Pet Sitting in East Chicago
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“From the moment we met her, we knew our cat was in the most loving and capable hands. She cared for our fur baby with so much tenderness and attention, going above and beyond to ensure Charlie felt safe, comfortable, and loved while we were away. Her daily updates brought us peace of mind and smiles each day. We are so grateful for her, and feel incredibly lucky to have found someone so wonderful to care for our Charlie.”


“Taryn was great! We have two senior cats and she followed our instructions perfectly. It's such a relief when you can find a solid Sitter to care for your fur baby! Taryn, thanks for helping out on last minute notice and making the commute to St. John!”


“Cassidy is great! Easy to coordinate with and reliable. My cat is a bit shy and it takes some time for him to warm up to people but she was so patient with him and always tried to win him over! Highly recommend.”


“Paris was an awesome care taker of my fur babies! She is very thorough in her communication with us about her time with our babies. We enjoyed and loved all the pictures she took of them while in her care. We highly recommend Paris to dog sit. She is trustworthy and my babies love her!”


About: Oven been raised and take care of different kinds of pets since I was young. I love them , and I can tell what they want by how they act. I had a chicken , dog ,cat , tropical fish, bird , even rats. My job is not really busy, and I am available a lot of time for pet sitting. I love play with them love to take care of them. They are the angels. I live in house and have fence . Also I have a good temper pet cat. Also I live near Purdue Northwest, that beautiful neighborhood, pets love to walk there

“Ashley was extremely reliable and affectionate towards my cats. She really looked after their needs according to their personalities. She even vacuumed their fur off the carpet and furniture. Honestly, she is one of the best sitters we've ever had.”


“Chloe is great with communication and patient with Penelope. She definitely paid attention to details and has no hesitation in ensuring she understands what she is doing. Thank you, Chloe!”


About: I currently work at a dog daycare, and spend all of my time caring about dogs and trying to make them happy. I really like to learn dog’s personalities and make my time spent with them, something that they’ll enjoy. I also have two dogs of my own, and spend a lot of time walking them. I’m willing to do anything to keep your pup safe. Dogs are such sweet babies, and deserve to feel happy and safe, so when you are away Im willing to be that for your pup. I will even work on training commands, if that’s something that’s already been being worked on at home. I can’t wait to meet your dogs and help you all stay happy!! Im currently working full time. I’m free all day a few days out of the week and during the early afternoon and after on days I work! Im willing to stop in any time that I’m free before or after work & days I have off. I have a lot of experience caring for animals in a safe manner for both the animals and myself. I’m very comfortable around dogs and cats, and can handle them in a safe manner for everyone!

About: I have had dogs in my life since I was 10 years old. My first dog was a beagle pup and I have taken care of dozens of breeds of dogs since then, from chihuahuas to great danes. I have walked the largest of breeds and have trained them as well. I have had friends and family members entrust their dogs to me to care for weekly stays as well as to exercise regularly. Your fur babies will be in good care with me! Also whenever I see a lost dog running around I try my best to catch it and get it back to its owners. My son has been with me several times when this has happened and now he does it too. I am a stay-at-home mom so I can make my availability whatever it needs to be for you and your best fur friend (within reason and safety limits). I have a fenced yard and one friendly dog named Flash. He loves playing with other dogs that come stay with us. The best thing about him is his absolute obedience to my commands. He truly is the smartest dog I've ever had! 💜 While caring for your dog at your home I will follow all of your rules and respect how you wish for your dog to be cared for. Your dogs will be treated like family in my home. I love to take the dogs outside to play or just to soak up some sun when the weather cooperates. Snuggles come at no extra cost in my house, and your pup will be relaxed and happy when you come back. I follow all instructions given to me by my client and give updates on their well-being throughout the duration of their stay. I answer texts and calls quickly. I will not accept dogs that display aggression to other dogs or humans under any circumstances for boarding in my home.

About: For as long as I can remember I have taken care of, rescued, and cared for animals. Through out my life I have over all had 18 animals in my house hold (at one point in time 8 cats all under the same roof) and I have often helped taken care of animals of family and friends. I have checked in on dogs for noon outside time and potty breaks as well as stayed at a home for as long as a month to take care of a cat. I have experience with pets in all stages of life and in handling animals with different temperaments. I have also given animals medications (from diabetic shots to thyroid pills to special prescription food) and I am very active in taking care of them. Currently I have one dog and three cats that I share with my partner, all of whom I have taken care of from early on in their lives. I am currently in between jobs so most days and times I am available. I do share a car but we always work together to figure out who can use the car when. Just let me know what you need and when and I will work with you to figure out a schedule that works for both of us. I am very respectful of other's homes, making sure things are clean and nothing is messed up. Whether your fur baby tore up a rug or I accidentally broke something, there will be full transparency on what happened while you're away. I can send daily text check ins and don't mind being called daily to ensure everything is alright, your animals are family and I will treat them as such. Any house rules or animal schedules you have set I will abide by. I will give your animal full attention and do what I can to give them what they need.

“Gabrielle was the perfect fit for our pup! She showed up on time and stayed the time that was requested which sounds basic, but I personally really appreciate that. She took great care of our dog and provided a great summary of her care for him letting us know how he was on his walk, refilled his water and played with him and gave him treats. I look forward to having her take care of our dog again!”


“I really appreciate Alex being able to provide drop-in visits to my dog Summer! Alex was very friendly, compassionate, and trustworthy. My dog was left in good, caring hands! I will definitely book again in the future.”


About: I have many years of pet care experience. As long as I have had a pet I have always treated them like family. Let me be one of your pet’s best friend. I go to school online full time from home during the school year. I am currently available to play with your pet(s), feed and walk them Monday through Friday. I will respect all of my clients rules if I am pet sitting in their home. I will do my best to accommodate my clients rules for pet sitting at my home. I am very respectful and want my clients to know that I am here for them and their pet(s).

About: I’ve been taking care of big and small dogs since I was 16. I’ve always made sure to make them as comfortable with me as possible. I have a very flexible schedule so I am always available to stop by or be at the house if needed. I always have time on my hands to take care of your fur baby. I have a gated yard that has lots of space for your fur babies to roam around free. I have a cage if needed at any time and I’m always attentive to the pets, especially around other pets.

About: I’ve had pets since I was 8. I’ve had dogs, a cat, hamsters, fish, a bunny, and chickens. They were all very unique and had different needs and levels of interaction needed to keep them happy, and I was and am still very happy to do so! I would like to extend my care to a wider variety of clients, so I have set my radius to a larger range, but bookings further away from my location will require an added on trip charge to cover the extra distance. I do work another job outside of pet sitting, but it is part time, so I still have availability to fit in caring for your fur babies. I will try to stick to their normal routine as close as possible with my schedule! I love seeing the different personalities in each animal I encounter, and learning their quirks and interests. I always pay attention to body language, and realize that animals also have their boundaries.
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Bridget C.

“Bridgit took awesome care of our doggies and we were able to enjoy a weekend getaway with no worries. She was so caring and our doggies absolutely love her.”


Guadalupe R.

“From the moment we met her, we knew our cat was in the most loving and capable hands. She cared for our fur baby with so much tenderness and attention, going above and beyond to ensure Charlie felt safe, comfortable, and loved while we were away. Her daily updates brought us peace of mind and smiles each day. We are so grateful for her, and feel incredibly lucky to have found someone so wonderful to care for our Charlie.”


Taryn M.Star Sitter

“Taryn was great! We have two senior cats and she followed our instructions perfectly. It's such a relief when you can find a solid Sitter to care for your fur baby! Taryn, thanks for helping out on last minute notice and making the commute to St. John!”


Cassidy M.
Star Sitter


“Cassidy is great! Easy to coordinate with and reliable. My cat is a bit shy and it takes some time for him to warm up to people but she was so patient with him and always tried to win him over! Highly recommend.”


Paris W.

“Paris was an awesome care taker of my fur babies! She is very thorough in her communication with us about her time with our babies. We enjoyed and loved all the pictures she took of them while in her care. We highly recommend Paris to dog sit. She is trustworthy and my babies love her!”


Madeline M.

“We have an old cat who doesn't usually take to strangers. But Pixel loves sitting on Madeline's lap and getting pets from her! He's going to miss her daily check ins!”


Chuchu J.
“Chuchu has always been a very nurturing person whether it’s with animals or people. She is very positive and keeps very calm under stressful environments. She would make a great choice for pet caregiver.”




Alexandria W.

“Alexandria was great! Took great care of Bella for me while I was out of town! Thank you for introducing Bella to a new friend and keeping her company!”


Juliana R.Star Sitter

“Juliana, took good care of my Jellybean. Would book again. Thanks!”


Ashley K.

“Ashley was extremely reliable and affectionate towards my cats. She really looked after their needs according to their personalities. She even vacuumed their fur off the carpet and furniture. Honestly, she is one of the best sitters we've ever had.”


Chloe A.

“Chloe is great with communication and patient with Penelope. She definitely paid attention to details and has no hesitation in ensuring she understands what she is doing. Thank you, Chloe!”


Skylar C.
About: I currently work at a dog daycare, and spend all of my time caring about dogs and trying to make them happy. I really like to learn dog’s personalities and make my time spent with them, something that they’ll enjoy. I also have two dogs of my own, and spend a lot of time walking them. I’m willing to do anything to keep your pup safe. Dogs are such sweet babies, and deserve to feel happy and safe, so when you are away Im willing to be that for your pup. I will even work on training commands, if that’s something that’s already been being worked on at home. I can’t wait to meet your dogs and help you all stay happy!! Im currently working full time. I’m free all day a few days out of the week and during the early afternoon and after on days I work! Im willing to stop in any time that I’m free before or after work & days I have off. I have a lot of experience caring for animals in a safe manner for both the animals and myself. I’m very comfortable around dogs and cats, and can handle them in a safe manner for everyone!


Kassia W.
“I've known Kassia for decades. She has been a loving and dedicated caregiver for many dogs, including my own, for more than 30 years. I would trust her to take care of our pups at the drop of a hat, and she has done exactly that on several occasions when family emergencies have arisen.”


Andrew H.
“He does a fantastic job with my dogs. Treats my babies as if they were his own!! And I know they love him! I highly recommend him!”


Gabrielle G.

“Gabrielle was the perfect fit for our pup! She showed up on time and stayed the time that was requested which sounds basic, but I personally really appreciate that. She took great care of our dog and provided a great summary of her care for him letting us know how he was on his walk, refilled his water and played with him and gave him treats. I look forward to having her take care of our dog again!”


Alexandria P.

“I really appreciate Alex being able to provide drop-in visits to my dog Summer! Alex was very friendly, compassionate, and trustworthy. My dog was left in good, caring hands! I will definitely book again in the future.”


Rob S.

“Thank you for taking time from your holiday to give patches some love”


Christina G.
“Christina aka Tina’s Pet Care has been loving and caring for my dog for a few months now. He listens to her and she plays fetch with him outside. My dog is a German shepherd puppy and he loves to be outside and play.”


Niyah M.
About: I’ve been taking care of big and small dogs since I was 16. I’ve always made sure to make them as comfortable with me as possible. I have a very flexible schedule so I am always available to stop by or be at the house if needed. I always have time on my hands to take care of your fur baby. I have a gated yard that has lots of space for your fur babies to roam around free. I have a cage if needed at any time and I’m always attentive to the pets, especially around other pets.


Vanessa R.
“Vanessa has a love for pets like no other. She carries our 90 lb golden retriever Benji, like he’s a baby and he knows it! He gets excited whenever she come to care for him because he know how much she loves him and he loves her! She is always attentive to his needs and wants! She also love cats too!!”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in East Chicago on Rover as of Aug 2025 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.
As of Aug 2025, there are 1,846 pet sitters in East Chicago. 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, 88% of East Chicago pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in East Chicago have an average of 14 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 East Chicago.
Rover makes it easy to find East Chicago 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 1,846 pet sitters in East Chicago on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In East Chicago, 93% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 93% 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.
