Pet sitters in Chicago you can trust
0% owner fee. Up to 5% cashback on every booking. $20,000 vet protection included.
Verified dog and cat sitters across Lincoln Park to Hyde Park in Chicago. No service fee for pet owners, up to 5% cashback on every completed booking, $20,000 vet protection included on every stay.
0% owner fee + cashback
$66better off on Petme
Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays up to 5% cashback (capped at $20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.
Verified pet sitters in Chicago
Browse verified pet sitters in Chicago. Tap any sitter to see their services, rates and reviews.
5.0 average from 39 reviews by Chicago pet parents
Ernestina Raygoza
seahorse1681
reliable, college student
James
jamesldn
I’m your go-to for energetic dog walks, fun playtime, or just chilling with your cat to keep them content.
Erin
fuzzy_camel1558
the best care for your best friend!
Michael @ Gold Coast/Old Town
goldcoast
Your dog treated like family. Vetted and insured.
Sierra
sierra_b5678
Only the best pet care for your best animal friends! :)
Sariyah
grumpy_oyster1089
your furbabies are my furbabies
Reggie
hungry_sphynx1285
From meds to playtime, your pet’s comfort is my mission.
Meghan
megs_petsitting
Available for dog walks in Lincoln Park. I'm passionate about providing dogs with the love, attention, and care they deserve.
Miranda Verbsky
myfriendscallmerandi
Who says you can't buy love?
Stephanie H
quirky_fish1448
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!
Diane
dialu_10
I will take care of your pets as I would want mine to be taken care of! 🐾💓
Malcolm Langford
giddy_parrot1827
Loving, reliable pet care with updates you can trust.
Kris Mayer
wilde1
I'm an Insured and Pet CPR + First Aid certified cat lover. I'm here to give your cat the very best care, lots of love, and give you piece of mind.
Mona
monasiatwhite
Your dog’s second favorite human
Lisa
lisaswan
Dog sitting with love & attention. 15years of experience looking after dogs.
Samantha
sammii4512
College Student, Flexible, Reliable
Chris
fuzzy_siren1741
Your Pets Favorite Visitor 🐾
Monica
soulful_care
Cuddles not cages
Ruth H.
ruthie_roo
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
Brooke
spunky_mosquito1863
Esmeralda R.
ejasmine07
Ive owned so many variety's of pets from cats and dogs to gerbils, hamsters, mice, and turtles from 8-18 years old. I love animals and will always put their well-being first in any situation. I am cur
donnovan
fuzzy_guinea1015
I am a up coming college freshman looking for a side hustle with pets
Cassidy
cassidy03
I’m a stay at home mom who is privately insured. Your pup will be treated as if they are our own!
Anahi
ana_morales
Hi! My name is Anahi, I’m 23 years old, and I work a full-time job. Caring for animals is truly my way to de-stress and unwind, and it brings me so much joy. I absolutely adore taking care of my own p
The cashback maths
What you actually save on a typical booking
Worked example: a 5-night dog-boarding stay in Chicago at $65 per night. The sitter sets the same rate either way — the difference is what each platform stacks on top.
| Fee-charging platforms | Petme | |
|---|---|---|
| Sitter rate (5 nights × $65) | $325 | $325 |
| Pet-owner service fee (~11%) | $35–$50 | $0 |
| Booking subtotal | $360–$375 | $325 |
| Cashback earned | — | −$16 |
| Effective cost | $360–$375 | $309 |
Competitor column reflects platforms that charge pet owners a service fee on top of the sitter rate (Rover, Wag, Care.com). Petme charges pet owners 0% and credits up to 5% cashback automatically into your Petme balance.
Comparison
Petme vs other US platforms
Protection and cashback
Protection and cashback, automatic
$20,000 vet protection on every booking
Every booking on Petme includes up to $20,000 in vet expenses if something happens during the stay. The protection is automatic, has no deductible, and applies whether you book one drop-in visit or a two-week boarding. No claim form to fill out before the vet visit: open a ticket from inside the booking and Petme support coordinates with the clinic.
Automatic cashback, no signup, no opt-in
When a booking completes, up to 5% cashback is credited to your Petme balance straight away. Use the balance toward your next booking, no expiry, no minimum. The more you book, the more comes back.
How it works
How it works
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Message in chat, meet in person
Free meet-and-greet with any sitter before you commit. Hand over keys, share your pet's routine, and confirm any medical or feeding needs.
Book inside the app, get cashback
Confirm the booking, the sitter is notified, and up to 5% cashback lands in your Petme balance automatically when the stay ends.
Local context
Booking a sitter in Chicago: what to know
December through March brings sub-zero wind chills, lake-effect snow, and heavy road salt along the Lakefront Trail. Chicago sitters rinse salt off paws between blocks, keep walks short during a polar vortex, and switch to indoor enrichment when the wind chill turns dangerous. Boarding peaks over the winter-holiday travel window and the June-to-August vacation stretch; daily lunchtime walks run steady year-round for downtown and North Side commuters. Lollapalooza weekend and the October marathon lift short-notice demand.
Pet care services in Chicago
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Chicago
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Chicago
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Chicago
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Chicago
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Chicago
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