot of cats exercising through play. I am great at nail clipping, grooming, and learning about...
Blake can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, grooming, pet transportation
5.0
"Blake is a clear communicator and easy to work with. I was particularly impressed by his creativity in getting my cats to be more active, as well as his talent for trimming nails. I would highly recommend Blake for cat care. "
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have provided animal care for dogs, cats, turtles, fish, and hamsters. I have 5+ years of doing this. I offer walking and feeding for the animals. I love animals of any sizes and ages. I also offer overnight care at your home.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Katelyn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
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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, pet sitting, administration of medicine, boarding
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Emily is amazing! We have 3 dogs and she is a wizard at working with them - she walks all 3, does enrichment activities with them, and sends us regular updates on how things are going when we’re gone. And bonus points - she has an amazing singing voice and sings...
Care member
5.0
(2)
My love of animals started on the first day I was brought home from the hospital and my first two dogs used to take turns staying by my side. To me, our pets are family. This passion for animals started with my grandfather who passed it on to my mother who then passed this love on to me. I cannot think of a house without having...
Karan can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
5.0
"Karan is a super reliable pet sitter. I know I can count on her to check in on my cats while I'm away and that she is spending time with them. Karan also makes sure to send updates with pictures of the animals so you can see how they're doing. I've had her watch my...
Cathryn W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I offer Pet Sitting+
Mobile grooming & at my home!
(Pick up & drop off service available upon request)
I have 15+ years of experience. I am very patient, loving, and trusting. I am a full time pet sitter with lots of love to give!
Any help you need please contact me to book service or meeting.
I treat all animals with the...
Mandy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Mandy is awesome with animals! Very attentive and loving towards my dog and she send lots of cute pics and videos!"
Megan S.
Gail F.
Morton Grove, IL
$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
As well as babysitting and nannying, I have taken care for many cats and (mostly) dogs. I have experience going to the person's home to hang out with the pet, feed them and give them water, take them on walks, and play outside in accessible. I love to send pictures to the owners of the pets to show them they are having a fun...
Gail can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(3)
I provide dog sitting in my home when the dog parent are away on vacations, prefer small dogs and I can take maximum of 2 at a time. I have 10+ years of experience, taking care multiple pets including my own. I love animals and while under my care they will receive baths, brushing of teeth and tons of love. I will care for your...
Norma can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Norma has been an unusually caring pet sitter, who has greatly exceeded expectations. She has a deep love for animals. Norma has a high level of understanding of the needs of pets, coupled with the ability to handle these needs quite skillfully. Norma also is an...
Mia M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Tavi! Growing up surrounded by dogs has fueled my passion for dogs of all sizes and species. I provide attentive and loving care for your pets while you're away, treating them as if they were my own. I offer dog sitting in your home, and boarding, along with walks, baths, and light grooming. I look forward to meeting you...
Tavion can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Her overall care for Rico was amazing, she made sure he was walked on time fed on time, and even played with him. When it was cold she made sure he had his coat and boots on to make sure he wasn’t cold and when it is warm she takes him in longer walks to enjoy the...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 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 sitting, grooming, boarding, pet walking
Anthony O.
Chicago, IL
$22-27/hr • 2 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting in your home or mine. I have cared for over four of my own dogs as well as provide dog sitting services for close fiends in St. Louis.
Wife and Mother of 3 in Gurnee, IL, Personal Assistant that focuses on helping people in the community with many different services. Ready to work with big or small projects or big and small jobs. I'm only 1 call away, and if available, happy to help last minute, too! Child care in my home, Before and after school, date night...
Nancy can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, pet transportation
I look after five unique pets on a daily basis at home: three dogs and two cats. I have also volunteered at my local veterinary clinic, Northwest Animal Hospital, for about 150 hours.
Giedre can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
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 transportation, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
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: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Aside from my own two cats at home, I have two years of experience with pet sitting, including administering medication for cats, dog walking, and the occasional overnight if necessary. I prefer to over-ask instead of assume, especially when it comes to taking care of another living being, so maybe just be prepared for me to...
Elena can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I will be willing to provide pet sitting in your own home. I have 4 years of animal science experience and work hands on with different animals daily. I love animals of all sizes and are fairly well versed in most behaviors. I also volunteered at a local shelter during high school so I got a lot of experience within there. I am...
Claudia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Amanda F.
Barrington, IL
$30-44/hr • 10 yrs exp
Love All Types Of Animals. Willing To Pet Sit Your Animal At My Own Home Or Yours. Up For Anything!
I absolutely love all animals, I was the barn and garden program director at an overnight camp so I have lots of experience with many different barn animals including horses, goats, sheep, chickens, quails, rabbits, ducks, and more! I have also had several rabbits and hamsters of my own and have cat and dog sat for many many...
Amanda can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have had lots of different pets over my life time from hamsters to dogs and cats. I had 2 cats and 2 dogs at one time, but am down to only one cat :( My friends used to call me St. Francis Assisi because I was notoriously picking up the strays and finding them homes. I have done casual paid pet sitting for neighbors and...
Karin can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Lake Forest, IL
Blake N.
5.0
Blake is fantastic with our pup, Shallot! My partner and I have used Blake's services for walking and day care several times and Shallot absolutely loves him, which is saying a lot since Shallot is very discerning about his humans. We know we can depend on Blake to be reliable and responsive,...
- Denton W.
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
Karan K.
5.0
Karan is dependable and trustworthy. My dog who had trust issues took to her right away. I never had to worry about the care he received when he was with her. I highly recommend Karan.
- Arlene D.
Mandy S.
5.0
Mandy is great with dogs, she's attentive to their needs, takes very good care of them
Walks with them, plays with them, and even talks to them (ha ha ha)
All in all she's wonderful with my dog and others
- Karie M.
Norma B.
5.0
Norma has been an unusually caring pet sitter, who has greatly exceeded expectations. She has a deep love for animals. Norma has a high level of understanding of the needs of pets, coupled with the ability to handle these needs quite skillfully. Norma also is an excellent communicator. She...
- Mia M.
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Lake Forest
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Lake Forest, IL?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Lake Forest, IL will cost an average of $18.50 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 Lake Forest, IL?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Lake Forest, 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 2 in home pet sitters in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, IL?
In home pet sitters in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, IL?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, IL?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Lake Forest, 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.