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Home pet sitting in River Forest, IL
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I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced walker who enjoy spending time with pets. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages.
Paula can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
Shelby G.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have two golden retrievers back at home and I spent my junior and senior year of high school dog sitting for family and friends. Most of the time I would stay at their place while they were on vacation and feed and walk the dogs. I love dogs and its always nice to have some dog interaction as for I am not home and can't see...
Shelby can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home. I'm experienced with both cats and dogs, and have raised multiple pets from birth. I currently have three beautiful cats and three dogs of my own! Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Natalie S.
Chicago, IL
$22-28/hr
Hi! I'm Natalie and I love animals. I am looking for extra cash to help out with any pet care!
I have a dog at home and have taken care of cats in the past. I am open to overnight sitting and just occasionally dropping in. I love walks and outdoors and would enjoy taking your dog out!
Let me know if you need help:)
Natalie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I love dogs and proud owner of 3-year-old sheepadoodle and would treat your dog as my own. I do walking , sitting when you travel and offer boarding in your own home. I also offer transportation to doggy daycare and vets appointment.
Rose Marie can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
I am 23 years old and working part time. I grew up with a wonderful, loving shitzu and have dog sat for various neighbors and family friends before. I am pretty active and have a flexible schedule allowing me to be home to play, walk, and feed dogs as needed. I live in a house with a big fenced in backyard which is great for...
Emma can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation, pet walking
I've taken care of dogs (large and small) for nearly 10 years. I'm a reliable dog sitter for friends, family, and neighbors to walk, feed, and care for your pets!
I'm currently working part-time, so I'll have plenty of time to play with your pups! I'm available for short or long walks every day of the week.
I will handle your...
Jordan can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hi there! My name is Emily and I am a 20-year-old college student studying occupational therapy for children. I originally signed up at Care. com with the intention of only taking occasional babysitting positions but I'm also really good with pets and have had experience taking care of cats and dogs for about 4 years now. I have...
Emily can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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
Hello! I provide pet sitting services at your home. Can do overnights and general drop-ins during weekends. I have owned many pets in the past (three dogs, fish, rabbit, and two geckos) so I have experience in pet caring in that area and I have volunteered as various shelters. I love animals.
Marshall can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation
I am a long time dog owner experienced with both small and large dogs. Currently, I have a Cockapoo and Cavalier King Charles. I appreciate the health and disposition benefits of regular walks and play for dogs. I provide dog sitting in my home or daily walking.
Deborah can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet transportation
have always had pets growing up as a child and my love for them has grown into my adulthood even more. I have a passion for learning and understanding all different types of animals. My experience in Pet Care is from having my own pets and caring for family, friends and volunteering over the years.
Jill can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding
I have years of experience in dog care, from raising my family's dog through his senior years to dog-sitting professionally for four years. For the past two years, I've worked at a doggy daycare, handling dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages. I'm CPR-certified and experienced with puppies, senior dogs, administering medications,...
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
I have several years of experience as a paid pet and house-sitter. I just moved to Chicago and would love to work with some local pets! Whether you need a regular walker or a one-time vacation pet-sitter, I'd love to chat! I have lots of experience with cats and dogs (as well as two cats of my own) and grew up with cockatiels....
Lucia can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, pet walking
Lizzy K.
Chicago, IL
$16-21/hr
I can provide dog or cat sitting in your or my own home. I'm an experienced cat/dog owner myself. I love cat and dogs of all sizes and ages.
Erika J.
Chicago, IL
$17-21/hr
I have two cats at home that I absolutely adore and would love to cat sit. My eldest is almost 3 years old and the youngest (and newer) kitten is 3 months old and full of energy! I genuinely enjoy caring for cats so I'd love the opportunity spend time with more cats.
Erika can also help with: 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: Pet transportation, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking
I am an experienced former foster care and shelter volunteer for dogs and cats. I have owned both most of my life. I can provide in home care, visits and walks. I love pets of all shapes and sizes, from the tiniest toad to the 110 pounds of Great Dane fun!
Cameron can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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.
I have been a dog owner for 18 years now and have also owned every type of pet from fish, to hamsters, to turtles. I adore animals, especially dogs, and love taking care of them. When a dog looks up at me with those precious little eyes, it makes my heart absolutely melt!
I am a full-time dog walker, and also provide pet...
Whitney can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation, daily feeding, pet walking
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in River Forest
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in River Forest, IL?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in River Forest, IL will cost an average of $14.67 per hour as of February 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 River Forest, IL?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from River 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 3 in home pet sitters in River 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 River Forest, IL?
In home pet sitters in River 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 River Forest, IL?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in River 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 River Forest, IL?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in River 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.