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“Monique provided truly excellent care and attention to my 2 (challenging) dogs while house sitting for the past 5 days! So thankful for her patience while getting to know the dogs and establishing trust with each of them.”
“Esther took really good care of my pups while I was traveling, kept me informed and sent lots of pictures. Also frequently took them for long walks. Highly recommend her.”
“Camille was an angel taking care of our babies! She was in constant communication with us and sent tons of photos and videos!! She left the home even cleaner than the way we left it and are so thankful for her. We hope to use her again in the future, our dogs love Camille!!”
“Kyle is THE BEST! Super communicative throughout his overnight stay watching our two pups. He kept us informed with photo updates & I know the pups had a great time with him! Would highly recommend”
About: I have owned my dog for the past 9 years, but sadly lost him to cancer this past year, so I have experience for taking care of elderly sick dogs. I have also taken care of foster dogs of all ages all throughout college! I am entrepreneur and time is super flexible for me. I am able to work with people’s crazy schedules and be there for your pets when needed! I care for any ones pets the same way I would care for mine. Always making sure that they are happy, well fed, and walked.
About: I've grown up around dogs my entire life and have been helping neighbors, friends, and family care for their pets for years. As an Eagle Scout, responsibility and dependability are core to who I am — pet owners can trust that their animals will be treated like my own. I'm currently a Finance student at James Madison University with a 3.72 GPA, home for the summer and fully available. I've walked, fed, and looked after dogs of all sizes and breeds. I treat every pet as if they were my own — with patience, attention, and genuine care. Whether you need someone to stay in your home, walk your dog daily, or check in while you travel, I'll make sure your pet is happy, safe, and well cared for. You'll receive regular updates and photos throughout every visit. I'm a college student home for the summer and fully available Monday through Sunday. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine — I'm an early riser and take availability seriously. I can accommodate last-minute bookings, early morning walks, and overnight stays. My schedule is very flexible. I treat every client's home with the utmost respect. During house sitting stays I keep the home exactly as I found it, follow all instructions provided, and send photo updates throughout the day so owners always know their pet is safe.
“Darlin truly is the best of the best - we have used her many times and the dogs and cat love her and we completely love her updates and her good care of the pets and our home- she leaves it cleaner than when she arrived! A true gem of a pet and house sitter.”
About: Everyone who knows me will tell you that I have an incredible love and passion for my family life centered around children and fur-babies. I have been been caring for and rescuing animals for over 30 years. During that time I’ve worked with many rescues and local organizations to provide loving care to foster, rehabilitate, and adopt out hundreds of many cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, etc. I have worked with feral cats in clinics to fix, vet and release. I helped out with the Mason Cat Coalition at George Mason University. I have had a few hundred cats/kittens puppies/dogs and everything in between over the years. I vetted, cared for or nursed back to health many. Most found forever homes, however for many animals, a few adopted me and my home! I am notorious keeping the unadoptable ones! I genuinely care and love above all else. Something important to know about me is that I am extremely meticulous in my care of animals. I have never had an animal get into places, food or medications they were not supposed to, run out the door, get lost, forget to lock the door, etc. This simply does not happen because I treat them as if they were own family members. I am as vigilant as if I were watching your human child. I have experience in providing care for large all the way down to very small animals, seniors, babies and everything in between including some reptiles, hermit crabs, rabbits, small rodents, etc. I’m very patient and calm, which works well with seniors, or animals with special needs including the, administration of medication, or injections. During my visits I also offer free basic training and/or behavioral advice for dogs and cats. I am normally that go-to animal person that other pet care providers go to for questions. Pet care is my happy place! I begin early and end late. I am available to come to your home to discuss any schedule changes you may need. We are a team and I want my pet parents as happy as their pets. Please note that the welfare of the pets I care for during my petsits are the most important to me - the pet before you, or even your pet, may require additional time usually up to 15 minutes. I do not charge for this time - it's not the pup or kitty's fault! but they deserve to be clean and healthy before I leave. If more time than 15 minutes is required, I will go back after my next petsit to care for them. As always, I communicate and can be reached! Something important to know about me is that I am extremely protective and meticulous in my care of animals. I have never had an animal get into places, food or medications they were not supposed to, run out the door, get lost, forget to lock the door, etc. This simply does not happen because I treat them as if they were own family members. I am as vigilant as if I were caring for your human child. **Please see Specialty Services in the "Important to know about their pets ahead of time" section
“Arabella was great with our girls and made sure they were loved while we were away. She sent tons of pictures and made us comfortable being away from them and will absolutely hire her again!”
About: a lifelong pet enthusiast with years of experience caring for animals. From childhood to now, my home has been a haven for pets. With a deep love and understanding of animals, I'm dedicated to providing top-notch care for your furry friends. Let's connect! Offering exceptional pet care from 12-2 PM. Despite limited hours, rest assured your pets receive devoted attention, love, and the highest standard of care. Trust me with your furry companions! I like to work at the client's house because it's less stressful for pets. They feel more comfortable in their own environment. It helps them stay relaxed and happy while I take care of them
“Lily was great! She offered a meet and greet prior to house sitting Milo and sent updates with pictures and messages with watching him. Milo loved her and he's looking forward to having her back for more walks and cuddles. :)”
“Allegra was amazing!! Probably the best dog sitter we've ever had. Very communicative, flexible, and on top of things (plus my dogs loved her). If you want to have a stress-free time, you should totally hire Allegra to watch your pets. I know that if I ever need a sitter in the future, she is going to be who I go to first.”
“Beth is fabulous! Took great care of my special-needs guy, keeping in great contact with us and allowing me to feel confident while we were away that he was being taken great care of!”
“Allison did a great job taking care of our cat, Hiccup over several days and nights! Allison was responsive, responsible and provided great updates throughout our trip! Our house looked great upon our return and we look forward to having Allison look after Hiccup in the future!”
“Rosemary did a fantastic job with our dog while we were at our son's college graduation. She also helped with watering plants and getting the mail. She spoiled our dog with attention. Will book her again.”
About: I’ve been taking care of dogs since I was little, I’ve always got along with animals and know how to contain their messes and accidents. This will be my only job in this current moment! I am very flexible and open to chatting about any arrangements. We can always try to work something out around your schedule! I try to keep a constant eye on all animals to ensure their safety and enjoyment! I always keep them entertained or snuggle up with them!
“Rachael was amazing with my fur babies. It is so hard to find someone to trust but Rachael really made me feel at ease while on my trip, and my dogs made a new bff. We will definitely be booking with her again <3”
“Stephanie did an amazing job. I enjoyed getting the daily updates and pictures, I can tell my pup had a great time! She also kept great care of my home! Highly recommend!”
“I was nervous to use Rover as i have had the same pet sitter for 10+ years. Eden put my worries to rest very quickly. She was extremely professional and very kind from the very first meet and greet visit. She sent pictures and updates throughout my trip. I will be using her in the future when we travel again.”
Over 46 pet parents in Arcola have booked house sitting
Arcola pet parents share their Rover experiences
I was nervous to use Rover as i have had the same pet sitter for 10+ years. Eden put my worries to rest very quickly. She was extremely professional and very kind from the very first meet and greet visit. She sent pictures and updates throughout my trip. I will be using her in the future when we travel again.
Desi was an outstanding sitter for our pup while we were out of town! She was punctual, professional and very communicative. Desi spent so much time playing with our pup, took her out for many walks, and acclimated to Luna’s usual schedule . I’d book with her again in a heartbeat.
Beth is a wonderful pet sitter. She stays at our condo with our 2 dogs. We have used her multiple times and for some longer (2 weeks) trips. The dogs are always happy to see her and I know they get lots of attention and love. Beth goes beyond expectations with communication- she replies quickly and always puts our mind at ease. We highly recommend Beth.
Emely is a very passionate dog person and I highly recommend her. Unfortunately she will more than likely become aggressively sought after this review but Bleu and I saw her first. Bleu loves her which warms my heart 💙 💜. Thank you Emely for being there for us.
We have used Phillip multiple times now and every time he is very communicative and accepting of our requests which is helpful when dealing with separation anxiety. This time we had an extra dog and extra complications and he still handled everything and house was in great condition when we came back (despite my dogs themselves making messes that he cleaned) Would use again
Kyle did an amazing job caring for our dog! We reached out fairly last-minute, and he truly helped us out in a pinch. We weren’t sure how she would adjust to someone new in the house, but the updates we received made it clear she warmed up to him quickly. The regular messages put us at ease while we were away. We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter!
This is the second time Audrey-Anne has cared for our dogs and I have nothing but glowing things to say about her! The dogs feel safe, comfortable, and our home is always left immaculate after she leaves. We feel like we can actually enjoy ourselves on vacation instead of checking our phones constantly worrying about our babies. Audrey-Anne gives us that confidence to do so. Thank you for all that you do! Can’t wait to book you again!!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Arcola is $50
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Sitters in Arcola average 4 repeat house sitting clients
House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Arcola on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Jun 2026, there are 9,695 house sitters in Arcola. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 85% of Arcola house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Arcola have an average of 13 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Arcola.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Arcola house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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