Every sitter passes an enhanced background check. Learn about RoverProtect
Top rated Des Plaines house sitters
“Loren made our first experience with Rover a great one! She was punctual, responsive, and very respectful throughout the entire stay. We really appreciated the photo updates during house sitting, and she took such wonderful care of Odie. We’re so glad we booked with her—thank you so much, Loren! Hope to see you again soon!”
“Gabrielle was awesome! My 2 huskies absolutely love her. She was punctual, reliable and friendly. She sent me updates with pictures which I really appreciated. It was great to see happiness on their faces. She made me feel very comfortable being away from my dogs. I would absolutely book her again!”
“This was my 1st time leaving my dog for a long weekend and I couldn’t have chosen a better caregiver for him. My Murphy is a rescue & has some anxiety issues but Jo handled him with patience, understanding and love. She tapped in to her knowledge of dogs and put both myself & Murphy at ease. She tried a few new toys/treats with him which he loved and sent me plenty of pics and videos of Murphy throughout the weekend. I would highly recommend her and would definitely use her services again.”
“Andrew did a great job with updating us on how our pets were doing. Kratos seemed to enjoy his company. Overall very satisfied with his care and Andrew went above and beyond what we asked of him.”
“Kaylee was wonderful pet sitting for us while we were gone on a long weekend trip. We got consistent updates, pictures, and we felt extremely comfortable with her. We absolutely recommend her and will happily use her services again.”
“Mary was great! She followed the instructions and took a good care of our dogs. She updated us every day along with photos of them. She also took a good care of the house while she was sitting them in our house.”
About: I was raised on a farm, love animals and will take care of yours as if they were my own! They will always have love! I have recently lost my full time position and now I am open to all day, every day, any day to help with your fur baby needs! I have a fenced in yard for your dog needs! I have multiple litter boxes for your cat needs. I will treat your babies with the utmost love and respect!
“Austin took great care of our dog and cat while we were away. He sent us regular updates and photos, which eased our nerves about our anxious dog (who took to him immediately).”
“What an amazing experience with Liz. Took great care of my dog and cat, plus the house was left in exactly the same condition as when we left - she took care of everything like it was her own.”
“Charlotte was fantastic. We had a few hiccups and she was beyond helpful. She was very communicative and sent daily updates with pictures. I would highly recommend her to anyone for pet sitting and will definitely use her again!”
“Scott took such great care of our two pups when we were out of town. We are so grateful we were able to book his services at the last minute. We got consistent updates on how our pups were doing while we were gone and we could tell they were nice and relaxed and were able to spend a lot of their time outside. We really hope to book his services again soon!”
About: My dog is now 17 years so I have pet care experience in all stages of life! I also have experience with small and large dogs. I am loving and patient and ready to care for your pup or cat! I am my pets caretaker almost daily. Occasionally I watch my neighbors or extended family’s pets on the weekends or (less often) weekdays. I love animals so it’s a great part of my daily routine. I frequently take the pets outside and provide lots of love and play time! I make sure the pets are safe and secure in the environment, and hazards are out of the way.
“Susan watched our two King Charles Cavaliers in our home for our daughter’s wedding weekend. Our normal sitters were not available and Needless to say, having a reliable nanny for our beloved dogs was a necessity. We interviewed a few sitters but knew right away that we had found the one with Susan. The dogs loved her, she was reliable, great communicator and all around nice person. She had no problem taking on our 10 year old dog’s complex medication regimen. She communicated daily with multiple pictures. She even handled speaking with the police when there was a string of car breaking on our street one night. Most importantly, upon our return it was clear our dogs were content and well cared for. Thank you!”
“We've used Arielle before, and she's always tremendous. We left the country for ten days for an anniversary trip. I can't overstate how much Arielle played a part in making our trip the dream we hoped it would be, because not once did we worry about Chewy and Mika. They were in great hands!”
“Eva did a great job looking after our pets and house. House was tidy and pets happy on our return. One of our dogs is disabled and uses a wheelchair, and she even took extra time to learn how to get her harnessed up correctly. Great job and will rebook in the future!”
About: I’ve taken care of friends and family’s dogs and cats! I’ve dog sat for friends and maintained potty, walks, plays and eating schedules. We also have a cat named Luna that I provide care for! I currently work mornings, 8am-4pm, and can spend the majority of my day pet sitting during the evenings, all day Wednesdays and Sundays! I’ll be able to easily spend the nights while house sitting. We have a house cat that I care for and ensure her safety day to day while making sure she’s staying active, fed and happy!
“Becca is amazing! We've used her multiple times since moving to the area and she always takes fantastic care of our pup and our home. She's easy to communicate with and sends the best photo updates!”
“I requested Emi to stay for the 1st time for 2 weeks in July- she was just awesome!! She reached out with questions, sent me updates, and of course cute puppy pics while I was overseas. She is very courteous, loves animals, and the girls were sad to see her leave. I recommend Emi to anyone looking for a caring, appreciative, and responsible pet sitter.”
Loving house sitters in your neighborhood
Search Results
Loren M.
Star Sitter
“Loren made our first experience with Rover a great one! She was punctual, responsive, and very respectful throughout the entire stay. We really appreciated the photo updates during house sitting, and she took such wonderful care of Odie. We’re so glad we booked with her—thank you so much, Loren! Hope to see you again soon!”
Gabrielle R.Star Sitter
“Gabrielle was awesome! My 2 huskies absolutely love her. She was punctual, reliable and friendly. She sent me updates with pictures which I really appreciated. It was great to see happiness on their faces. She made me feel very comfortable being away from my dogs. I would absolutely book her again!”
Jo D.Star Sitter
“This was my 1st time leaving my dog for a long weekend and I couldn’t have chosen a better caregiver for him. My Murphy is a rescue & has some anxiety issues but Jo handled him with patience, understanding and love. She tapped in to her knowledge of dogs and put both myself & Murphy at ease. She tried a few new toys/treats with him which he loved and sent me plenty of pics and videos of Murphy throughout the weekend. I would highly recommend her and would definitely use her services again.”
Andrew N.Star Sitter
“Andrew did a great job with updating us on how our pets were doing. Kratos seemed to enjoy his company. Overall very satisfied with his care and Andrew went above and beyond what we asked of him.”
Kaylee O.Star Sitter
“Kaylee was wonderful pet sitting for us while we were gone on a long weekend trip. We got consistent updates, pictures, and we felt extremely comfortable with her. We absolutely recommend her and will happily use her services again.”
Mary L.Star Sitter
“Mary was great! She followed the instructions and took a good care of our dogs. She updated us every day along with photos of them. She also took a good care of the house while she was sitting them in our house.”
Jill N.
“I would highly recommend Jill to anyone looking for a sitter. Jill has been wonderful with my dog Laci. She has welcomed her into her home and treats her as one of her own. Laci is quite comfortable, loves to run and hang out in the backyard. Jill has made a stressful time much less stressful for Laci.”
Nicholas L.Star Sitter
“Nicholas did an excellent job with our two dogs! He was very responsible and communicated frequently. We’ve already rebooked him for next month!”
Austin D.
“Austin took great care of our dog and cat while we were away. He sent us regular updates and photos, which eased our nerves about our anxious dog (who took to him immediately).”
Liz D.
“What an amazing experience with Liz. Took great care of my dog and cat, plus the house was left in exactly the same condition as when we left - she took care of everything like it was her own.”
Charlotte R.
“Charlotte was fantastic. We had a few hiccups and she was beyond helpful. She was very communicative and sent daily updates with pictures. I would highly recommend her to anyone for pet sitting and will definitely use her again!”
Scott J.Star Sitter
“Scott took such great care of our two pups when we were out of town. We are so grateful we were able to book his services at the last minute. We got consistent updates on how our pups were doing while we were gone and we could tell they were nice and relaxed and were able to spend a lot of their time outside. We really hope to book his services again soon!”
Anne W.
“Annie was awesome with my dog. She was attentive and I will definitely be using her services again! She followed all my instructions and was great.”
Susan L.
“Susan watched our two King Charles Cavaliers in our home for our daughter’s wedding weekend. Our normal sitters were not available and Needless to say, having a reliable nanny for our beloved dogs was a necessity. We interviewed a few sitters but knew right away that we had found the one with Susan. The dogs loved her, she was reliable, great communicator and all around nice person. She had no problem taking on our 10 year old dog’s complex medication regimen. She communicated daily with multiple pictures. She even handled speaking with the police when there was a string of car breaking on our street one night. Most importantly, upon our return it was clear our dogs were content and well cared for. Thank you!”
Arielle A.Star Sitter
“We've used Arielle before, and she's always tremendous. We left the country for ten days for an anniversary trip. I can't overstate how much Arielle played a part in making our trip the dream we hoped it would be, because not once did we worry about Chewy and Mika. They were in great hands!”
Eva F.
“Eva did a great job looking after our pets and house. House was tidy and pets happy on our return. One of our dogs is disabled and uses a wheelchair, and she even took extra time to learn how to get her harnessed up correctly. Great job and will rebook in the future!”
Ibrahim K.
“Ibrahim took amazing care of my dog while I was away. My dog felt at home with Ibrahim and he ensured that my dog was comfortable and safe. Thanks again!”
Rebecca G.
“Becca is amazing! We've used her multiple times since moving to the area and she always takes fantastic care of our pup and our home. She's easy to communicate with and sends the best photo updates!”
Jackie K.
“Jackie is awesome and so caring! We only trust her with our 4 pound Yorkie mix (who adores her). Thanks for everything you do, Jackie. We really appreciate it!”
Emi C.
“I requested Emi to stay for the 1st time for 2 weeks in July- she was just awesome!! She reached out with questions, sent me updates, and of course cute puppy pics while I was overseas. She is very courteous, loves animals, and the girls were sad to see her leave. I recommend Emi to anyone looking for a caring, appreciative, and responsible pet sitter.”
Over 259 pet parents in Des Plaines have booked house sitting
Des Plaines pet parents share their Rover experiences
Our pup was so loved and cared for while we were out of town! We got lots of adorable photos and updates! Right before we left our pup had some diarrhea from a recent vet appointment. Tara made sure to keep us informed of how Piper was feeling better and eating which was such a relief. Would absolutely recommend Tara for dog sitting and we already plan on booking her for our next trip!
Loren made our first experience with Rover a great one! She was punctual, responsive, and very respectful throughout the entire stay. We really appreciated the photo updates during house sitting, and she took such wonderful care of Odie. We’re so glad we booked with her—thank you so much, Loren! Hope to see you again soon!
Emma took excellent care of Ruby (and our house) while we were away. She communicated extremely well and kept us updated so we knew Ruby was well taken care of. She even watered our plants for us too. We would recommend Emma to anyone who needs a trusted, communicative dog sitter.
Add did a good job as a sitter taking care of our senior dog with lots of anxiety. She was a good companion for him, especially for overnight stays. This was a much better experience for him than the last drop-off sitter we used. Ann took care of our house and followed most of our instructions very well.
Traci is hands down one of the best sitters we have ever had. We’ve had multiple sitters before, all of whom provided a good experience, but Traci truly went above and beyond while caring for our little pup for almost a month. We were never worried about him. She took excellent care of him, trained him, gave him baths, and ensured that he was comfortable and healthy while we were away. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to care for our pet.
Rebecca did an awesome job watching our baby girl. Our dog is reactive towards many different things. Through her daily updates to us (including lots of pictures), Rebecca demonstrated that she had a solid understanding dealing with reactivity in dogs. Our dog needs a lot of mental stimulation, so we left Rebecca with things that help our dog with that (puzzles, time outside, etc.) and Rebecca was doing those daily with our dog. Overall, we could tell Rebecca really appreciated and embraced our dog for who she is. We are so appreciative of her not only watching our dog, but giving our dog the love and attention while we were away. Rebecca also left the house clean and organized which was a great feeling to return to from our vacation. We will have Rebecca look after our dog in the future and would highly recommend to friends and family.
Ellie was fantastic with taking care of our two cats while my wife and I were out of town for a few days. She did everything that anybody would want for their pets and provided constant updates. Ellie is completely trustworthy and was extremely loving with our cats. She helped eliminate a ton of stress for us during our trip. Thanks, Ellie!!!
Anibeth is an amazing find! I was so worried about leaving my 15 year old senior dog with medical needs with a sitter but I need not have worried. Anibeth was very responsible, communicative, and caring. I returned to a happy, healthy dog (who even got free massages from her) and as I received frequent updates, I didn't have to worry during my trip. She also left my house in excellent condition, and even helped organize my messy kitchen pantry. Thanks Anibeth for your loving care!
I am blown away by the overall customer service, attention to detail and level of care that Ellie gave to our pups while we were gone for 7 days. She communicated so well that I felt like I knew exactly what was happening. My pups were so content with her and the schedule she followed. Ellie followed all instructions completely. We came home to a tidy house and a thank you note with pics of the doggies! I won't book anyone else. Thank you Ellie!! You really are the best.
How Rover works
1. Search
Read verified reviews and choose a house sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets
2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away
3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
The median cost per night for house sitting in Des Plaines is $50
Why Choose Rover?
Cashless payments
Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
Sitters in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $50 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 Aug 2025, there are 7,353 house sitters in Des Plaines. 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, 85% of Des Plaines house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Des Plaines have an average of 14 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 Des Plaines.
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. Des Plaines 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.
Connect anywhere with the Rover app
