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Sitter Profile Image: Mason M.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Belleville, IL, 62223

Mason was wonderful! He came over for a pre-meet and was very polite and was happy to do what we asked. BUT he went above and beyond walking the dogs, playing bubbles. Great communicator. Sent pics and videos. Had a small emergency and he handled it beautifully! So happy we found him!!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Catelyn R.
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$125
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5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
21 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Downtown, Saint Louis, MO, 63102

It is super hard for those of us with elderly animals to find peace of mind when you have to leave your precious pet, they may have anxiety, medical issues, and certainly confusion over the temporary change. Add to that, the my dog hasn't had a non family member sitter in many years, and there was a decent amount of stress going into this sort trip. Catelyn was quite literally a saving grace for me. She gave me updates consistently, updating on food, potty times, and Nonnie's general behavior. But more than that - she absolutely gave me confidence that my sweet old lady was in the best of hands. I could not have asked for a more caring and compassionate sitter. It is clear that she loves dogs, and cares for all of those in her charge as her own. She even went above and beyond by cleaning up the doggie food containers, picking up poop in the backyard and changing out the sheets on the bed (just all star moves right there) It was wonderful knowing that I had someone so competent with my dog and my house. I will absolutely not hesitate to book her for my next out of town trip.

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Sitter Profile Image: Katelyn C.
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Katelyn C.
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$45
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4.7 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
7 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Waterloo, IL, 62298

Kate did a great job for our high maintenance chihuahuas. One of our dogs is a senior with multiple health issues. Kate handled this well and even dealt with a major mess problem from our little sick girl. She communicates well and left the house just as we left it. Would definitely recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Latasha A.
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Latasha A.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
University City, MO, 63130

Latasha was wonderful! From the beginning she came for a meet and greet and got down on the floor with my Percy! She asked very specific questions about his routine and wanted to ensure he was as comfortable as possible. During her stay she was very interactive with Percy. Took him on outings and walks and made sure he had plenty of play time and attention. On a night of a storm she let Percy sleep in bed with her to help comfort him!! Any concerns she had she messaged me immediately. She was great about sending updates and pictures to make sure I felt he was in good hands which definitely decreased my worries. Latasha treated my home with respect and left my home just as she found it. She even helped me with my newly planted garden to ensure it stayed watered while I was away. I will definitely use Latasha again in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Evelyn F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
4 repeat clients
1 year of experience
St. Louis, MO, 63101

Evelyn is a super responsible home and pet sitter, our Golden girl Pennie just adores her! We are always able to enjoy our trip knowing our home and Golden girl is in very good hands <3

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Gretta C.
Sitter Profile Image: Nickali L.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
O'Fallon, IL, 62269

Nickali was fantastic with the dogs. We had never left them with someone before. The dogs were happy to see us, but were just as content with Nickali. It was a huge relief. The fact that he sent us pictures also helped. We will use him again.

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Kelli R.
Sitter Profile Image: Brandy M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Waterloo, IL, 62298

Brandy did a great job caring for our dogs. She stayed with them the entire time we were away, which gave us real peace of mind. It was clear they were comfortable and well cared for when we returned. We truly appreciated her reliability and dedication.

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Sitter Profile Image: Mallory G.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
10 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Belleville, IL, 62226

Mallory did an excellent job ensuring our house and pup were well cared for. She was super reliable and responsive and asked questions if she wasn't clear on something. Strongly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Brooke K.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Belleville, IL, 62221

My James immediately started adoring Brooke and had a ball with her pack. Great communicator. Conscientious. Flexible. Collaborative, I could go on…Don’t hesitate to reach out to Brooke!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lisa C.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
St. Louis, MO, 63125

Lisa did everything we needed. Came home to a clean house and happy dogs!

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Sitter Profile Image: Gabrielle C.
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Gabrielle C.
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$75
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4.9 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
8 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Benton Park West, St. Louis, MO, 63118

What an excellent experience! Gaby was fantastic! She sent us text messages and photos every day with updates on how our pups were doing. She also was taking them on walks every day (when it wasn't raining...and sadly it was a pretty rainy week) and took pictures of them out on their adventures! Our house was well taken care of and she was very easy to communicate with during the stay. If she had any questions, she sent messages and was very thankful for the information. Will gladly have Gaby stay with our pack again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ranae W.
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Ranae W.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
24 repeat clients
30 years of experience
St. Louis, MO, 63124

Ranae is fantastic! She took care of our frenchie for 10 days while we were out of town. She made sure that he was comfortable, happy, exercised and healthy! We received updates and pictures from her daily, and she made it all go smoothly. When we got home, we could tell that our frenchie was in good hands. Ranae is pleasant and professional. We will continue to call on her for help.

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Sitter Profile Image: Heather S.
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Heather S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Swansea, IL, 62226

About: I’ve been a vet tech for 17 years & have worked with animals for 20 years. I currently work at a vet clinic. I have 4 cats & a dog currently. I do work 3 twelve hour days a week, but I’m otherwise flexible. I can still take care of pets after my 12 hour shifts. I am very experienced with most types of pets. I have a fenced in back yard. I have many years of experience with medicating dogs & cats.

Sitter Profile Image: Eden L.
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$27
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5 years of experience
Collinsville, IL, 62234

About: Hello, my name is Eden. I grew up around both cats and dogs of different breeds and sizes, so I understand that every pet has its own personality and needs. As a full-time college student, I’m used to staying organized and following schedules, which helps me provide consistent and reliable care. From walks and playtime to simple companionship, I’ll make sure your pet is well looked after and comfortable. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine, allowing me to provide dependable and attentive care throughout the day. My schedule is flexible, so I can accommodate morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend visits depending on your pet’s needs. Whether your pet needs a quick potty break, a long walk, playtime, or overnight companionship, I’m committed to giving them the time, attention, and care they deserve. I always prioritize keeping pets on their normal routine to help them feel comfortable and happy while you’re away. I treat every pet as if they were my own and strive to make them feel safe, comfortable, and loved while you’re away. I always follow each pet’s routine, including feeding schedules, potty breaks, walks, playtime, medication (if needed), and any special instructions you provide. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I respect your home, keep everything clean, and provide regular updates with photos and messages so you can have peace of mind. I make sure pets get plenty of attention, exercise, and affection while maintaining a calm, stress-free environment. My priority is your pet’s safety and happiness, and I am committed to providing reliable, trustworthy care that you can count on.

Sitter Profile Image: Billie G.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Saint Charles, MO, 63301

Billie did an amazing job with our babies, she was very great communication and sending pictures. I would definitely use her again. Thanks for you love care Billie

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexis H.
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$25
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12 years of experience
Red Bud, IL, 62278

About: I’ve taken care of animals as small as rats and fish ranging to livestock since I was young! I have had all myself and they’ve all been spoiled and happy as long as I’m around. Your pets will be able to tell I’m an animal person and you’ll be relived to go away as your pets will be in great hands! I’m currently working part time at horse stables and still have plenty of time to go spend time home to care for my fur babies and my bigger outside babies lol. My life is technically revolves around my pets care and my part time job is taking care of huge animals that need extra attention, and before this I worked on a diary farm taking care of even bigger animals. at home I make do , I have a huge yard out in the country, I can use the electric collar if needed, leash, or off leash with recall as I do have a horse on the property and another dog and outside cats who they may chase. Any clients home I do the job I came to do and then I do anything extra to make the client feel as if I didn’t just do my job and actually enjoyed and felt comfortable with their pet taking a picture video giving treats extra pets and cuddles etc…

Sitter Profile Image: Natalie T.
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Natalie T.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
9 repeat clients
3 years of experience
St. Louis, MO, 63130

Natalie was great! The dogs loved her and I didn’t feel like I needed to worry about them at all. She checked in often, was on top of the scheduling, and made sure everything ran smoothly. Would definitely work with her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Diane P.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
17 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Belleville, IL, 62223

Diane was great and we are grateful for her. She took excellent care of our girl Ruby and communicated well providing frequent updates. We will definitely request her to watch our Ruby in the future.

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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Arnold, MO, 63010

Jaime was by far the best house/ dog sitter we have used since we started using Rover more than 5 years ago for our two dogs! I knew as soon as I met her that she was caring, responsible and perfect for the job, and the dogs loved her too! It was so nice not having to worry about our “boys” and enjoying our vacation stress free. It was very evident from pictures sent that she loved the dogs and they were in good hands. Coming home to a clean house after our vacation was another plus. I will definitely use Jaime again for upcoming vacations in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amber C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
16 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Lebanon, IL, 62254

Loved Amber! It was our first time leaving our boys and she put us at ease and sent picture updates! Thank you Amber!

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Hecker is $47

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As of August 2026, there are 1,032 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Hecker. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:

  • Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
  • Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
  • Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
  • Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.

The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Hecker walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.

It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Hecker maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:

  • Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
  • Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
  • Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.

Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!

Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Hecker choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!

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.

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 .

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Hecker. On Rover:

  • 95% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 98% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 98% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

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