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42 pet care are listed in Essex, IL

The average rate is $20/hr as of December 2024

The average years of experience for pet care is 1 years

Pet care in Essex, IL

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Cassandra L.


Essex, IL

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

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I have had pets all my life (dogs and cats). I am great with new animals. Me and my dad did foster care for a humane society for about 3 years, taking in new pets and caring for them until they found their forever home. I am passionate about caring for pets, as they are family.
Cassandra can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking
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Peiton H.


Gardner, IL

$11-16/hr1 yrs exp

I love animals and will take great care of ours. I have multiple animals of my own of all different sizes!
Peiton can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I love animals and I walk and feed 3 dogs for a lady in Custer park. I'm pretty available all week. I have great references that I can bring to the interview. I was a pretty school teacher for over 20 years until the pandemic came so forced me to take time off so I really love working with animals
Kimberly can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I've been a nanny for a 1-year-old for most of 2024. There, I also play with and assist with 5 cats. I have 3 dogs and 1 cat myself.
Jacqueline can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting
I am an animal lover. I will admit dogs are my favorite but I do love all animals! I had a yellow lab for 11 years and he was my baby and very spoiled. If I watch your pets I will love them and spoil them just like they were my own!
Melissa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I love animals and have a cat of my own. If you allow me I'll take care of your pet like they were my own.
Myrissa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Ayriana K.


Gardner, IL

$14-20/hr1 yrs exp

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I've always had all kinds of pets growing up I love all animals! I do what I can to make them feel comfortable and loved.
Ayriana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I have 2 dogs of my own! I have a 60 pound black lab (2 years old) and my other is a 10 pound Yorkie/chihuahua mix (4-year-old). I would love to help out if you need!
Jessica can also help with: Pet walking
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Leaselle H.


Kankakee, IL

$13-16/hr7 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a Vet Tech/Assistant for over 2 years, with experience on the farm as well as in vet clinics. I've had over 5 years of personal paid experience with farm animals and pets. I have a lot of flexibility in my schedule and would love to work with you and your fur babies, to best assist your personal needs as well as...
Leaselle can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
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"She is a very outgoing and kind person. Has wonderful work ethic and very dependable. "

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Janet M.


Wilmington, IL

$14-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love all critters big and small! I have owned cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, snakes, lizards, chickens and horses. Before nursing school I worked at a veterinarian. I have also done some rescue work. Also able and willing to care for special needs animals and other farm animals. I like to give updates as wanted including...
Janet can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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"My dog was having medical issues at the time and Janet provided us with 24 hour care. She was loving, knowledgeable and able to handle some stressful situations that arose while we were gone. She communicated with us as needed and took her to see the vet to make...

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Rosie B.


Kinsman, IL

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a lifelong animal lover. Never met a critter I didn't love or that didn't love me. I have a slew of furbabies of my own and can offer many references if needed.
Rosie can also help with: Grooming, dog training, pet walking
As a single mom, former teacher, and lifelong animal lover, I am looking to put my natural care giving skills to use where I can focus on a fun and nurturing environment for your pets, children, and parents, instead of a life of standardized testing and limited movement. I learned long ago that a desk job is not for me, and I...
Melissa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I absolutely love taking care of dogs and cats. I have 3 of my own dogs at my parents house, as well as 2 cats! Animals have always been a comfort place for me. I love spending time with sweet their sweet little souls and playing with them. I have dog sat as well as took cats over night at my house several times. I would watch...
Taylor can also help with: Dog training, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
I love animals and have taken care of animals for friends and family as a side job for years. I have one dog, a bird, and a short tailed opossum of my own. I don't mind working with larger breeds of dogs. Also very comfortable working with reptiles.
Natalie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding
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Nevaeh H.


Kankakee, IL

$17-21/hr4 yrs exp

Hi my name is Nevaeh and my husband and I have owned exotic reptiles for the last 6 years. I have pet sat since I was 16 taking care and walking dogs. Checking in on up to 8 cats in one household (indoors and outdoors) feeding chickens, goats and once a pig!
Nevaeh can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding
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Sophia M.


Bourbonnais, IL

$14-50/hr8 yrs exp

Dog Sitter

I've cared for dogs most of my life and have always been happy to look after them for friends and family. I'd love to help out and spend time with yours while I'm in college! I have classes in the day time but they don't start until 9:30 at the earliest. I can do evening and afternoon walks or the occasional morning walk. I am...
Sophia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Abby A.


Channahon, IL

$16-50/hr5 yrs exp

Live Laugh Love Animals

I'd describe my personality as affectionate, attentive, patient. I like working with animals because i've been around them my whole life and I enjoy being around them. I'm looking for a job that is rewarding. I started working with animals when I got my first dog, but started caring for other families three years ago. In...
Abby can also help with: Dog training, boarding, pet walking, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting & more
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Rebecca G.


Channahon, IL

$10-25/hr4 yrs exp

CARING DOG SITTER AND WALKER

Hi, my name is Rebecca (Becci) and I live in Channahon. I am 43 years old and I LOVE dogs and be around them! I was born in Germany and I lived there until October 2014 when I moved to the U. S. and got married to my wonderful husband. The last four years in Germany I took care of dogs. This included daily walking with them,...
Rebecca can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
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Kaitlyn D.


Channahon, IL

$10-14/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Kaitlyn! I'm a motivated college student looking to help make some tails wag and spread smiles, all while pursuing my dreams! I can't wait to meet you!
Kaitlyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hello! I love animals and have four pets of my own. One dog, two cats, and a tortoise. At one point in time in my life, I cared for seven dogs, and one cat all the same time. I love all different types of animals and am fully equipped to play, exercise, and care for most animals. I recently graduated from Governor State...
Ralph can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming

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