Doggy Day Care in Chicago
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“Timothy is our puppy’s favorite sitter (and ours too!). It’s clear he really understands and empathizes with dogs of all ages and sizes. We’ve had multiple stays at Timothy’s place, and every time our dog comes home happy, well-cared for and occasionally having made new dog friends! We especially appreciate the way he handles our rambunctious labrador puppy- calm, kind, and confident. It’s such a relief knowing she’s in good hands. We’re grateful to have found him, highly recommend!”


“Ashley was absolutely amazing! She went above and beyond to make sure that my dog was comfortable with his stay at her house while I worked. She was very communicative, made sure to have full understanding of his care, and gave him lots of love! From the moment I dropped him off, I can tell she really cares about the pets she and her daughter care for, when I picked Echo up at the end of the day, he was so sad to leave! I’ll definitely be booking with Ashley again! :)”

“Gabriel was an excellent dog sitter for Walnut. He was attentive, patient, and very professional throughout the entire experience. He communicated clearly, provided updates, and always confirmed details, which gave me great peace of mind. Walnut seemed very happy and comfortable with him, and it was clear he genuinely enjoyed spending time with Gabriel. I truly felt that Walnut was in good hands. I would definitely recommend Gabriel and would love for him to continue sitting for us in the future.”

“Katrina was excellent! She made my first Rover experience with my pup a breeze. She is incredibly responsive and is punctual. She walked me through everything to expect and she even helped me set up a day stay as a introduction for my pup before her longer 5 night stay. I felt that my dog was well cared for and was receiving so much attention and love from Katrina! I got many updates and cute photos through the day which made me feel at ease while at work. She even gave me a little souvenir photo of my pup at the end of the stay. She is also very professional and transparent about every aspect of the stay. I give her my highest recommendation and will definitely be a repeat client!”

About: ✦Limited spots left for Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekends • South Loop/Downtown Providing calm, personalized care for every pet: Whether it’s in your home or mine, I provide calm, flexible, one-on-one care tailored to each pet’s personality and comfort level. From cozy boarding stays to in-home visits and overnight house sitting, your pets will always be treated with warmth and respect. 📍 Serving Chicago and surrounding suburbs — including Downtown, South Loop, West Loop, Bridgeport, Pilsen, Chinatown, Hyde Park, Lincoln Park, and beyond. Flexible travel options available, with customized arrangements for extended distances. 🐾 My Journey with Purrfect Pet Sit 🐾 Since 2019, I’ve provided trusted, professional pet care for busy Chicago professionals and families. With over six years of experience and many ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews, I specialize in creating a stress-free, high-quality experience for both pets and owners. I specialize in cat sitting, small and medium breed, and senior pet care, with experience in administering oral and topical medications. I’m also open to caring for large dogs after a Meet & Greet, to ensure a good fit between each other. 🤝Meet & Greet Policy Meet & Greet is required for all new clients before confirming a booking. This step allows us to review care details, daily routines, home logistics, key access if needed, and overall fit in person, including how your pet and I interact. Scheduling details will be discussed during the inquiry process. 📸💬 Daily Photo & Text Updates You’ll receive regular photo and text updates, so you can travel or work with peace of mind knowing your furry family is happy and safe at my care. I can’t wait to meet your pets and make their time truly Purrfect! 🐾💛 🌞 Schedule & Availability I work full-time with a hybrid schedule in eCommerce, with some days onsite in the western suburb Lombard and others working from home in the city. Because I regularly commute and am comfortable with travel, I’m open to overnight house sittings and extended stays beyond my immediate area when everything is a good fit. 🐾 Drop-in visits: Available early mornings before work and/or evenings after work, depending on location and care needs. Exact visit times cannot be guaranteed, but I always aim to stay within a reasonable time window and will communicate updates as needed. Flexibility is required in terms of visit time. 🏠 House sittings: My standard rate covers overnight care from evenings through mornings and includes standard morning and evening potty walks, plus a final potty break before bedtime. Daytime hours, extended exercise walks, and constant care are not included in the base rate and may require additional fees depending on care needs and scheduling. 🚗Pick-up / Drop-off: Available upon request for repeat clients or when schedules align with my Lombard–Chicago commute route. 🐕 Boarding & daycare: Limited spots available - please message to confirm availability. 🏡 Home Environment & Safety Calm, cozy home with fenced yard and pet-friendly setup - a safe, peaceful space for every guest to relax, play, and rest comfortably during their stay.

About: Hi. I have over 20 years of experience work with animals, especially dogs. I love animals of all shapes and sizes. I have experienced with ages from 8 weeks to over 20 years. I can help with sitting, boarding, walking, cuddling, playing, the list can go on an on. For boarding I currently have no pets of my own at home as in the last year my 2 loved dogs passed at the ages of 19 and 20. I’m currently working from home so I can go out for potty breaks every couple hours and walks every 4 hours. Feeding will depend on your dogs needs and routine. I care for other just as I care for my own pets, with love, caution and safety. My home and yard are safe and secure.
“Amy provided exceptional care for Maeve during her time at daycare. Maeve had an amazing time playing with her new friend Frank, and Amy treated her with the same warmth and attention as if she were her own. I highly recommend Amy and look forward to booking with her again!”


About: Hi! My name is Monica and I recently graduated from Indiana University. I’ve grown up around animals my entire life, so caring for them has always come naturally to me. While I was in college, I fostered through local animal shelters, which gave me experience caring for animals with all different personalities, ages, and needs. I’m also currently a volunteer at the Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago, where I help care for animals and support the shelter. I work from home, so I’m able to give pets a lot of attention throughout the day. Your pet will never be left alone for long. My dad is also recently retired and home most of the time, so there’s always someone around to give extra attention, playtime, and care. I have a small Yorkie named Tucker and a cat named Penny. They’re both very friendly and used to being around other animals. Tucker is great at matching other dogs’ energy (whether they want to play or relax), and Penny is very calm and tends to mind her own business. Whether it’s walks, playtime, feeding, or just keeping your pet company, I treat every animal like they’re part of the family. I’d love the opportunity to care for your pet and make sure they feel safe, happy, and comfortable while you’re away! I recently graduated from Indiana University and am now back home in Chicago full-time. My dad is retired and home all day, and I spend most of my time at home too, so your pet will always have company and attention. I’m not super busy and genuinely love being around animals — it’s the perfect setup! I have a private, fully fenced yard and never let pets outside without supervision. My home is spacious, and pets are welcome to relax anywhere they’d like. I also have a 2-year-old, 4.5-pound Yorkie who mostly keeps to himself but is always up for a little playtime if your pet wants a buddy! I’m happy to crate your dog at night if you prefer, or they’re welcome to sleep with me — I’d love that too!
“We received lots of great photos and updates during our 2 dogs’ daycare stay. We also really appreciated the last minute booking and flexibility that David provided. Convenient pick up and drop off. We highly recommend David and our dogs hope to visit again!”

“10/10!!! Very friendly, was able to accommodate my last minute request. Constant photo and video updates which was very important for me, they took Simba on multiple walks and my dog clearly enjoyed his time with Kseniia and Sophia💖 Will book again with confidence”

About: I’ve had pets my whole life so I’m adapting to watch dogs an cats I used to help some of my friends and family to watch their pets and actually I still doing with some of my neighbors’s pets and other people’s pets! I can watch the pets in my house or in the client’s house. I’m almost all day at home so I have time to play and walk to your dogs or watch your cats I enjoy when I watch pets ‘cause I’m a dog and cat lover! I have a park so close to my house so I can take Your pets for walks, and also there is a fence dog park with in walking distance from my house and I have a fence yard.

“Diamond is an amazing sitter! She truly cares for the dogs she looks after and keeps you at ease with regular updates. My Leo came back home so tired and happy-which says everything, and he honestly didn’t even want to leave her place! Her dogs are wonderful as well and got along perfectly with mine, which made the whole experience even better. Diamond is reliable, punctual, and clearly passionate about what she does. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy sitter.”

About: What sets me aside from other sitters is the love i have for animals. Since i was a little girl I've always loved being around animals they were and still are very therapeutic to me. I've had big dogs from Pitbull's, Dobermann, American bullies, all the way down to tiny dogs; yorkies, shitzu etc. even different kinds of cats you name it. As I've gotten older I've gained sooo much experience to the point I've had at home births with my dogs and cats all by myself; even home training my own animals as well. My goal here is to gain a work related reputation where i can truly start doing what i love and make a name for myself until i can become that super Veterinarian I've always dreamed of being. So far all i have is personal experience with dealing with animals at home and at my job(My residents animals). This would truly mean a lot if i can show off my skills and how genuine i am with animals and even people. Pet Care currently fits for me during the week days. I work doubles every Saturday and Sunday; whereas for school i do online Vet courses which is self pace. Which means i am free during the week Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm if communicated at least at least 30min-1hr in advanced i could stay later if needed. Although, I am a mother which means i can not do any services past 7pm nor any over night services. I also am located downtown Chicago but I am willing to travel!! One thing about me i will spoil your baby(s) haha; I am very hands on and affectionate with animals unless they require space lol. I have never been a crate animal person BUT i know every household is different and every animal requires different training. Again, animals bring a lot of joy to my heart; very therapeutic for me and if given the chance you wouldn't be disappointed i promise!.

“I’ve had dogs for 26 years and it’s very clear that Jennifer and her husband are highly experienced dog lovers. My boy came back to me with a very peaceful energy which tells me he was well cared for. Highly recommend them!”


“Miss Elizabeth was such a great help allowed my dog to stay with her last minute. Thank you for your help. If we are ever back in Chicago we will definitely come back to her.”
“Our dog loves Nate! Our dog is a nervous boy and has separation anxiety pretty bad which is why we try not to leave him home alone. When we leave him with Nate he feels at home and calm until we are able to come get him. We have left him with other sitters and have had the opposite experience. Nate is the only one we like leaving our dog with. We highly recommend him.”

About: Hi! My name is Cory and I live in Pilsen with my 12 year old poodle mix Abbey. I’ve had Abbey since she was 2 months old and we’ve been inseparable since. I am a huge animal lover and would love to care for your furbaby/furbabies. I love to keep Abbey pretty busy even at her age we do lots of long walks, lots of enrichment, will occasionally visit the small dog park near us to allow her to socialize with other dogs. She loves all humans, dogs and cats and would love to have a little companion visiting us! 🐾 I work from home 3-4 days of the week and am readily available to feed them and take them out on their same schedule to make their stay as comfortable as possible Dogs are welcomed to roam the entire house as they want. I will walk your dog every couple hours and make sure they are comfortable
Over 9,948 pet parents in Chicago have booked doggy day care
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Odie spent four days with Katrina this week while I was at work. He had a fabulous time with her during his stay! Each day, she took him on walks, played games with him, and gave him individualized attention. She was super vigilant with him on his walks, making sure that he was using the bathroom and cleaning his paws afterwards. And she overall provided stellar and detailed updates during the day, so I didn’t have to worry one bit! Katrina has been very flexible with me, as I recently moved to the city and had a lot of schedule changes. She has been great to work with and I will definitely be using her services in the future. I HIGHLY recommend her!

Yasmine was wonderful with my very energetic dog. Her own dog is well-behaved and serves as a great role model for other dogs. When my dog came home, he was happy, tired, and completely content, a clear sign that he had a fantastic time. She lives close to a large dog park where dogs can run, play, and burn off their energy while having the time of their lives. I feel completely comfortable leaving my dog with Yasmine and plan to do so regularly. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, reliable sitter and excellent company for their dog.

Jennifer took great care of my two dogs during their first boarding experience. As first-time boarders, I was a little nervous, but Jennifer made the whole process easy and reassuring. She kept me updated regularly with photos and videos, and always let me know how the dogs were doing. It was clear that my dogs were happy, comfortable, and well cared for throughout their stay. Jennifer is responsible, communicative, and genuinely loves animals. I really appreciated the attention and care she gave my dogs, and I would not hesitate to book with her again. Highly recommended! Thank you, Jennifer, for treating Turbo and Boomboom like your own pets! We truly appreciate everything you did for them. 🐾💙

Hollie was great! We needed a last minute sitter for a quick trip to Chicago and Hollie stepped up and was amazing. She sent plenty of photos and updates, and our dog Pancake loved her 😃 Highly recommend and would definitely use again if ever back in Chicago ⭐️⭐️

I had my dog Mildred with me while in town for a conference. Ksemia was super responsive, vey flexible, and took such great care of Mildred! Mildred took to her immediately and I got updates of all her adventures. I will definitely work with her again when I'm in Chicago!

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The median cost per day for doggy day care in Chicago is $40
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Sitters in Chicago average 3 repeat doggy day care clients
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for doggy day care in Chicago on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $40 per day, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jun 2026, 3,240 sitters provided doggy day care in Chicago. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters offering doggy day care joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 87% of Chicago sitters offering doggy day care respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide doggy day care in Chicago have an average of 16 years of experience. Sitters offering doggy day care with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Chicago.
Chicago doggy day care sitters are happy to take care of your dog while you’re at work or unavailable for the day. Book a one-time visit, or set up a regular rhythm with your favorite Chicago sitter. Drop off your dog at the sitter’s home and rest easy knowing they’ll get frequent potty breaks, plenty of playtime, and lots of love. Doggy day care is great for:
- Puppies and high-energy dogs
- Dogs with special needs, including seniors
- Pet parents who work long hours
- Dogs with separation anxiety
There are 3,240 sitters offering doggy day care in Chicago on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Chicago, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 89% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect doggy day care sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your doggy day care sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.

















