Naperville is a homeowner city. Of its 56,170 occupied homes, 42,642 are owner-occupied, and 36,265 of 58,188 housing units are detached houses. Apartments cluster around Downtown Naperville and the Route 59 corridor, where buildings of five or more units hold 11,607 homes. That split shapes the care people ask for. A cat in a downtown apartment suits a short drop-in visit, usually after a key or lockbox handover. A dog in a house with a yard, in Saybrook, River Run or Brighton Ridge, often does better with a sitter staying at home overnight. Cress Creek has larger lots and Hobson West has wooded ones, so a sitter there can ask for a walk route at the meet and greet.
Naperville, IL
Cat sitters, dog walkers and pet sitters in Naperville, IL
You pay the sitter's own rate with no owner fee added, and cashback after each booking helps with the next one. Book early for the District 203 and 204 winter break, December 21 to January 1.
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.
Naperville, IL
Booking a sitter in Naperville on Petme
0% owner fee
0% owner fee: you pay your sitter's own rate and Petme adds nothing on top, from Downtown Naperville to Tall Grass.
Cashback toward your next booking
Cashback after every completed booking lands in your Petme balance, so the next one costs less, handy before the March 26 spring break.
ID and background checked
Every sitter is ID-verified and background-checked before taking bookings, which matters when they hold your key in Saybrook or Brookdale.
Photos, videos and reviews
Sitters post photos and videos of their work on Petme, and owners leave reviews you can read before Last Fling weekend.
Verified pet sitters in Naperville
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
5 average from 18 reviews by Naperville pet parents
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
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
Makayla
Availability confirmed yesterday
Usually replies within a few hours
pet sitter with lots of experience with all species
Plainfield
From $10
Monica
Availability confirmed 14d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Cuddles not cages
Bridgeview
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
Diane
Availability confirmed 5d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
I will take care of your pets as I would want mine to be taken care of! 🐾💓
Chicago
From $13
Andrea
Availability confirmed 3d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Your pet is your best friend, and you deserve the best🐶🐈🥰
Chicago
From $25
Luciana Z Gutierrez Pedraza
Availability confirmed 9d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
WFH Flexible One family at a time
Wheeling
From $20
Emily Allen
Availability confirmed 2d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
compassionate and dedicated pet lover around Lincoln Square
Chicago
From $11
Meghan
Availability confirmed 8d ago
Usually replies within an hour
Available for dog walks in Lincoln Park. I'm passionate about providing dogs with the love, attention, and care they deserve.
Chicago
From $19
Catherine
Availability confirmed 3d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Available for walking along with drop-in visits, feeding, playtime, overnight care and boarding for dogs and cats.
Chicago
From $20
Stephanie H
Availability confirmed 5d ago
Usually replies within a few days
I love caring for animals and truly enjoy the time I spend with them! I am a firm believer that our pets are also our children!
Chicago
From $20
Alaina
Availability confirmed 6d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Hello! My name is Alaina, and im mom to two pups, my sweet Thanos (6 years old/pitbull) and my old man Dallas (10 years old/shih tzu). Life can get really busy, and I’m more than happy to help out and
Chicago
From $15
Emily M.
Availability confirmed 2d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Chicago cat sitter!
Chicago
From $15
Mayah
Availability confirmed 7d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Experienced Cat Sitter
Chicago
From $10
Ruth H.
Availability confirmed 14d ago
Usually replies within a few days
As a lifelong dog and cat lover, I understand that your furry friends are family. I’m here to provide personalized, loving care tailored to their needs. With 5 years of experience pet sitting, I offer
Wilmette
From €20
Typical rates
What sitters in Naperville 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
$18 to $30 a visit
Dog walking
$18 to $28 a walk
Houses in Saybrook, apartments by the Metra station
Summer afternoons, January lows and school breaks
The nearby Aurora weather station shows a normal July high of 84 degrees and about 16 afternoons a year at 90 or above. On those days dog walks move to early morning or evening. January is the other hard month, with a normal low of 16 degrees and about nine nights a year below zero. Winter walks end with a paw wipe for road salt, and a winter cat visit checks that the heat is running. Travel follows the calendar. District 203 breaks December 21 to January 3, District 204 closes until January 1, and spring break for District 203 runs March 26 to April 2. Last Fling fills downtown September 4 to 7.
Leash rules and where dogs can run
The Naperville Park District runs no dog parks and keeps dogs leashed in every park, following both Park District and City of Naperville ordinances. Municipal Code section 10-4-5-2 caps a household at three dogs and three cats. Off-leash time means the fenced area at Springbrook Prairie, which needs a DuPage forest preserve permit, or Whalon Lake Dog Park, which needs a Will County permit. For long leashed routes, a walker can follow the West Branch DuPage River Trail from Knoch Knolls Park to the Naperville Riverwalk. Ask your sitter which permit they will use before they take your dog to either off-leash spot, and confirm the leash plan for the park on your route.
Pet care services in Naperville
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Naperville
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Naperville
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Naperville
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Naperville
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Naperville
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FAQ
Questions from Naperville pet owners
How do I find a cat sitter in Naperville?
Open the Petme app, choose cat sitting and read each sitter's profile, photos, videos and reviews before you book. A meet and greet before the first visit lets the sitter learn the feeding routine and collect your key or lockbox code.
What does cat sitting cost in Naperville?
The sitter sets the price you pay with no owner fee on top on every stay or walk. Cashback from each completed booking goes to your Petme balance and is applied to the next one, so a second visit costs less.
Can I book a dog walker in Naperville for weekday middays?
Dog walking in Naperville books in the Petme app: pick a walker, read their reviews and message them about the times you need. Walks move to early morning or evening in July heat and stay short in January cold, so tell the walker your dog's limits.
Is a dog sitter in Naperville safe to trust with my home?
Every Petme sitter is ID-verified and background-checked before their first booking, and you can read owner reviews and ratings first. Eligible vet costs may be covered by the Protection Plan, up to $22,000. A meet and greet before the first stay lets you judge the fit yourself.
How does a pet sitter in Naperville handle winter break?
Message sitters early about District 203's December 21 to January 3 break and confirm dates in the app. A pet sitter then visits as often as you agreed, checks the heat on cold nights, and can share photos or videos of your pet.
Can a Naperville house sitter stay in my home while I travel?
House sitting in Naperville means a sitter stays in your home, so your dog keeps a normal routine and the house looks lived in. The city has 36,265 detached houses, which suits a sitter living in. You agree the care, the key handover and the check-ins in the app.
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