House Sitting in Fox Lake
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1. Jennifer F.

“Jennifer was great! We have 3 dogs and a kitten, she stayed with them while we were at a destination wedding. I received pictures and updates. I would definitely use her again and recommend her to anyone looking for a dog/kitten sitter.”




2. Deanne D.


“Deanne was very friendly and our dogs were very comfortable with her coming in to our home to take care of them! She made sure to update us and send pictures! Would definitely have her again if we were to go out of town in the future!”


3. Eddie B.

“Eddie took great care of our wild pups. He communicated clearly, made sure they had everything they needed, and took care of our house. We could not recommend him enough! ♥️”


4. Kim B.

“Kim was great with our maltipoo, Leo! She was easy to communicate with before and during the stay. She was very sweet with Leo, took him for walks, and played with him. We would definitely book Kim again!”


5. Kasey A.

“It's a relief to know that you can go on a trip and have your pet being taken care of by an expert. Kasey is easy to work with and enjoys being around animals. I am truly thankful and grateful for her thoughtful care in watching my pet. I was lucky to find her as my dog sitter. She's the BEST!”


6. Victoria G.

“Victoria is awesome. Our dog and cat love hanging out with her. We will definitely be asking her to pet sit for our fur babies again!”


7. Kimberly W.

“Kimberly went over and above in every way possible on her sit for my pack today. She made a difficult appointment I had today so easy and her kindness touched my heart deeply. I will definitely request Kimberly to sit again”


8. Zoe M.
“Zoe is a wonderful pet sitter. She is responsible and a lover of all animals, and has a lot of experience working in animal hospitals. I highly recommend Zoe!”


9. Kaleen Z.

“Kaleen was so attentive to both our puppy and our cat! She made extra effort to make sure his anxiety was under control and gave him so much attention. He was calm when we got home and that has never happened before!”


10. Haylee S.

“Haylee, Thank you for taking such good care of my little zoo. I know Sadie can be handful and you did Great! I will be calling again. Thank you”


11. Alex K.

“Alex did a wonderful job watching our 4 big dogs and 2 small pigeons. I’ve always been concerned in leaving them, but I returned home to happy dogs and a clean house after a week abroad. Alex was responsive, attentive, and patient with my constant questions and concerns. Highly, highly recommend and would trust him again!”


12. Rachel L.
“Rachel is an excellent caregiver for pets of all breeds, shapes and sizes! She cares for each pet as if they were her own. She is attentive to their needs and will ensure all owner instructions are met down to the letter! I highly recommend Rachel to care for your pets!”


13. Dahyron V.


“Dahyron was amazing! We were expecting the birth of our first child but obviously things can happen at any minute late in pregnancy. He was super flexible and accommodating with the time frame. We even hung out with him for a while after the induction was pushed back. Our dogs loved him and he provided great updates during our stay at the hospital. Will book again!”


14. Declan G.
“Declan has been wonderful with our dogs. They like him, which means a lot to us as pet owners. He's always kept us up-to-date with everything at home and I can highly recommend him as a petsitter.”




15. Carolyn G.

“This is my 3rd time having Carol watch Duchess. Everything went wonderfully! She kept me up to date with pictures throughout the week. Her communication is wonderful. I look forward to using her again and again!”




16. Alexandra R.

“Alexandra is wonderful and the dogs were extremely well-cared for! It was so nice to know someone was at our home and watching our dogs while we were gone. Alexandra was competent, attentive, and truly loved our dogs. Our dogs were happy to see us, but calm and relaxed so we knew they had been absolutely fine with Alexandra. Will definitely be contacting Alexandra first when we are looking for a house and dog sitter!”


17. Ashlee C.
“Ashlee was awesome. She was excellent with keeping me up to date with how my skittish dog was doing. She sent pics, videos and updates multiple times per day. I would book again with her for sure!”


18. Melanie D.

“Melanie did a great job with our pups! She even took them to their grooming appointment for us. My dogs can be shy at first but they warmed up to Melanie quickly. Thank you so much!”


19. Sheila P.
“Sheila has been an absolute blessing when it comes to our furry friends We have three dogs and one cat. Sheila is prompt, reliable, trustworthy and will update me when I’m out of town which is always comforting. I don’t know what we would do without her!”


20. Joanna H.
“Joanna is an amazing pet sitter my dogs are always happy to see her when she comes over to play or to let them out! I’ve never had a problem with her she is great with communication and she loves the animals like they are her own!”
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Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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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 Fox Lake on Rover as of Mar 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 Mar 2025, there are 999 house sitters in Fox 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, 87% of Fox Lake house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Fox Lake have an average of 18 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 Fox 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. Fox 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.
