Pet Sitting in Des Plaines

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Ann Y.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
11 repeat clients
43 years of experience
Park Ridge, IL, 60068

Ann is an amazing sitter! She’s cared for my pups on several occasions while I am out of town, each a very positive experience. Very dependable, responsive, and communication was great. I returned home to everything in perfect order and two very happy pups. I would absolutely recommend Ann to friends and continue booking with her in the future.

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Jack V.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Des Plaines, IL, 60016

Jack was fantastic! We will use him again.

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Katherine G.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Park Ridge, IL, 60068

Katherine is fantastic!! She is super compassionate, attentive, and punctual. She took great care of our two cats while we were away for a few days. Our diabetic cat needs three medications daily, including an oral pill and an insulin injection, and Katherine handled them like a pro. Great communication from the time we reached out to her. Highly highly recommend!

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Emily S.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
8 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Mount Prospect, IL, 60056

Emily was an absolute doll. She came through on a snowy holiday weekend and went above and beyond with our shy little Toasty girl. Emily was super communicative before, during, and after the drop-in visit. We could tell from the photos that Toast had a blast with her new friend!

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Liz K.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
392 reviews
108 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Mt Prospect, IL, 60056

Liz was very responsive and flexible to our needs. She communicated quickly and we felt at ease knowing our cats were in good hands. Will be happy repeat customers!

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Sitter Profile Image: Loren M.
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Loren M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
86 reviews
38 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Des Plaines, IL, 60018

Loren took such good care of our chows. She connected very quickly with their different sensibilities, and provided each the individual attention they needed during each drop-in visit. We so appreciate her help and would highly recommend her for anyone needing someone to care for their pups!

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Jenny C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
29 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Des Plaines, IL, 60016

My cat loves Jenny so much, its such a comfort knowing my girl is safe and cared for. Jenny, thank you for being reliable and always so sweet to Sassums!

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Mario I.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
7 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Des Plaines, IL, 60016

Mario was great for our dogs and really cared for them while we were out of town. We were worried leaving during fireworks since one is terrified, but he calmed him down great! Mario was very informative and replied quickly. We will definitely use him again!

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Veena H.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
16 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Des Plaines, IL, 60016

Veena is a fantastic sitter. My kitten is very timid and doesn’t warm up to people very well. She immediately wanted to be around Veena and was her best friend by the end of the week’s visits. Veena took very good care of her and even brushed her. I would definitely recommend Veena for home visits.

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Sitter Profile Image: Michael B.
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Michael B.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
22 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Norwood Park, Chicago, IL, 60631

We are so happy we found Michael to walk and take care of Rizzo while we are away. Michael has relieved our stress about leaving him with a walker!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicholas L.
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Nicholas L.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
98 reviews
30 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Edison Park, Chicago, IL, 60631

Nicholas was the best! His care for my feisty cat was amazing. I especially appreciated his updates and good communication about the particulars, and he also attended to details. He went above and beyond and all respects.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kayla T.
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Kayla T.
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$15
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1.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
2 years of experience
Des Plaines, IL, 60016

About: I have used this app for 2 years. I have had a good experience so far. I am responsible and cautious. I am kind and trustworthy and I think I am a nice person to be around. I have some free time and I enjoy helping out so I think this is a great option to spend time. I usually work part time so this is a great second opportunity. I am kind and Cary myself calmly. I have always had a good experience with pet sitting and walking and I have never had a problem. I am kind and things usually go well.

Sitter Profile Image: Ellie C.
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Ellie C.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
123 reviews
65 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Plaines, IL, 60018

Ellie was great! We have two very active dogs and she provided great care for them. Ellie was very prompt and provided pictures during her visit. I would definitely use her services again. Thank you.

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Sitter Profile Image: Robert M.
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Robert M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
30 years of experience
Des Plaines, IL, 60016

About: I have been around animals my whole life. People will ask if I’m a dog person or a cat person, I tell them “I’m an animal person, I love them both!”Growing up we had dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, and gold fish. I helped take care off all of them. Currently I have two cats, Harley and Luna. I am a reliable and responsible person. Looking forward to taking your dog for a walk or dropping in to check on and play with your pet. I am available before or after work as well as lunch time for drop in visits or walks during the week and open availability during in the weekends. I will take care of your pet in your home as if it were my pet. I will provide a healthy and loving environment. I am currently not taking clients pets in my house.

Sitter Profile Image: Leah G.
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Leah G.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
14 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Morton Grove, IL, 60053

Leah is so great! She did a phenomenal job taking care of my cat while I was away, giving me the peace of mind that my cat was in great hands. Highly recommended!

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Sitter Profile Image: Melanie C.
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Melanie C.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Arlington Heights, IL, 60005

Melanie was great! Super responsive and very reliable. Great communication and clearly an overall dog person.

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Sitter Profile Image: Scott J.
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Scott J.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
111 reviews
29 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Mount Prospect, IL, 60056

Scott was absolutely fantastic checking in on our 2 cats. He was extremely patient and ensured the more anxious of our 2 cats was okay and eating / drinking while we were gone. Thank you Scott!

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Jillian L.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des plaines, IL, 60018

Jillian took wonderful care of our two cats while we were away for a long weekend. She handled everything exactly as I had requested, provided feedback about her visits and photos each time she dropped in. She is gentle and kind, and our kitties really warmed up to her. I wouldn’t hesitate to contact her again for care when the need arises.

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Sitter Profile Image: Aine R.
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Aine R.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Park Ridge, IL, 60068

Aine was responsible and took wonderful care of our dog Max. We knew he was in great hands and didn’t have to worry. We will definitely hire Aine again! Kathryn G.

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Sitter Profile Image: Bryana M.
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Bryana M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Des Plaines, IL, 60018

About: I have taken care of various breeds and 6+ dogs at one time from a young age. I currently have a 13 year old husky-bulldog mix and a 5 year old redbone coonhound! I have experience with chihuahuas to pit bulls to German shepherds to Boston terriers to boxers to labs to golden retrievers! I’m currently working full time, x4 days weekly. However, I am available for early morning care, evening care, and my days off. I’m new to this app. I am more than happy to work with y’all, if y’all will work with me! Unfortunately, I will not be offering in-my home care at this time. However, I do have 2 fur babies and a fenced in yard if this idea ever changes. I would be more than happy to care for your fur baby in your home in whatever capacity and setting you provide.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Andy is great! For every visit, he writes detailed notes and takes photos of everything he does, carefully following our instructions. We really appreciate his thoroughness and care, and we will definitely book him again.

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Rocky L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katherine is great with Cubby! She followed his routine and adjusted to Cubby's style of playing/eating. Highly recommend!

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Gail M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jilian replied to my request right away. My kitties love her. She did a great job, and I appreciated the photos.

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Alison O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you, Loren! You were so great to be with Titus while we traveled. I knew that he was in good hands for your drop-in visits and walks. The daily updates were so helpful and gave us a glimpse into how he was doing while we were away.

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Cil R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brianna is a pleasant, friendly young lady. My dogs loved her. She arrived when she said she would, fed the dogs, and let them romp a bit. Just what they needed. I was able to go pick up my college student and round rip home (14 hrs) without worrying about the dogs and without paying for two nights boarding. All in all, a great deal!

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Gretchen R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Our 3 cats love when Ellie comes to check in on them! They get extra cuddles, lots of attention, and it gives us such peace of mind. Always a positive experience and our go-to sitter.

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Melissa & Matthaeus H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Pamela was wonderful with Diego !! She keep my mind a ease while traveling and was very respectful! I would recommend her to anyone who has animals!!

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Kim S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ann is an amazing sitter! She’s cared for my pups on several occasions while I am out of town, each a very positive experience. Very dependable, responsive, and communication was great. I returned home to everything in perfect order and two very happy pups. I would absolutely recommend Ann to friends and continue booking with her in the future.

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Charisse T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ellie was an incredible caregiver for our cats. She always went the extra mile during our trip, and was responsive at all times. One of our cats is a bit of a handful, and Ellie cared for him with ease (and lots of love). We are thankful to her for all of her hard work and attention. We can’t recommend Ellie more highly!

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Chris P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

John took care of my parakeets and did awesome. He is very professional and responsible. Highly recommend

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James R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Great working with him, patient, and communicated well with me when gaining access was a bit difficult. Took great care of my pup!

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Ty W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Leah was so wonderful!! This was my first time using Rover and having a pet sitter for my cats, so feeling at ease was really important to me. She sent lots of pictures and updates and I will definitely be booking with her again!

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Amelia M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Elizabeth did a great job taking care of our cats, and they really seemed to love her too! Thanks for all of the updates and pictures, and keeping them company while we were gone.

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Meredith S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Stacy has a phenomenal gift with animals! They love her instantly. She is punctual. Follows your care plan for your pet. Is trustworthy in your home and communicates well. Part of her communication, is an incredible ability to photograph animals, which she shares freely with you while you are away. I had never heard of Rover, Stacy was my first contact. I will be using her again and again.

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Jill H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Caitlin was absolutely amazing. Communication between us was outstanding. My kitties loved her. I will definitely use her again. She’s the best pet sitter I’ve ever had!

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Alison O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tamara was great and we would be happy to use her services again! She took good care of our 21 year old cat, including her special needs.

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Sharon C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lindsay was so great! Extremely responsive and thoughtful with my pup. Boz slept all afternoon after her visit!

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Katy T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Arielle is a fantastic sitter who I highly recommend to anyone. She was very attentive to my Boxer's needs, checked in often and provided updates consistently. Communication was never an issue and I never worried that my dog was not being taken care of. Thanks Arielle!

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Yevgeny M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Marianna took wonderful care of our dog, Twinkie. She went above and beyond by taking her out for a walk each day and giving her lots of love and attention when she did her check ins. Twinkie was so happy to see her each day. She was polite and professional and sent me lots of pictures. We will definitely be using her again.

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Kathleen C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Julianna was amazing! She is very communicative and was so understanding of our crazy schedule. She was so sweet to our dogs and provided them cuddles and pets. She even read to them and sent us pictures everyday! She was on time with the visits and was respectful of our home. She made our pups happy and safe, which gave us the peace of mind to have a fun vacation. 10/10!

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Maria O.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Des Plaines on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 12,939 pet sitters in Des Plaines. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of Des Plaines pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Des Plaines have an average of 14 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Des Plaines.

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

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

There are 12,939 pet sitters in Des Plaines on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Des Plaines, 96% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 90% 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 sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks 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 sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 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 service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.