Pet Sitting in Chicago
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Top rated Chicago pet sitters
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“Ashley was very accommodating to my schedule to get keys. She sent thorough updates on how my kitty was doing each day with photos and videos. I had no doubts that Ava 🐱 was in good care while I was away, which helps ease worries so much! She was punctual and friendly too!”

“Eunice was so kind and jumped in to watch Goonie very last minute. I appreciated her updates and how she was kind enough to clean up his messes!! Looking forward to working with her again!!”

“Great walker! Very reliable, punctual, and caring. My dog was happy and well taken care of, and I really appreciated the updates and photos during the walk. You can tell they genuinely love animals and treat them with care. I would definitely book again and highly recommend!”

“Breanna was available for visits on a short notice. She responds immediately and sends detailed updates. She made pretty good progress engaging our shy cat in two visits.”

“Jason is absolutely INCREDIBLE with my two cat gals. He plays with them when they are missing me and is SO accommodating. I trust Jason with my fur babies and always reach out to him first if I am out of town. Tomato and Elphie love you, Jason! Thanks for being amazing.”

“Andres was great with my cat even though she doesn’t love new people. He sent plenty of pictures and made sure that she had water and food and clean litter. He went out of his way to accommodate when I needed to extend my trip. Will definitely book him again!”

“Nadine was great! She was patient with my sassy cat and very communicative with me while I was on vacation. Would definitely use Nadine in the future.”

About: Up until recently I had a large reactive dog. She was my best friend and taught me not only patience, but also taught me so much about dogs. I wfh and am looking to add a little something to my schedule. I would love to give your dog the exercise it needs while you’re at work. I am willing to work with reactive dogs in case by case basis. I am also a dog walking volunteer at CACC. I wfh and have flexibility in my schedule. I am available afternoons and evenings m-f and can work something out on weekends if it was needed. I would take care of your animals at your home based on instructions you give me for you pet. I respect you as an owner and your pet and do not want to give overstep and boundaries
“Julianne sat for our cat during a recent vacation. We'd recently brought a sweet, lovable stray cat into our home and were worried about finding the right cat sitter who would care about our Callie as much as we did. We met a few cat sitters and Julianne was the only one who offered ideas for ways to make Callie feel more comfortable while we were gone. One of the suggestions was scheduling youtube bird shows to come on the tv during the day. Callie LOVED this! So much so that even after we returned from vacation, Callie would look up at the tv screen expecting for birds to appear….well of course as any good cat mom would do, I put the birdies on for her! I appreciated Julianne's thoughtfulness and true desire to engage with Callie on her terms ;) We will definitely be working with Julianne in the future.”

“Joselin was so kind and responsive. He took care of my sweet baby cat for two days very well. She is so communicative! She sent a lot of photos and videos of my cat. Highly recommended.”

“Cáel was a great sitter for our rescue dog who is very shy and is building his trust with humans. She was extremely patient and very communicative. She went above and beyond to make sure his needs were met and he was safe and loved. We hope she helps us out for other trips!”

“Very caring sitter!! She helped me find my cat that somehow got under the floorboards and behind a wall. I was on the other side of the world so i really appreciated her help in finding him. Would definitely recommend.”

“This was Namira's second time watching my elderly dog, who added two pills since our last visit, and has been starting to struggle with joints. She was engaged and made sure to check in with me when he was potentially having a bad day so I could evaluate and I could feel confident he was in good hands once again.”

“Sarah is professional, caring, and communicative and gave regular updates which I really appreciated. My cat was totally relaxed when I got home. Sarah is my new go to cat sitter!”

“Siddhi was really helpful and Kind! One of my cats had to take medicine and she Took very Well Care of him! The Communication was great and receiving pics of my cats playing and cuddling was a Relief ! Really recommend her!”


“Yesenia is amazing. This is our first time leaving our cat after we got her from the streets, so we're a bit reluctant, but Yesenia gave us updates every single time. We'll definitely ask Yesenia again next time”

“Second time using David -he’s great! Very timely and leaves the place so clean. Really appreciate how well he looks after August and takes care of his spaces and my home. Booked him for another trip already!”

Chicago pet parents share their Rover experiences
Absolutely fantastic sitter for our four kitties! She went above and beyond. It’s very clear she’s putting her whole heart into taking care of the fur babies. She stayed with them not just to feed and water but to play and brush, even bringing her own toys! Would rebook in a heartbeat.

Ella is amazing! Biscuit absolutely loves her, and I really appreciate how communicative she is after every walk. What sold me completely was during a terrible thunderstorm, Ella still showed up and even took extra time to calm Biscuit down since he gets so nervous during storms. That kind of care says everything about who Ella is. We feel so lucky to have her walking our Maltipoo and recommend her without hesitation.

Bella was absolutely incredible!! We hesitate to leave our doggies alone for more than 3 hours as they are anxious and one of them is a senior with a brain tumor. We decided to give it a go to celebrate my partner’s birthday and were nervously texting Bella the whole time. Our Caroline ended up having a very rough time and Bella went above and beyond to care for her. She gave us regular updates, calmed & comforted Caroline, and stayed until both doggies had settled down and were ready for bed. She kept us all sane that night and I don’t think we could’ve done it without Bella!

Samia was fabulous once again! Can’t recommend her enough. Very communicative. Great videos. And even offered to bring in stuff before a storm. Our shy kitten LOVES her! And she’s super understanding when my older cat acts up. She leaves a different movie on for the girls before she leaves lol that’s my favorite.

Paola took such great care of Luna! Even before our scheduled drop-in dates, her communication was quick and responsive, and she kept me updated throughout all five visits. I felt very comfortable knowing Luna was in such good hands while I was away. I loved receiving the updates and photos from each visit. Luna was well cared for and got plenty of attention during every drop-in. :) I would absolutely book with Paola again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter!

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The median cost per night for pet sitting in Chicago is $20
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Sitters in Chicago average 6 repeat pet sitting clients
Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Chicago on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Jun 2026, there are 12,286 pet sitters in Chicago. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of Chicago pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Chicago have an average of 14 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Chicago.
Rover makes it easy to find Chicago pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
There are 12,286 pet sitters in Chicago on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Chicago, 96% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 90% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.

















