Pet Boarding in Great Lakes

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Sitter Profile Image: Jo N.
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Jo N.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Vernon Hills, IL, 60061

About: I grew up in a tropical country surrounded by animals. Naturally, learning and caring for them became my passion. I currently have a dog and a cat of my own, so I understand how important it is to find someone you can trust with your pets. I work from home, which allows me to give them plenty of attention, playtime, and supervision throughout the day. Your fur babies will be treated like family here! I live in a single-family home and provide a calm, safe environment where pets can relax and feel comfortable. I’ll always do my best to make sure they feel loved and well cared for while you’re away.

Sitter Profile Image: Michael H.
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Michael H.
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$60
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4.6 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Gurnee, IL, 60031

Mike was super responsive and I loved the photos of them while I was away. Look forward to booking with him again in the future.

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Julie T.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
16 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Highland Park, IL, 60035

Thank you for taking such great care of, Birdie! She seemed very happy in your care, and we loved seeing pictures and videos of her having fun.

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Ariana R.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Mundelein, IL, 60060

I was very pleased with my pet sitting experience. Her children were very gentle with my dog. My dog had 2 meals there & she ate both meals without hesitation. This means, for my dog, that she was comfortable in her surroundings. Ariana seemed genuinely concerned & sensitive about my dog feeling comfortable & not nervous while she was their. I wouldn't hesitate to pick Ariana as your pet sitter. We plan on choosing her again when we need a pet sitter in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Denis & Nikki M.
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Denis & Nikki M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
274 reviews
112 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Deerfield, IL, 60015

Picked up a happy dog after a few days with Denis and Nikki. They have a great setup that is super dog friendly. Highly reccomend if you need boarding in the area.

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Judith B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
95 reviews
14 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Kildeer, IL, 60047

Judy is amazing! She made our dog right at home. She also sent daily pictures so that we could see what our pup was up to while we were on vacation. I would highly recommend Judy to anyone.

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Patricia K.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
133 reviews
57 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Lake Forest, IL, 60045

Patricia was a wonderful host to our beloved cavalier Rudy who arrived a bit under the weather and shy. He had a playmate (Duke) waiting for him when we arrived. Rudy quickly accomodated to the unfamiliar, but dog-friendly environment. We appreciated the photos, as well.

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Anna T.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Grayslake, IL, 60030

Anna was fantastic with our labradoodle Ollie! She is attentive and kind. Ollie seemed so relaxed and happy to spend the weekend. We will book her again very soon!

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Kelsey R.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
4 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Grayslake, IL, 60030

Kelsey was great — communicative, accommodating, and most importantly, took great care of Olive. We'll definitely work with Kelsey again. Highly recommended.

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Sitter Profile Image: Yarimar O.
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Yarimar O.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Round Lake Beach, IL, 60073

My pet had spent the fantastic days in her house because I felt he didn’t want to go back home with me. I appreciated about what I could get good travel due to her care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Juliana F.
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Juliana F.
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$57
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
9 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Vernon hills, IL, 60061

I can highly recommend Juliana. Very nice family with young children and small but very clean home. She showed attention to details. Plan to use her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Christine H.
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Christine H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
90 reviews
34 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lake Zurich, IL, 60047

My dog Coco is always excited to see her when we board her with Christine. She is so easy to work with and has a beautiful yard and neighborhood for walks. We highly recommend Christine!

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Christy W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
10 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Gurnee, IL, 60031

Christy communicated really well. I had a family emergency at the end of Kali's stay and needed to extend her stay. Christy accommodated and wished us well. She even let me pick up Kali for a "sleep over one night since I was going through Kali withdrawal. It meant she had to get up an hour early the next day so I could drop her off again on my way back to the hospital. AMAZING team her and her daughters.

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Marissa M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Palatine, IL, 60074

Melissa was very responsive, forth right and welcoming to my puppy. She put my mind at ease last night when I dropped her off for an overnight stay. She’s a sweet young lady and happy to recommend her. Lots a parks around and green even through in an apartment. Excellent place.

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Sitter Profile Image: Norma G.
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Norma G.
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$37
per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
200 reviews
74 repeat clients
34 years of experience
LAKE VILLA, IL, 60046

Norma welcomed our Georgia in and made her feel at home. She also sent updates, videos abc pictures. Would definitely come back thank you!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Petra A.
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Petra A.
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$43
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15 years of experience
Vernon Hills, IL, 60061

About: Finalmente decidí de tener mi licencia de IL para mi compañía en cuidar perros y gatos en memoria de nuestra princesa Luna que falleció hace poco. En su honor seguiré cuidando a mascotas con el mismo amor y atención que ella tuvo en sus 15 años de vida 💕 Mi atención y tiempo siempre estará presente. Los horarios se basarán a las necesidades de las mascotas en mi casa. Cualquier pregunta me pueden mandar mensaje 💕 Tengo una jaula propia y un porche privado para la seguridad de las mascotas. También hay parques cercas de mi cuando el clima lo permita para ir a caminar.

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Yamile C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Wheeling, IL, 60090

Yamile and her family and her pets have just been amazing. Yamile is Extremely responsive, followed a special diet, took her for walks , gave me frequent updates and generally took great care of my little girl while we were away!!! In fact she seemed sad to leave when it was time for her to come home. We have already booked a follow up stay!! Thanks yamile - you have been a life saver:)

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Sitter Profile Image: Jordan G.
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Jordan G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Gurnee, IL, 60031

Jordan is wonderful! She is so nice to work and I will definitely use her again. Our Luna was super excited to see her after staying with her once before - which is really a comfort when leaving her. Knowing we'll use her again says it all!

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Sitter Profile Image: Taylor G.
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Taylor G.
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$29
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10 years of experience
Waukegan, IL, 60087

About: I have cared for dogs from shelters as well as senior dogs. Now I have a puppy who is 2 years old! I am pretty consistent with giving walks, play time, bathroom breaks, and meals. I also offer transportation services! I have quite a lot of free time as a full time nursing student! I’m outside everyday with my dog! I would love to find some doggy friends for my pup! I have a fenced back yard and a playful friendly dog to keep them company. The house is also dog proof! Dogs are absolutely welcomed indoors! I also have access to a number of outdoor fields for the dogs to play, a beach, dog play areas and more!

Sitter Profile Image: Monica O.
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Monica O.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
4 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Mundelein, IL, 60060

Monica took the best care of my dog and provided several video updates each day. Her communication is prompt and she followed all the instructions I gave her. Highly recommend!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

She is the best! I do not have enough words to express my gratitude to her!! She took care of my doggo so well, lots and lots of pictures, and it’s clear my doggo had the time of his life. I trust her more than myself when it comes to taking care of him!

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Moni B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was great with my dogs. I felt so comfortable leaving them there. And she was really flexible when I asked her to keep them an extra night due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Koka K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had a great experience with Matthew! He was very flexible and accommodating when we needed to drop our dogs off earlier than originally scheduled. He kept us updated with pictures, and it was clear our dogs were having so much fun and were well cared for. We felt completely comfortable leaving them with him and would definitely book again. Highly recommend!!

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Michelle R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Fanny was great, she took greatness care of my baby Bella and her dog was gentle. It was a lovely visit. I will definitely book again.

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Sadie M.
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The median cost per night for pet boarding in Great Lakes is $50

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Sitters in Great Lakes average 9
repeat pet boarding clients

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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for pet boarding in Great Lakes on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

If you’re searching for a Great Lakes pet boarding sitter for the first time, visit the sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, 4,783 sitters provided pet boarding in Great Lakes. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, pet boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 91% of Great Lakes pet boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide pet boarding in Great Lakes have an average of 16 years of experience. Pet boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Great Lakes.

Rover makes it easy to find Great Lakes pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet boarding is great for:

  • Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets

There are 4,783 pet boarding sitters in Great Lakes on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Great Lakes, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 89% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your 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 pet boarding 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 pet boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.