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“Alexis has stayed with our dogs on multiple occasions. She is timely, communicative, and attentive to each of our dog’s individual needs. We appreciate having someone to trust with reactivity, daily medication, and our home. Thank you for taking care of our puppers!”
“MeiLing responded to texts, sent pics of our dogs, and we returned home to 2 happy dogs and a clean house. Was friendly and the dogs seemed to really take to her. Would definitely use her again in the future!”

“Megan was amazing I would have her watch my babies everytime. Very communicative and sent the best pictures. I enjoyed having her and hope to have her watch my pups again.”

“Went above and beyond to make sure that I felt comfortable, followed all directions and was very attentive and very flexible. Will definitely use her anytime. I’m in vegas thank you so much Cyndi .”

“Natalie was the best I've had. Everything was easy with her. My babies liked her and she was even able to get Kitty to interact with her. No one has ever been able to do that. I asked her to come back later this month when I have to be away again, but she is booked for those days. Not surprised because I see how good she is. Thank you Natalie. I hope you will be available the next time. Thank you again.”


About: I have quite a few pets at home myself and have experience taking care of dogs ranging from 9 months to 15 years I have a pitbull mix, a black mouthed cur, and a Bowser at home currently, but I've also taken care of greyhounds and schnauzers. I have five cats, most of which my family raised from kittens we found on the side of the road to adults one of which does have some dietary restrictions so I'm used to feeding multiple cats, different kinds of food at different times of day depending on what they need. Although I love all kinds of animals, I do have quite a bit of an allergy to purebred pitbulls so as long as your pitbull is not purebred if I take allergy medicine, I'm okay. I'm pretty flexible with my schedule and can't promise I'll be able to stay home with your pet for 8 hours a day but I can definitely be there quite often to let the mountain play with them I've never used a service like this before so I can't say what I would do in a client's home. But in my own home I make sure to give my pets lots of play time and exercise. And when I have free time, I do some mild training lessons with my pets making sure to give them a healthy amount of treats (I'm not a dog trainer, I'm just a normal pet owner that has trained their dogs to do basic tricks).
“Randi did a wonderful job caring for our Shibas. They clearly enjoyed her company and attention. She was very responsive, which gave me great peace of mind. Our Shibas have definitely gained a new sitter, and I highly recommend her!”

“Colleen is amazing. My sweet baby girl had an emergency and thanks to Colleen she is on the road to recovery. My husband and I were out of town and Colleen handled the situation professionally and with such care and concern. She is the best and will always have a special place in my heart because of her kindness with my fur baby.”

“Aniceta was so great with our babies! We booked a last minute trip and I even had to move the dates and Aniceta was so flexible and accommodating. She communicated consistently and I always knew the babies were well cared for. 10/10 would recommend and will definitely use for future sitting needs.”

“Tatiana accommodated my last minute booking, so thank you for that. Reese (my cat) seemed so happy and not stressed at all after I got back, even for a week long vacation! Tatiana always kept me in the loop of when she would be spending time at my house and sent at least one picture everyday of Reese. My autofeeder had an issue and she fixed it the same day. She left my house the exact way I left it, and cleaned up after herself. Reese and I will definitely have Tatiana stay next time I leave on a trip!”

“Always a pleasure having Jessica take care of my animals. She spends so much time with them, and always provides great little updates along with wonderful pictures. Highly recommended.”

“We booked Dalia on a short notice during thanksgiving weekend. We were already acquainted with her because she previously took care of our dog earlier in the year. She responded quickly and everything was set up within minutes. She knew what to do from her previous visits and she provided updates during our time away. If we ever need a dog sitter again we will definitely look for Dalia again.”

“Kris was absolutely amazing with my cat Kobi! I’m super picky about who watches him because of bad past experiences, and he’s a rescue with some trauma, so I always worry about leaving him. Kobi is also very clingy and can be a little mischievous at times, but Kris handled him with so much patience, love, and care. She met him beforehand, and he instantly gravitated toward her—I knew right then it would be a good fit. While I was away, she kept me updated with photos and messages, followed all of my (very detailed) instructions perfectly, and truly made me feel at ease. I was actually able to enjoy my trip without stressing about him, which is rare for me! I came home to a happy cat and a spotless apartment—she even made sure his litter box and food bowls were clean. Kris clearly has experience and a natural way with animals, and I feel so lucky to have found someone I can fully trust with my baby. I will definitely be booking with her again. Highly recommend! Thank you Kris!! 🥰”

“Another great experience with Danielle according to my poodles ☺️ they are active little creatures and I appreciate her engaging with them to ensure they’re happy while I’m away”

“Shando did a wonderful job. I came home to a clean house and a very happy dog. He stayed in touch with me while I was gone, sent me pictures and let me know how Crixus was doing. He is responsible and very kind. My dog has a new best friend! I should be jealous, but I'm not. I'm glad I found him !”

“Hilda did a wonderful job watching Rocky. Lots of picture and play time. She was very respectful of our home and our dog. Would highly recommend using Hilda. We will for sure!”
“She was amazing and very accommodating. I needed a sitter last minute and she was able to help. She sent photos during the stay so i knew my pup was good. Would definitely book again.”

“Jorie has been my go to babysitter without fail every single time I travel, which is quite frequently. I don’t trust a lot of people with Vicki but she loves Jorie (likely more than she loves me). She’s always a text away and super responsive. Since moving to Chicago, she’s been an enormous source of support.”

Downtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Yuliya was absolutely amazing! Our 3 pups took to her immediately and loved her. One of our dogs was coming off an eye infection and she was great with keeping up his eye drops regimen. She was by far the best sitter we've had when it comes to sending us regular pics and videos! She took some of the best pics/vids of the dogs that we have. They never pose like that for us...! It was very clear that they dogs were very happy with her and had an absolute blast. She is very communicative and one of the nicest people. My husband and I also became very friendly with her, as did our neighbors. She is very considerate and left our condo clean. The dogs clearly missed her after she left. We would absolutely rebook her for every trip of ours if she's available! Very highly recommended!

Shando was amazing! I had a last-minute cancellation and needed to find a dog sitter for the night of my wedding. Shando was responsive and has an impressive background and experience with animals. He came by for a visit, and our dogs, who normally only bark at strangers, went up to him, sniffed him, and were friendly. He has a great way with animals. He was able to spend the night and sent some pictures to put us at ease. We were able to enjoy our wedding night thanks to Shando fully. Would highly recommend him!

Kelly was fantastic! She stayed at our house for 3 nights and watched our 17 year old siamese kitty Molly while we were out of town for the holidays. Kelly was quick to respond to every message and sent us lots of great photos and videos. Molly was very relaxed when we came home which is a clear sign of a good cat sitter. Highly recommend Kelly for your pets!

Natalie was in time when I first met her. She was very sweet and easy to talk to. She followed all my instructions, and she sent me pictures and updates on my 2 large dogs. We were in Las Vegas for a few days for my husband's graduation and we drove there with my dogs. I would love Natalie to take care of our dog next time when we are in Vegas. Thank you

Elena babysat my pup for a long weekend, and I am SO happy to have found such a great sitter in my neighborhood! She was so attentive, sent me lots of pictures, made sure my girl was fed and exercised, and even painted a little watercolor of my pup! She will definitely be my go-to sitter in the future :) Thank you, Elena!

Desiree, was incredible with our dog and took incredible care of our home as well. She gave frequent updates and sent lots of pics throughout her stay. I am so happy to have found her and would recommend her to anyone who needs a dog sitter or someone to care for their animals. Thank you!

Once again, we’ve had an incredible experience with Jenn! She has been the absolute best house sitter and pup sitter ever! I love so much that she makes sure to express how much she loves to play and snuggle the fur babies, while taking care of anything and everything that arises! She gives our boys so much attention and love. Creating an amazing staycation for them :) The updates and photos she provides are so fun and a great display of the love she has for helping traveling families. Everything is always absolutely perfect when we return home, quite possibly even tidier! We are so appreciative of the exceptional care of our pups and our home that you’ve blessed us with each and every booking, Jenn!! Clutch and Tank are sure going to miss you!! As will we :( Wishing you all the best with your move and your new endeavors!!

Absolutely ADORE Marissa! She’s been by far the best and sweetest person I’ve had watch my dog, Jerry. Jerry has really bad anxiety (and so do I when I leave him) and she completely understood. Very communicative and would let me know when she was heading out/coming back. 1000% will be using her again!! And would recommend to anyone!

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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Downtown.
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. Downtown 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.









