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Sitter Profile Image: Catherine J.
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Catherine J.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 68 reviews
21 repeat clients
60 years of experience
Valparaiso, IN, 46385

“Ellie loved visiting with Catherine again. With Catherine I know she's is taken care of and will use her for our next trip. Communication is always great and shr sends lots of pictures.”

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Cassandra K.
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Jordan C.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 320 reviews
130 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Portage, IN, 46368

“Jordan was so awesome! My dog felt so comfortable with her and she was treated so well. I will definitely be using her services again. Thank you!!”

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Carmelle Joy H.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 114 reviews
56 repeat clients
8 years of experience
GRIFFITH, IN, 46319

“Carmelle Joy responded to our request for sitting in their home promptly. We set up a meet and greet a few days later and met at their home. Both Joy and her husband were extremely friendly and our dogs (after the initial bark) seemed to feel comfortable around them and their dog Mollie. Joy sent us daily pictures of Lilli and Luigi and they looked content. We would definitely recommend them and hope to book with them again. Their sons were very nice too, carrying our dogs belongings when we first arrived. Great experience, we felt they were in a friendly, safe home while we were gone.”

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Bernice S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 119 reviews
33 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Merrillville, IN, 46410

“She is very helpful and understanding. My flights have been delayed or I have run into traffic which causes my delays. I communicate with her & she always response with understanding. My dog has been with her & cheddar a few times now.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Heather O.
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Heather O.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Cedar Lake, IN, 46303

“I can't imagine a better person to leave our Parker Boy with! Heather took the best care of our dog and sent pictures and videos to keep our minds at ease while we were apart from him. She made him feel like a part of the family and made sure to do whatever she could to make him comfortable. We would recommend Heather to anyone looking for a sitter for their furry friends!!”

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Morgan F.
Sitter Profile Image: Kamiah & Casius D.
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Kamiah & Casius D.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
26 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL, 60637

“Kamiah & Casius were great with my fur baby. It was my first time using a service like this and I was so nervous. Kamiah was understanding of my nerves answered all my questions. She sent daily photos and videos. She was understandable with my travel delays and when I picked my dog up she was smiling and continued to do so for the rest of the evening. There were no stress signals or behaviors from my dog and she was right back into her routine at home. Thank you for taking such great care of Macci!! Will definitely use again”

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Sitter Profile Image: Clay P.
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Clay P.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Beverly Shores, IN, 46301

About: I've grown up living with dogs and have been the primary trainer for my family's dogs. I do pretty well working with new pets and can handle full size dogs. I'm an engineer who gets home from work around 4 or 5PM. My weekends are empty 3/4 weekends a month. I can do overnights on Sunday and during the work week if your dog is used to being alone 9-5. I have a small yard, and live next to the beach. I typically walk my dog to the beach 2-3 times a day on the weekend and she swims often. I usually use a harness to walk dogs, never leave them unattended outside since I have no fence. Make sure they have food twice a day and water always full.

Sitter Profile Image: Juliana R.
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Juliana R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 35 reviews
12 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Hammond, IN, 46320

“This was my first time using Rover and I am so grateful I found Juliana. I was so nervous leaving my baby in the care of anyone for the first time on an extended stay. Juliana took such good care of my Benito! Her communication was great and you can tell she truly is an animal lover. I would definitely recommend her! Thank you for caring for my Benito! 🫶🏽🐈‍⬛”

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Sharon B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Homewood, IL, 60430

“This was my first time using Sharon and all went well. She sent photos and videos of Lily and took Lily on frequent walks. She was quick to respond to my texts. I really appreciate Sharon’s responsible and professional nature. And when I picked up Lily at the end of her stay, Sharon gifted her a bag of treats and toys and a thank you note! I will definitely use Sharon again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Angela H.
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Angela H.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 49 reviews
16 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Hobart, IN, 46342

“Angela was great with our husky girl. It was the first time we ever left our pup with someone and Angela was so good with sending us updates, pictures and videos.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Mia S.
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Mia S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
10 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Roseland, Chicago, IL, 60628

“Mia was amazing! She kept me updated, assisted with keeping my dogs training on track, and is very kind! I will absolutely use her services again and would recommend her to anyone in need of a sitter.”

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Emmanuela N.
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$50
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20 years of experience
Fox Park, Hobart, IN, 46342

About: I have a wide range of experience with pets: dogs, cats and rodents of all different personalities, ages and sizes. I will keep your pet happy, fed and toileted! At the moment I work from home, so I’m able to be as flexible as needed around your pets schedule, provided at least 2 days notice In the home the dogs and cats are welcome onto the furniture, with the exception of bedroom and kitchen/dining table. I have a large yard that is fenced in all the way around.

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Toya S.
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$45
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4.6 out of 5 stars
• 45 reviews
14 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Hammond, IN, 46320

“Toya was awesome! She sent me pictures and updates and made me feel so comfortable. Stone loves being with her. I’m definitely trusting her with my fur-baby whenever I leave again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Christine S.
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Christine S.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 37 reviews
18 repeat clients
14 years of experience
East Side, Chicago, IL, 60617

“This was my first time using this app, and I was soo nervous. But that feeling immediately went away when I came across Christine. She has been phenomenal with my two fur babies. She went above and beyond to keep me updated with how they were adjusting. She sent me daily pictures and videos. I barely had to supply anything for their stay. They were comfortable and loved as if they were her own. It’s soo comforting to know that I can depend on another doggy lover outside of myself to trust. I will for sure be using her services again when needed. Thank you rover and Christine. I can’t express how much I appreciate this. I wish I would’ve found this app sooner ?”

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Sitter Profile Image: Candace M.
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Candace M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
8 repeat clients
12 years of experience
South Side, Chicago, IL, 60653

“Best Doggy sitter ever! This is my puppy's 2nd home. Thank you Candace and Francesca for making Sunny feel at home, every time she's with you. She's always so happy to see you.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Huibo L.
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Huibo L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL, 60615

About: I’ve taken care of my own dog and cat for 7 years and before then was the go to sitter for all my friends with pets! I’m also a PhD student in psychology working in animal behaviors. Since young, I understand animals and respect them: how we treat them influences their behaviors. I’ve got the heart and the training to give your babies the best care they deserve when you are away! My schedule is flexible as long as we communicate in advance. Mornings work the best at the moment but let me know what you need I’ll try to make it work :) I have a comfy apartment with one dog and one cat. They’ll keep your baby company if you board with us. I’m skilled in introducing new animals to each other, I try to adjust to each animals temperaments. On other visits I try to get to your babies first as well, and of course your tips are always appreciated as you know them the best!

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Jesseeka & John G.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 83 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Merrillville, IN, 46410

“Jesseeka was AMAZING! ❤️ This was our first time using Rover so we were unsure what to expect. Our boy Bryant had a great time playing and snuggling. She communicated regularly and sent pictures. He came home happy and with a cute new bandana. We will definitely book again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexis M.
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Alexis M.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Gary, IN, 46406

“Alexis was absolutely wonderful. We scheduled a meet&greet before hand so we were both comfortable and answered any questions I had. Alexis was fast and reliable with communication—answering all my messages very quickly. She gave us plenty of updates throughout the weekend with pictures as well. My boy has bad separation anxiety and Alexis was wonderful with ensuring he wasn’t alone and was comfortable the whole time. Alexis is a wonderful resource for us and we plan to use her again in the future! Thank you so much!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Sandra V.
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Sandra V.
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$52
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4.6 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
3 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Calumet City, IL, 60409

“Great service!!! The best boarder yet!!! My dog was had a great time!. I will be using her service again.”

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MaryAnn C.
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$60
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20 years of experience
Hobart, IN, 46342

About: I have had a lot of experience since my teens and I continue to have a constant bond with animals. My newest edition is a Bern doodle. I have a wonderful home for your fur babies and sometimes watch my fur grandbabies also . So they can have interaction with them and me . I can basically offer services of your needs just let me know what your baby loves and I can agree to almost agree with anything to make them happy and comfortable.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel watched my dog for a week. She sent daily updates which help keep my mind at ease. She even took her to the park a few times. I'll rebook again without question, thanks for taking care of my girl.

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Adam S.
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Willow and Kevin were amazing! They made drop off and pick up with Teddy a breeze. He was spoiled and well taken care of while we were away! I loved getting photo updates and messages! This was my first time using rover and a last minute booking. Willow was so gracious taking Teddy into her home with Jules and Duke! It eased my mind to know he was getting so much love and attention! I would definitely recommend Willow and would book again! She is so sweet and was so attentive to Teddy's needs. He even got a parting gift complete with a beautiful bow and treats! Thank you Willow and Kevin!

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Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Dune Acres home-away-from-home, packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Dune Acres.

<b>Tip:</b> You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Dune Acres sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in IN ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

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