House Sitting in Elgin
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1. Vicki G.

“Vicki was an incredible house sitter for our big, old dog and dramatic diva cat. She took great care of them, met and exceeded all expectations, and was very easy to communicate with. We will definitely be looking to hire her again when the need arises.”


2. Erika R.

“Erika is wonderful with my dog. He has warmed up to her. Neighbors shared how much they walked and how calm he was with her. I recommend her but not on the days I'll need her in the future”


3. Erika G.

“Erika is a sweetheart! She did a wonderful job caring for my cat while I was out of town. She left my place cleaner than she found it and kept in communication to calm an anxious cat-mom's mind. Would recommend and plan on asking her again when the time comes.”


4. Heather C.

“Heather was great. I could tell from the pictures that our pets loved her. She was flexible when our times changed last minute. 100% will use her again!”




5. Caroline H.


“Caroline stayed at our house four nights while we were away. She did an amazing job sending pictures and communicating with us while we were gone. Caroline was very attentive to our lab, Benny, and she respected our home. When we returned the house was spotless! Our dog has epilepsy, so it is very important to follow his normal routine. Caroline gave him his meds as instructed. My only recommendation would be to avoid over stimulation with the toys due to his condition. I highly recommend Caroline as a caregiver for pets. We will definitely contact her again for this service.”


6. Romana K.

“Second time I used Romana. Again excellent care giver for my new rescue and provided medications and care as instructed. Definitely recommend her”


7. Valerie P.

“Valerie is amazing! Left the house beautiful and washed all bed linens and did the other tasks I asked her to do! My Eli was well taken care of and she updated and responded quickly to any requests. Gots lots of pictures of my boy and she was very upbeat about it all! I will most definitely try to use her again!!”


8. Katy M.

“Katy was a great caretaker of our corgi Hoagie while we were on vacation. She spent time ahead understanding our needs and expectations, asked perceptive questions, and showed real connection with Hoagie. It was such a relief to know Hoagie was having fun and being cared for so well, especially as we received updates along the way.”


9. Debora C.
“She is absolutely wonderful with my dog. He is an older large dog (about 70lbs and 10 years old. She is really good about giving him his medicine on time and even massages his leg that is bothering him from an old injury. She also adamant about giving him plenty of attention and play time. She really goes above and beyond to make sure my dog felt comfortable and loved by her which was incredible because he gets pretty weary of people. I look forward to hiring her again. She is the only person I trust with my dog.”


10. Grace G.

“Grace is a pro! From the start, we could tell Grace had her stuff together and was very experienced and professional. She was great with our crazy boxer puppy, and she gave him all the love and care we needed him to get while we were out for the weekend. We are already booking her up for future house sitting needs! Thank you again, Grace!”


11. Stephanie L.

“Stephanie took loving care of my beloved golden retriever! She was thorough in her preparation, communicative during the stay (including photos and updates), and quick to answer with any questions I had while I was away. I put full trust in Stephanie with my doggo, and she is my go-to for dog sitting!”




12. Molly B.

“Molly did a great job taking care of our high energy dog, two cats, and house while we were gone! She was able to give him enough exercise, even with the bad weather she had during her stay. Molly was even able to be flexible and come a day early when we needed her. Thank you :)”


13. Samantha L.

“Sam is FABULOUS! She stays in touch daily, sends us pictures to help us stay connected, loves up and spoils our fur-babies and always takes great care of our home! We are so grateful for Sam, and will definitely continue to book with her!”


14. Diane K.
About: I’ve always had a dog in my life; animals are the best companions. I’m a nurturer, I even trained my pet to be my mom’s emotional support animal throughout her six year battle against a rare brain disorder..Dogs bring joy to those with special needs.. I would go to great measure for any pet or human for that matter!!! i’m currently a 30 year veteran flight attendant with a lot of time on my hands.. so I’m very flexible and willing to work with your schedule! I personally have a 10 pound toy schnauzer, who is beyond friendly and loves to play with other dogs. We prefer dog walks and playing at the park again, I’m flexible in the needs of your pet.




15. Jamie S.

“Jamie did a great job house sitting and taking care of our chihuahua/yorkie mix. She went out of her way to make him feel safe and comfortable while we were out of town. She was so good about sending multiple updates and pictures every day. We will definitely be using her again.”


16. Linda H.
“Linda is as an exceptional pet caretaker. I have had the pleasure of observing her care for animals, and her dedication, patience, and genuine love, she's responsible in her day to day activities and she puts an extra effort when taking care of animals. Linda really cares about animals, whether it's providing regular feeding, ensuring they get enough exercise, or simply offering comfort and companionship. She makes an effort to make sure animals are healthy, and well-loved. I am confident that Linda would be an excellent choice for anyone seeking a reliable, caring, and responsible pet caretaker. She has provided a lot of love and care whenever I needed her to look after my dog, I would not doubt for a second to have her take care of my dog (Pomchi). Sincerely, Alan”


17. Tracey D.
“Tracey is great! She is dependable and reliable. Highly recommending her for your pet needs. She goes above and beyond to make sure her clients are happy!”


18. Marilyn P.

“Marilyn is great! She is extremely dependable and I know the dogs are in good hands. When she had to leave the dogs alone for some longer work days she had her son Adam fill in and he did a great job too. We had a small home maintenance issue while we were gone and they were on top of it and took care of everything. Highly recommend!”


19. Jacqueline & Uriel C.

“Jacqueline took good care of my Jojo while I had to be on a work trip. She always communicated with me, sent pictures, and Jojo enjoyed being with her. Jojo is a reactive dog, and Jacqueline handled it well. I definitely recommend Jacqueline for dogwalking, sitting, etc!”


20. Marilyn M.
About: i’ve taken care of dogs since i was little so i know a bit about how to take care of them like walk feed and play with them i know they’re so playful currently i don’t have a job so i’m available all week and i love pets so much so i thought this would be fun to do. i have a cat she’s still a baby kinda she’s 5 months old she’s really playful and a chihuahua she’s on the older side she loves to nap and is unbothered by other pets
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Elgin on Rover as of Mar 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 Mar 2025, there are 1,590 house sitters in Elgin. 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, 87% of Elgin house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Elgin have an average of 16 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Elgin.
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. Elgin 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.
