Cat Sitting in Garden Prairie

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica D.
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Jessica D.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
8 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Marengo, IL, 60152

Awesome to work with! Very dependable and a great communicator. So glad she was able to drop in and check in on our kitties while we were away. Would easily rebook with again! Thanks so much, Jessica!

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Melina M.
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Michaela A.
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$17
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5 years of experience
Marengo, IL, 60152

About: Hi there! I am a UIUC Animal Science senior with a lifetime of animal experience. My background includes 3 years working professionally at a boarding kennel, active volunteering at an animal shelter, and a lifetime handling large animals, including horses. Due to this, I am fully comfortable with all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. I look forward to giving your pet the loving care they deserve while you are away! I am currently applying to veterinary school and home for summer, so my schedule is pretty open! I am very flexible with my hours and willing to help out in way that I can! I am very comfortable with pets of all sizes. With 3 dogs of my own, I can easily crate, walk, and care for your pet!

Sitter Profile Image: Taylor N.
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Taylor N.
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$22
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4.9 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Union, IL, 60180

Taylor was absolutely fantastic! I am very nervous leaving my big German shepherd with anyone (I’m a bit of a helicopter parent) but Taylor got on with him very well! She dropped in on him during a very long day at work for me, gave him a bit of attention and a potty break, and all went smoothly! She communicated quickly when she was with him and even brought in my heavy chewy box of dog food that was delivered! I can’t say how happy I am to have someone that seems to like my big boy and will be able to take care of him when I need. Taylor is awesome!!

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Meredith H.
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Lisa (.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
26 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Marengo, IL, 60152

Lisa is an amazing and caring pet sitter. My stepson was home a few of the days when Lisa arrived, and he said my Lab was so excited to see her. I am very impressed with her and with rover.com for sending daily updates and pictures of Lisa's visits. I would not hesitate to highly recommend Lisa for pet care and have her care for my Lab in the future!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Chelsea A.
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Chelsea A.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
6 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Marengo, IL, 60152

Chelsea did a wonderful job looking after our senior dogs. Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Olivia H.
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Olivia H.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Harvard, IL, 60033

Olivia was absolutely wonderful while we were away! She dropped in twice to let our dogs out, feed them, and make sure they were well cared for. She treated our home with so much respect and care, truly like it was her own. One of our favorite parts was all the beautiful pictures she took of the dogs while we were gone, it gave us so much peace of mind and made us smile seeing how happy and comfortable they were. You can really tell she genuinely cares about animals.

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Michael C.
Sitter Profile Image: Isabel M.
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Isabel M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Belvidere, IL, 61008

This was my first time using Rover for my dog, I was a little nervous about my dog not being cared for by family. But Isabel was so kind and friendly. She sent me messages and pictures of my Oliver when I was away. I was so impressed by this service. I know my dog is a handful but he seemed very happy the whole weekend. I will absolutely recommend Isabel!! I hope she is available to help next time I am out of town. Thank you so much Isabel!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelly H.
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Kelly H.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Poplar grove, IL, 61065

Kelly is an excellent care taker loved my Rex like he was her own! Thank you Kelly!

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Monica H.
Sitter Profile Image: Ewa S.
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Ewa S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Belvidere, IL, 61008

My Cat Bella loves to be brushed and get attention, she is well taken care of and loves her new friend Ewa, who is awesome with my Bella! Thank you so much!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ivette P.
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Ivette P.
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$18
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1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Hampshire, IL, 60140

About: I have had family dogs all my life. Currently I have two senior cats and two Belgian Malinois who are part of my family. We’re a very active family and enjoy being outdoors. I’m a stay at home mom which allows me to have a flexible schedule, unless I have appointments for the kiddos. I’m part time military so I won’t be available those weekends but I’ll let you know in advance 🫶 I’m a stay at home mom and a weekend warrior, iykyk. Availability is open unless I’m scheduled for drill and I’ll give an advanced notice or if I have appointments scheduled. I’ll follow your instructions to the T. My dogs have taught me a lot about dog behaviors and what to look out for. Either way I tend to avoid anything that may upset any dog. Cats are much more independent and they usually just need feeding and cleaning.

Sitter Profile Image: Autumn K.
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Autumn K.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
7 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Rockford, IL, 61107

Autumn was the perfect caretaker for our kitty! She is very professional and provided peace of mind while we were away. Would definitely use her services again!

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Molly O.
Sitter Profile Image: Jenna C.
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Jenna C.
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$15
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7 years of experience
Marengo, IL, 60152

About: I have had pets consistently since i was 5 years old. I’ve had four cats and one dog, and currently have one cat and one dog. I have pet sit for family friends and people from my church since i was 13. Animals have always been a big part of my life and i love meeting new furry friends. I’m experienced with cleaning up after them, standard bathing and brushing, and taking them out on walks. I am currently working a full time job, but i have lots of time every friday and sunday to take care of pets. I am able to drop in for visits or walks after 5:30 every other monday and every other wednesday. Along with that, saturdays after 2:30 are also very open. At home, we keep our dog in her crate at night and when out of the house, so i’m comfortable with crate schedules, if that fits your pet’s needs. We have a cable outside for our dog, and many leashes for our walks.

Sitter Profile Image: Amanda V.
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Amanda V.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
13 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Machesney Park, IL, 61115

Amanda was excellent with my kitties again. Her attention to all the details of the house while she was present is amazing. She has continuously provided top notch service going above and beyond just taking care of the kitties, with keeping an eye on the house as a whole.

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Sitter Profile Image: Cielo C.
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Cielo C.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Woodstock, IL, 60098

Such a good sitter. She even took my dog to run around multiple times which is something I can’t do. Cielo was very knowledgeable about Piccolos breed and did so good with him. I definitely will be booking again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily G.
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Emily G.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Machesney Park, IL, 61115

Emily is great. I can tell she really cares for animals and my dog (and fish) would agree. She’s punctual and shared plenty of picture updates while we were away. I definitely recommend Emily for your pet sitting needs! 😃

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Sitter Profile Image: Susana B.
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Susana B.
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$17
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10 years of experience
Albany Park, Hampshire, IL, 60140

About: Compassionate and reliable pet care professional with a strong commitment to providing safe, engaging, and enjoyable walks for dogs of all breeds and sizes. Dedicated to building trust with pet owners by ensuring the well-being, exercise, and happiness of every dog in my care. Working from home great part of the week and I’m not working on weekends! If I commit to a day and time I’ll be there! I’ve been around fur babies all my life but I currently don’t live with any so I have plenty time to walk and care for your little one

Sitter Profile Image: brandi r.
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brandi r.
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$16
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4.9 out of 5 stars
181 reviews
65 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Machesney park, IL, 61115

Brandi took great care of my 2 cats while I was away for a week. As someone who gets very nervous about leaving my babies behind when traveling it was nice to know that they were in good hands ☺️

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Sitter Profile Image: Michelle A.
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Michelle A.
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$23
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4.6 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
4 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Harvard, IL, 60033

First time booking wirh Michelle. She lives in the same town, has all kinds of pets & loves cats. We scheduled a meet & greet to learn what the pets needed. I appreciated that very much. Michelle took fed & watered & took photos of my outdoor cats and also tried to have cuddle, offer affection & pet them time as booked, but cats werent used to her. I thanked her for trying. Good experience and very reliable.

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Sitter Profile Image: Drew P.
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Drew P.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Rockford, IL, 61107

Drew was very attentive with my fur babies!! She followed all instructions and was able to adjust when my dog ran to other dogs. She was able to remain calm and wrangle them back in the house. Her communication was superb and I never had to worry about getting ahold of her. 10/10 would recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole N.
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Nicole N.
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$18
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15 years of experience
Woodstock, IL, 60098

About: I have worked with, raised, rescued, and rehabilitated many cats and dogs in my 24 years of life since I was 8 years old. I am very comfortable with any kind of pet and their quicks that make them, them! From behavioral, to puppies/kitties, sick or need medication, separation anxiety, potty training, general cleanliness, bathing/nail clipping, you name it I’ve done it! I am currently in school for my bachelors in Nursing and work FT overnights at an assisted living home. So I am really only looking for some boarding on my weekends off and evening work :) I care for them like I care for my own! I currently have a disabled tripod at home and I often go on 3-4 hr cycles with her and does great! Always very attentive, alert, refilling water when needed, plenty of walks and playtime, cuddle time, and a fixed feeding schedule. And always making for cleanliness to tidy up. And if needed, extra bath and grooming time! I will definitely make sure your money is worth if you hire me! :)

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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Garden Prairie on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $25 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your cat’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 14 cat sitters in Garden Prairie. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.

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Experience can vary widely from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing cat sitters available in Garden Prairie.

Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Garden Prairie cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.

There are 14 cat sitters in Garden Prairie on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! We understand that each cat is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.

Yes! Cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your cat sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your cat sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your cat is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.

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We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your cat sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your cat sitter’s cancellation policy.