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Sitter Profile Image: joseph m.
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joseph m.
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$75
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4.8 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Lake Zurich, IL, 60047

Joseph was great with our dogs, they were in a great mood when we got home! Good communicator and house sitter. He’s stayed with our dogs twice now and we will definitely book him again!

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Shay L.
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Anna N.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Vernon Hills, IL, 60061

Anna was so great with my dogs! She communicated so well which helped us enjoy our vacation away from our dogs. They were taken care of so well with multiple walks, treats and attention!

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Holly K.
Sitter Profile Image: Allegra P.
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Allegra P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
28 years of experience
Lake Barrington, IL, 60010

Great experience with Allegra. She took excellent care of my pups and kept the house spotless. The dogs were in such a good mood when I returned, which tells me everything I need to know. Will definitely book again!

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Steve F.
Sitter Profile Image: Karina C.
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Karina C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Wheeling, IL, 60090

Karina was the perfect house/dogsitter! Regular updates, pictures of the pups, house well taken care of! Just don’t book her on the weekends we need her!!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kortney B.
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Kortney B.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Northland, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061

About: Growing up, I had a couple dogs. Along with family and friends always having dogs around, I have always taken care of dogs. I love to walk them, bathe them, and play! I would take care of your fur baby like my own! I have a flexible schedule and work independently so I have plenty of flexibility for you and your baby!❤️ What works for your schedule will most likely work for mine. I look forward to spend time with and take care of your baby and I will enjoy every second! You can trust me with your pet like it’s my own! I am an honest human being with a heart full of love and compassion. I would love to take your fur baby to the park to play and have fun, as well as a jog/walk of course, and I wouldn’t mind giving your baby a bath if need be! Perhaps a trip to the pet store to spoil?! Don’t worry cats will love me too! I know just the spot they love scratched and will offer plenty of playtime.

Sitter Profile Image: Becca S.
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Becca S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
11 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Lake Zurich, IL, 60047

Becca was wonderful and took care of everything. She knew exactly how to put my nervous little chihuahua at ease. By the end of the week she was his best friend. She sent me pictures and updates which I really appreciated. I highly recommend her.

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Julie S.
Sitter Profile Image: Gabrielle R.
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Gabrielle R.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
130 reviews
40 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Prospect Heights, IL, 60070

Gabi’s services were 100% awesome. We have a quirky dog and she came over once a week for a few months before we left to get our dog comfortable with her. She kept us informed and went above and beyond to make us feel secure when leaving our home and pets in her care. She also kept our house as clean as we left it! Very diligent and respectful.

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Antoinette F.
Sitter Profile Image: Aury R.
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Aury R.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
172 reviews
35 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Palatine, IL, 60074

Aury was a terrific pet sitter. She asked all the right questions about my dog’s care and I felt very confident he was in excellent experienced hands!

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Colette S.
Sitter Profile Image: Tanner B.
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Tanner B.
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$75
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1 year of experience
Hawthorn Woods, IL, 60047

About: I have had Pers my whole life, and I am a very well - versed person when it comes to dogs. I constantly watch people’s dogs / walk them when needed. Especially during summertimes. I am good with taking care of older dogs and walking at their pace. I am currently home from school for the summertime, I am taking classes in the meantime but I love to spend time with nature. Dogsitting fits into my schedule because I like to get up early and take care of my priorities and I count animals as one of them I value pets the same way, if not more, to other people. I see pets as another me, and I wouldn’t want anything to happen to them because i set such a high value for them. I think pets are one of the best things in our lives, and I wouldn’t want anything to harm that.

Sitter Profile Image: Hope S.
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Hope S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
5 years of experience
Long Grove, IL, 60047

Hope house sat and watched my dog while I was out of town for 6 nights. She was punctual, quick to respond, and sent daily updates (and also she was very friendly). Hope left my house as clean as when she arrived, and my dog was very happy with all of the attention and exercise she received. I would recommend Hope for house sitting in the future and will be happy to have her watch Kaya again!

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Joshua B.
Sitter Profile Image: Kara P.
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Kara P.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Wauconda, IL, 60084

Our dog isn’t a people person but clearly loved Kara from the very start! I would leave him with her again in a heartbeat. 💕

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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer M.
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Jennifer M.
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$80
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4.8 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
24 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Arlington Heights, IL, 60004

Jennifer stayed in my home and took care of my Shar-pei Chuffy. This is the first time I've used a service to take care of my dog. She was totally reliable and kept me updated with texts and photos. She won over my standoffish boy and he fell completely in love with her. I would recommend her to anyone.

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Sitter Profile Image: Benjamin K.
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Benjamin K.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089

About: I provide attentive, high-quality care tailored to each dog’s needs. I’m experienced with structured routines, leash handling, and reading dog behavior to ensure a safe and positive environment. Whether your dog needs exercise, structure, or just extra affection, I deliver dependable, top-tier care every time. My schedule is currently flexible as I am in between work allowing me to be available morning-evenings. Whether you’re looking for a morning walk or running late from work I can be there. I try to keep things as normal as possible for your dog while you’re gone. I follow your routine, make sure they’re well-fed, walked, and getting plenty of attention. I’m also very respectful of your home and keep everything clean and in order.

Sitter Profile Image: Ida C.
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Ida C.
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$75
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4.9 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
16 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Schaumburg, IL, 60173

Ida has been my pet sitter on three separate occasions. She sends pictures and comments daily. I come home to well taken care of and content kitties. I would happily hire her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jillian K.
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Jillian K.
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$30
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10 years of experience
Long Grove, IL, 60047

About: I've grown up with dogs my entire life and have often been one of their primary caretakers. I have cared for dogs from puppy ages all the way to age 19! I have a flexible schedule and am available on both weekdays and weekends. As a college student home for the summer, I have plenty of time to give your pets attention, walks, playtime, and care throughout the day! I’ve grown up around dogs my entire life and understand how important it is for pets to feel safe and comfortable. I’m very patient, attentive, and reliable, and I will always follow your pet’s routine and any special instructions carefully.

Sitter Profile Image: Alex H.
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Alex H.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
4 repeat clients
38 years of experience
Libertyville, IL, 60048

Alex worked with our one dog who was nervous around him at first. He spent a lot of time at our house with our two dogs while we were on vacation. When we came back our dogs were tired and happy.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jillian F.
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Jillian F.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
8 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Libertyville, IL, 60048

We would re-book Jillina without hesitation. She is a high integrity, super responsible pet sitter who will make it a priority to comfort and care for your pets. She truly bonded with our felines (2 mature Siberian cats). Her attention to our details, which we clearly outlined, were kept without compromise. We graced her with a lot of latitude in our home which she treated with great respect and did not in any way take advantage of. Our cats will miss her! Jillian personifies the ideal pet sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Mallory S.
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Mallory S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
14 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Mundelein, IL, 60060

Mallory was fantastic with Taloa, she gave us regular updates and photos. I think Taloa really enjoyed staying there as well, we hope to continue to use Mallory in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Justin C.
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Justin C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089

Great experience with Justin. He took excellent care of my pups and kept the house clean while I was gone. The dogs were in such a good mood when I returned, which tells me everything I need to know. Will definitely book again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Victoria K.
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Victoria K.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Barrington, IL, 60010

Victoria was awesome! She was just what our pups needed while we were away and we felt very safe with her staying in our home. I hope that we found our go-to sitter when we travel in the future!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maddie was just what our family needed. She is responsible and a good communicator- our two Goldens really felt relaxed around her and she gave them really good care. Maddie even got our one storm-phobic dog through two Thunderstorms and they had all their needs met. We felt completely at ease being out of town and leaving Maddie in charge.

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Fraser S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brandon was absolutely incredible. From the moment he arrived, it was clear he has a natural connection with dogs—Luna and Rosie were completely at ease with him in a way we rarely see with others. It honestly felt like having a true dog whisperer in our home. He was punctual, professional, and carried himself with a calm confidence that made the entire experience effortless. Knowing how our dogs typically react to new people, this level of comfort and trust meant everything to us. We would absolutely book Brandon again without hesitation, and we highly recommend him to anyone looking for someone reliable, intuitive, and genuinely gifted with animals.

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Radu G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren was fantastic! Super responsive and took great care of my two boys! Lauren sent updates and photos and made the whole trip so much better knowing how happy our dogs were! She left the house super clean, can’t recommend Lauren enough!

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Delaney B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We booked Beth for the second time to watch our house for 2 weeks and take care of our dog. Nothing but wonderful things to say :)

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Stephanie H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic care and professionalism for our pets. Kind, caring and detail oriented. Great with both dogs and cats. They made our vacation special because we could see how well the pets were cared for — their wonderful, regular communication was superb! I highly recommend and would love to use their services again.

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Michelle B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cadence was responsive, communication was great, and we returned to a clean house and two happy pups! We will definitely book with Cadence again!!

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Amy P.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Forest Lake is $50

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Sitters in Forest Lake average 4
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Forest Lake 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.

If you’re searching for a Forest Lake house sitter for the first time, visit the house sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a house sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, there are 6,384 house sitters in Forest Lake. 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 Forest Lake house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake.

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. Forest Lake 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.