House Sitting in DeKalb
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Over 116 pet parents in DeKalb have booked house sitting
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1. Kellie H.

“Kellie was so great with our boy, Tyson for a weekend. She communicated clearly before the trip, during our trip (we loved the updates!), and after. She was respectful of our home and a perfect house guest. Tyson was immediately comfortable with her and we were so comforted knowing he was not only being taken care of, but really loved on, while we were gone. We will absolutely use Kellie in the future, if possible.”


2. Elizabeth K.
“Lizzy is great with pets and they all love her! She is able to manage multiple animals at the same time, same or different species, and can keep the peace between all of them!!! She is passionate about animals and loves to be around them!”


3. Angela B.


“Angela did a wonderful job taking care of our two dogs and our cat. She was very responsive to our emails and provided us with peace of mind when she sent us updates along with their pictures! The house was immaculate and well taken care of. I would highly recommend Angela and we will definately use Angela again in the future!”


4. Namira J.
About: I’ve taken care of dogs specifically of all sizes since I was younger. There has never been a moment where there wasn’t a dog in my life. I believe that caring for pets or owning them is one of the best things you can do in this world. I also have no problem watching and caring for cats as well. People call me the “jack of all pets”! As a student at Northern Illinois University, my schedule tends to be busy during the school year. So communication is a must. In the winter and fall I still offer all of my services. I'm fully available during the summer months and can walk dogs at any time! When dog-sitting in any household, I never stray far from their side. I ensure they have all necessities and engage them in play to keep them occupied, promoting peaceful sleep through the night.


5. Bree M.

“Bree is amazing. She gave me constant updates and photos. I felt like one of my family members were wanting our Beast. I will definitely be using her in the future ?.”


6. Adrianna D.
“Adrianna was incredibly responsible and compassionate with our pets! We have one dog, two cats, mice and a bearded dragon. She took care of them all with great ease. What a natural at pet care! I highly recommend her services. We will look forward to having her again during all of our upcoming vacations.”


7. Imma B.
“Emma is a great pet sitter in my own personal experience. I have a few more uncommon pets and Emma is a fast learner and able to do anything that I needed done for my pets. She goes above and beyond and makes sure to ask all the right questions and making me feel confident leaving my pets in her care. She is kind and compassionate and puts 110% into making sure a job is done right. I have only had great experiences with Emma and cannot recommend her enough.”


8. Erika G.

“Erika did great while house sitting with our dog! She has very good communication and sent photos of my dog throughout the day which I highly appreciated. It was great not having to stress how my dog was doing while she was alone because Erika was there! Couldn’t thank her enough!!”


9. Matthew M.

“Matt was a conscientious and thoughtful when he sat for us. He went above and beyond to make our pup comfortable and kept us up to date on their activities.”


10. Taylor R.

“Taylor was great!! We have two big dogs and she was not even phased with their rowdiness. She sent photos and kept me in the loop all weekend. I highly recommend her!”


11. Meghan S.

“Meghan stayed with my dogs for 4 days while we were out of town for the holidays, last minute. She did a fantastic job, and I'd highly recommend her!! Her communication stood out from the beginning—she was quick to respond and provide helpful information. When we left, the dogs were immediately comfortable staying with her. Meghan had sent multiple updates throughout the day while we were gone. She's incredibly responsive, responsible, trustworthy, and great with animals. Would absolutely asked her to help out again and would highly recommend her!”


12. Ivy S.
About: For about 4-5 years I’ve been on and off taking care of dogs from puppies to elders. I’ve helped raise and train my parent’s puppies for the past three years and have helped all sorts of family, friends and neighbors with all sorts of dogs. I have a cat and have cat-sat others for about 2-3 years as well as helped with reptiles, fish, rodents and birds. I work part time at a bank so whenever I have a free second I’m usually out and about checking in on pets, feeding them or walking dogs. I’m very list orientated so making a good list/schedule for your pet care is my top priority. I make sure I play with all my pets for a little while a few times a day when I’m home and give multiple pets individual attention. If I'm gone for work or something other I’m never out for more than a few hours.


13. Vladimir K.

“Vlad was professional, on time, and kept us updated throughout the booking. Its was comforting having Vlad and Madi stay the weekend in our home and care for our 3 dogs. Vlad & Madi gave our dogs plenty of walks and attention. We'd definitely recommend and will use them again.”


14. Madison B.
About: I’ve taken care of all types of animals since I was 13 years old and I’ve always fed and walked them and bathed their pets I’m looking for part time/ full time pet care! I love your animals like they were my very own! I’m available any time any day I would care for your pet as if he or she was my own I care for my own pets very well and am very athletic so I can walk dogs all day long and just hang out with your cat/dogs


15. Jesse Z.
“Jesse grew up in a home where the animals always outnumbered the people, and he loved and tended to them faithfully and patiently. As an adult, he took in a stray puppy and gave her a loving and adventuresome life. He's taken care of friend's pets as well as his own. Animals know right away that he's their friend. He's highly responsible in all areas of his life and able to deal calmly with problems or emergency situations if they arise. He's trustworthy. You'll feel comfortable having your precious baby in his care.”


16. Megan E.

“Megan is fantastic. She communicates really well and supported me with some change of plans in the middle of my trip. She is kind, caring and an amazing woman. She put me at ease and Abby just loved her. She was even looking out the window for an hour after Megan left! Definitely recommend.”


17. Kaitlyn L.

“Kaitlyn is awesome! Great communication and care for our girls. We are so happy we can leave our pups home confident they get the same loving care as we give them.”


18. Morgan J.
“Morgan does an amazing job taking care of our 10 year old beagle which can be challenging as our dog occasionally has seizures requiring reassurance and care to get through the crisis. Our beagle is always happy to see her and greets her at the door when she arrives. I highly recommend Morgan to care for your beloved pet.”


19. Jessica L.
“Jessica is absolutely amazing with our dogs! She treats them like her own and truly has a passion for caring for animals. She will always put her heart and soul into caring for our four legged friends and I wouldn’t trust anyone else to care for them!!”


20. Ann S.


“This was our first Rover experience, and it was great! Ann was incredibly sweet with our puppy and communicated often with pictures and updates. We will definitely use her again!”
The median cost per night for house sitting in DeKalb is $45
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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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Sitters in DeKalb average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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 DeKalb on Rover as of Apr 2025 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.
As of Apr 2025, there are 248 house sitters in DeKalb. 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, 93% of DeKalb house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in DeKalb have an average of 15 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 DeKalb.
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. DeKalb 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.
