House Sitting in Downers Grove
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“Glen took the time to get to know each dog and let each dog get to know him before agreeing to take us on as clients. We returned home to find a peaceful, clean home and, more importantly, very happy pups.”
“Jax is a wonderful dog sitter. Not only is she great with dogs and a joy to talk to, but she is also very prompt and flexible, a great communicator and remembers every request or instruction. I would highly recommend her to take care of any pets.”
“Melissa was great and checked in often so we knew our dogs were happy and doing well. We knew our dogs were in good hands and we would definitely book her again.”
“Sarah was amazing with our dog who isn’t always the easiest! She followed instructions and was so great with communication and sending lots of pictures. Our house was spotless when we returned as well. I feel like our dog was in great hands the entire time we were gone. She is such a professional and we will definitely contact her in the future when we need a dog sitter!”
“I came home to a happy, well cared for dog. Jacqui was very communicative, sending photos, videos and updates. She took great care of Hazel.”
“Jess was amazing with our dog! She gave a lot of updates and kept us informed. She provided with daily pictures which we loved! Would totally book Jess again.”
“We loved having Elizabeth stay with our little, old man. She took excellent care of him and our home while we were away for Spring Break. Very glad we found her!”
“Having Meghan with our girls while we were away was wonderful. She came for a meet and greet and the pups loved her instantly. We were able to enjoy our time away knowing they were in good hands! Thank you Meghan!”
“Allie had such a great week with Jessica! Was so nice to get updates and pictures while we were gone and came home to a happy dog and a clean house. Definitely recommend Jessica and will definitely be using her again!”
“Agata was great! She was super helpful and maintained great communication with us. We felt our dogs were in very good hands while we were traveling 🙂”
“I was very happy with Claire while she stayed at my home & watched my senior dog. She sent pics and texts and asked all the right questions so that she could provide the best care possible. Thank you Claire!”
“Emma was wonderful. Timely and communicative. Highly recommend!”
“We are so thankful for Sam! She goes above and beyond amazing as a sitter to our 2 boys even adjusting to the rare circumstances we were in the middle of during one of our bookings—giving meds and helping take care of one of my pups’ tumor removal on his paw pad that required Sam to calm and medicate sweet Palmer. She managed to keep my other dog and 2 parents’ dogs for a rare occasion and still had to deal with an upset stomach from one dog! It won’t happen again! I appreciate her feedback across the board— We are and will consistently work on our own pups’ behaviors to so they they treat our sitter correctly! Sam is the best!!!”
About: CHECK OUT OUR PHOTO GALLERY FOR REAL LIFE TIME PET REVIEWS. My daughter, Rianna, and I have been sitting dogs for six years now. We love dogs and caring for them together. With an energetic & loving Yorkie at home, I know everything about sitting and boarding your companion! I stay at home during the day, and my family helps out as well, so there will always be someone home with the pets. Our family is very active and with a dog of our own, and I am comfortable with other companions around. We live outside Arrowhead park, friendly to children & pets. Our house is very spacious with a fenced yard and clean wooden floors. Our Yorkie, Maui, is very friendly and makes great company for your dog.
“Deja provided exceptional care for our two dogs over an eight-day period and also took great care of our home. She consistently kept us updated with photos and videos, ensuring we felt reassured that our dogs were in great hands. Upon our return, our home was spotless, reflecting her attention to detail and professionalism. We will be rebooking Deja for all our future travels.”
“Arianna was so great!! We have only ever trusted our dog with family before but needed someone for a week this time. Arianna was amazing and we have found our new dog sitter! she was responsive, helpful and sent us updates frequently. I would book her services again and highly recommend her!”
“Jesse did a great job taking care of my dog and cat while we were away. He spent a good amount of time with my animals throughout the day and made sure to send timely updates. My cat was experiencing a health issue and required extra care during our time away and Jesse was very attentive and understanding. We felt very safe leaving our animals in his care. My animals all really enjoyed their time with him.”
“Amy was so good with our dog with separation anxiety. She went above and beyond by stopping by the day before to go over care information and to meet our pups. I think this had a big part in the night going well. She kept us updated throughout the night. 10/10 would book again!”
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Glen S.Star Sitter
“Glen took the time to get to know each dog and let each dog get to know him before agreeing to take us on as clients. We returned home to find a peaceful, clean home and, more importantly, very happy pups.”
Jennevy S.Star Sitter
“Jax is a wonderful dog sitter. Not only is she great with dogs and a joy to talk to, but she is also very prompt and flexible, a great communicator and remembers every request or instruction. I would highly recommend her to take care of any pets.”
Melissa P.Star Sitter
“Melissa was great and checked in often so we knew our dogs were happy and doing well. We knew our dogs were in good hands and we would definitely book her again.”
Sarah P.Star Sitter
“Sarah was amazing with our dog who isn’t always the easiest! She followed instructions and was so great with communication and sending lots of pictures. Our house was spotless when we returned as well. I feel like our dog was in great hands the entire time we were gone. She is such a professional and we will definitely contact her in the future when we need a dog sitter!”
Jacqui M.
“I came home to a happy, well cared for dog. Jacqui was very communicative, sending photos, videos and updates. She took great care of Hazel.”
Jess T.Star Sitter
“Jess was amazing with our dog! She gave a lot of updates and kept us informed. She provided with daily pictures which we loved! Would totally book Jess again.”
Elizabeth W.Star Sitter
“We loved having Elizabeth stay with our little, old man. She took excellent care of him and our home while we were away for Spring Break. Very glad we found her!”
Meghan M.Star Sitter
“Having Meghan with our girls while we were away was wonderful. She came for a meet and greet and the pups loved her instantly. We were able to enjoy our time away knowing they were in good hands! Thank you Meghan!”
Jessica O.Star Sitter
“Allie had such a great week with Jessica! Was so nice to get updates and pictures while we were gone and came home to a happy dog and a clean house. Definitely recommend Jessica and will definitely be using her again!”
Agata F.
“Agata was great! She was super helpful and maintained great communication with us. We felt our dogs were in very good hands while we were traveling 🙂”
Claire Y.
“I was very happy with Claire while she stayed at my home & watched my senior dog. She sent pics and texts and asked all the right questions so that she could provide the best care possible. Thank you Claire!”
Emma B.
“Emma was wonderful. Timely and communicative. Highly recommend!”
Sam S.Star Sitter
“We are so thankful for Sam! She goes above and beyond amazing as a sitter to our 2 boys even adjusting to the rare circumstances we were in the middle of during one of our bookings—giving meds and helping take care of one of my pups’ tumor removal on his paw pad that required Sam to calm and medicate sweet Palmer. She managed to keep my other dog and 2 parents’ dogs for a rare occasion and still had to deal with an upset stomach from one dog! It won’t happen again! I appreciate her feedback across the board— We are and will consistently work on our own pups’ behaviors to so they they treat our sitter correctly! Sam is the best!!!”
Shikha T.
“Rianna is so perfect with pets! She is wonderful & caring towards all of the puppies she cares for. After owning dogs in the past & understanding the responsibilities that are necessary, she is the one you want to be caring for your furry friend.”
Deja T.
“Deja provided exceptional care for our two dogs over an eight-day period and also took great care of our home. She consistently kept us updated with photos and videos, ensuring we felt reassured that our dogs were in great hands. Upon our return, our home was spotless, reflecting her attention to detail and professionalism. We will be rebooking Deja for all our future travels.”
Arianna A.Star Sitter
“Arianna was so great!! We have only ever trusted our dog with family before but needed someone for a week this time. Arianna was amazing and we have found our new dog sitter! she was responsive, helpful and sent us updates frequently. I would book her services again and highly recommend her!”
Jessemy S.Star Sitter
“Jesse did a great job taking care of my dog and cat while we were away. He spent a good amount of time with my animals throughout the day and made sure to send timely updates. My cat was experiencing a health issue and required extra care during our time away and Jesse was very attentive and understanding. We felt very safe leaving our animals in his care. My animals all really enjoyed their time with him.”
Amy K.
“Amy was so good with our dog with separation anxiety. She went above and beyond by stopping by the day before to go over care information and to meet our pups. I think this had a big part in the night going well. She kept us updated throughout the night. 10/10 would book again!”
Stephanie B.
“My dog and cat loved Stephanie right away. She was punctual, responsive, and kept me updated. She was also very flexible.”
Jaida D.
“Jaida was great with Willow and Twig! She stayed with them over the weekend and was always quick to respond when I reached out to her. I would definitely use her again!”
Over 281 pet parents in Downers Grove have booked house sitting
Downers Grove pet parents share their Rover experiences
My dog and cat loved Stephanie right away. She was punctual, responsive, and kept me updated. She was also very flexible.
Alayla took amazing care of Cooper, she was punctual and responsive and sent me updated throughout. She has a warm demeanor that definitely put Cooper at ease! Highly recommend. Thanks again
Rachel took wonderful care of our 8 yr old Akita while we were away for a long weekend. She was super patient and worked with us through Dakota’s separation anxiety. She also provided great updates with pictures. I would highly recommend Rachel for any of your pet sitting needs!
Amy was so good with our dog with separation anxiety. She went above and beyond by stopping by the day before to go over care information and to meet our pups. I think this had a big part in the night going well. She kept us updated throughout the night. 10/10 would book again!
Maria was an absolute gem. She was on time and extremely communicative, taking great pictures throughout. Our pup had some tummy issues early on and she took him to urgent care along with cleaning up multiple messes. He was feeling better in no time as she administered the medication the vet prescribed as well as fed him special food they recommended. If we have another trip I'll definitely be looking for Maria first.
Jax did an amazing job given a challenging health situation with our oldest dog. We're thankful for her patience in the situation.
Destiny is the BEST sitter we have ever used!! She provides excellent communication and tons of picture updates which helps keep our mind at ease while we are away. We always come home to a clean home and happy pets. We highly recommend her
Kristen was great with Elmer! She watched him at our place while we were out of town, and he was tired and happy when we came home!
Mary was great, she send lots of pictures and had great communication and my dog Elle clearly really liked her!
Nate is awesome! He took such great care of both our senior dog, Lexie and our home. Our time away was stress-free thanks to his excellent communication. Highly recommend!
Isabelle was great! We were very nervous about leaving our Aussie for a week, but Isabelle kept us updated and put him at ease! She gave him lots of snuggles and love and took care of everything we asked, and really went above and beyond taking him on walks, bringing in packages, and making sure everything was great staying at our house while we were gone!
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1. Search
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3. Book & Pay
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Downers Grove is $50
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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.
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Sitters in Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove 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 7,987 house sitters in Downers Grove. 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 Downers Grove house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove.
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. Downers Grove 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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