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“Kiersten is absolutely phenomenal and did an unbelievable job with handling our family’s dogs and cat! She kept them well fed, gave picture updates, and did an immaculate job of keeping up our house. We returned to a very clean and orderly house with extremely happy pets. She is very friendly and gentle with pets and truly goes the extra mile. I will plan on contacting Kiersten for all of my housesitting and pet care needs in the future!”
“CASEY SAVED OUR VACATION!!!! I don’t know where to start. Casey and her partner were SO amazing to our dog Neo. He got pretty sick the day before we left for Mexico and we were so nervous to leave him. Casey took better care of him than we could have dreamed of!! He had very bad diarrhea and she had to take him out several times a night for the first few nights. She cooked him rice, chicken and sweet potato and nursed him back to perfect health by the time we got home!! She went way above and beyond what would normally be required!! Without her we would have had to cancel or come home early!! We got updates and pictures of Neo several times a day and she responded to our texts in a timely manner!! I simply cannot recommend Casey enough! I would give 10 stars if I could!!!❤️”
About: I have had a love for animals since I was a young child. At the age of 8, against my parents wishes I snuck in an abandoned cat and it ended up being where my love for animals began. We have had many types of pets since then. Currently we have a 3 year-old German Shepherd whom we rescued from a shelter at 4 months of age. We also have a 1 year old Australian Cattle dog who is super energetic. I love spending time with animals, dogs in particular, because they are so playful, happy and full of unconditional love. I am responsible, caring and will take great care of you pet because I know that they are not only “pets” but are also members of your family. I will care for your pet like I would care for my own pets. I work full-time as a nurse practitioner but just started working some days from home. I figured, why not do something I love while also getting exercise at the same time. Note: the only breed of dog that I will not board in my home are pitbulls. My daughter had a traumatic experience with a pitbull so she is very triggered by that breed. I will gladly watch pitbulls in your home and care for them outside of my home. I think they do get a bad reputation for being an aggressive breed but due to our experience, we unfortunately don’t feel comfortable having them around our children. I am able to mainly available for pet care on the weekends. I am able to accomplish most evening/late evening or very early morning walks. Every other Tuesday I work from home so am able to break up my schedule this day. I care for my dogs in my backyard, which is fenced in. She is able to run around freely because we do have a large yard which allows her to burn off her energy. We also play fetch and she is able to spend a lot of her time running around there. We also go for walks around the neighborhood.
“The dogs loved her instantly! She kept me updated with videos and photos throughout the stay. The dogs seemed to really enjoy their time with her. I would absolutely use her again!”
“Mariana could not have been more wonderful. Because we needed her for 12 hours here at Fort Wilderness, we had her bring her little pup along. All the dogs got along famously. They enjoyed the company and their multiple walks & we were met with smiles all around at the end of a fun-filled day.”
“We loved having Elizabeth stay with our little, old man. She took excellent care of him and our home while we were away for Spring Break. Very glad we found her!”
“Claire did a wonderful job house/dog sitting our husky Zoey while we were out of town. I felt completely comfortable after meeting Claire for our meet and greet, and Zoey loved her too. Claire was communicative throughout the time we were away, sharing updates and pictures, and left the house tidy. Would re-book in the future without hesitation!”
“Excellent job taking care of my kitties and keep me updated and sent pictures. :)”
“Thanks Mari! Our babes and home were well taken care of during our 12 day trip. She was communicative and very caring. Will definitely continue to rely on Mari for our pet and house sitting needs.”
“Diane was so kind and wonderful with our senior dog. She made such an effort to get to know us and our dog’s needs. She communicated clearly throughout her short stay. We can’t wait to book her again!”
“April is responsive, personable, and friendly. She stayed in our home and took great care of our cat and dog, who can be anxious and high-strung at times. We enjoyed getting pictures and updates while we were away. Highly recommend!”
“Yuliia is an excellent dog sitter. She provided detailed updates and regularly sent pictures, which I really appreciated. Even though my dog tends to bark, Yuliia managed the situation calmly and kept up with his routine without any issues. I felt completely at ease knowing my dog was well-fed and exercised. I highly recommend Yuliia—she’s truly the best dog sitter you could ask for.”
“Jesse did a great job taking care of my dog and cat while we were away. He spent a good amount of time with my animals throughout the day and made sure to send timely updates. My cat was experiencing a health issue and required extra care during our time away and Jesse was very attentive and understanding. We felt very safe leaving our animals in his care. My animals all really enjoyed their time with him.”
“Rachel was amazing! She took such great care of our two dogs and cat—lots of love, walks, and attention. She sent frequent updates and photos, which gave us so much peace of mind. She even handled our dog’s medication with no problem. We couldn’t have asked for a more attentive and caring sitter. Highly recommend!”
About: I’m a retired nurse who now wants to turn my nurturing skills to animals! I have had dogs and cats for many years (currently one dog) and have cared for others’ pets as well. I have experience administering medication to both cats and dogs. My dog Rocky and I are excited at the thought of having your pet in our home! We promise to taking loving care of your fur baby. I am usually home other than watching my grandchildren several hours a week. This is a flexible arrangement which allows me to frequently check in at home. I have a fenced in yard and a friendly dog to keep our guests company. I can accommodate pad trained dogs as well as outdoor trained.
“Klaudia is quite simply terrific. We have two large boxers who require a lot of attention Klaudia immediately bonded with them and took excellent care of our babies. She also left our house in pristine condition. We also appreciate the great communication and pictures. What a pleasure to deal with and we will absolutely have Klaudia back to watch our girls”
About: I love going for long walks and playing in the park! I have a Dog park outside our home, neighborhood dog sitter and pet sitter. Teacher 8-4pm. Home by 4:30pm Off weekends/holidays and summers. Flexibility to step out after 12pm for walks/ snacks/ belly rubs! Loving 11 year old who can’t get enough of all animals! With love and care. I will treat your fur baby like our own! Walks, cuddles and belly rubs required! Will follow all instructions/directions to ensure a happy visit!
“She did a great job taking care of our pets-one having separation anxiety and some medication needs. She also took great care of the house. Great communicator and will use again for sure!”
“Lauren did a great job taking care of our two dogs and watching over our home. It was comforting to see the pictures she sent, and it was obvious the dogs were happy and well taken care of in our home.”
About: I love my four pawed furry friends both dogs and cats. I'm forthright and a caring pet companion. Currently, I'm primarily caring for cats for the time being. I am available most days of the week currently as I'm working part time. This leaves me plenty of time to be a cat companion. I'm gentle, attentive and respectful of personal space for pet and homeowner. More then happy to shower cats with pets and brush them if need be or leave them to their own devices if that's their preference.
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1. Kiersten R.
“Kiersten is absolutely phenomenal and did an unbelievable job with handling our family’s dogs and cat! She kept them well fed, gave picture updates, and did an immaculate job of keeping up our house. We returned to a very clean and orderly house with extremely happy pets. She is very friendly and gentle with pets and truly goes the extra mile. I will plan on contacting Kiersten for all of my housesitting and pet care needs in the future!”
2. Casey K.
“CASEY SAVED OUR VACATION!!!! I don’t know where to start. Casey and her partner were SO amazing to our dog Neo. He got pretty sick the day before we left for Mexico and we were so nervous to leave him. Casey took better care of him than we could have dreamed of!! He had very bad diarrhea and she had to take him out several times a night for the first few nights. She cooked him rice, chicken and sweet potato and nursed him back to perfect health by the time we got home!! She went way above and beyond what would normally be required!! Without her we would have had to cancel or come home early!! We got updates and pictures of Neo several times a day and she responded to our texts in a timely manner!! I simply cannot recommend Casey enough! I would give 10 stars if I could!!!❤️”
3. Cristina M.
About: I have had a love for animals since I was a young child. At the age of 8, against my parents wishes I snuck in an abandoned cat and it ended up being where my love for animals began. We have had many types of pets since then. Currently we have a 3 year-old German Shepherd whom we rescued from a shelter at 4 months of age. We also have a 1 year old Australian Cattle dog who is super energetic. I love spending time with animals, dogs in particular, because they are so playful, happy and full of unconditional love. I am responsible, caring and will take great care of you pet because I know that they are not only “pets” but are also members of your family. I will care for your pet like I would care for my own pets. I work full-time as a nurse practitioner but just started working some days from home. I figured, why not do something I love while also getting exercise at the same time. Note: the only breed of dog that I will not board in my home are pitbulls. My daughter had a traumatic experience with a pitbull so she is very triggered by that breed. I will gladly watch pitbulls in your home and care for them outside of my home. I think they do get a bad reputation for being an aggressive breed but due to our experience, we unfortunately don’t feel comfortable having them around our children. I am able to mainly available for pet care on the weekends. I am able to accomplish most evening/late evening or very early morning walks. Every other Tuesday I work from home so am able to break up my schedule this day. I care for my dogs in my backyard, which is fenced in. She is able to run around freely because we do have a large yard which allows her to burn off her energy. We also play fetch and she is able to spend a lot of her time running around there. We also go for walks around the neighborhood.
4. Lauren G.
“The dogs loved her instantly! She kept me updated with videos and photos throughout the stay. The dogs seemed to really enjoy their time with her. I would absolutely use her again!”
5. Mariana O.
“Mariana could not have been more wonderful. Because we needed her for 12 hours here at Fort Wilderness, we had her bring her little pup along. All the dogs got along famously. They enjoyed the company and their multiple walks & we were met with smiles all around at the end of a fun-filled day.”
6. Elizabeth W.
“We loved having Elizabeth stay with our little, old man. She took excellent care of him and our home while we were away for Spring Break. Very glad we found her!”
7. Claire Y.
“Claire did a wonderful job house/dog sitting our husky Zoey while we were out of town. I felt completely comfortable after meeting Claire for our meet and greet, and Zoey loved her too. Claire was communicative throughout the time we were away, sharing updates and pictures, and left the house tidy. Would re-book in the future without hesitation!”
8. Cheyenne G.
“Excellent job taking care of my kitties and keep me updated and sent pictures. :)”
9. Mari S.
“Thanks Mari! Our babes and home were well taken care of during our 12 day trip. She was communicative and very caring. Will definitely continue to rely on Mari for our pet and house sitting needs.”
10. Diane B.
“Diane was so kind and wonderful with our senior dog. She made such an effort to get to know us and our dog’s needs. She communicated clearly throughout her short stay. We can’t wait to book her again!”
11. April S.
“April is responsive, personable, and friendly. She stayed in our home and took great care of our cat and dog, who can be anxious and high-strung at times. We enjoyed getting pictures and updates while we were away. Highly recommend!”
12. Yuliia Z.
“Yuliia is an excellent dog sitter. She provided detailed updates and regularly sent pictures, which I really appreciated. Even though my dog tends to bark, Yuliia managed the situation calmly and kept up with his routine without any issues. I felt completely at ease knowing my dog was well-fed and exercised. I highly recommend Yuliia—she’s truly the best dog sitter you could ask for.”
13. Jessemy S.
“Jesse did a great job taking care of my dog and cat while we were away. He spent a good amount of time with my animals throughout the day and made sure to send timely updates. My cat was experiencing a health issue and required extra care during our time away and Jesse was very attentive and understanding. We felt very safe leaving our animals in his care. My animals all really enjoyed their time with him.”
14. Rachel S.
“Rachel was amazing! She took such great care of our two dogs and cat—lots of love, walks, and attention. She sent frequent updates and photos, which gave us so much peace of mind. She even handled our dog’s medication with no problem. We couldn’t have asked for a more attentive and caring sitter. Highly recommend!”
15. Erica P.
“Erica is a very responsible and caring pet caregiver. She made my dog feel right at home. She is very friendly and communicates with me when I have any questions or just feel like checking in. I highly recommend reaching out to her for anyone seeking a pet sitter. Your pet will be in great hands!”
16. Klaudia R.
“Klaudia is quite simply terrific. We have two large boxers who require a lot of attention Klaudia immediately bonded with them and took excellent care of our babies. She also left our house in pristine condition. We also appreciate the great communication and pictures. What a pleasure to deal with and we will absolutely have Klaudia back to watch our girls”
17. Tajah R.
“Whenever we travel Tajah is always accommodating! Our dogs adore her and her son ! The boys look forward to her walks and some times they never want to leave.”
18. Meghan K.
“She did a great job taking care of our pets-one having separation anxiety and some medication needs. She also took great care of the house. Great communicator and will use again for sure!”
19. Lauren B.
“Lauren did a great job taking care of our two dogs and watching over our home. It was comforting to see the pictures she sent, and it was obvious the dogs were happy and well taken care of in our home.”
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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 Elmhurst on Rover as of May 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 May 2025, there are 7,547 house sitters in Elmhurst. 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, 84% of Elmhurst house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Elmhurst have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Elmhurst.
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. Elmhurst 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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