Joliet is mostly houses. Detached homes make up 37,403 of 53,814 housing units, and owners hold 37,640 of the 51,055 occupied homes. Buildings with five or more apartments add 6,224 units. Dogs in houses with yards do well with overnight stays, where the sitter sleeps in your home and keeps the evening and morning routine. Cats and small dogs in apartments suit drop-in visits once or twice a day. If you share your home with several dogs, say so when you message a sitter before an overnight stay. Many households here speak Spanish at home, and you can write your notes in either language.
Joliet, IL
Dog walkers, cat sitters and pet sitting in Joliet, IL
The sitter sets the price you pay with 0% added for owners, and cashback lands once each booking ends. District 204's winter break, December 21 to January 1, fills calendars fast.
0% owner fee + cashback
$59better off on Petme
$420
On Petme$407+$13 Cashback
Typical platforms$466+$46 Owner fee · 11-15%
Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at $20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.
Joliet, IL
Booking a sitter in Joliet on Petme
0% owner fee
0% owner fee: you pay the sitter's own rate, whether it is a Pilcher Park walk or a week of visits in Forest Park.
Cashback toward your next booking
Cashback lands in your Petme balance after each booking, so the Thanksgiving trip, November 25 to 27, costs less.
ID and background checked
Every sitter is ID-verified and background-checked before taking bookings near Downtown Joliet or the Cathedral Area.
Photos, videos and reviews
Sitters can share photos and videos on Petme, and owner reviews help you choose for a Bee Dee Highlands home.
Verified pet sitters in Joliet
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
5 average from 2 reviews by Joliet pet parents
Makayla
Availability confirmed yesterday
Usually replies within a few hours
pet sitter with lots of experience with all species
Plainfield
From $10
Nardine Abdelmalek
Availability confirmed 10d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Reliable, loving pet care from an experienced sitter who treats every pet like family.
Plainfield Township
From $25
Azra
Availability confirmed 6d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
hello I’m here as a animal lover looking to take care of your pets ! I had/have pets of my own ever since I was 5 so you can be sure they love me as much as Iove them!
Orland Park
From $15
Miranda Baron
Availability confirmed 2d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Fully fenced yard with 2 Friendly Playful Shibas
Aurora
From $45
Angel Osornio
Availability confirmed 9d ago
Usually replies within a few days
I treat all animals with respect 😊
Aurora
From $30
Monica
Availability confirmed 14d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Cuddles not cages
Bridgeview
From $25
Typical rates
What sitters in Joliet usually charge
Sitters set their own rates. These are the usual ranges for the area; Petme adds no owner fee on top.
Drop-in visits
$15 to $25 a visit
Dog walking
$15 to $24 a walk
Houses with yards, apartments downtown and the care that fits each
Below-zero January nights, wet Julys and a long December break
Cats here spend both extremes indoors. The normal January low is 16.6 degrees, and the Brandon Road gauge logs 7.9 nights a year below zero, so a winter visit adds a thermostat check and a look at the running tap. July normal highs near 83.6 keep the air conditioning going, and July is the wettest month at 4.55 inches, so storm evenings push dog walks earlier. District 204 breaks December 21 through December 31 and holds January 1, which stacks twice-a-day cat visits through Christmas week. Thanksgiving runs November 25 to 27. Classes restart January 6, which closes the long-trip window, and spring break follows March 29 to April 2, 2027.
Leashes, preserves and where dog walkers go
Dog walkers in Joliet keep your dog on a leash on every public route. Pilcher Park is a Joliet Park District park, and the Rock Run Greenway Trail is a paved path of about 11 miles for steady walks. The Lower Rock Run Preserve dog park is where dogs can run off leash, and the preserve's rules call for a permit. Joliet Iron Works Historic Site is another place a walker may take a dog for a morning outing. Since you hand over a key, the checks matter: on Petme every sitter is ID-verified and background-checked before taking bookings. Ask a walker about route length before a long outing, since July highs sit near 84 degrees.
Pet care services in Joliet
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Joliet
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Joliet
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Joliet
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Joliet
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Joliet
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Pet sitters near Joliet
FAQ
Questions from Joliet pet owners
How does a cat sitter in Joliet work?
A cat sitter visits your home once or twice a day to feed the cat, clean the litter box and check the water. In January that includes the thermostat and a running tap, since nights can fall below zero. You message sitters in the Petme app and book there, on iOS or Android.
How much does dog walking in Joliet cost?
You pay what the sitter charges with no owner fee on top on any booking. Cashback from a completed booking lands in your Petme balance and is applied to the next one, so the next walk costs less. The list on this page shows typical local ranges.
Are dog sitters in Joliet background-checked?
Yes, each sitter on Petme is cleared by an ID check and a background check before booking opens, and owners leave reviews and ratings after a stay. If a dog needs a vet while in a sitter's care, the Protection Plan can contribute toward eligible costs, up to $22,000.
Where can a dog walker in Joliet walk my dog?
Walkers use Pilcher Park, the Rock Run Greenway Trail and the Lower Rock Run Preserve dog park. Dogs stay on a leash on every public route, and the preserve's dog park calls for a permit before dogs run off leash, so ask your walker which stop fits your dog.
What does pet sitting in Joliet include over the holidays?
Pet sitting covers feeding, walks or litter care and a check of the home, once or twice a day or overnight. District 204's break runs December 21 to January 1, so request your dates early. Sitters can share photos and videos from visits, and you book in the app.
Can I find house sitting in Joliet?
A sitter can stay at your home while you travel, feeding and walking your pets and keeping the house lived in. With 37,403 detached houses in Joliet, overnight stays suit dogs with yards. Message sitters in the Petme app to agree on dates and the handover.
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