House Sitting in Cottage Hills

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Sitter Profile Image: Zayden S.
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Zayden S.
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$27
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5 years of experience
Bethalto, IL, 62010

About: I have had between 2-4 animals in my house since I was a kid. I have been pet sitting animals from kittens/puppies all the way up to 16 years old for the past 4 years consistently. I am good with helping animals take their meds and will interact with animals at their pace. I am currently working a part time job and starting full online classes so I can get my masters. This means that I will be free most of the time and will be able to make my schedule fit around my clients needs. In my clients home I will make sure to follow instructions given to me, ensuring I am familiar with all details to give the animals the best care. I will take any animals that enjoy walks for those in the area or to a park if they need to get energy out, play with them outside, or play with them inside. I follow a routine for feeding and for any meds they might have to take, while also checking to make sure they have full and clean water daily. If I am cat sitting I will make sure to check and scoop the litter daily as well if needed.

Sitter Profile Image: Rosalind O.
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Rosalind O.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Alton, IL, 62002

Came home to a happy dog. She was also great about sending updates and pics daily. Will definitely use her again in the future and recommend her to anyone looking for a in home dog sitter while on vacation.

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Sitter Profile Image: Olivia D.
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Olivia D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Collinsville, IL, 62234

Olivia was an amazing sitting for our dog! She sent many updates, spent quality time with her, and took great care of our house. I would definitely recommend her to others and plan to use her for future sitting needs!

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Sitter Profile Image: Gemma Y.
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Gemma Y.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
7 years of experience
Wood River, IL, 62095

Gemma took great care of both of our large dogs. She stayed at our house for two nights, played with the pups until they were wore out and gave us frequent pupdates. She also cares for other animals as she took care of our conure. She left the house spotless and was very pleasant to deal with.

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Sitter Profile Image: Gabbi H.
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Gabbi H.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Alton, IL, 62002

If I could leave more than 5 stars, I would! Gabbi was amazing! She was so good with our pups and kept us updated throughout the weekend. Our house was spotless when we got home as well. Will most definitely be booking with her again! ☺️

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Sitter Profile Image: Haley M.
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Haley M.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Wood River, IL, 62095

Trust. I have implicit trust that Haley will do what she needs to do to care for and protect my dogs and home. It's hard to find good reliable individuals these days. I look forward to continuing to utilize her professional services.

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Sitter Profile Image: Evelyn F.
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Evelyn F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 year of experience
St. Louis, MO, 63101

Evelyn is a super responsible home and pet sitter, our Golden girl Pennie just adores her! We are always able to enjoy our trip knowing our home and Golden girl is in very good hands <3

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Sitter Profile Image: Blair R.
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Blair R.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
43 years of experience
Maryville, IL, 62062

Blair was kind, respectful, reliable, and easy to communicate with. He did a good job watching our hound! We are rebooking him for our next trip out of town!

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Sitter Profile Image: Bailey S.
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Bailey S.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Alton, IL, 62002

Bailey is amazing!! She cared for our doggies and cat like we would and they love her. She also looked after our home which was an added bonus and so appreciated! Being gone for an extended period of time and come home to a clean house - again so very much appreciated- above and beyond the call - thank you and we will definitely be booking again

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Sitter Profile Image: Evan V.
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Evan V.
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$27
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1 year of experience
East Alton, IL, 62024

About: I was dog sitting without getting paid so I enjoy it, animals usually respond well to me, and I don’t mind spending my time with our furry friends I’m working part time at a grocery store and I’m off Tuesday and Thursday and needed a second job to save up, might as well a job I enjoy I’ll give them lots of pets, play with them, if your pet has a schedule for things I’ll do it on time, always being gentle with them

Sitter Profile Image: Courtney B.
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Courtney B.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
12 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Alton, IL, 62002

About: I work 8-4:30pm Monday through Friday, I can do before work and after work depending on the time and area pretty much always available on weekends feel free to reach out 😃. I have been around animals my whole life. As a child we had three American Bull dogs. I have taken care of animals for friends when they were out of town until they return home. I personally have a dog named Simba, he’s very loving and loves attention. We go on walks and play fetch, he gets spoiled with toys weekly. Pet care fits into my schedule because I can drop in before and after work. Weekends I’m free all through out the day so plenty of time for extra attention! I work from home three days out of the week Monday - Friday and go in twice a week. I follow all owner rules and like to send pictures and videos of their happy fur babies. I care for Simba by taking him potty regularly making sure he has plenty of food and water. We go for walks when the weather lets us.

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Elena M.
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$46
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
14 years of experience
edwardsville, IL, 62025

Elena communicates well. She is very responsive and polite. Most importantly she took great care of my dog and my house. I will definitely book her again if she is available.

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Sitter Profile Image: Vivian G.
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Vivian G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
East Alton, IL, 62024

10/10 recommend she was very good with my high energy dog and it is hard to find someone who is as good with him as her, will definitely use her again. Glad to have found her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Adrian B.
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Adrian B.
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$62
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Granite City, IL, 62040

I was fortunate enough to have Adrian and her twin Lillian watch over my Labs, while I was on vacation. They had a bit of a challenge with my crew, 2 females and a male normally laid back, easy to work with unfortunately my girls were in their cycle! Separation was very important, with one of my girls being too young and the other not ready. If you have had this experience you know what their challenges were. They done a great job for me, my home seemed to be in better shape than when I left, as far as my crew goes I feel like they were a bit disappointed when they realized it was me walking in instead of Adrian, that tells me the treatment/services they received!!!! Needing a Great Sitter give them a call!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Max R.
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Max R.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
8 years of experience
Edwardsville, IL, 62025

About: I have experience caring for high-energy dogs, including golden retrievers, managing multiple pets, and handling routines calmly. My experience with young children has strengthened my patience, attentiveness, and reliability as a sitter. Caring for pets is part of my daily routine. I schedule regular walks, playtime, feeding, and attention, ensuring dogs stay active, happy, and well-cared for while I work remotely. I provide attentive care in my client’s home, including regular walks, playtime, feeding, and monitoring. I maintain routines, offer companionship, and ensure pets feel safe, happy, and well-cared for.

Sitter Profile Image: Kelsi D.
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Kelsi D.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
12 years of experience
Glen Carbon, IL, 62034

Kelsi was great and reliable!! Loved having her as my sitter! Will definitely be using her again in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Stacie R.
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Stacie R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
79 reviews
22 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Moro, IL, 62067

Stacie was wonderful to work with and took great care of my dogs! Will definitely use again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Olivia J.
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Olivia J.
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$25
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1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Alton, IL, 62002

About: Hi! My name is Olivia. I’m a 25 year old Pharmacy Technician currently going to school for Psychology. I love pets of all kinds and I’ve been taking care of cats, dogs, reptiles, and amphibians for my whole life! I love animals so much the only thing stopping me from becoming a Vet is having to put them down. I personally have two cats Mischief and Diva that get along very well with other cats. If my cats are a problem, they can easily be put away while your pets are at my home! I’m a very friendly, outgoing, and passionate person just looking for some pets to love, cuddle, and walk in my free time for some extra cash. They say if you love your job you’ll never work a day in your life! I work part-time at CVS Pharmacy located 10 minutes from my house. My hours of availability are: Monday: 5AM-7AM & 6PM-7PM Tuesday/Thursday: 5AM-7AM Wednesday/Friday: 5AM-8AM & 3PM-7PM Saturday/Sunday: All day For those requiring a boarding service, please note that I will not be available to tend to your pet **during the day outside of the specified hours above. I do have a Cat Cam for close monitoring while away. **Pets will continue to be tended to during the evening hours past 7pm. The environment contains a Cat Cam for close monitoring while away, 7ft cat tree, an automated litter box, free feeding kibble, filtered water fountain, many interactive toys, a window mounted bird feeder for some live CatTV, as well as some cat grass and lemonbalm plants to nibble on. I hope to make every experience the most enjoyable experience for both you and your furry friend(s)! My apartment features a sizable grassy courtyard for pets who like to spend some time outdoors, trips outside will always be closely monitored.

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AnnaMarie G.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
10 years of experience
East Alton, IL, 62024

When we reached out to AnnaMarie, we quickly set up a time for a meet-and-greet with Tanner. Tanner was a bit nervous about meeting someone new, but he quickly fell in love with AnnaMarie. AnnaMarie was incredible! She was so caring, thoughtful, and she went above and beyond to make sure everything was in order while we were away. We had an amazing time having her as our house and pet sitter. If you’re looking for a reliable and caring house and pet sitter, look no further than AnnaMarie. She’s the best!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mary L.
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Mary L.
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$30
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10 years of experience
Wood River, IL, 62095

About: I have owned a dog and at least one cat my entire life. I've always felt I have a duty to give them as best of a life as possible. They chose us in a way, but we chose them as well. I have experience working with all different types of pet food, especially for the picky ones. I've given the typical pill pocket medications but have also given insulin in the past. As long as I'm shown what to do, I shouldn't have any problems :) Please let me know if you have any questions, I have a lot of flexibility with my schedule! I currently have one dog with my spouse who needs daily care with the typical pet needs! I'm not working at the moment so my schedule is flexible. I like to be detailed oriented, especially when I'm responsible for someone else's property.i know feedings and medications need to be precise and that safety is number one. Dogs are always leashed when not in a fenced yard and I'm always on the lookout for cars when walking!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Gemma was incredibly kind and respectful with our pets and our home. She gave us consistent updates throughout the whole weekend about how our pets were doing. And provided many pictures. Our animals have lots of medicines and supplements, and Gemma was able to handle them all. Our pets loved her!

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Lyla S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Haley is trustworthy and takes excellent care of my dogs and my home. I appreciate everything she does.

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Wes J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

So thankful Rachael was able to watch my fur babies. She gave them meds, food, and activity while I was out of town. Would book again!

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Rachel M.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Cottage Hills is $45

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Sitters in Cottage Hills average 5
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Cottage Hills on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $45 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.

If you’re searching for a Cottage Hills house sitter for the first time, visit the house sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a house sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, there are 941 house sitters in Cottage Hills. 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, 89% of Cottage Hills house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Cottage Hills have an average of 16 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 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 Cottage Hills.

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. Cottage Hills 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.