Pet Boarding in DeKalb

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Sitter Profile Image: Diamond H.
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Diamond H.
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$25
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10 years of experience
DeKalb, IL, 60115

About: I’ve been caring for dogs since I was young, and I now have over 18 years of hands-on experience with dogs of all sizes and personalities. Friends, neighbors, and family have always trusted me to walk, feed, bathe, and give their pets the same love and attention they would. I’m patient, responsible, and passionate about making every dog feel safe and happy. I work part-time, which gives me plenty of flexibility to care for pets throughout the week. I’m available on weekends and most weekdays after 2 PM for walks, drop-ins, or boarding. Also im at full time college student I live in a clean, pet-friendly apartment where animals can relax and feel safe. I follow each pet’s routine closely, provide lots of attention, and make sure they’re supervised at all times. I can also crate your dog if required.

Sitter Profile Image: Leslie F.
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Leslie F.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
20 years of experience
Elgin, IL, 60120

Leslie was awesome with my pup Lady! She brought her on walks, gave her some rice so she would eat her food and lots of cuddles! Would definitely book with her again! (:

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Susan M.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
14 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Sandwich, IL, 60548

I felt so relieved to leave our doggie Whiskey with Susan and her husband. They gave him so much love and attention. She sent us so many pictures of how he was doing and his daily activities. She walked him, played with him and gave him all the love I could ever ask for. We felt so great leaving our doggie baby with her and have already planned another trip in the spring and have it booked. Im so happy I found her on Rover

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Barbara S.
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$27
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4.9 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
25 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rochelle, IL, 61068

This was my first time using River and Barbara was incredibly helpful with the process. She was quick in responding to my questions and was easy to get a hold off. My dog was really taken care of the time she was with Barbara. When we were gone, we got daily updates with pictures of what our dog was up to. My dog was having trouble at night and Barbara was very willing to figure out what was going on to help my dog be ok at night. We were really happy with Barbara.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jacqueline & Uriel C.
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Jacqueline & Uriel C.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
174 reviews
53 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Elgin, IL, 60120

Jacqueline and Uriel were both amazing! They gave me hourly updates with photos and helped me stay at ease since it was my first time leaving my pup with anyone. They spent a lot of quality time with him teaching him tricks, taking him out every hour, and making sure my little guy was well taken care of. I can’t say enough good things about them both and I am so grateful I found them! I would def recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable sitter! 10/10 🙏

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Sitter Profile Image: Taylor & Samuel J.
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Taylor & Samuel J.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
St. Charles, IL, 60174

Great hosts and couple! They took Dexter in on such short notice with welcoming Arms. Definitely going to reach out to them in the future when we’re out of town. Thank you so much!

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Jessica V.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
16 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Algonquin, IL, 60102

Jessica took great care of Avery. She was boarding another rat terrier at the same time and took steps to ensure the two dogs got along at feeding time. Her daughter made sure Avery got lots of love and exercise. She came home happy & healthy. Overall it was a great experience.

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Sitter Profile Image: Leslie H.
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Leslie H.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
5 repeat clients
44 years of experience
Aurora, IL, 60503

Leslie did a great job with my Marley. Marley is a very anxious dog and he had a blast with Leslie. I will leave for my work trip in a couple weeks knowing that he is in good hands and being well cared for! 🤍

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Sitter Profile Image: Niratcha L.
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Niratcha L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
120 reviews
43 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Elgin, IL, 60123

This was our first time our Goldendoodle (80lbs) stayed with her and her dog. They played well and she took great care of him. We appreciate Niratcha sending us daily pictures in the morning and night to see how Kipper was doing. Happy with her and we just rebooked with her. Thank you.

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Sitter Profile Image: Dorothy S.
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Dorothy S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Algonquin, IL, 60102

Dorothy is amazing and we couldn’t recommend her enough. She took the time to get to know my pup and her needs, and sent many updates while we were away. We are happy to have found someone we trust so much!

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Selena P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Aurora, IL, 60502

Selena is quick to respond and so easy to work with! You can tell that she really loves animals - I completely trusted her with my greyhound, Dahlia. Would 100% rebook!

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Gavin J.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
2 years of experience
St. Charles, IL, 60175

Gavin was very patient , kind and understanding of my crazy schedule for this weekend and also my first time pet parent anxiety, and my dog loved being in his carelol I would gladly book with him again!

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Katie J.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Elgin, IL, 60124

Katie and her family are delightful. Bebe is usually cautious meeting new people. Bebe seemed totally comfortable as this kind family held her, petted her and scratched her tummy. The cute photos they sent looked like Bebe Heaven! We feel very grateful for this sweet family, Thanks Katie !

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Keith G.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
15 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Aurora, IL, 60502

Keith was great, our dog was well cared for and happy while he was there. He gave us updates and sent pictures as well. He is easy to work with and very responsive. We’ll be back!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jill R.
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Jill R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
28 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Aurora, IL, 60506

Jill is always great with our Khaleesi. It is obvious, Khaleesi really likes her. She sends pics,walks her and takes wonderful care of her especially during thunderstorms,which we both really appreciate! Thank you, Jill! You're truly the best! 🤗🫶🏾

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Maria S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Saint Charles, IL, 60174

Maria was absolutely amazing! From the moment we dropped our dog off, we knew he was in great hands. She took him on long, enjoyable walks and kept us updated with pictures, which gave us so much peace of mind. Maria was incredibly responsive and clearly treated our dog with so much love and care. He came home happy, well-exercised, and clearly adored his time with her. We are so grateful and would absolutely trust her again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Robynn F.
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Robynn F.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
129 reviews
56 repeat clients
38 years of experience
West Chicago, IL, 60185

Robynn is absolutely the best dog sitter we have ever had. Very responsive, sends lots of updates, and my pup who is a highly active cattle dog mix looked as comfortable with her as she is at home! Our dog can be very anxious away from us but we could tell from all of the pictures and videos that she was enjoying herself so much. We enjoyed our trip so much more knowing that she was enjoying her time with Robynn too :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Molly J.
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Molly J.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Batavia, IL, 60510

I’ve had a lot of Rover experiences, and Molly truly raised the bar for how good it can be. She took incredible care of my pup and made him feel completely at home. I honestly wish I could have him stay with her all the time. Highly recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Veronica S.
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Veronica S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
20 years of experience
Waterman, IL, 60556

About: Available to serve your best friend with a nightly walk, drop-in or doggie day care services! My husband and I absolutely love dogs and have been around them our whole life. We currently have one dog (our baby!) and always want to ensure that he receives the best care when we are out of town or at work - we want to be sure the same is done for your fur children! We know pets are family and you can trust that your babies will be cared for with great love, compassion, and safety. We are our family and friends' right hand when it comes to pet-sitting- we have experience with dogs of all sizes and cats. We are available most weekends and I am off a few days during the week. We can also provide drop in services/walks on weekends and after 5p on weekdays. We are happy to customize your pet's experience in your home, depending on your pet's needs. If your pet is staying with us, we’ll make sure they are comfortable and safe! Our home offers a great space for furry friends! We allow our fur friends on furniture & love to go outside. We will follow your routine to ensure we reinforce positive habits.

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Derek G.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews
25 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Carpentersville, IL, 60110

10/10 Hands down would recommend. Brisket and Weber had a blast with Derek and his family. In turn, I could enjoy our family vacation without worry. I was confident they were in great hands. Derek sent regular pictures and videos and was super responsive. Dogs got regular walks and enjoyed making friends with Ellie. We are booking them again soon without any hesitation! Thank you so much! So glad we found you!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Renee is very professional and kind , she took very careful of my dog and I appreciate her very much!

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Tina T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

The longest we have been away from our dog George and Norma & Kane took great care of him! He came back wiped out and exhausted, so he had a bunch of fun I am sure. We appreciate them taking him in for a week!

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Tori W.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

We are so grateful to Caitlin for her amazing care of TJ. She always gives us great information on TJ such as a possible ear infection or a hotspot on his skin. It is wonderful to have someone how not only cares for TJ but also lets us know of anything we should be aware of to make sure TJ is healthy and happy.

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Mark D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lexie stayed for 2 nights and 3 days with Massiel and the care she received was above and beyond our expectations. Top notch care and compassion we very much appreciated. 5 star service and very grateful for finding Massiel here on Rover.

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The median cost per night for pet boarding in DeKalb is $50

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Sitters in DeKalb average 13
repeat pet boarding clients

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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for pet boarding in DeKalb on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

If you’re searching for a DeKalb pet boarding sitter for the first time, visit the sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

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

As of Jun 2026, 691 sitters provided pet boarding in DeKalb. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, pet boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 95% of DeKalb pet boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide pet boarding in DeKalb have an average of 19 years of experience. Pet boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 13 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in DeKalb.

Rover makes it easy to find DeKalb pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star 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 boarding is great for:

  • Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets

There are 691 pet boarding sitters in DeKalb on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In DeKalb, 97% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 96% 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 boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check 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 boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your 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 boarding 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 boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.