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Pet sitters in Lincolnshire, IL

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Sarah K.


Lincolnshire, IL

$25-40/hr

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Hi, I am Sarah and I really like dogs and cats. I have more experience babysitting babies, but I have helped friends and family with walking their pets as well as pet sitting. I believe I will do my best to take care of your pet. Thank you for your consideration! -Sarah.
Sarah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Lauren G.


Highwood, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Dog Walker And Sitter Available

5.0

(3)

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 transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
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Helene O.


Prospect Heights, IL

$21/hr9 yrs exp

4.3

(7)

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I love all kitties of any color, stripe, or fur length. **Cats are my specialty*, and I have been caring for them professionally since December 2011 with 30 years+ sharing my life with them. Membership is with **Pet Sitters International**, and I am a **Certified Professional Pet Sitter** with PSI for most companion animals....
Helene can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation
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Bonded and insured

5.0
"Helene was terrific! I was out of town for over a week and she sent me pictures of my kitties every time she came to visit so I had them when I was missing them. It was great how responsive she was and she also did great giving one of my more difficult cats her...

Mallory B.

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Salma C.


Palatine, IL

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

A Friend To All Fur Babies

Hi there ! I'm salma. I have just graduated from UIC (University of Illinois - Chicago) with a degree in biology in hopes of becoming a psychiatrist. I am CPR and AED certified. I have been a Nanny for 5 years now. My pet sitter services stems from the childcare I have provided over the years. I started pet sitting for families...
Salma can also help with: Grooming, boarding, dog training, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking & more
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Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Salma did a phenomenal job taking care of our pup Carson. We had her take care of him for about 5 days, and it was clear when we picked him up that he wasn’t happy to be picked up! Salma made sure that Carson didn’t miss us, and took care of all his needs. He was...

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Carli C.


Lake Zurich, IL

$15-30/hr10 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: Boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"Carli was great with our dog! Very caring."

Dean N.

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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: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
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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Yuleima B.


Prospect Heights, IL

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, If you are looking for a pet sitter I can definitely help. I Can provide boarding, I have a big fenced back yard and plenty of space to play. I do not have any pets. I go for a walk every day so if you are looking for an active sitter to take your dog on walks I can help. I have experience with cats and dogs. Fully...
Yuleima can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

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Christopher F.


Wheeling, IL

$15-20/hr4 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 sitting, pet walking, 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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Maria M.


Wheeling, IL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Need A Pet Sitter?

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 6 year experience with house and dog sitting. I've been around dogs all my life. I house and dog sit for families I have worked for while nannying for their children. I am very responsible and reliable and would love to watch over your puppies/kitties/fishes/parrots when you are out of town.
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Amy W.


Wheeling, IL

$20-25/hr4 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 sitting, pet walking
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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Jennifer S.


Lake Zurich, IL

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Jen. I am 24 years old and I have over 12 of experience walking dogs and sitting for dogs over the years while the families take a vacation. I am looking for a few families where I can walk their dogs/puppies daily , play or even over night sit if you take a vacation. I have two dogs of mine and I would treat yours...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"I have known Jen now for 6 years. I can't say enough good about her. Jen is a very honest, reliable, and a responsible person. She puts her whole heart into her job and truly cares for the families she works for. She is a hard worker and always does more than...

Kim S.

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Jennifer M.


Wheeling, IL

$42/hr10 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: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding, daily feeding & 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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Michelle R.


Mount Prospect, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Dog Walker / Sitter

I'm an animal advocate and involved in animal rescue. I have experience walking, feeding, giving medication, bathing, light grooming, playing and of course loving on dogs!
Michelle can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
Hello there! I graduated for 3 years so I am comfortable giving medications, and I have many many years of experience with all kinds of animals - cats and dogs, birds, reptiles, small animals, fish, farm, other exotics, etc. I am the founder and CEO of an all species nonprofit animal sanctuary, so animals really are my passion!...
Carissa can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation, daily feeding, pet sitting
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Ava K.


Glencoe, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I am a senior nutrition major at the University of Texas at Austin! I am home in Chicago for the summer and am looking to pick up some extra work hours babysitting. I am working at WIC (which provides care for Women, Infants, and Children in need of breastfeeding and nutritional help) over the summer! However, I am available...
Ava can also help with: Pet walking
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Ryou B.


Glenview, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I am a professional pet sitter with experience caring for various animals since I was a teenager; I currently volunteer at a kitten shelter and work well with cats, birds and fish! I am available to sit during the week.
Ryou can also help with: Pet sitting
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Lauren S.


Glenview, IL

$20-27/hr5 yrs exp

Animal Sitter/Babysitter

I've taken care of dogs and cats for years! I consistently dog sit and was a dog walker all throughout college. I enjoy taking dogs on a daily walk and can take care of them for an extended time if the family is out of town! For babysitting, I am a second grade teacher. I love working with children and exploring their natural...
Lauren can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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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Sydney W.


Great Lakes, IL

$25-46/hr3 yrs exp

Your Dogs BEST Friend

I am currently a nanny and would love to start babysitting your four legged children! I have many years of pet sitting on the side of my full time job. I am also a dog mom myself to a beautiful Australian shepherd! I love small and large dogs and can help with all of you pets needs!
Sydney can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
I love all animals! I grew up with dogs and fish! I love all animals and would love to pet sit for you!
Vanessa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking

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Recent pet sitter reviews from local pet parents in Lincolnshire, IL

Helene O.

5.0

Helene was terrific! I was out of town for over a week and she sent me pictures of my kitties every time she came to visit so I had them when I was missing them. It was great how responsive she was and she also did great giving one of my more difficult cats her medicine every morning. I would highly...

- Mallory B.

Salma C.

5.0

Salma did a phenomenal job taking care of our pup Carson. We had her take care of him for about 5 days, and it was clear when we picked him up that he wasn’t happy to be picked up! Salma made sure that Carson didn’t miss us, and took care of all his needs. He was not eating for the first couple of...

- Care member

Carli C.

5.0

Carli was great with our dog! Very caring.

- Dean N.

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.

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

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