House Sitting in Chicago
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1. Luis S.

“Luis was amazing to work with! He took time to get to know my dog and her schedule and kept me updated during the service! Also he takes some really great pet pictures! Will absolutely be booking again!”




2. Pablo V.


“Great experience with Pablo! This was our first time using Rover in general, so I was a nervous dog mom of course. Our dog, Ralph, had a wonderful weekend with Pablo and we highly recommend his services. We received many pictures from Pablo over the weekend which was so nice of him.”


3. Lindsay J.

“Lindsey is wonderful! She took great care of a cats and our place while we were traveling. She was great at keeping us in the loop and making us aware of any issues. She'll be our go to cat sitter!”




4. Elizabeth D.

“They were AWESOME! Immediately we hit it off talking about our mutual interests. My dog gets a bit hyper but Levi was able to demonstrate techniques to calm him down and quickly. Once I left they sent me regular updates and I never had to worry about whether or not my kitten and dog were in good hands. I really appreciate the time and effort they put into making sure I was updated. I’ve never used Rover but I definitely will again. I also will definitely be using Levi. Thank you so much for everything!”


5. Nicole R.

“We moved to Chicago just a few weeks before a two week trip to Australia, so needless to say we were a bit worried about leaving our cat. I got in touch with Nicole before we even moved and she was great right from the start. Throughout our trip, she sent pictures at least twice a day and was very communicative. She asked if her boyfriend could stay with her and since we were gone for two weeks, we agreed to that. They stayed at our apartment for two weeks and treated both our cat and our apartment with care. You could barely tell anyone had stayed there when we got back. I also left them a novel of instructions and they followed it all (although I could've been more clear on how many treats he should get, he got spoiled!). As soon as she got to our house at the start of our booking, our anxieties about leaving our cat were gone. Can't recommend booking Nicole enough.”


6. Maritza V.

“Maritza was wonderful!! Duffy loved having her here. She was very professional and caring! I will definitely be reaching out again soon.”


7. Nico M.

“Nico took care of my puppy for a few hours and did a such a nice job. He seems really patient and kind. I came home and Nico had followed all my directions and made really good choices with my pup. Highly recommend him and I would hire him again.”




8. Emily N.

“Emily was great! My dog was a little timid at first, but warmed up to Emily in no time. She let me know as soon as she arrived, as well as when she was leaving. I got multiple pictures too. I will definitely use her again and recommend her to all my friends with dogs.”


9. Araceli G.

“Araceli was fantastic. She took such great care of Sophie while my wife and I were out of town Araceli provided us with daily updates and texted us with any questions she had. Araceli stayed at our house and when we returned everything was as clean or cleaner then we left it. I would highly recommend Araceli.”


10. Rachelle S.

“Rachelle was sooo sweet and took such great care of Koda when I was away for a week. She sent photos and updates each day including on long walks that Koda loved. Koda even enjoyed her company and started sleeping on the bed with her at night (which she doesn’t tend to do!) so I know Koda loved hanging out with her too!”


11. Munder S.

“Munder kept us updated with cute photos and was so great. Our vacation was better because we had no worries about our pets with Munder taking care of them!”


12. Alyssa G.

“Alyssa is literally a godsend. I get really anxious about leaving my two pups (a puppy and a senior), but Alyssa was so communicative and thorough that I felt comfortable every day of our 2-week vacation. Alyssa is responsible, always on-time, and organized. Our house looked exactly as we left it! And obviously, she clearly loves pets and ours love her. Highly recommend!!!”


13. Courtney G.

“Courtney was professional, reliable, on-time, and shared tons of great photos of Whisky! She even updated me on an issue with my home while I was away which was so valuable in my absence. She went above and beyond my offering to help in anyway she could. Whisky was well taken care of and she was diligent about learning all of his unique quirks to provide him with unique care that fit his needs. Thank you SO much Courtney! Hope to have you back in the future.”


14. Jade T.

“Jade was amazing as our house sitter. Prompt, attentive, and very professional. Wouldn't hesitate to have her back to watch over our cat, and would recommend her to anyone. 😊”




15. Allison J.

“Second time using Allison, she takes great care of our two cats, left our home pristine, and even watered our plants! Allison is great with the guys!”


16. Chauntrell W.

“Chauntrell was great sitting my dog and cat over a week long trip. He sent multiple pictures every day and was very detailed. He even checked on routine and if certain behaviors were expected from the pets. My dog was sad to see him go!”


17. Samantha L.

“Ya know when you find an amazing hidden gem restaurant and it's so good you don't even want to tell people about it? Thays Samantha. She's outstanding and took SUCH great care of our two dogs as well as our home. One of our dogs is blind and takes a lot of meds, and the other is veryyy old so requires being carried a lot, and she handled everything perfectly. She went above and beyond as a in home sitter as well, washing all the bedding from the guest room too, which we would have happily done when we got home. We even came home to a very nice note. My partner who was very weary about Rover and leaving the dogs in general, has been raving about her since we got home. I selfishly don't want to write this review because I dont want her to be booked the next time we need her!”


18. Deven S.

“Deven is fantastic! He gave me daily updates and photos. This really put me at ease because it was the first time I didn’t rely on my friends for more than 2 days. I felt at ease my dog was in good hands. Thanks Deven!”


19. Marlena H.

“Marlena was flexible and responsive. Our dog was relaxed when we returned home later than scheduled and it was apparent that he had fun hanging out with her. We hope to be able to schedule her for dog sitting again in the future!”


20. Victoria R.

“Victoria was great! This was my first time leaving my dog and although I was nervous, she constantly reassured that he would be ok - and he was! She sent me consistent updates, fed him, played with him, and gave him his medicine. I’d definitely book with her again!”
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It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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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 Chicago on Rover as of Jul 2024 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 Jul 2024, there are 5,649 house sitters in Chicago. 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 Chicago house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Chicago 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 Chicago.
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. Chicago 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.
