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“Andrew did a great job with my pooches. I think they didn’t even miss me after three days being gone. He was very quick to respond and was great with the communication. The dogs instantly took to him when they met him. Would definitely use his services again.”
“Loren did a great job pet sitting our two dogs in our home. She provided photo updates and left our house just as we left it. Thank you, Loren!”
“Gabi was great! ZuZu remembered her from our meet n greet and took right to her. The house was in excellent order when we returned. She took great care of everything. I’ll definitely use Gabi again.”
“We couldn't be happier with Alexa's care for our rescue dog, Jazzy. From the very beginning, Alexa demonstrated her professionalism and genuine love for animals by taking the time to meet Jazzy before the actual sit. This pre-meet was great in helping Jazzy and us get more comfortable. During the meet and greet, Jazzy, in her true rescue dog fashion, discovered her "bark," but it didn't faze Alexa one bit! She handled it with complete calm and understanding, which truly put our minds at ease. Alexa was prompt, communicative, and professional throughout the entire sit process. We wouldn't hesitate for a second to hire Alexa again to watch Jazzy. We're even hopeful that, when Jazzy is ready, Alexa will be the one to take her on walks! Thank you, Alexa, for providing such wonderful and stress-free care.”
“Liz did a great job caring for our large crew of 2 dogs and 3 cats! She was responsive and her calm confidence was reassuring, especially given that we were "off the grid" for some of our trip. She also coordinated the handoff of responsibility with a friend who was petsitting for some of the time we were gone. I appreciated that she sent pictures when she arrived, and left a note to let us know how things went. We also had a flight delay on the way home, and she was willing to stick around to make sure the pets were cared for in case we were further delayed. I highly recommend her!”
“The dogs were well taken care of. Mary sent lots of pictures and updates while we were gone. It was obvious she genuinely cares about their well being. We would absolutely hire her again.”
“We always come home to a spotless home and happy pups! Our dogs don’t love everyone so it is very reassuring when Judith is here! Great communication and flexibility!”
“Carolyn is great! She clearly loves dogs and cats. We felt 100% comfortable leaving our dog and cat with her and having her in our home. She did a great job. Would highly recommend!”
About: I will always make sure your pet has the best care possible. This means walking in the shade on sunny days. Making sure they have water during their walks. Watching them the entire time to ensure they don’t eat anything. Keeping them close so they don’t jump on strangers or other dogs. Giving them a good pet after their walk to get off any outside critters from their fur. I care for each pet tailored towards their own needs and don’t mind doing the extra work to make sure they’re comfortable and safe. I have had 3 dogs, a bunny for 3 months(we took care of her), and now a cat I took in from the street. I am a genuine and loving caregiver. I communicate with animals as much as possible giving them joy and comfort. I believe animals are very intelligent and communication is key in figuring out their likes and dislikes and thus giving them a life of joy. I am constantly active and on the go. This makes it easy for me to fit pet care into my daily routine. I am available in rain, hail, or sunshine. I work well on short notice and am able to pickup bookings any time. I dknt mind accepting far requests and in-fact enjoy the long travel. I live in a house with and open backyard and a designated pet area. I live with two cats and two dogs. I am currently unable to dog watch at home.
“super friendly and help us last minute.”
“Krissy took great care of Otis while my wife and I were out of town. Regular updates, accommodated his picky eating habits, lots of walks and love. 10/10 would recommend for all pet/house sitting needs!”
About: My grandma has groomed dogs all my life, my aunt trains service dogs. Animals have a special place in my heart, making a dog happy makes me happy. I’ve been around dogs all my life, ranging from big to little, Cane Corsos and german shepard’s to Pugs and boston terriers I work at starbucks and i do currently take classes at harper, however i’m looking for the extra money and i’m still left with time on my hands and I would love nothing more than to help someone that needs it. i take them on good long walks, when they lay in the grass i sit with them and i’ll play with them. All dogs love attention and affection and i’ll make sure they are fed and cuddled.
“Awesome experience. Great communication. Took very good care of my pups even though they decided to be difficult while I was on vacay! Lol highly recommend and will book again”
“Arielle was great sitting for our two dogs. She sent photos of them on walks. She came to meet them before her stay. We’ll definitely be booking her again!”
“Ava was kind with our dogs and communicated well. She left the house very clean and followed instructions. My male barks a lot at new people but that didn’t phase her any. Appreciate her help!”
“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!”
“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 stayed at our house for 2 days with Kingston. She paid very close attention to him and sent pictures of them cuddling! Thank you again for such a great job!”
About: I'm very patient, eager to learn new things, and have a very caring heart for all animals! I take time to care thoroughly and listen to specific instructions! I'm available anytime, day or night! Seriously! Call whenever and I will come to the rescue! Right now, I can be on call and help whenever you need me! Currently, I live with 2 cats at home and care for them as often as possible! My girlfriend secretly gets jealous that I've spent more time with them! I plan to discuss each pet's individual routine, likes, dislikes, and individualities to cater to everyone on an individual level. Also, my girlfriend is a veterinarian and is more than happy to help when needed!
“We couldn’t have been happier. Traci was very upbeat and friendly. Great with communication. She went above and beyond with caring for our baby as well as our home. She did many thoughtful things that were not expected of her, and they did not go unnoticed. We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. We highly recommend her to anyone in need of help with their fur babies.”
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Andrew N.
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“Andrew did a great job with my pooches. I think they didn’t even miss me after three days being gone. He was very quick to respond and was great with the communication. The dogs instantly took to him when they met him. Would definitely use his services again.”
Loren M.Star Sitter
“Loren did a great job pet sitting our two dogs in our home. She provided photo updates and left our house just as we left it. Thank you, Loren!”
Gabrielle R.Star Sitter
“Gabi was great! ZuZu remembered her from our meet n greet and took right to her. The house was in excellent order when we returned. She took great care of everything. I’ll definitely use Gabi again.”
Alexa D.
“We couldn't be happier with Alexa's care for our rescue dog, Jazzy. From the very beginning, Alexa demonstrated her professionalism and genuine love for animals by taking the time to meet Jazzy before the actual sit. This pre-meet was great in helping Jazzy and us get more comfortable. During the meet and greet, Jazzy, in her true rescue dog fashion, discovered her "bark," but it didn't faze Alexa one bit! She handled it with complete calm and understanding, which truly put our minds at ease. Alexa was prompt, communicative, and professional throughout the entire sit process. We wouldn't hesitate for a second to hire Alexa again to watch Jazzy. We're even hopeful that, when Jazzy is ready, Alexa will be the one to take her on walks! Thank you, Alexa, for providing such wonderful and stress-free care.”
Liz D.
“Liz did a great job caring for our large crew of 2 dogs and 3 cats! She was responsive and her calm confidence was reassuring, especially given that we were "off the grid" for some of our trip. She also coordinated the handoff of responsibility with a friend who was petsitting for some of the time we were gone. I appreciated that she sent pictures when she arrived, and left a note to let us know how things went. We also had a flight delay on the way home, and she was willing to stick around to make sure the pets were cared for in case we were further delayed. I highly recommend her!”
Mary L.Star Sitter
“The dogs were well taken care of. Mary sent lots of pictures and updates while we were gone. It was obvious she genuinely cares about their well being. We would absolutely hire her again.”
Judith C.
“We always come home to a spotless home and happy pups! Our dogs don’t love everyone so it is very reassuring when Judith is here! Great communication and flexibility!”
Carolyn H.
“Carolyn is great! She clearly loves dogs and cats. We felt 100% comfortable leaving our dog and cat with her and having her in our home. She did a great job. Would highly recommend!”
Nicholas L.Star Sitter
About: I will always make sure your pet has the best care possible. This means walking in the shade on sunny days. Making sure they have water during their walks. Watching them the entire time to ensure they don’t eat anything. Keeping them close so they don’t jump on strangers or other dogs. Giving them a good pet after their walk to get off any outside critters from their fur. I care for each pet tailored towards their own needs and don’t mind doing the extra work to make sure they’re comfortable and safe. I have had 3 dogs, a bunny for 3 months(we took care of her), and now a cat I took in from the street. I am a genuine and loving caregiver. I communicate with animals as much as possible giving them joy and comfort. I believe animals are very intelligent and communication is key in figuring out their likes and dislikes and thus giving them a life of joy. I am constantly active and on the go. This makes it easy for me to fit pet care into my daily routine. I am available in rain, hail, or sunshine. I work well on short notice and am able to pickup bookings any time. I dknt mind accepting far requests and in-fact enjoy the long travel. I live in a house with and open backyard and a designated pet area. I live with two cats and two dogs. I am currently unable to dog watch at home.
Charlotte R.
“super friendly and help us last minute.”
Krissy K.Star Sitter
“Krissy took great care of Otis while my wife and I were out of town. Regular updates, accommodated his picky eating habits, lots of walks and love. 10/10 would recommend for all pet/house sitting needs!”
Aurora S.
“Aurora is amazing with Charlie my Golden Retriever. She has been with our family since getting Charlie which has been over a year now. She dog sits when needed and does daily walks with him 3 x a week, when I’m at work. . She is reliable & trustworthy. She is also patient as Charlie is not the best walker on a leash.”
Mia K.
“Awesome experience. Great communication. Took very good care of my pups even though they decided to be difficult while I was on vacay! Lol highly recommend and will book again”
Arielle A.Star Sitter
“Arielle was great sitting for our two dogs. She sent photos of them on walks. She came to meet them before her stay. We’ll definitely be booking her again!”
Ava H.
“Ava was kind with our dogs and communicated well. She left the house very clean and followed instructions. My male barks a lot at new people but that didn’t phase her any. Appreciate her help!”
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!”
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 stayed at our house for 2 days with Kingston. She paid very close attention to him and sent pictures of them cuddling! Thank you again for such a great job!”
Sam A.
“Sam is a very trustworthy individual and loves animals! He has helped us out by watching our cats while we were out of town. He took extra time to go above and beyond for them, including going to the pet store to get their favorite treats! Sam is very willing to learn about each individual pet and puts us at ease that our pets are in good hands!”
Traci O.
“We couldn’t have been happier. Traci was very upbeat and friendly. Great with communication. She went above and beyond with caring for our baby as well as our home. She did many thoughtful things that were not expected of her, and they did not go unnoticed. We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. We highly recommend her to anyone in need of help with their fur babies.”
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Des Plaines pet parents share their Rover experiences
Tatiana was a wonderful sitter! She gave frequent updates and sent sweet pictures of my babies. Definitely will use her services again! Very dependable and responsible.
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.
Emma was great once again with our fur baby. Our mature lady has a sensitive tummy and Emma was so patient through her tummy troubles during her stay. She was also extremely respectful of the house, even went as far as washing sheets and dishes and taking out trash. Will definitely be using again (and again)! :)
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.
John was wonderful with Odie! Sent many updates and pictures to let us know our boy was doing good.
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.
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!
Leah and her husband did a phenomenal job with our young golden retriever. Excellent communication, tons of photo updates, and is a natural with dogs - thanks for making our vacation stress-free.
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!
Tara has been terrific and a reliable cat sitter. She continues to surprise us with her dedication to our cats. She has paid special attention to our senior cat's needs as well as making sure our younger cat has had plenty of play. We appreciate that we've been able to book her every time we've needed her.
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.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Des Plaines is $50
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Sitters in Des Plaines average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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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 Jul 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 Jul 2025, there are 7,701 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, 84% of Des Plaines house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Des Plaines have an average of 13 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.
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