Pet Boarding Great Lakes
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“Rima is great. My pet Kaycee absolutely loved her! Rima sent me updates and pictures while Kaycee was staying with her. She let Kaycee snuggle with her on the couch. I will definitely reach out to Rima again for future boarding.”
“Lauren and her family took such good care of our dog Sawyer! This was our first time being away from our puppy so we were worried she was going to be scared, but she had so much fun playing with their dog Zoe while we were away. Lauren sent us pictures everyday to let us know how she was doing. By the time we got back, Sawyer was already attached to Lauren, Zoe, and the rest of the family.”
“Joerg and Lake were great! Communicated, and made me feel very at ease leaving my dog with them. My dog also got along great with their dog! Will for sure be using them again in the future!”
“Sarah was absolutely amazing with Rocky! She treated him like he was part of her own family, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. She stayed in constant communication, sent lots of pictures and updates, and it was clear from every message how much she genuinely cared about him. We never had to wonder how he was doing because she kept us informed every step of the way. We couldn't have asked for a better sitter and would gladly trust Sarah with Rocky again. Highly recommend!”
“We were so happy with the care that was provided for our two dogs. We received pictures of our dogs. They looked happy. She alway went the extra mile for our dogs. One of the dogs was licking his paw alot and she provided care for him. She kept us informed and we were confident of her care. We are so thankful and will definitely recommend her with your dog.”
“Our dog Luna absolutely loved staying with Ewa! She got lots of attention and enjoyed socializing with other dogs. We also appreciated Ewa’s flexibility when our flight was delayed and we needed to extend Luna’s stay. This was Luna’s second boarding with Ewa and we will be back again!”
“Rico did a great job taking care of our senior rescue dog, Fritz! He sent lots of pictures, was quick to respond when I asked a question, and was very tolerant of Fritz’s quirks . We could tell Fritz was treated like part of the family!”
“Bob was amazing! We were out of town for 3 weeks longest we left our guys and I couldn't have felt more confident knowing they were cared for and loved while we were away. Bob treats my pups like family!”
“Lola had the best "vacation" with Mark and Lori. She took to them right away and they were EXTREMELY accommodating. I also really appreciated how patient they were with me. This was our first time leaving her, and I was so nervous. Mark gave me updates every day, and when my kids were asking me to find out what Lola was doing, he responded right away with a cute picture. This totally took the stress out of leaving her for a week. She's our baby, gets a ton of affection from us daily, and it seemed like that attention was never lacking with Mark and Lori. They are such great people, and I will definitely be using them again. Lola is still very much a puppy at just over a year old and they handled her craziness wonderfully. Thank you so much Lori and Mark. I truly appreciate you and the way you took care of our baby girl.”
“Another wonderful stay with Kaz and Akemi! Six days of playing, walks and being loved! Thank you for all the pictures and videos - I feel like I knew what he was doing the whole time.”
“Michelle did a great job with Bailey. She is very reliable and has a good system in place for caring for dogs. I like that she doesn’t take in a lot of dogs at once. I received updates with lots of pictures of Bailey. We are grateful that Bailey could play with other dogs and be in a safe home while we were out of town for the weekend. We would definitely use Michelle again!”
“Eileen is an absolute fantastic sitter. I called the week of and she squeezed us in for a meet and greet and took excellent care of my 10lb Onyx. He became like one of her own. He was fed well, played well and received tons of cuddles. Eileen was so attentive and communicative during my time away which allowed me to fully enjoy my vacation. I will definitely call her again.”
“I can't thank Heather enough for taking such wonderful care of Snoopy while we were away on a month-long trip. Leaving our pup behind wasn't easy, and I'll admit I was a bit worried at first but I'm so glad we found Heather. From day one, she put our minds at ease. We received lovely weekly updates with plenty of pictures, which truly kept our worries at bay and let us enjoy our vacation knowing Snoopy was in great hands. Heather was incredibly attentive and proactive about Snoopy's needs. She promptly let us know when his food was running low and even offered to pick up more while we were away — that kind of thoughtfulness goes above and beyond. We couldn't have asked for a better sitter, and we wouldn't hesitate to book with her again. Highly recommend!”
“What an angel Kim was to our family! It helped make our vacation that much more enjoyable knowing our big guy was being taken care of! She took such great care of our senior mastiff... for 9 days! Always replied promptly and provided us with picture updates! We are so happy & will be using Kim in the future! She was so flexible with keeping him an extra night! Thanks so much Kim!”
The median cost per night for pet boarding in Great Lakes is $50
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The average cost for Pet Boarding in Great Lakes on Rover is $35.52 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .
There are 4,751 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Great Lakes. About 91% of Great Lakes sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.
Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.
If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.
The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .
While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.
Many sitters in IL ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.
By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.
Emergency support is available by phone or email in English 24/7. When an incident occurs, we recommend that sitters contact our Trust & Safety team immediately so that they can connect your sitter with a board-certified veterinarian or offer other resources to help.
If a sitter needs to cancel at the last minute, Rover’s reservation protection means our team will work with you to find a suitable replacement as quickly as possible.
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