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“Keeley was an amazing sitter. Sent so many pictures and updates and truly just loved on our pet with cuddles, car rides and great walks and playtime. Left the house clean and tidy and was just a pleasure to work with. Will be rebooking her soon!”
“Iwona took great care of my senior Mellie, who is a high anxiety dog dealing with appetite and digestive issues. Iwona was super responsive, caring, and helpful, and Mellie warmed up to her quickly. I will be booking with her again!”
“Katherine was fantastic with my dog! She was attentive, communicative, asked great questions to figure out what was needed, and followed through on everything. She also went above and beyond on providing updates and taking care of my place while sitting the dog. I'd be happy to book with her again!”
“Vasilisa looked after our 11 month old puppy ‘Happy’—and was just perfect! She really tuned into our pup’s energy and managed her routine like a champ. It was Happys first time being away from us and Vasilisa could not have been kinder or more patient. Thank you V!!!!”
“Terrific communicator and incredible with dogs! Great vibes all around and really appreciated all the updates and pics sent throughout the experience. Highly recommend Ismy and will absolutely use again in the future.”
“Bethany successfully watched our labs for 12 nights while we traveled overseas. She was communicative throughout the week with photos and updates. We came home to two perfectly happy, healthy dogs and would gladly book her again in the future. She’s great !!”
“Shailyn stayed at our home for 4 nights and took great care of the house and our beloved Lucky!! Neighbors said Lucky looked very happy on his walks while we were gone. Very thankful for her giving Lucky lots of love while we were gone!”
“Rebekah was exactly the kind of sitter that you dream up for your pets when you go out of town--incredibly friendly and professional at our first meeting and someone our large puppy Bourbon and tiny cat Gypsy immediately loved when they first met her! Rebekah took care of both our pets and our house absolutely flawlessly while we took a mini-vacation earlier in the summer, and her cool, calm and collected demeanor fit perfectly with Bourbon's hyper-friendly attitude towards people and Gypsy's small cat nervousness. We can't wait to book Rebekah again once she's available!”
“Bridget was the best dog sitter we have ever had (that is saying a lot because we have had him for 11 years)! She communicates with us the whole time and sent a ton of great photos. Our dog has some special needs (arthritis and doesn’t love other dogs) and she handled it perfectly. We will book her for all future vacations and dog walks.”
“Renee is thoughtful and thorough and easy to have stay in our home to watch our old nervous pittie. He has a high sense of stranger danger and she has been so patient and careful with him every time we use her. Highly recommend her.”
“Allison is a joy to work with and incredible responsive and reliable. She so patient with my pup, and really observes her and takes the time to get to know her. So glad we found Allison and will definitely be using her again!”
“Emily was incredible. She didn’t just watch my dog, she cared for him like he was her own and treated my home with the same thoughtfulness and respect. From the moment they met, my dog was instantly comfortable with her. She played with him, took him on walks and runs, and gave him all the snuggles and attention he could possibly want. She sent tons of photo updates, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. But what really made her stand out is how considerate she was with my home. Everything was spotless when I returned, and she even stayed until I got back so he didn’t have to be alone. I walked into a sweet welcome note and fresh flowers, such a thoughtful touch and a truly warm homecoming. I cannot recommend Emily highly enough. She is attentive, trustworthy, incredibly kind, and clearly loves what she does. I’d book her again in a heartbeat!.”
“Tiffany did a wonderful job taking care of my anxious dog Churro! My house was spotless when I got home and she sent regular photos and updates, and handled his medication schedule too. He was happy and well cared for all week. Churro and I look forward to working with Tiffany again!”
Over 990 pet parents in Evanston have booked house sitting
Evanston pet parents share their Rover experiences
Jamie did a great job taking care of our sassy senior dog Barry while we went away for the weekend. This is the first time we've left Barry with someone since moving to Chicago, but we felt comfortable leaving him in Jamie's care at our home. She dealt well with his temperament (always hungry and a bit stubborn), made sure he got plenty of walk time, and provided the extra attention he needs. We will definitely have her back again.
I was terrified about finding someone to watch my little Velcro baby. But Rebeca put me at ease. Her communication with me and love she gave my baby is beyond what I could have expected. I am so happy to have book with Rebeca and next time I am in Chicagoland I will definitely book with her again! Thank you Rebeca!!!
Jason did a great job watching our dogs. He sent frequent, high quality photos throughout the stay, which we very much appreciated. He gave our pups lots of outside time and dealt well with administering their meds. We’d book with Jason again and recommend him to others.
Giovanna was wonderful while house-sitting with our cat! She was very friendly and accommodating, and focused on making sure our cat’s needs were met while we were away, spending lots of quality time with her and sending regular photo/video updates. Would highly recommend her if you’re looking for a communicative and attentive pet sitter!
Maeve did a great job with my cats! She was super sweet with them and they warmed up to her instantly. I also had a ton of travel problems getting home, resulting in over 36 hours of delays getting back and Maeve was nothing but accommodating and kind, making sure my cats had everything they needed so I didn't have to worry about them during the stressful process. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for pet sitting!
Madeline was fantastic! Our dog was immediately smitten with her. Not only was Madeline attentive to all of the instructions I shared with her, but she was also flexible when it came to scheduling, since we didn’t know how long we’d be gone for. I’d highly recommend Madeline as a responsible, dependable, and caring sitter for your pets!
Katherine was fantastic with my dog! She was attentive, communicative, asked great questions to figure out what was needed, and followed through on everything. She also went above and beyond on providing updates and taking care of my place while sitting the dog. I'd be happy to book with her again!
Andrew was great- we needed someone to stay at our house and watch our elderly dog for 16 days -he came to meet us and her, stopped by for two dog walks to get to know her. He was responsive, sent updates and let us know right away if any issues or questions. We were able to enjoy our trip and feel good about dog and house being well taken care of- he was able to continue her meds and get on a good routine with her. We got home with house in great shape and Darcy doing well. Would book Andrew again and highly recommend. This was a long dog /house watch and he did great!
My pup loved having Lauren stay with him while I was out of town for work! She arrived on time (early, actually) and sent pictures and updates during her stay. My apartment was in great shape and Auggie was in great spirits when I got home. I'll definitely be booking with her again!
Keeley house-sat our large, old, and cranky dog for almost a week, and she was terrific! She really got to know him and adapted her routines to make sure his needs were met. Knowing that he's very reactive with other dogs, she found a safe place for him to run and roll, something he had not been able to do in years. And because he gets anxious when he's left alone, she spent lots of time at our house (which she also took very good care of). Hire Keeley--she's great!
We have booked with Kris multiple times to care for our dogs in our home. The dogs always seem very comfortable, happy, and well cared for when we return. We had an issue with the house arise while we were away this time, and we were thankful Kris was there and able to handle it.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Evanston is $50
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Sitters in Evanston average 4 repeat house sitting clients
House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Evanston on Rover as of Jun 2026 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 Jun 2026, there are 7,771 house sitters in Evanston. 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, 85% of Evanston house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Evanston have an average of 13 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 Evanston.
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. Evanston 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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