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“Thank you so much Hande! You’ve been wonderful in taking care of our fur babies 😊 We appreciate so much how you go above and beyond. You completely put me at ease knowing you’re watching them. Thank you for being accessible to talk to and for all the photos, it really makes a difference.”
“Very professional and absolutely amazing with animals. Mirka is thoughtful with her daily updates and photos letting you know your fur baby is in good hands. I am so grateful for her help and recommend her for anyone in need pet care. 💕”
“Sarah was amazing with our cat! She did an amazing job caring for him and following his preferred schedule. She is a great communicator and will be watching him again soon!”
“We are very satisfied with Dayna C. We needed to board our 2 yr old cat for 7 days. Dayna was very responsive and responsible. She is very experienced with animals. Dayna kept us updated, she provided a lot of advice and comments on the cat's behavior. We strongly recommend her and definitely will use her again next time we need to board our cat.”
“Jennevy is amazing! One of my dogs is a rescue and very challenging, he doesn’t like anyone and can be aggressive. She won him over, and he doesn’t even bark at her anymore. I felt very comfortable leaving my fur babies in her care, I trusted her completely. She’s very knowledgeable about dogs and dog behavior, and very conscientious and concerned for their well being. This was my first time leaving them with a stranger and she passed with flying colors. I highly recommend her for your pet sitting needs.”
“Kathryn did a great job taking care of our cat KiKi, followed the instructions, and kept me posted. She also went the extra mile with trying to coax our shy senior KiKi out from under the bed! Would definitely recommend her services for piece of mind while you are away.”
“Ashley took such wonderful care of my kitty. She included a lot of playtime and cuddles, and I loved all of the photos showing how much they both loved their visits! She provided very detailed notes and went above and beyond to make sure that my kitty was a very happy girl while I was away. I highly recommend Ashley to care for your pets!”
“Sam was incredible with our two kitties! Loved all of the photos and videos she took during her visits. And we could tell that our fur babies were well taken care of when we came back home. Definitely our first choice for kitty care!”
“Evan left fantastic photos and updates every visit - my cat seemed very happy with her visiting. I loved reading each update and seeing her check-ins. I felt very safe leaving my cat in her care. Thank you!! 😊”
About: Blessed with 3 big dogs back at home and couldn’t love them more(Murphy, Millie and Miley). I have also dog sat for multiple friends when they’ve needed to travel and find it so rewarding! Big or small I would love to take care of your fur baby like I would my own. I’m currently free for the summer and would love to get out and do something for others! I’m hoping to fill my days with animals. I love to hike and be outside so having company would be a welcomed treat! Would treat your family like I’d treat my own. Not scared to be firm but fair. I’m big on following instructions so whatever rules you have for your household I can take care of your pet in the way you want.
“Joan was wonderful to my kitty, Annie, while I was away for a week. She took time to get to know Annie before I left and was very communicative throughout the week. Annie is a shy girl, but Joan’s patience and kind heart encouraged Annie to make an appearance while I was away. Would absolutely love to have Joan look in on any of my pets. She’s such an angel!”
“Sophie is the best - we are grateful with how diligent she is with Cappy, a 13 year old Savannah (think - huge bengal) who does so well with her. Thank you, Sophie!”
“Melanie was amazing with my 2 kitties. One required oral medication twice a day and she was able to get him to take it even though he squirms! I also really appreciated her detailed updates!”
“Britt was absolutely amazing!! Our dog doesn't like new people taking her out right away, but she took to Britt within just a couple days. Very easy to work with and 100000% recommend!”
About: I've taken care of dogs since I've been able to drive, along with owning dogs all my life! I enjoy taking them on walks, playing with them and comforting them when their owners are away! I also volunteer at the Weat Suburban Humane Society! I'm pretty flexible with hours, Mondays and Tuesdays are the only days of the week that I can't walk dogs during the day, however late afternoon still works! I have extra leashes, harnesses and creates if needed, but will treat anything with respect and care as if it were mine own. I'm flexible to a range of schedules and dog personalities
“Megan has helped us twice now to check in on our kitties while we’ve been out of town. She has excellent communication and really takes genuine care to make sure our cats are doing well. Highly recommended! :-)”
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Hande Ü.Star Sitter
“Thank you so much Hande! You’ve been wonderful in taking care of our fur babies 😊 We appreciate so much how you go above and beyond. You completely put me at ease knowing you’re watching them. Thank you for being accessible to talk to and for all the photos, it really makes a difference.”
Miroslava V.
“Very professional and absolutely amazing with animals. Mirka is thoughtful with her daily updates and photos letting you know your fur baby is in good hands. I am so grateful for her help and recommend her for anyone in need pet care. 💕”
Sarah P.Star Sitter
“Sarah was amazing with our cat! She did an amazing job caring for him and following his preferred schedule. She is a great communicator and will be watching him again soon!”
Dayna C.
Star Sitter
“We are very satisfied with Dayna C. We needed to board our 2 yr old cat for 7 days. Dayna was very responsive and responsible. She is very experienced with animals. Dayna kept us updated, she provided a lot of advice and comments on the cat's behavior. We strongly recommend her and definitely will use her again next time we need to board our cat.”
Jennevy S.Star Sitter
“Jennevy is amazing! One of my dogs is a rescue and very challenging, he doesn’t like anyone and can be aggressive. She won him over, and he doesn’t even bark at her anymore. I felt very comfortable leaving my fur babies in her care, I trusted her completely. She’s very knowledgeable about dogs and dog behavior, and very conscientious and concerned for their well being. This was my first time leaving them with a stranger and she passed with flying colors. I highly recommend her for your pet sitting needs.”
Rachel S.Star Sitter
“Rachel is the best sitter! She took great pics and wrote nice messages, followed all of my instructions. She went above and beyond. I will use her again.”
Kathryn L.Star Sitter
“Kathryn did a great job taking care of our cat KiKi, followed the instructions, and kept me posted. She also went the extra mile with trying to coax our shy senior KiKi out from under the bed! Would definitely recommend her services for piece of mind while you are away.”
Ashley B.
“Ashley took such wonderful care of my kitty. She included a lot of playtime and cuddles, and I loved all of the photos showing how much they both loved their visits! She provided very detailed notes and went above and beyond to make sure that my kitty was a very happy girl while I was away. I highly recommend Ashley to care for your pets!”
Stephanie A.Star Sitter
“I have rebooked Stephanie a few times now, she always does a fantastic job and I never worry when I’m away because I know she’s taking care of them!”
Sam S.Star Sitter
“Sam was incredible with our two kitties! Loved all of the photos and videos she took during her visits. And we could tell that our fur babies were well taken care of when we came back home. Definitely our first choice for kitty care!”
Evan T.Star Sitter
“Evan left fantastic photos and updates every visit - my cat seemed very happy with her visiting. I loved reading each update and seeing her check-ins. I felt very safe leaving my cat in her care. Thank you!! 😊”
Amy K.Star Sitter
“Amy is fabulous with animals of all kinds. When we got our retriever mix, Murphy she was the first to teach him basic obedience, sit, lay down, etc. She was also very loving towards our senior dog as well and was always willing to carry her down our steps to go outside, etc. Not only has Amy been excellent with dogs but we have owned cats since we were children. Amy can provide basic, foundational care for cats but also has experience in giving medication and caring for cats with more extensive needs like Asthma, etc. I would 100% trust Amy with my pets.”
Joan M.Star Sitter
“Joan was wonderful to my kitty, Annie, while I was away for a week. She took time to get to know Annie before I left and was very communicative throughout the week. Annie is a shy girl, but Joan’s patience and kind heart encouraged Annie to make an appearance while I was away. Would absolutely love to have Joan look in on any of my pets. She’s such an angel!”
Sophie S.Star Sitter
“Sophie is the best - we are grateful with how diligent she is with Cappy, a 13 year old Savannah (think - huge bengal) who does so well with her. Thank you, Sophie!”
Melanie A.
“Melanie was amazing with my 2 kitties. One required oral medication twice a day and she was able to get him to take it even though he squirms! I also really appreciated her detailed updates!”
Britt S.
“Britt was absolutely amazing!! Our dog doesn't like new people taking her out right away, but she took to Britt within just a couple days. Very easy to work with and 100000% recommend!”
Sarah A.
“Sarah is fantastic with our dogs! They get so excited when she comes over to take them on a walk and play outside. We will definitely be asking Sarah back!”
Megan C.
About: I've taken care of dogs since I've been able to drive, along with owning dogs all my life! I enjoy taking them on walks, playing with them and comforting them when their owners are away! I also volunteer at the Weat Suburban Humane Society! I'm pretty flexible with hours, Mondays and Tuesdays are the only days of the week that I can't walk dogs during the day, however late afternoon still works! I have extra leashes, harnesses and creates if needed, but will treat anything with respect and care as if it were mine own. I'm flexible to a range of schedules and dog personalities
Megan P.
“Megan has helped us twice now to check in on our kitties while we’ve been out of town. She has excellent communication and really takes genuine care to make sure our cats are doing well. Highly recommended! :-)”
Sarah S.Star Sitter
“Sarah is always on time to let our dog out. I know our pup loves to see her too! Amazing as always.”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Downers Grove on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $22 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your cat’s needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 3,029 cat sitters in Downers Grove. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of Downers Grove cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Downers Grove have an average of 14 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare cat sitters in Downers Grove.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Downers Grove cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.
There are 3,029 cat sitters in Downers Grove on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Downers Grove, 96% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 89% have experience with senior cats and cats with special needs. We know each cat is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Yes! Cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your cat sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your cat sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your cat is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your cat 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 cat sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your cat sitter’s cancellation policy.
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