Browse sitters in Chicago, Illinois, compare and find the right match for your pet.
Home visits in Chicago
Sittsy data in Chicago · June 2026
How quickly Chicago responds
Response and offer times across the Sittsy network.
How fast sitters reply
Median ~5 min · 81% reply within 1 hour
When you post a request
Price in Chicago
Indicative price
Final price the owner pays (includes Sittsy Protection)
Estimate your booking price
Estimate for a typical booking — final price for the owner
The price depends on the sitter, your pet’s size and the dates. Based on the typical price in Chicago; each sitter sets their own rate. Includes the service fee and the Sittsy guarantee.
Who they accept
% of sitters for this service in Chicago
Why Sittsy gives you peace of mind
Does your pet get nervous when you're away? Cats get stressed when they leave home: with Sittsy your cat stays in its own territory, with its scents and routine, and you verify every visit.
Verified visits: photo, time and location
On every visit the sitter sends photos in the moment, with their time and GPS location. Photos from another day don't count: you know the visit really happened.
Care schedule and max time alone
You set your pet's routine and how long it can stay alone; the sitter sees it and Sittsy helps make sure it's respected. Designed for pets with separation anxiety.
You see the sitter's other pets
On their profile and calendar you see which other pets they have or host on those days. When you book we tell you if your pet will overlap with others, so you can confirm they're a good fit.
Chicago for dogs, in numbers
The city's green spaces and sitter network, in figures.
Chicago's dog map: parks, vets and sitters nearby
37 dog areas and Chicago's veterinary clinics, on the map (OpenStreetMap data). 57% of Sittsy sitters live within 2 km of a dog area. Tap any point for details.
Parks: OpenStreetMap. Nearby sitters: Sittsy data. Clinic locations approximate; confirm address and hours on their website.
Weather and caring for your dog in Chicago
A rainy fortnight in Chicago: 7 of 14 days with precipitation. Keep a towel and raincoat handy. Indoor cats notice it less, but it’s worth keeping the house cool and leaving fresh water out during visits. 14-day forecast (Open-Meteo); updated daily.
Toughest day: Sun 27 Sep, 75 °F. A perfect day for dogs: make the most of it with a long walk, play at the park or some socializing.
Rain
Shorter walks and a raincoat if your dog tolerates it. Dry paws and coat well on return to avoid colds and fungus.
Drizzle
Showers possible. Make the most of the clear spells to walk and bring a towel to dry them on the way back.
Ideal
A perfect day for dogs: make the most of it with a long walk, play at the park or some socializing.
Air quality and walks in Chicago
Air quality is getting worse these days in Chicago: it reaches “poor” (index 66). Ozone rises with summer heat and is worst in the afternoon, so the air gets worse just when the sun is strongest. European air quality index (Open-Meteo); updated daily.
What to do these days
Limit intense exercise and walk first thing, when the air is cleanest. Take special care with brachycephalic dogs (bulldog, pug, boxer), puppies, older dogs and those with heart or respiratory problems.
Pet care in United States, city by city
Sittsy network data combined with public sources (OpenStreetMap, Open-Meteo). Updated 2026-06-29.
The most dog-friendly city
New York tops the Sittsy Dog-Friendly Index with 80/100.
The most affordable boarding
Waco has the lowest boarding price, from about $20/night.
The most reviewed by volume
San Antonio has the most verified Sittsy reviews in the country.
United States Dog-Friendly Index
Sittsy Dog-Friendly Index (0–100): combines sitter supply, verified review volume, average rating and the variety of pets accepted across the Sittsy network in each city in the country.
- 1New York80
- 2San Antonio66
- 3Houston59
- 4Los Angeles58
- 5Las Vegas57
- 6Tacoma55
- 7Waco55
- 8Indianapolis54
- 9Denver52
- 10Austin52
- 18Chicago· this city44
| City | Index | Boarding $/night | Accept cats | Dog areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 80 | $35 | 14% | — |
| San Antonio | 66 | $25 | 0% | — |
| Houston | 59 | $45 | 40% | — |
| Los Angeles | 58 | $80 | 14% | — |
| Las Vegas | 57 | $30 | 25% | — |
| Tacoma | 55 | $25 | 66% | — |
| Waco | 55 | $20 | 66% | — |
| Indianapolis | 54 | — | 20% | — |
| Denver | 52 | $30 | 25% | — |
| Austin | 52 | $40 | 20% | — |
| Chicago· this city | 44 | $50 | 14% | — |
What owners value most in Chicago
Words that come up most often in reviews · 7 verified reviews
Reviews in Chicago
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Home visits in Chicago
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