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Summer S.


Kenilworth, IL

$15-20/hr

Pet Care!

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Experience with Dogs, Cats, Hedgehogs, horses, goats, and chickens. Love animals of alll shapes and sizes! Have been pet sitting for years!
Summer can also help with: Pet sitting
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Safiyeh U.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Caring, Gentle And Kind, I Love Large And Small Pets Alike!

5.0

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Hello there! My name is Safiyeh and I have owned and taken care of dogs and smaller pets like rabbits for many years and would love to play with and care for your precious furry friends! I have never met a pet I didn't like and who didn't come to trust me as I am soft spoken and very gentle. I am happy to walk, feed, groom,...
Safiyeh can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Safiyeh is a compassionate caregiver who watched my dog Sasha occasionally when I traveled for work. Sasha can be a nervous dog so we both really appreciated her calm and reassuring presence. She is someone who I know I can trust!"

Katerina S.

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Lila Z.


Des Plaines, IL

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter!

I would love to take care of your cat(s) when you are in need! I come from a crazy cat family and currently live with my sweet 2-year-old rescue, Jill. I have been taking care of cats belonging to family, friends, and neighbors for a long time. I have experience and am comfortable with nail clipping, medication administration,...
Lila can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting
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Michael N.


Niles, IL

$20-24/hr

Just A Guy Who Loves To Care For Pets.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am recently the proud owner of a Hungarian Vizsla and have learned so much about pet care. I can help with basic pet care needs as well as dog walking, pet sitting and boarding. Pets mean so much to me and I would love to care for your special companion with the same love I care for my own pet. I can also help with your meal...
Michael can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
5.0
"Michael is great with my Miniature Poodle. He has been walking my dog regularly and couldn't be happier. He's very dependable and punctual."

Maja L.

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Lauren G.


Highwood, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Dog Walker And Sitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a professional Nanny/House Manager, I took the golden retriever on daily walks, brushed out his hair and removed knots, took him to grooming and vet appointments, went to the beach and lavished him with lots of love and attention. This included brushing, petting and full-body messages. He especially liked his paws massaged!...
Lauren can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, dog training
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Vanessa C.


Glenview, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experience Pet Sitter In Chicagoland Area

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a recent college graduate who has been pet sitting through Care for the last four years. I enjoy keeping busy and helping people (and animals) out in any way that I can. I have been an animal lover my entire life and believe that their happiness equates to my own. My experience working with animals includes volunteering at...
Vanessa can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Vanessa did a great job pet sitting for our 18 year old cat while we were on vacation. She complied with all our requests, kept us updated and was very easy to work with. She exceeded our expectations and we look forward to having her pet sit for us in the future!"

Elaine C.

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Maryann H.


Chicago, IL

$14-28/hr5 yrs exp

Student Baby/dog Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love dogs and children/teens! Very outgoing and energetic so if your dog needs a lot of walking and playtime I've got you covered. My family's dog is very old and I have a soft spot for older pups who need some loving and care.
Maryann can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"My husband and I were out of town for one week and Maryann watched our dog and cat. She stayed at our place and made sure the pets were walked, fed, and cuddled. She sent us pictures and updates. When we got home, she had even made us cookies! I would definitely...

Ali L.

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Tisa C.


Evanston, IL

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Natural Born Caregiver And Animal Lover Here!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! I work with multiple families and they all have slightly different needs and expectations for care so please feel free to ask questions. A little bit about me, I have always loved animals and have cared for all kinds but have developed a special place in my heart for dogs. I begged my parents for a dog from the...
Tisa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, grooming, dog training, pet transportation, boarding & more
5.0
"Tisa has been a godsend for my two dogs. One of my dogs has severe separation anxiety, and the other is still a puppy, and she excels with both of them. She is punctual and professional, and excellent at communication. I always get updates on my two boys while I am...

Alex S.

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Elizabeth M.


Chicago, IL

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Attentive Animal Lover

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for a variety of animals and have had the pleasure of owning rabbits, a cat, a red earred slider turtle, and land snails at home. More recently, I have really enjoyed walking around the city with a very energetic Rhodesian Ridgeback, and I would love to walk more dogs.
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding
5.0
"Liz has such a wonderful spirit. She is so pleasant to be around. She is very detailed when she cleans our home. She always goes above and beyond our expectations. I trust her to take care of our pets when we are out of town. She also occasionally baby-sits for us....

Amanda A.

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Emily G.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Dog Walker/Sitter + Other Pet Care!

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: Boarding, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
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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...

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Elizabeth S.


Chicago, IL

$10-25/hr

Fun Loving, Actor Who Loves Animals!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

All my life, I have grown up with pets and taking care of friends and families pets while they are on vacation. Cats and dogs have always been involved with my life. I have two cats who I love and care for, so I know how important pets are to their owners. I also have been nannying a young boy this past school year and he...
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:

Bonded and insured

5.0
"Elizabeth has been a great addition to our family. Before we worked with her she came over to make sure she had the chance to meet our dog Jack and my family. She was terrific with him and very thorough with understanding his needs and routine so she could provide...

Kelly R.

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Gail S.


Evanston, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Animal Care Provider With Several Years Experience In Veterinary Clinics

I will provide loving care for your pets cats, dogs or birds. it can be on a daily basis or periodically while you are away. I have expertise in administering different types of medication. I have spent several years working as a veterinary tech and vets assistant . Even though I no longer work in a facility I still love animal...
Gail can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Gail is very trust worthy and takes care of your pets as if they were her own. "

Adrienne M.

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Amanda S.


Glenview, IL

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Furry Help!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a local Glenview mom of two (11, 15). Previously, I was a police officer with a local department. I resigned when my oldest was born. I eventually went back to work doing threat assessment with a local university. I was laid off during COVID and then my position was eliminated. So I turned to babysitting! Since 2020 I...
Amanda can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Amanda was a great pet sitting for Milo. She came over to the house on her lunch break and made sure he had food/water as well as gave him some company while I was out of town. She provided pictures with each visit so that I knew she was there as well as to...

Kristen S.

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Jessica P.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! I`m Jessica, an animal lover, that had a opportunity to grow up around pets (dogs, fish and bird). I also had the experience of taking take of 3 dogs (2 vizslas, 1 old English bulldog) and 1 cat. I was responsible for walks, feeding, keeping them active (take to parks, playing in the yard), some overnights/weekends,...
Jessica can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
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Cynthia S.


Chicago, IL

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Care And Reiki

Love the furry four legged. I have experiences in dog and cat care. I add in my Reiki practice to provide calm experiences to expand care. I have the back ground of caring for wolves in California. Can also perform baths and light grooming. For additional information please go to my Linkedln profile.
Cynthia can also help with: Pet walking, grooming
5.0
"Cindy is very caring, and I would trust her with my pets and loved ones 100%!"

Lauren R.

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Jordan S.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Animal Lover! Experience With Special Needs Animals!

I love animals very much and am willing to bend over backwards for them. My hope is to be an exotic veterinarian one day. I once watched a 16-year-old blind cat named Fatty who would cry out when he was lost very frequently and needed to be administered oral medication. I also have lots of experience pet sitting. One of my cats...
Jordan can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

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Joanna S.


Chicago, IL

$5-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love pets! How can you not love them?! They are the sweetest and cuddliest creatures in the entire world. I love to bathe them, comb their fur, feed them and one of my favorites is to play with them and make them happy!
Joanna can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding, boarding, pet sitting, grooming & more
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Annesley C.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provide pet-sitting and dog walking in your own home. I am a dog (and cat) lover and I will treat your animals with the same love and care I treat my own!
Annesley can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Annesley is kind, friendly and dependable. She is everything someone looks for in a dog sitter. I have had many dog sitters over the years and she is the best we have ever had. She exceeded every expectation. I highly recommend Annesley!! "

Jennifer S.

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Erika M.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Pet Care For You Vacation Needs Or Emergency Situations.

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

I will also walk your dog until all your "business" is finished. Waste pick up, of course. Cold weather, rain, snow, heat, I will be there for your pet. Long walks are not an issue. I have one dog, a Pit bull named Thor. We rescued him in July of 09. *Fish care per your instruction. *Cats, I love them. Liter box cleaned every...
Erika can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Erika was great! Communication was excellent and she was so good with maddux! Would hire again! "

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Florence N.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Love, Love Doggies! <3

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I grew up with dogs of every size & breed since I was 7 years old. German Shepherds, Rottweilers. Newfoundlands, Labrador Retrievers, Great Danes, so many. I absolutely love animals! My parents' home has a Blue & Gold Macaw, Chinchillas, Yorkies & Pekipoos, a Sphynx cat that's like a dog haha. :) Your animals will be in great...
Florence can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding

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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Kenilworth, IL

Safiyeh U.

5.0

Safiyeh is a compassionate caregiver who watched my dog Sasha occasionally when I traveled for work. Sasha can be a nervous dog so we both really appreciated her calm and reassuring presence. She is someone who I know I can trust!

- Katerina S.

Michael N.

5.0

Michael is great with my Miniature Poodle. He has been walking my dog regularly and couldn't be happier. He's very dependable and punctual.

- Maja L.

Vanessa C.

5.0

Vanessa was a fabulous pet-sitter and gave us that much-needed peace of mind when we were out of town. Our two dogs -- including a dog who was rescued from a puppy mill and often shies away from people -- took to her right away and she was a natural with them. I would absolutely recommend and hire...

- Jill S.

Maryann H.

5.0

My husband and I were out of town for one week and Maryann watched our dog and cat. She stayed at our place and made sure the pets were walked, fed, and cuddled. She sent us pictures and updates. When we got home, she had even made us cookies! I would definitely hire Maryann again! Thanks!!!

- Ali L.

Tisa C.

5.0

Tisa has been a godsend for my two dogs. One of my dogs has severe separation anxiety, and the other is still a puppy, and she excels with both of them. She is punctual and professional, and excellent at communication. I always get updates on my two boys while I am at work! Most importantly, my boys...

- Alex S.

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