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“Nora did a wonderful job housesitting with our dog. She sent updates and pictures to us daily. We came home to a clean house and a happy dog. Appreciate Nora’s professionalism! She was great!”
“Nia is awesome...responds very quickly and stays in touch, with pictures, etc, which really helped easing the family's worries. Our dogs absolutely loved Nia. We will definitely be calling on her services in the future!!!!”
“We have used Jessica to house sit with our dog the last few times we were out of town. This time our flights were delayed an entire day and she was able to help us and stay another night to make sure our dog was cared for. Highly recommend her services!”
“Alisha took wonderful care of our precious girls (a cat & a dog - little girls who are rather high maintenance 😊), and our home. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, and she provides excellent care! We will definitely be utilizing Alisha's services in the future when we plan trips away from home!”
“Laci did a great job taking care of our 2 energetic springer spaniels (Willey is energetic+) She spent 2 days with them in our home. She followed all directions we left for her and checked in with us periodically - including pictures. We have had the same sitter for 7 years so we were somewhat nervous trusting the "kids" to someone new. Laci was a great choice! I will not hesitate to book her again and recommend her to my friends!”
“Anna is the BEST pet sitter and house sitter. She does an incredible job, takes such good care of our pets, and leaves the house just the way she found it. She is our preferred pet sitter for all future trips!”
About: I owned a dog for a couple years who had a disease that required special care when eating and drinking water, he had a lot of medical needs. I became profiecent in his needs and provided great care before he passed. With that said, I have experience with taking care of dogs with special needs. I also have experience raising a puppy from very young, so I understand reactiveity in dogs and have learned different ways to calm them down or pay special attention to them during moments of high reactivity ( like during walks) I am currently work remotely from home and have a pretty flexible schedule during my day that allows me to do side quests such as rover I have a fenced in yard and 1 dog who loves playing with other dogs! so your fur baby would have a best friend to play with during the day. I can also easily crate my or your dog
About: I have had a dog my entire life. I have worked as a dog bather in the past for 8 plus years. I get alone with all dogs and make friends with everyone I meet. I like to get to know and meet all new dog family members. I watch family members dogs often when they go out of town. I am free everyday to take care of anyone dog that needs care and love. Right now I’m available anytime needed just not at night when I might be asleep I take my own dog for a walk everyday around the neighborhood. I bath him once a week and love playing with him and his toys outside getting all the energy out of him till he ready for a good nap
About: I grew up with dogs and cats. As an adult, I’ve always had cats and other critters. My animals tend to live very long, loving lives. I have summers off, so I have quite a bit of availability part of the year. I’m an early riser, so can do mornings easily. Most evenings I’m available for care, walks or feedings. We live on a highway, so our animals have always been inside. The cats usually have free rein of the house and our enclosed deck is sometimes a place they like to be.
About: I’ve been around and taken care of dogs since I was young, All sizes from larger breeds to little dachshunds. I absolutely love it and it’d be amazing if I could make my love for dogs a career. My schedule is wide open—I’m available to walk your pup almost anytime! Flexible, reliable, and ready when you need me. Let’s get those tails wagging! I am willing to care for your furry friend in your home. If you have any details about your fur-baby you need to add, any special medications, etc. Always let me know.
“Mikayla responded to a last minute request for our 1 year Russell Terrier. She arrived early, which we really appreciated, so we had time for a meet and greet. She is very knowledgeable about various breeds and cared for Ella as if she was her own family member. Her dog training experience was very helpful and appreciated since Ella has only been in our family for 4 weeks. We felt Ella was in good hands while we were away. We highly recommend Mikayla for your pet sitting needs.”
About: With a spacious lakefront property, I provide endless walks, frequent potty breaks, and serene relaxation spots, ensuring your pets enjoy a blissful, loving care experience. Retired and pet free, I’ll dedicate my days to your fur babies, offering long walks, play, and snuggles by the lake, ensuring their happiness is my top prioroty. In my home or yours, I provide attentive, personalized care tailored to each pet’s needs, from engaging play sessions to soothing snuggles, ensuring a comfortable, joyful environment.
About: I grew up with multiple dogs in my home. And have always had a natural draw to them. Will gladly go above and beyond to provide them all the love and care while you're gone I currently have a couple part time endeavors and am able to create my own schedule, so am open to weekends and weekdays. Very flexible. I cater to all pets needs when in your home. Including walking, potty breaks, feeding, cleaning up after them, etc. Willing to get mail, and if there's any extras needed by the homeowner
About: I’ve had dogs and cats my whole life. Family and friends have relied on me to walk and feed their pets. I’ve cared for cats and dogs of all ages! I’m currently working part-time as a cashier. So I would be available most nights and Saturdays. I am always looking forwarded to hanging out with furry friends. I respect all clients homes and you won’t even tell I was there. I care for our furry friend and clean up after them and myself!
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Nora S.Star Sitter
“Nora did a wonderful job housesitting with our dog. She sent updates and pictures to us daily. We came home to a clean house and a happy dog. Appreciate Nora’s professionalism! She was great!”
Nia G.
“Nia is awesome...responds very quickly and stays in touch, with pictures, etc, which really helped easing the family's worries. Our dogs absolutely loved Nia. We will definitely be calling on her services in the future!!!!”
Jessica S.
“We have used Jessica to house sit with our dog the last few times we were out of town. This time our flights were delayed an entire day and she was able to help us and stay another night to make sure our dog was cared for. Highly recommend her services!”
taylor m.
“Taylor was Fantastic with Charlie. Taylor sent pictures and updates all weekend long and even a “happy Mother’s Day” photo from our puppy! A+++++ for Taylor!”
Alisha J.
“Alisha took wonderful care of our precious girls (a cat & a dog - little girls who are rather high maintenance 😊), and our home. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, and she provides excellent care! We will definitely be utilizing Alisha's services in the future when we plan trips away from home!”
Laci R.
“Laci did a great job taking care of our 2 energetic springer spaniels (Willey is energetic+) She spent 2 days with them in our home. She followed all directions we left for her and checked in with us periodically - including pictures. We have had the same sitter for 7 years so we were somewhat nervous trusting the "kids" to someone new. Laci was a great choice! I will not hesitate to book her again and recommend her to my friends!”
Joshua W.
“Josh was amazing! So caring and attentive to my dogs needs. They love him! I couldn't have chosen a better sitter. I will definitely use him again. ”
Anna B.
“Anna is the BEST pet sitter and house sitter. She does an incredible job, takes such good care of our pets, and leaves the house just the way she found it. She is our preferred pet sitter for all future trips!”
Meg T.
“Meg was really flexible while I was out of the country. She was super communicative about my dog and I appreciated it a lot!”
Holly A.
“Holly was incredible our not so friendly dog loved her! She was so good with Winter. Holly was also such a sweet person!! I would use her services a million times!!”
Jacqueline M.
About: I owned a dog for a couple years who had a disease that required special care when eating and drinking water, he had a lot of medical needs. I became profiecent in his needs and provided great care before he passed. With that said, I have experience with taking care of dogs with special needs. I also have experience raising a puppy from very young, so I understand reactiveity in dogs and have learned different ways to calm them down or pay special attention to them during moments of high reactivity ( like during walks) I am currently work remotely from home and have a pretty flexible schedule during my day that allows me to do side quests such as rover I have a fenced in yard and 1 dog who loves playing with other dogs! so your fur baby would have a best friend to play with during the day. I can also easily crate my or your dog
Austin P.
“Austin watched our 1 year old mini-Aussie on short notice. Frankie was well taken care of with walks, playtime and snuggles. Will definitely be calling Austin again to watch Frankie❣️”
Ann D.
“Annie has a love for animals so strong, she will even save a spider! She’s takes care of her grand kitty for her daughter. She would be great pet setter and put your loved one first!”
Shannan L.
About: I’ve been around and taken care of dogs since I was young, All sizes from larger breeds to little dachshunds. I absolutely love it and it’d be amazing if I could make my love for dogs a career. My schedule is wide open—I’m available to walk your pup almost anytime! Flexible, reliable, and ready when you need me. Let’s get those tails wagging! I am willing to care for your furry friend in your home. If you have any details about your fur-baby you need to add, any special medications, etc. Always let me know.
Heather C.
“Heather was very responsive. She kept the pets alive and happy, and the pets obviously liked her.”
Mikayla W.
“Mikayla responded to a last minute request for our 1 year Russell Terrier. She arrived early, which we really appreciated, so we had time for a meet and greet. She is very knowledgeable about various breeds and cared for Ella as if she was her own family member. Her dog training experience was very helpful and appreciated since Ella has only been in our family for 4 weeks. We felt Ella was in good hands while we were away. We highly recommend Mikayla for your pet sitting needs.”
Anthony R.
“I have known Tony as a highly engaging pet owner and caregiver. He takes the time to connect with all pets he encounters and they always greet him as their best friend. Tony is a highly trustworthy person that will go the extra mile to make your pet feel safe and well cared for.”
Tami S.
“Tami is such a wonderful person!! Very energetic, caring animal lover. She has always loved animals growing up,and she would take wonderful care of your pets”
Cheyenne M.
About: I’ve had dogs and cats my whole life. Family and friends have relied on me to walk and feed their pets. I’ve cared for cats and dogs of all ages! I’m currently working part-time as a cashier. So I would be available most nights and Saturdays. I am always looking forwarded to hanging out with furry friends. I respect all clients homes and you won’t even tell I was there. I care for our furry friend and clean up after them and myself!
Hannah K.
“Hannah was amazing! She’s so kind and caring and took wonderful care of our two dogs—the dogs loved her! We will definitely be utilizing her services again.”
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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 Galena on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $40 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 Aug 2025, there are 56 house sitters in Galena. 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, 81% of Galena house sitters respond in under an hour.
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 Galena.
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. Galena 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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