House Sitting in Bates

“Laura was fantastic as usual with our cat Axel. It was the holidays so it was a bit frenetic as I traveled abroad, but the videos and check ins for my elder cat aided my anxiety. For an overnight sitter, Laura is the best :)”

Amber Nicolette M.

About: With years of experience caring for animals, I'm confident in my ability to provide exceptional care for your furry family members. My background includes caring for a variety of pets, from playful puppies to senior cats needing a little extra TLC. I'm adept at handling all aspects of pet care, including feeding, administering medications, and ensuring they get plenty of exercise and enrichment. I'm dedicated to following each pet's unique routine and will treat your companion with the same love, patience, and attention I give my own. You can rest assured that your pet will be safe, happy, and comfortable under my care. I am available weekdays after 4:30 PM and any time on weekends to drop in to care for and play with your furry family members. During my drop-in visits, I'll provide fresh food and water, and, of course, give them plenty of love, attention, and playtime. I'll also send photo updates so you can see how happy and comfortable your pet is in the safety of their own home.

“Megham was fantastic with our babies. Send pictures every day and make sure they took their meds. My babies felt comfortable with her from the moment they met. It is great to have peace of mind knowing they were being taken care of. Megham went above and beyond pet sitting she water my plants and took the trash out.”

Diana M.

About: I have been taking care of animals since I was 12! I am active so I can play with your pup! I am comfortable giving medicine if needed! I’m currently a nursing student who wants to spend my extra time with animals! I am available throughout the week and weekends! My availability differs by week but my calendar is always up to date! I will take your fur-baby on plenty of walks and give them lots of love. I will take them to the bathroom accordingly and follow any instructions given!

About: Hi! My name is Will, and I have over 3 years of professional pet care experience working at Yellow Dog Kennel, a family-owned boarding and daycare facility operated by my parents. Through my work there, I’ve cared for dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages, and temperaments on a daily basis. My responsibilities include feeding, exercising, supervising play groups, monitoring behavior, maintaining a safe environment, and making sure every dog receives the attention and care they deserve. Working with dogs every day has taught me how important trust and reliability are when it comes to pet care. I have experience with energetic puppies, senior dogs, and dogs that may need extra patience or special attention. Whether your pet needs a walk, a drop-in visit, or companionship while you’re away, I will treat them as if they were my own and provide dependable care, regular updates, and plenty of love and attention along the way. I’m available everyday from 5:30am to 6:30 am, 10am to 1pm, 2pm to 3pm, 6:30pm-8:00pm, and anything after 9pm. I work at the dog kennel still, so I need to work around my regular hours there, which is 7-10, 1-2, 4-6 and 8-8:30. I currently offer care in my clients’ homes through dog walking and drop-in visits. During visits, I’ll make sure pets have fresh food and water, bathroom breaks, exercise, playtime, and plenty of attention. I also monitor their behavior and well-being to ensure they are happy, safe, and comfortable while their owners are away. As someone who works professionally with dogs every day at a family-owned kennel, I understand the importance of maintaining a pet’s routine and providing dependable care. I treat every pet as if they were my own and provide updates so owners can have peace of mind while they’re away.

“Andrew was absolutely great! Nova liked him off the bat! Knowing she was well cared for while we were away was such a great feeling. Being able to trust someone with our pup & house really put me at ease which was so nice. I will absolutely contact Andrew again if need be.”

A D.

About: I have been taken care of animals since I can remember! I’ve taken care of all kinds of animals/different breeds and I love it! I have been taking care for friends and family, and I’m just trying to get more out there! I’d cuddle with them, play with them, feed them and give them treats, I take them on walks, I’ve taken some dogs to get groomed, I’ve even given baths before, and I’d do whatever needed to be done! I’ve stayed over night with animals before while the owners were out of town and I love being with new animals! I’ve also had to take care of some animals that needed insulin and other medications! I used to have a senior dog that I would have to help get up and carry outside when he needed to go! I love taking care of any animals and have so much fun doing it! I am currently working part time so I’d definitely have time to play with the animals and take them out as many times as needed! I work morning shifts so I’m free in the afternoon! I’m always taking care of my animals as well so I’m definitely used to it! My kitties have a cat tree they love and lots of toys we play with! I can do whatever is needed to take care of them! I can create your dog if necessary!

“Lisa was a fabulous caregiver for my cat, Rizzo! She is a loving and caring person and went above and beyond the perimeters of our engagement and spent extra time with him, bought him toys, and watched over my house and watered flowers too in my absence. I highly recommend her for any pet care or house sitting or both.”

Debbie P.

“Abby was great to work. She communicated frequently and asked questions to make sure she followed what Yoly needed. She kept Yoly in her routine and was a great house guest. I would not hesitate to book with Abby again.”

Katie S.

About: I have experience fostering dogs with the animal shelter APL and have a small toy poodle of my own. He is very friendly with other dogs and loves to play. I love dogs and would love to have the opportunity to watch dogs and take care of others! I am open to watching dogs for a couple hours, a day, or even a couple of days if that is what is needed. My house has a small backyard and I am also available to do drop ins at the dogs own home. The area is very quiet and would be comfortable for another dog to be in. If I am caring for someone else's dog I plan on being home for the time I'm watching the dog so that it will be well taken care of. I’m currently only working part time so I have plenty of time to spend with your animals. I am available early mornings or early afternoons to give your animal a break during the workday! I am also available any time on the weekends. I have a fenced in yard and 2 friendly dogs to keep your dog company. I have a toy poodle and a golden retriever. I can also do drops in to walk or play with your dog as well!

“Mary Ann was wonderful! She sent us updates and photos multiple times a time. We are very grateful she was so great with our babies.”

Kala D.

About: My name is Laura. I have been a dog owner my whole life. I have been a Rover sitter on and off for about 5 years and would love to take care of your fur babies while you are out of town. I have owned several special needs animals and am good at working with animals of all temperments. I have experience dealing with dogs of all ages and sizes. I especially love caring for older dogs who may need a little extra care and attention. I have worked with large groups of dogs and am willing to take care of several at a time if you have a large pet family. I have open availability and would love to play with your dog and make sure they are well taken care of. I have a full time job with flexibility. As long as I have about a weeks notice it should not be a problem to accommodate weekday visits to pets. Weekends are no problem. I like to do an initial house visit with the owner to get an idea of what the house looks like and where the pet is comfortable. If we cannot get a face to face meeting first please message me with detailed care instructions to ensure proper care for your pet.

“Elena is Great the dogs love her she plays with them; takes them outside they have a lot of fun with her. She is great at sending updates about what is going on and lots of pictures. We will have her again.”

Joan L.

About: I have had pets all my life. I have watched pets multiple times in the past, walked dogs, and cleaned up after them. I am a college student. Hello, my name is Andrew Hendricks. I’m currently looking for animal-related work. I’m a nursing student at UIS with a flexible schedule, and I would love the opportunity to care for your pets. I’m responsible, reliable, and can’t wait to give them the attention they deserve! I have a fenced in yard with two dogs, Milo and Mae. I love them dearly, and I will treat your dogs how I treat my own.

“Amanda came to stay with our puppy and he absolutely adores her! She is friendly and reliable and I would recommend her anytime you need someone to care for your pets while you’re away!”

Kelly H.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats since I was young, family and friends have allowed me to take care of them. I enjoy taking them on walks, petting them and giving the attention they deserve, and taking care of them. I will treat them just as you would and offer extended stays. For stays longer than 5 days, most I have done is a month and a half as of present, you will return to a clean home 😊 I am strong and able to keep my stability while walking dogs, am able to let them out, feed them, give baths, and offer other services for the home like my interior design skills which is another side business, that can be spoken about, if interested.

“Brooklyn did a great job the my fur babies. I feel very comfortable leaving them with her again and again . Thank you so much for taking great care of my babies.”

Tricia L.

“Gabby was great! She provided me with an update along with pictures everyday. I recommend her!!”

Nicola P.

“Heather was willing to house sit for us during the crazy weather and was flexible when we lost power for awhile. We were so appreciative to have her watching our pups while we were out of town. They were well cared for and happy when we got home!”

Kayla H.