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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
Carolyn S.
Chicago, IL
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I provide pet care and sitting in your own home as well as light housing keeping, errands, and cooking. I love all dogs of all sizes and grew up around dogs as well! I can provide baths and light grooming as needed. I am a recent graduate student looking for additional work while I wait for my license and apply to doctoral...
Carolyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Hi! I'm a reliable and loving pet sitter! I'm comfortable with all breeds and temperaments, offering services like walks, feeding, medication, and overnight stays.
My goal is to give your pets the same care and attention they get at home, making sure they're happy and comfortable while you're away. Let's talk about how I can...
Nasla can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
I have three dogs and a cat at home and I am looking to help out some animals while I am at school at Santa Clara University.
My schedule is flexible and I pride myself in genuinely loving every animal! I have grown up with dogs and cats my whole life. I have experience working on a farm as well as professional dog sitting and...
Saoirse can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Tatum F.
Hinsdale, IL
$27-30/hr
Hi! My name is Tatum and I live in Lombard. I have been pet sitting for families all over Hinsdale (where I used to live/grew up) for a couple of years. I am currently in school to become a nurse and am looking to find a couple of hours of work! I have a boxer at home and previously had another boxer, a pit bull, and shitzu. I...
Tatum can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking
I'm a DePaul college student in the Lincoln Park area. Happy to board pets at my own home or travel to your home to be with your pet. I have cared fo many pets. I love animals and am patient and open with them!
I provide dog sitting in your own home or my home. I grew up with dogs and have two on my own now.
I can provide care of your dog(s) when you are out on vacation or is not available to take care of their dogs. I provide feeding and taking care of the dogs, brushing pets, taking dogs for walks, cleaning litter boxes; giving...
Ella can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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: Pet walking, administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting
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.
Hi! I love animals and have been caring for dogs for five years. I also have a cat at home and am available to stop by for walking or checking in. I am open to sit, but unfortunately cannot host animals in my apartment building.
Mackenna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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 transportation, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
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 sitting, pet walking
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 sitting, pet walking
I can provide pet sitting in home on as needed or daily,
Daily walks
pet sitting
vet appointments
Michelle can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, 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: Pet walking, boarding, 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: Boarding, pet sitting
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: Pet walking, pet sitting, grooming
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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 $14.33 per hour as of January 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.