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1. Justin M.
“Justin was great! Sent great photos while we were away and was very communicative! The dogs loved him. He left our home clean and took great care of it while we were way. 5/5 would recommend!”
2. Chloe J.
“Our dog loved Chloe! She was super communicative, honest, and responsible. Our dog is reactive and Chloe followed our directions and there were 0 issues. We’d book Chloe again!”
3. Shamari W.
“Shamari is amazing. He stayed with our 2 dogs for 6 days and 5 nights. He was so great with them and wonderful with our littlest dog who has seizures. He took such good care of them. Left my house spotless. I just honestly couldn’t have asked for a better person to leave my dogs with. I can’t say enough good stuff about him.”
4. Victory J.
“Victory did terrific job with my three dogs! Victory administered thyroid medicine for one of my dogs twice a day. Victory was also wonderful with my puppy, and total she had three dogs and did an amazing job. Thank you!”
5. Dan W.
“Dan sent lots of updates and photos/videos while taking care of our boy Wally. It was great to know that he was in capable hands while we were out of town for the weekend!!”
6. Katherine H.
“Katherine as great! Took excellent care of our fur babies and left everything as it was when we left. She did an amazing job and the boys seemed to enjoy their time with her. She went above and beyond to make them feel loved and comfortable. She sent pictures and kept in touch to let us know how they were doing. Will definitely use her again if we have a need. :)”
7. Gladys C.
“Gladys came through last minute for us after a cancellation and did a great job watching our black lab Hank. Highly recommended! Thanks Gladys”
8. madison h.
“Madison has been working for me as a kennel employee for over 3 years and has been a stellar worker. She cares about each animal as if it were her own, and she is as reliable as someone can be to make sure the animals are well taken care of. She is on time, gets the job done, and leaves.”
9. India B.
“As always, I came home to happy pups and a tidy house. India goes above and beyond every single time she stays with us! She is the absolute best!! 10/10 ❤️”
10. Samantha H.
“Sam was so great with my 2 monsters. She sent me pics and kept in communication. I know the pups loved having her hang with them, and she took great care of them, as if they were her own. Details like taking them for their beloved car ride and straightening up what I’m sure was a mess they made are beyond my expectations, and I am thankful for Sam! I will be booking her anytime I need some help. THANKS SAM!!!”
11. Mckayla A.
“McKayla is responsive and dependable. My pups were relaxed and happy when I returned. Thank you McKayla.”
12. Jennifer E.
About: My name is Jennifer and I’m a CNA currently at the hospital. I own 3 cats (fireball,pumpkin,midnight), 4 goats, 2 rabbits and 8 chickens. I have always loved animals! I have experience with house animals, farm animals, and exotic animals. Lots of references, so please ask! I make my own work schedule, so I've always got spare time during the week/weekend to dog walk, or dog/cat sit for anyone. Please feel free to each out! I love giving animals attention, I own 4 goats, 3 cats, chickens, and rabbits. They are my entire world! I have lots of experience with farm animals too.
13. Anna H.
“Anna was wonderful. We just moved and needed a short notice sitter. She worked with me on logistics and kept our three dogs healthy and happy for a few days while we were gone. She updated us with pictures every day and kept me posted on how the dogs were doing and behaving. I am so glad that we found a great sitter so soon!”
14. Jasmine W.
“Jasmine did an amazing job with my babies and found a way for them to open up and be cuddle buddies by the end of the night! Would definetly hire again!”
15. Jessica "Eliora" L.
“Eliora was great! She watched our two dogs for the week and did a great job. The pups were very well taken care of and we were really able to enjoy our vacation. The house looked amazing when we returned! Will definitely use in the future!”
16. Christine N.
“Christine has always loved animals even more so than humans. She has a natural bond with pets of all types, especially with cats and dogs. She portrays a friendly, patient demeanor that dogs especially seem to understand and respect. Christine would make a excellent pet sitter.”
17. Raina J.
“Raina stayed the weekend with my two dogs and two cats. They absolutely loved her at the meet and greet. She sent updates and photos so I knew everything was being taken care of and my fur babies were happy! I also came home to the house the way we left it which is great. I would definitely reccomend using Raina!”
18. Amanda R.
“Amanda is an extraordinary young lady with a wonderful personality. I have known her for several years now. She is a very amazing & wonderful mom. She loves and cares for animals like she does for her son. She is one of the most trustworthy people I know. I trust her with my home, dogs & my life.”
19. Danielle P.
“Danielle has been my friend for over a decade and she is definitely an animal lover! She has done pet-sitting for my mother’s cat on numerous occasions and we always knew Sinatra was in good hands! She has dogs and pigs of her own and also cares for rescue dogs at her job. Danielle is responsible and dependable, and I would not hesitate to leave any of my animals in her care!”
20. Rusty B.
About: I’ve taken care of dogs all throughout my neighborhood they relied on me to walk and feed how much more dogs are always family. They need love. I’m currently not as busy until next year I will be going to school so until then I will find a routine more suitable and flexible Your home is always like mine our protects your furry baby, and serve you for my duties. I’ll make sure you’re for a baby gets what he or she needs.
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Elgin on Rover as of Jul 2024 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 Jul 2024, there are 376 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, 89% 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.
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