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1. Devin G.

“Devin was punctual, attentice, and our cats liked him! I have zero complaints!”


2. Alisha J.
“Alisha is courteous, timely, and responsible. I wouldn't trust anyone else to care for my pets. She not only has the knowledge necessary to care for animals, but she truly cares about her clients.”


3. Joshua W.


“We have used Joshua 3 or 4 times he loves our dogs and makes them happy, and of course that makes us happy: they love him and because we keep booking him, their anxiety when we leave has gone way down. Joshua makes our lives easier because he takes such good care of our 4 legged boys.”


4. 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!!”


5. Sarah S.

“Another stellar performance by the best pet sitter ever! It sets my mind at ease knowing my senior cat with heart disease has such a diligent, caring, sitter looking after him while I’m away!”


6. Ivy R.
“This was the second time Ivy watched our dog Stanley for us while we were out of town. She once again did an awesome job. She gave him his meds, walked him when weather permitted and gave him lots of cuddles. She sent daily pictures so that we knew all was well. She also kept a close eye on our house and alerted us to a bird mite infestation by our front door that may have gone unnoticed for quite a while as we don’t regularly use that door. If you choose Ivy to care for your fur babies, you can relax knowing she will give them quality care and attention.”


7. Nora S.

“Nora is an excellent pet sitter. She was patient and caring with my older dogs. She kept in touch and sent pictures and videos and I appreciated that. We will definitely use her again!”


8. Natasha K.
About: I recently and unexpectedly lost my dog of 8 years. I'm not ready for a new dog just yet but miss the companionship and would love to be able to help care for someone else's best friend while they're away. Unfortunately I cannot have pets where I live so I will only be able to care for a your dog in your home. I am available day or night, 7 days a week to provide your best friend with the care they need while you are away. I am not currently employed so I have an open schedule and I'm looking to fill some of the time. Hopefully I will be able to so some of that time taking care of your best friend I will care for your pet as best as I can following your specifications and if I have any questions or concerns I will not hesitate to either call or text immediately.




9. Heather C.
“Heather is great with animals dogs and cats alike. She makes sure they have the proper food even makes fresh homemade food and treats. Makes sure her dogs have exercise and play time outside Takes them to play parks in her area And they play with other animals. Health wise they are taken to the vet for regular check ups. She is great with other people's animals. Dog sits when needed. My pets all love her, I have three dogs and two cats. You would not go wrong using her as a helper.”


10. 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!!!!”


11. 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!”


12. Samantha G.
“Samantha watched my dogs for many years before moving to Baraboo. She loved taking them for walks and getting to know their personalities! I would definitely recommend her to watch other pups at her house which has a huge yard and two lovable fur friends to play with!”


13. Laci R.
“I’ve known Laci my whole life and I can guarantee she is one of the only people I would trust with my animals. She is very responsible, very reliable and most importantly loves all animals with her whole heart. I highly recommend her for all your pet caregiving needs! She’s the best!”




14. Hannah K.
“Hannah watched our two pups Bucky & Bosco while we were visiting the Galena Territory. From the moment she walked in, I knew my pups were in good hands. Both dogs took to her immediately Hannah was professional, flexible and very sweet. I would not hesitate to book her again and wish she was closer so we could use her to watch them much more often. Thank you Hannah!!!”


15. Emma S.
About: I have been taking care of pets since I was 10. I grew up with multiple cats to care for and have been a dog owner for 11 years. I have experience with puppies/kittens, as well as seniors who may have medical needs. I am also capable of handling high energy pets and households with multiples. I do work full-time (M-F) but have a flexible schedule. I have time in the mornings, and after 5 during the weekdays to care for your pets, and times during the day. Most weekends are very open. I know all pet parents have different rules/expectations, so I am open and happy to follow your lead on how you would need things done. I have a senior dog who is used to no crate, taking full advantage of the couches and beds :) and enjoys moderate length walks. I have had him since he was a puppy, so I am able to provide long walks, exercise time outside and crating if need be.


16. Catarina K.
“i see her love and care for dogs daily as she has two of them her self. she makes sure all animals are all set before the day begins all the way till the end of the day. she would always be the first person i call if i ever needed any of my animals to be taken care of since she is very intelligent about animals and always caring.”


17. Carly W.
About: I am a dog owner myself. I have always loved animals and specifically dogs! I also received my certificate in Animal Assisted Therapy in college (May ‘24) so have lots of experience working with dogs! Unknown as of now. I will be working a part time job. I am available on weekends as needed. Please reach out for availability and more info! I am interested in dog sitting and dog walking. I love spending time with dogs and going on walks! I am an active person so love getting the opportunity to care for a dog while also getting exercise!


18. 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.”


19. Lillian D.

“Lily did a great job with weekend care for Maizie! We will book her again for sure!!”


20. Tami B.
“Tami has been our go to dog sitter! We love Tami, and even more importantly our two dogs do too. They are soo happy to see Tami, we are never sad to leave them. 100% reliable, always. Tami gives them lots of snuggles and TLC. Brushes our curly coated shedding pup every day. I recommend Tami without any hesitation. Oh, and she loves cats too:)”
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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 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 45 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, 80% 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.
