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Home pet sitting in Palatine, IL

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Tania F.


Palatine, IL

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part-time

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I provide pet sitting in your own home! I have experience working in a dog and cat daycare/boarding facility. I worked with dogs and cats of multiple ages, breeds, sizes and personalities! I can also perform baths and light grooming. I'm currently a dog-sitter and have assisted numerous families. I provide services such as...
Tania can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding
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Katelyn Z.


Barrington, IL

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

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 walking, pet sitting
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Christopher F.


Wheeling, IL

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Christopher and I am a current student at the University seeking a degree in education. I have been working with dogs for close to five years now doing dog sitting as well as dog walking. Additionally, I have a senior dog at home with multiple health conditions who I care for. Im happy to help with walking,...
Christopher can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Christopher was a great caretaker of my dog. He made sure she was fully fed on time and taken care of, and managed to give her breaks to go outside. I would definitely hire Christopher again to watch my dog!"

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Mandy S.


Des Plaines, IL

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

One Love Pet Sitter

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 transportation, boarding, pet sitting
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.

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Jennifer M.


Wheeling, IL

$42/hr • 10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified teacher (background checked), animal lover, and former Lincoln Park Zoo Docent available for pet sitting. In addition, I was a vet tech before going to college with over 20 years experience in pet sitting. I am available for in-home dog boarding or at my home. My minimum rate is $42 a day to 50 dollars per day....
Jennifer can also help with: Daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation & more
5.0
"Jennifer recently made twice daily visits to watch our three cats for a 6 day vacation. We really were able to enjoy our vacation because it was obvious that not only was she was a cat lover, but also someone who made the effort to communicate frequently via text,...

Bob G.

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Amy W.


Wheeling, IL

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun-loving Pet Caregiver

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: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Amy is a trustworthy, conscientious and caring individual. She took care of our house and our aging dog while we were out of town. Amy exhibits great patience with our dog and works to understand her unique needs. Would hire Amy again in a heartbeat. "

Rob S.

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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!

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.

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Emily D.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as someone who is friendly, patient, and caring. I have been around cats for most of my life. I grew up with three cats, and currently have a senior cat that is 20 years old. I have experience taking care of cats and smaller dogs in my home, as well as home sitting, while the family is away. I...
Emily can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, daily feeding
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Briana H.


Vernon Hills, IL

$15-19/hr • 9 yrs exp

I love animals and will treat your pet with compassion and care. I have my own cat, Kovu, and he is treated like a member of the family. I have experience with a variety of animals and can provide pet sitting in your home, check ins, dog walking, vet visit transportation, and general pet care.
Briana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Doris A.


Schaumburg, IL

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Care Giver

I provide dog and cat sitter in your own Home or outdoor I Love pets, I am a nurse by profession since 2005, apart from medicine my passion is the animals I am very active, affectionate and responsable.
Doris can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
I am an experienced and trustworthy cat sitter. I have many years of cat sitting and have also boarded cats in my home. I know how important play time and companionship is for pets and I am sure to give them whatever they need. I am also comfortable administering medicine if needed. I understand how hard it is leaving a pet...
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Kaitlyn A.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter

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
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Stephanie F.


Glenview, IL

$15-17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dog Sitter

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
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Kimberly W.


Arlington Heights, IL

$15-17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving And Gentle Sitter

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
Services Offered: Dog Walking: Regular walks to keep your dog active and healthy. Pet Sitting: In-home pet sitting services for when you're away. Grooming: Bathing, brushing, nail trimming, and more. Training: Basic obedience training and behavior modification. Daycare: Supervised playtime and socialization with other...
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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...
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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 provide dog sitting in your home. I love dogs of all breeds and sizes. I am empathetic and pay attention to the to the dogs behavior and health, and physical condition.
Sharon can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Colleen B.


Mount Prospect, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dog Care

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: Boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Megan W.


Hoffman Estates, IL

$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Looking For A Pet/house Sitter Over The Holidays?

Hello I am Megan, I just graduated this December from Illinois State University in Special Education! I looking for some safe Covid-19 friendly work before I get my teaching license in January. My family used to foster both cats and dogs and I have two senior bulldogs at home that require medication and other special care like...
Megan can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting

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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Palatine, IL

Christopher F.

5.0

Christopher was a great caretaker of my dog. He made sure she was fully fed on time and taken care of, and managed to give her breaks to go outside. I would definitely hire Christopher again to watch my dog!

- Care member

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.

Jennifer M.

5.0

Jennifer recently made twice daily visits to watch our three cats for a 6 day vacation. We really were able to enjoy our vacation because it was obvious that not only was she was a cat lover, but also someone who made the effort to communicate frequently via text, e-mail and VM plus sent pics from...

- Bob G.

Amy W.

5.0

Amy is a trustworthy, conscientious and caring individual. She took care of our house and our aging dog while we were out of town. Amy exhibits great patience with our dog and works to understand her unique needs. Would hire Amy again in a heartbeat.

- Rob S.

Carli C.

5.0

Carli was great with our dog! Very caring.

- Dean N.

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