House Sitting in Elgin
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Top rated Elgin house sitters
“Kari did a long stay over the holidays with our senior Labrador. From beginning to end, she was fabulous, professional, and caring. She asked questions before the stay, kept in touch with us while we were gone, and left the house spotless for us. Our dog adored her - I am not quite sure he even missed us. I could not recommend her more highly and I definitely will look forward to working with her again.”
About: I’ve taken care of all types of animals/pets. I can clean litter boxes and pick up poo with the best of them. I love to go on walks and scratches and pets are my favorite. I drive school bus, so I have a lot of time on my hands during the day. I take the summer off and should have lots of free time. I have a dog door and a fenced yard. I have 8 chickens and 3 cats and 2 rats and 1 doghtor. We are animal friendly. The cats will stay mostly hidden but one will come out and visit.
“Kim is amazing! This was our first time leaving our baby for multiple nights and I was nervous to say the least. Kim made a point to come visit our home prior to our vacation and interacted with Piglet while taking thorough notes throughout the tour of our house. She asked excellent and insightful questions that helped put my mind at ease. During her actual stay in our home, Kim checked in frequently and provided us delightful photos of Piglet throughout our trip which eased any concerns I had. It was apparent Miss Piglet was enjoying her time with Kim! We came home to a thriving puppy and our house in order. We look forward to booking Kim again!”
About: I’ve taken care of cats and dogs, every kind, since i was 12. I’ve always had dogs in my home and they’re family and yours would be too! I’m currently working at home with a flexible schedule so I have plenty of time to play and care for your pet. I’m always home on the weekends for play time at the park or just lounging around on the couches and playing with toys and having treats! I have a fenced yard and 3 dogs of my own that love to play with other dogs. I can provide whatever they may need as far as if you have em crate trained or inside/outside trained. They will always have plenty of water and love!💕
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Ann C.
“Kari did a long stay over the holidays with our senior Labrador. From beginning to end, she was fabulous, professional, and caring. She asked questions before the stay, kept in touch with us while we were gone, and left the house spotless for us. Our dog adored her - I am not quite sure he even missed us. I could not recommend her more highly and I definitely will look forward to working with her again.”
Jordan E.
About: I’ve taken care of all types of animals/pets. I can clean litter boxes and pick up poo with the best of them. I love to go on walks and scratches and pets are my favorite. I drive school bus, so I have a lot of time on my hands during the day. I take the summer off and should have lots of free time. I have a dog door and a fenced yard. I have 8 chickens and 3 cats and 2 rats and 1 doghtor. We are animal friendly. The cats will stay mostly hidden but one will come out and visit.
Kimberly M.
“Kim is amazing! This was our first time leaving our baby for multiple nights and I was nervous to say the least. Kim made a point to come visit our home prior to our vacation and interacted with Piglet while taking thorough notes throughout the tour of our house. She asked excellent and insightful questions that helped put my mind at ease. During her actual stay in our home, Kim checked in frequently and provided us delightful photos of Piglet throughout our trip which eased any concerns I had. It was apparent Miss Piglet was enjoying her time with Kim! We came home to a thriving puppy and our house in order. We look forward to booking Kim again!”
Felicia C.
About: I’ve taken care of cats and dogs, every kind, since i was 12. I’ve always had dogs in my home and they’re family and yours would be too! I’m currently working at home with a flexible schedule so I have plenty of time to play and care for your pet. I’m always home on the weekends for play time at the park or just lounging around on the couches and playing with toys and having treats! I have a fenced yard and 3 dogs of my own that love to play with other dogs. I can provide whatever they may need as far as if you have em crate trained or inside/outside trained. They will always have plenty of water and love!💕
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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 Aug 2025 was about $43 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 Aug 2025, there are 14 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, 80% of Elgin house sitters 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 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.
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