House Sitting in Cicero

About: I’ve had and been around dogs all my life, from free roaming farm dogs to the most spoiled Pomeranians. I’m the guy who has treats and a leash in his car just in case I see a loose dog running around or hear there’s one nearby. I’m the guy who will remember your dog’s name, but probably not yours. I’m the guy pet owners warn that their dog is anxious of people, only to watch their dog sense my immediate love for them. I work as a freelancer, so my availability is mostly wide open outside of some specific appointments and projects that will be noted in my profile. In your home, I will follow any patterns and schedules you request to maintain a consistent experience for your dog. I have three dogs in my home consisting of two puppies and one senior, so I will not be hosting any appointments here at this time.

“I have 2 small dogs. I was gone for a long weekend and had her come in 3-4 times a day to let the dogs out, feed them and play with them. Bri was great with the dogs. They liked her from the 1st time she came for a meet and greet. I will defiantly use her again”

Karrie F.

“Laila was great, she kept us in the loop while we were gone for the weekend and took great care of our large dog! She followed her care instructions closely and asked questions, would recommend!”

Nick M.

“Melissa stayed in our home and cared for our two pups while on a last minute trip. She was so caring to our aging pet who is 15 and diabetic while also managing our high energy labradoodle. Melissa has tremendous experience in caring for animals and issuing special medical attention if needed, she gave our pet insulin with every meal and always asked a question to make sure things were just right. We feel pretty blessed to have found Melissa to care for our home and pets while away. She left the house more tidy that when we left and went above and beyond for our family. We are so thankful to have found someone so kind and caring through Rover!”

Jennifer W.

“Alisha did a wonderful job taking care of my dogs in my home. She sent me updates and pictures throughout the weekend. I will be sure to use her again.”

Candace C.

“Tina did an amazing job! Our dogs loved hanging out with her! It was the first time we had anyone stay overnight with them and she completely put our minds at ease . She’s reliable, trustworthy, very knowledgeable, and loves your animals like her own. She’s prompt (even started early), sent lots of photos, great communication, and she did excellent with our anxious gal. We’ll definitely be in touch, for future visits!”

Leandra S.

About: I've grown up with dogs and once I lived on my own, soon adopted 3 cats. I've had several dogs and cats throughout my life, loving them as my children. Every animal I meet melts my heart in their own special way and I fall in love every time. I would be honored to care for your fur [or scale!] baby/ies! I currently work part time at petco in the evenings mostly. I do have my own animals, but find myself always wishing I had more. I have plenty of time and heart to give! I will feed your animal the directed amount in the directed time. I will play with your cat/dog several times throughout the day. For dogs, potty breaks every 2 hours minimum. And as many cuddles and hugs as they want!

“Sarina did a great job taking care of our pups. We have a 7ish year old rescue who does not do well around other dogs, and a 15 year old guy. Sarina tended to them beautifully and sent us daily updates. We will definitely have Sarina stay with our guys again!”

Kathy Z.

“Kerstyn was amazing! She sent us photos, videos and updates daily of our yorkies. She enjoyed snuggling, playing and taking them for walks. We really appreciated the communication and care for our dogs and would highly recommend and use her again when we go out of town. Thanks again!!”

Terry S.

“Our first experience with Kaitlyn was awesome! She was very responsive to my messages, and her time with our rescue dog, Kyah, seemed to go very well. She stayed in touch throughout her stay at our house, Kyah was well taken care of, and the house looked as though no one had even been here (other than her taking care of her dishes and bedsheets, which I greatly appreciated). She is a wonderful sitter and we will definitely be using her again.”

Melisa J.

About: I am from Norway, living in De Pere together with my husband and my 3 dogs. Since I am not working, I have a lot of time to take care of your pets. Always had dogs in my family. Have experience with high demand breeds like Siberian Huskies and senior dogs with health issues. Work as a volunteer at Wisconsin Humane Society. I'm currently volunteering part time at Wisconsin Humane Society and have plenty of time to take care of your dogs. Active person and available for short and long walks. My pets are part of my family. The pets will be treated as family members and receive a lot of love and care. I am hands on and very active with my dogs inside and outside.

“Sasha did an excellent job taking care of our two cats and now are two big dogs while we were away. She came to our house to make sure she was familiar with a routine before we left. She followed through on all of the detailed instructions. She sent pictures and updates multiple times a day. She took our dogs on walks and gave them exercise. She cleaned up after herself and we came back to a house that looked just like we left it. We will be using Sasha again. We definitely recommend her.”

Jennifer T.

About: We had a mini schnauzer growing up, who we adored! She taught us so much patience with the insistent barking, so I can handle anything!(: I’m looking to walk dogs when I have down time over the weekend, or on shorter days of work during the week (Tuesday, Thursday, some Fridays). I will be primarily walking dogs, but I will purchase a long leash for letting dogs hang out in my yard if we dog-sit. Our yard is half an acre, so plenty of space to run.

“Kirra was great! Helped us out with a last minute request for the weekend and sent plenty of photos.”

Claire F.

“5 star communication- very understanding when my pup wasn’t feeling the greatest and went out of her way to make sure he was comfortable. A+++ 🫶🏼”

Alison P.

“Stacey was great and checked in with my little dog every day at our scheduled time. She was even able to accommodate some of my elderly dogs issues which was appreciated. Thanks”

Travis S.

About: I was born into a dog family and have been exposed to animals of all sorts starting at a very young age. I have had five dogs in my life. The one that meant the most to me was the one I raised myself. Her name was angel and I started raising her when I was only eight years old. My aunt had a litter of puppies and was giving them away to family and friends, I had gotten an Angel and since then she had been my best friend. Unfortunately, she passed away when I was 19 years old due to breast cancer, but she was my responsibility throughout her lifetime. I had only gotten her when she was a few weeks old, and I had the patience and caring heart to take care of her until the day that she passed. I also had a German Shepherd, a black lab, a pitbull /basset hound mix, and a pitbull who only had three legs. Each one of these animals has had a big impact on my life. I have also had many experiences taken care of other animals besides dogs and cats, including, not limited to snakes, wildlife, fish, hamsters, gerbils, birds, etc. I take special care to each animal that is in my responsibility because I believe that each animal should have their own individual cares met, as well as their own happiness and satisfaction met in life. I work full time as a Team Lead at Paragon Community Services. I work 8am-4pm Monday-Friday with no weekends or holidays. I am available on weekends and holidays unless I am scheduled as unavailable. I am also open to evening services after work :) I will always follow the owners instructions as that is my main priority. Any directions given to me will be well followed! I know crate training, walking on leashes, how to operate bark collars, really anything you will use for your pet and if I don’t I am always able to learn!

“We have had several Rover pet sitters, but none as good as Jane. She is very motivated and when we had our meet and greet, she was charming!!! Holly and Henry said the same...in their own ways!”

Marian S.

“traci took great care of our pups & house, she followed care instructions perfectly.”

Jenna E.

“Larissa was wonderful and an absolute delight to work with!!! Her knowledge and confidence in handling dog's was definitely proven in her first encounter with our brood. She contacted immediately when a situation arose to make sure we were kept in the loop which we greatly appreciated. To find someone who can handle our foursome is a rarity and she surpassed all our expectations. We will absolutely be using Larissa again in the future.”

Emily M.