House Sitting in Harwood Heights

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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Norridge, IL, 60706

Joanna was amazing. My pups loved her and she went above and beyond to care for them. I felt rest assured they were in good hands while I was out of town. I highly recommend her and I will be having her come again in the future.

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Sarah M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
6 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Norridge, IL, 60706

This is the second time Sarah has pet sat for us, and both times she took great care of our dog and our cat, and left our house immaculate. We will definitely be using her again in the future!

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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
12 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Elmwood Park, IL, 60707

Ray was absolutely amazing with Harleigh!!!!!! Literally, the moment he walked in and met her she jumped on him and was showing affection to him. Harleigh was completely comfortable with him and Ray kept me updated throughout the entire time with pictures and videos. I will absolutely ask Ray to watch Harleigh again. The best part is that I just rescued Harleigh and it was her first time with a sitter and Ray just made her feel safe.

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Coleen T.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
205 reviews
45 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Chicago, IL, 60634

Coleen stayed with our animals while we were gone and was amazing. She sent many messages and photos throughout our trip so we knew they were getting the best care. When we got home our dog was tired and happy - a sign of a fun long weekend! We will definitely rebook with Coleen and would recommend her to anyone.

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Tanisa L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Chicago, IL, 60641

Tanisa was wonderful! Checked in often with the best pictures of our pups. They were happy and content with her! We enjoyed our weekend away knowing they were in good hands!

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Hanna L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
10 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Portage Park, Chicago, IL, 60641

Hanna was wonderful! She was responsive and took great care of our senior dog, including giving her medication on time and bring super patient on her slow walks. She stayed in our home and left everything even better than when we left. We would definitely use her again!

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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
15 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Portage Park, Chicago, IL, 60630

Jo is just a great person. Period. She always goes above and beyond in caring for and entertaining our dogs, whether it’s bringing over her best enrichment toys or finding our dog’s favorite Real Housewives franchise to watch together. For this house sitting, Jo watched our newer puppy for the first time. He can be vocally reactive on walks and has some unique methods for managing his behavior. For Jo, it was no sweat. And during this house stay, my husband and I happened to be in Puerto Vallarta during the recent cartel rampage. Not only did Jo make sure that our doggos would be cared for regardless of when we made it back to the States, but she also made a genuine effort to check in on our general well-being. Like I said, she’s just a great person.

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Lauren C.
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$70
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4.9 out of 5 stars
138 reviews
37 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Portage Park, Chicago, IL, 60630

Lauren was communicative, professional, and took good care of my cat while I was away! Miso's needs were well attended to and I came back to a clean home. Would highly recommend and definitely book again in the future!

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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Chicago, IL, 60630

Stephanie did an amazing job with my two elderly Boston Terriers. She always kept me updated every day and sent some great photos/videos. I highly recommend her for any sitter job. Thank you so much!

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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
98 reviews
30 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Edison Park, Chicago, IL, 60631

Nicholas is amazing! He put us at ease so we could enjoy our trip. His task was not easy! One dog prone to seizures and one dog has accidents! He was patient and kind and gave regular updates. He even fixed stuff around the house!

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Pat A.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Norwood Park, Chicago, IL, 60656

About: Hi I’m Patrick! I love dogs and have been around them most of my life, I have three of my own named Bubba, Sassy and Neo who I walk every day. I will be very patient and kind with your pup as if they were my own and make sure they’re having as much fun as I’ll be having! I love all animals including cats but sadly I have family that is allergic so that is a no go but I would definitely consider myself a dog person anyway , no dog is too big or too small for me I’ll love em all the same. Id be ecstatic to add ur dogs to my daily routine:) Questions are welcome of course! My schedule is relatively flexible besides taking care of my own dogs. I am somewhat limited in means of transportation since I ride my bike to get around but that won’t stop me from meeting new dogs! If you do chose me to walk your dog we can discuss what would be best for picking them up for the walk and dropping them back off at your home. If your dog is crate trained I have no problem making sure they go into their crate before I leave.

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Priscilla T.
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$30
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6 years of experience
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL, 60630

About: As the proud owner of 2 Goldendoodles and 2 cats, caring for animals is already a big part of my daily life. I understand that every pet has their own personality, routine, and needs. I'm reliable, patient, and genuinely love spending time with animals. Whether your pet needs a fun walk, extra playtime, or a calm and caring companion while you're away, I'll provide the same level of care and attention that I give my own pets every day. My goal is to make both you and your pet feel comfortable, confident, and cared for. Pet care is already a natural part of my daily routine. As a pet owner to 2 Goldendoodles and 2 cats, I am used to providing regular walks, feeding, playtime, and lots of attention every day. During the school year, I am available before and after work, as well as evenings and weekends. During school breaks, holidays, and summer, I have much more flexibility for walks, drop-in visits, and pet sitting. I am organized, reliable, and committed to making sure pets receive consistent care and companionship while their owners are away. The safety, comfort, and well-being of every pet are my top priorities. I take time to learn each pet's routine, personality, and any special needs so I can provide consistent, individualized care. Whether I am caring for pets in my home or in a client's home, I follow all instructions carefully regarding feeding schedules, exercise, medications, and household rules. As a pet owner of 2 Goldendoodles and 2 cats, I understand how important it is to have someone trustworthy caring for your furry family members. I provide plenty of attention, exercise, playtime, and affection while ensuring pets are always supervised and secure. I also keep owners updated with photos and messages so they can feel confident and connected while they're away. My goal is to create a safe, stress-free environment where pets feel comfortable, happy, and well cared for.

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Dylan M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
5 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Portage Park, Chicago, IL, 60641

Dylan was amazing with our Dobermans Storm and Damen!!! He stayed with them in our home and not only was he great with them and they loved him. Thank you and we will definitely be reaching out to Dylan again!!!

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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
15 repeat clients
40 years of experience
River Forest, IL, 60305

The experience with Diane was great! We will not hesitate to book with her again. She recently stayed for 4 nights with our 90-lb German Shepherd Dog. Being so comfortable with Diane made being away so much more enjoyable and relaxing. Diane sent multiple videos throughout each day to reassure us that our boy was getting exercise and having a good time. In addition, she took great care in the house. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. 5 Stars!!

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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
14 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Albany Park, Chicago, IL, 60625

Adam was prompt, friendly, and loved our pups (a sentiment they returned). He took great care of them and we had no worries about leaving them in his care for our week-long trip out of town. He is reliable and gives timely information. We will definitely hire him again.

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Megan M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Chicago, IL, 60656

Megan was great! She was communicative daily without prompting. Our dogs seemed happy and chill when we got home, the house looked great, and we didn't worry while traveling. A great sit. Would definitely have her again.

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Camille S.
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$79
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5.0 out of 5 stars
248 reviews
66 repeat clients
44 years of experience
Belmont Cragin, Chicago, IL, 60634

I'm so happy and grateful to have found someone like Camille to take care of my 2 boxers. I'd recommend her and plan to use her again in the future. She is awesome at what she does!!! A million thank yous!!!

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Nidia M.
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Renee S.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
14 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL, 60625

Renee was wonderful with our 4 pets! She house sat for us for a few days and followed all of our instructions. Everything went so smoothly. She was very considerate and was not afraid to ask questions during her stay, which I prefer. She went above and beyond taking our dogs on super long walks (which she def didn’t have to, esp in the winter weather!). I am thankful to have had Renee taking care of our animals and will def rebook in the future!

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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Dunning, Chicago, IL, 60639

About: Hi! I’m Sasha — a passionate animal lover with years of hands-on experience caring for dogs of all sizes and personalities. I’ve worked in doggy daycares as a handler, bather, and walker, and I’m Pet CPR & First Aid Certified so your pup’s safety and comfort always come first. I work from home as a designer, which means your dog will rarely be left alone and will receive plenty of attention, supervision, playtime, and cuddles throughout the day. I also have a fenced yard and a cozy, dog-friendly home filled with beds, toys, and space to relax. I have a small dog named Nacho who is my sidekick and keeps me on a consistent routine with regular potty breaks, outdoor time, and play sessions throughout the day. Dogs staying with me are treated like family — they’ll have access to water, comfy spaces to rest, toys, and lots of love. I’m happy to accommodate cuddle bugs too — if your pup enjoys sleeping near people, they’ll fit right in here. My goal is to create a safe, calm, and loving environment where your dog feels comfortable while you’re away. 🐾 I have 1 small dog that is by my side 24/7 during the week. Caring for your pet will fit into my routine nicely. I work as a designer and always home during the week. I usually let my boy Nacho out to play in the morning at 7am, 8am, 11am, 2pm, and 4pm, 6pm and 9:15pm. I usually keep the dogs with me in my area while I work. They have access water, food, beds and toys. I have a bunch of doggy beds and toys 🧸 all around the house. I also don’t mind the dogs sleeping in bed with me. I love to snuggle with the fur babies.

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Emma I.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Park Ridge, IL, 60068

Emma was amazing with our somewhat needy toy poodle! Our puppy was depressed that we left and would not eat or sleep well the first couple days, but Emma went way out of her way to encourage her until she was more comfortable…and within a few days, our puppy did much better! Communication from Emma was frequent and clear and she did a great job problem-solving with us at a distance! Would use her again in a heartbeat!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Joanna is so great with our dogs and they both love her. She was especially amazing this time as I had to make some adjustments in our time frame. Will use her again for sure!

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Steve A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hanna went above and beyond taking care of our cat for a weeklong trip. She sent many pictures and photos, and he was clearly in great hands. Highly recommended!

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Julie & Jeff M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carla is wonderful! My husband and I both had last minute work trips come up at the same exact time, and Carla was available to watch our two dogs on short notice. She stayed in our home to watch over them since they are both older, and they couldn't have been in better hands. She was diligent, made sure we had care instructions, and sent photos and updates for us through her whole time watching them. My flight was delayed due to weather, and she even stayed a few hours extra to make sure they were taken out and comfortable until I could get home. She was even willing to come back in the evening to give them dinner and take them out again if my flight had gotten delayed even more. She is so sweet, and she left our home in immaculate condition. We will absolutely be reaching out to Carla to take care of our boys again!

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Natalia M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jo was amazing and I will absolutely be contacting her again! I travel for work and she took such special care of my two dogs. Highest of recommendations!

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Brennan M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Chris is a true gem!!! I fully recommend him to anyone and everyone. Chris watched my 2 cats and dog for our 10 day trip. I received multiple photos every day as well as a daily recap on the happenings of the house. Chris is an excellent communicator and went above and beyond!!!

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Savannah C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the second time Sarah has pet sat for us, and both times she took great care of our dog and our cat, and left our house immaculate. We will definitely be using her again in the future!

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Jennifer R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Stephanie did a great job with our two cats and left a wonderfully clean house afterwards. We adopted our cats fairly recently, so they're still a bit shy with strangers, but she was patient and waited for them to warm up. They seemed really happy by the end of her stay.

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Lorraine B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Veronica was an amazing sitter for my two dogs while the family and I were on a summer vacation. My puppy Shadow is new to me and gets into EVERYTHING. She has to be crated or monitored 24/7. Veronica paid great attention to her and communicated any unavoidable incidents promptly. Upon returning home, Shadow is calmer and more responsive to commands—better now than when I left thanks to Veronica. My special needs pitty had no new scrapes and was able to sleep in bed with her each night making the transition nearly seamless. Veronica administered medication for soft poops/diarrhea that started in BOTH dogs the day before we left and had to complaints making the puppy’s complicated fresh food dinner. We will absolutely be using Veronica in the near future for any sitting walking or boarding needs, we are all lucky to have met her :)

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JESSICA L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Aleia did a great job with my 2 dogs. I got lots of pictures and it was great knowing that they were being taken care of so well.

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Jim O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jackie's a great sitter. She was calm and patient with our high energy pup Buddy. She gave him lots of attention and kept him busy. Followed our feeding and treat instructions. Buddy gave her 5 paws!

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Laura C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much! Milly is so happy and so well taken care of. You are the dog whisperer and I appreciate you taking such good care of Milly’

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Liz S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Great to work with Ashley, she truly cares and it shows. There was a ton of effort and passion put into taking care of our dog, Chewie. Easy to work with, caters to the situation, and super communicative. We would absolutely use her again!

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Nick L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emilee was awesome. She's super professional, and very warm and friendly and the cats were definitely pampered. She sent me several cute photos of the cats during her stay and when I got home they were so chill and the house was immaculate. I would highly recommend her.

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Janet R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Casey was amazing with my very attached Doberman. I really appreciated that she took the time to come for a meet and greet beforehand so she could get to know him and make sure he felt comfortable. She was very thorough and i could tell she really cared about providing the best care. She kept me updated with detailed messages and adorable pictures and videos that gave me peace of mind. She treated my home with respect. I appreciate her communication, reliability, and kindness and would trust her with my pup again.

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Daritza H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Monica is awesome! She was very responsive but more importantly she was great with our puppy Dudley! I highly recommend Monica to watch your dog. They will be in great hands!

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Michele R.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Danielle was fantastic and took wonderful care of my two big dogs. She was able to fill in at short notice and kept us updated the entire time. She is punctual, thorough with care instructions, and kept the house in great shape. Will definitely re-book in the future!

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Betsy K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ana is our go-to for long trips! She’s responsible, responsive and gives frequent updates and photos which we always appreciate when we’re missing our fur baby.

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Briana K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

First time having someone house sit and could not have been more impressed with Amelia. Took fantastic care of my pup and home, provided constant updates and photos. 10/10 would recommend.

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Scott S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emilee was on time and seemed very comfortable with our pets right away. She asked great questions about their care and needs and jumped right into making them comfortable with her. We will definitely use her to watch our girls in the future.

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Kiana B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We just got back from a week long vacation and I cannot tell you how relieved I was that Liz was with our pups. She was able to handle their vast personalities and medical needs effortlessly. We have a very skittish rescue who I was worried about the most. Much to my relief I came home to a very happy puppy...I think she not so secretly misses Liz. She sent us lots of photos and funny stories about the girls. It really helped put me at ease. Thank you again Liz, I feel so much better about the idea of vacations now that I know I have someone I can leave the girls with who will care for them like they are their own.

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Erica J.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Harwood Heights on Rover as of Jun 2026 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 8,142 house sitters in Harwood Heights. 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.

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House sitters in Harwood Heights have an average of 13 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Harwood Heights.

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. Harwood Heights house sitters are great for:

  • Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
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  • Pet parents on a tight schedule
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