House Sitting in Hyde Park, Chicago
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“Jayden was absolutely phenomenal! Our dog Calypso is very skittish with new people, and in the past, sitters have struggled to get her outside for potty breaks because she was too scared. Jayden was able to take Callie out a mere four hours after we left. Callie warmed up to them very quickly and snuggled a bunch, which is no small feat on Jayden's part. Jayden was very communicative and sent multiple updates a day, including photos and videos. They were quick to respond to messages, and they left our home spotless. I would love to book with them again for future trips!”
“Bre was fantastic watching our Cat! He has some medical that require extra effort/ needs and Bre followed directions and was very communicative in times of doubt. She also took great care of our house. We will hire her again and highly recommend her to watch your pets!”
“Malcolm is very flexible and punctual! He gave our dogs so much attention and love. I have a reactive and anxious dog I was very worried of being away from, but she loved him and did well. He provides thorough updates and is detailed. Would recommend for dog walks and house sitting needs!”
“We’ve got one special needs dog and two elderly cats that need very specific diets and medications. We’ve also got one more dog and cat! Brianna came in at the last minute for us to take care of everyone and after getting home it’s clear how much love everyone got from her thank you so much for taking such great care of everyone and sitting for us.”
“Alexa was a very thoughtful, thorough, and kind sitter. She followed all the house rules and Nala rules. She left our home better than when we came back. We will definitely hire her again.”
“Anais stayed at my apartment under short notice. She was very understanding up my new foster dog and cat’s needs. She sent regular updates, which made me feel at ease. When I came home everything looked better than when I left! Would recommend to anyone looking for care for their cat or dog!”
“Elizabeth took amazing care of our dog and our home while we were away for a wedding this weekend. She is a great communicator, updated us every day on how our dog was doing, and our dog was in great spirits when we returned! We will definitely ask her to watch our dog again in the future and would highly recommend to a friend.”
“This is the second time I’ve asked Shakira to watch my Doberman, Laila and could not be more pleased. My dog can be super energetic and Shakira does a great job with her. I’ve even received compliments from my neighbors of how good she is when I’m away. Shakira is very responsive , detail oriented and sends daily updates and photos. HIGHLY recommend!”
“I highly recommend Otis as a Rover sitter! He was very punctual and professional during our meet and greet. During his stay in my home, he followed all instructions - including correctly using a type of leash that was new to him - and sent lots of updates and photos. I will definitely book Otis again in the future!”
“This was Paloma's first time staying with Papito for an extended period of time and it went well! She was attentive of any accidents and thorough in her updates. Papito has been enjoying her presence.”
“Abi was great with our pups! They were calm and happy when we got back from our trip, and the house was in great shape. Looking forward to the next time.”
“Samantha did an amazing job taking care of our rambunctious and slightly anxious pup! She sent daily updates with lots of photos and videos, which was extremely helpful in calming our anxiety leaving him with a sitter for the first time. Our dog also needed to finish up some meds and Samantha let us know every time she gave him his meds. He is a teenage dog with lots of energy that easily gets distracted by the outside world so we really appreciate the care and patience that Samantha had throughout her stay.”
About: I'd love to meet your dog or cat and you can trust I'll treat them like my own. I know how to keep them safe and happy while you're away. I'll send you a good photo too my camera roll is mostly all photos of dogs. I work freelance so my availability is flexible. I prefer we conduct a meet and greet first, to make sure your pet is comfortable with our plans! Walks and care provided in clients home only, I can't provide boarding. I will be sure we establish comfort in our meet and greet, please be sure to provide vet information in case of any unexpected emergency.
About: I’ve been around animals all my life, and have had three dogs all of which I have been one of the primary caregivers of and two of which I have done the majority of training on. I’m currently working part time, so I am very available for day-of appointments, especially during the weekdays! I will not accept a booking until if I don’t think I could give the dog as much care as I would want mine back home to have. I will take care of any necessities along with any additionally requests. I have taken care of disabled dogs before so I understand the importance of regular medication times. Respect to and safety of the dog is always tantamount, and I am always highly cognizant of dog’s body language.
About: I’ve grown up with dogs—big and small!—my entire life, and I’ve missed interacting with them since I’ve moved to Illinois. I have extensive experience caring for the pets of family and friends, and pet safety is my #1 priority! I’m currently a student working remotely, so I have time most weekdays and weekends to spend time with your pups and/or take them on walks! I am very conscientious of the environment when handling pets in and out of the home. It’s important to me that pets are secure when on walks or in their home. I’m comfortable crating dogs when desired and double checking any doors, fences, and/or leashes, depending on the setting.
“Taylor was a great dog sitter for GiGi! She sent photos and made sure she was well taken care of. I would highly recommend Taylor for any pet sitting services!”
About: I have been petsitting almost my entire life and absolutely love spending time with cats and dogs! Throughout my life, friends and neighbors often asked me to pet-sit and I developed lots of experience understanding pets and their unique personalities. I have also cared for several senior pets and have experience administering medications (liquid and pill). Reliability, communication, and thoughtful care are always my top priorities! I am a graduate student at U Chicago studying for my master’s in social work. This summer I have a part-time internship and my hours are very flexible. I have availability any day of the week! I will make sure to follow any and all instructions so that your pet is cared for and safe! From experience, I am good as sensing when a cat or dog might need some space or more attention. I am an attentive, thoughtful, and communicative pet-sitter.
About: My kitty was sick for a bout a year so I’m very skilled on giving medicine if needed. I know how to keep pets happy and healthy so everyone’s happy! I recently graduated this May so any day of the week will work out fine. I also have no preference on the time of day. I would like to think it’s easy to tell if something is wrong with a pup, so I’m here to make everything better! I shower my pet with love!
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Jayden Phoenix (They/Them) P.Star Sitter
“Jayden was absolutely phenomenal! Our dog Calypso is very skittish with new people, and in the past, sitters have struggled to get her outside for potty breaks because she was too scared. Jayden was able to take Callie out a mere four hours after we left. Callie warmed up to them very quickly and snuggled a bunch, which is no small feat on Jayden's part. Jayden was very communicative and sent multiple updates a day, including photos and videos. They were quick to respond to messages, and they left our home spotless. I would love to book with them again for future trips!”
Brianna J.
“Bre was fantastic watching our Cat! He has some medical that require extra effort/ needs and Bre followed directions and was very communicative in times of doubt. She also took great care of our house. We will hire her again and highly recommend her to watch your pets!”
Malcomn F.Star Sitter
“Malcolm is very flexible and punctual! He gave our dogs so much attention and love. I have a reactive and anxious dog I was very worried of being away from, but she loved him and did well. He provides thorough updates and is detailed. Would recommend for dog walks and house sitting needs!”
Brianna S.
“We’ve got one special needs dog and two elderly cats that need very specific diets and medications. We’ve also got one more dog and cat! Brianna came in at the last minute for us to take care of everyone and after getting home it’s clear how much love everyone got from her thank you so much for taking such great care of everyone and sitting for us.”
Alexa B.
“Alexa was a very thoughtful, thorough, and kind sitter. She followed all the house rules and Nala rules. She left our home better than when we came back. We will definitely hire her again.”
Anais T.
“Anais stayed at my apartment under short notice. She was very understanding up my new foster dog and cat’s needs. She sent regular updates, which made me feel at ease. When I came home everything looked better than when I left! Would recommend to anyone looking for care for their cat or dog!”
Elizabeth D.
“Elizabeth took amazing care of our dog and our home while we were away for a wedding this weekend. She is a great communicator, updated us every day on how our dog was doing, and our dog was in great spirits when we returned! We will definitely ask her to watch our dog again in the future and would highly recommend to a friend.”
Shakira C.
“This is the second time I’ve asked Shakira to watch my Doberman, Laila and could not be more pleased. My dog can be super energetic and Shakira does a great job with her. I’ve even received compliments from my neighbors of how good she is when I’m away. Shakira is very responsive , detail oriented and sends daily updates and photos. HIGHLY recommend!”
Otis B.
“I highly recommend Otis as a Rover sitter! He was very punctual and professional during our meet and greet. During his stay in my home, he followed all instructions - including correctly using a type of leash that was new to him - and sent lots of updates and photos. I will definitely book Otis again in the future!”
Paloma C.Star Sitter
“This was Paloma's first time staying with Papito for an extended period of time and it went well! She was attentive of any accidents and thorough in her updates. Papito has been enjoying her presence.”
Abi S.Star Sitter
“Abi was great with our pups! They were calm and happy when we got back from our trip, and the house was in great shape. Looking forward to the next time.”
Samantha E.Star Sitter
“Samantha did an amazing job taking care of our rambunctious and slightly anxious pup! She sent daily updates with lots of photos and videos, which was extremely helpful in calming our anxiety leaving him with a sitter for the first time. Our dog also needed to finish up some meds and Samantha let us know every time she gave him his meds. He is a teenage dog with lots of energy that easily gets distracted by the outside world so we really appreciate the care and patience that Samantha had throughout her stay.”
Jennifer D.
“I’ve known Jennifer for nearly thirty years. She has always had pets since I’ve known her, and she has always been a loving caregiver to them. I would absolutely recommend her as a responsible caretaker for your pets.”
Ava M.
“Ava is a caring and compassionate person who loves animals and loves them all like her own. She is honest, energetic and hardworking and is great at communicating. Not only does she love and care for animals, but they can sense the type of person she is and love her in return!”
Megan T.
About: I’ve grown up with dogs—big and small!—my entire life, and I’ve missed interacting with them since I’ve moved to Illinois. I have extensive experience caring for the pets of family and friends, and pet safety is my #1 priority! I’m currently a student working remotely, so I have time most weekdays and weekends to spend time with your pups and/or take them on walks! I am very conscientious of the environment when handling pets in and out of the home. It’s important to me that pets are secure when on walks or in their home. I’m comfortable crating dogs when desired and double checking any doors, fences, and/or leashes, depending on the setting.
Taylor C.
“Taylor was a great dog sitter for GiGi! She sent photos and made sure she was well taken care of. I would highly recommend Taylor for any pet sitting services!”
Molly G.Star Sitter
“No one is as caring and loving towards animals as Molly! She is responsible in routine feeding, providing bathroom care, and pet attention. As someone who has known Molly from childhood to adulthood, I can say with certainty that she has always been an animal lover and is very responsible.”
Luwam Z.Star Sitter
“I have known Luwam my entire life and she always loved animals with her whole heart. She’s has had her own cat for over 4 years now and is completely invested in her care. She has such a kind heart that she chose a career taking care of people, I am absolutely positive she would be great of taking care of pets.”
Daniel K.
“Daniel has done an amazing job working with our furry friends. Our dog has lots of special needs and Daniel handles them all without any stress or worry!”
Hyde Park pet parents share their Rover experiences
Anais stayed at my apartment under short notice. She was very understanding up my new foster dog and cat’s needs. She sent regular updates, which made me feel at ease. When I came home everything looked better than when I left! Would recommend to anyone looking for care for their cat or dog!
Five Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alexis provided excellent care to my 12yr old dog and sent great consistent pictures and updates for a great rate! She went above and beyond and made and implemented approved suggestions for keeping my pup happy while I was away. I came home to a very happy dog! Highly Recommend 😊
Paloma goes above and beyond. She’s incredibly sweet with my senior rattie and prioritizes his comfort. Her updates are very thorough and come with lots of pics, which I appreciate. I trust her without a doubt.
Staci was amazing with our animals during our recent 9 day vacation. She stayed nights at our house to take care of our two cats and our energetic dog. She took wonderful care of them and was able to get our elderly cat to eat and take her pills. We highly recommend using Staci to care for your cats or dogs!
Very happy with Daniela as a pet/house sitter while we were overseas for 2-weeks. We don’t speak a common language, but my pets don’t speak English or Spanish either, so I wasn’t gonna let a language barrier be the sole reason to not hire someone. We used an audio translator app during the meet & greet, and most apps/ txt auto translate. I did provide an emergency contact of a bi-lingual friend. Thankfully we didn’t need to involve her. At the meet & greet, we practice giving my anxious cat’s oral tablet medication with dry kibble, and she was pretty good at it within a couple tries. Reassured me she would be able to administer when we’re gone. She sent regular photos/updates of our pets which always makes us happy and comfortable while traveling. We even had some HVAC issues while we were away, and Daniela was a trooper the whole time. Twice she helped coordinate a technician coming to the house since we couldn’t be there. She left the house very clean, trash taken out, bed made. Brought all our mail in. Watered the few plants we asked. Etc. I hope she’s available next time we travel. Thank you!
Clancy and Alice were very kind and thoughtful in their care of our pets and home. I would definitely recommend them!
Ruby was able to help out with a very last minute request which I appreciate. She was great with my 8 weeks old poodle!
Jasmine took great care of our kitties (2yo and 15yo). She provided daily updates and great pictures. Our older cat has a variety of health issues and Jasmine was able to give her medications and gave updates about her eating. Jasmine is fantastic!
An absolutely amazing pet sitter. We are very nervous pet owners and Emily was very understanding and gave consistent updates like we requested. Our animals absolutely loved her as well so her vibes have to be great. Would DEFINITELY hire her again to watch our pets
We had an excellent experience with Malcomn while visiting Chicago! He took amazing care of our two large dogs, keeping them happy, exercised, and loved while we were away. I highly recommend him for anyone looking for a trustworthy and attentive pet sitter!
Abi was great with our pups! They were calm and happy when we got back from our trip, and the house was in great shape. Looking forward to the next time.
Henry watched our girls and home for 2 weeks while we were out of the country. The girls loved spending time with him and Henry sent us regular updates throughout our trip. He instantly bonded with our pups on a previous trip and the girls were super excited to see him. When we returned the pups were happy, well cared for, and the house was clean/organized. It is great to know that we are leaving the girls in good hands and I’m sure the pups are looking forward to the next time they get to see Henry!
Papito seemed to have had a positive experience with Bola. She was responsive when I asked for an update and was kind enough to take him on a little drive, which Papitos loves.
Viola made us feel so comfortable and at ease with her care for Champ AND our home. She is an inherent pet lover and nurturer and she makes sure she goes above and beyond to make both you and your pet feel safe. She even cleaned up the apartment before leaving without us even asking! We will definitely be asking her back to watch our “son”.
Levi was so great with my pets! She sent regular photos and updates and left my place better than when she arrived. She was so kind and understanding and also flexible. My kiddos were definitely in great hands while I was out of town. I definitely will be asking her back and would recommend her to anyone else looking for an overnight pet sitter.
Jules was a fantastic sitter! She arrived and left on time was very communicative and sent plenty of photos, and even did the laundry of the bed that she slept in. We’re definitely using again thank you so much.
Sol was amazing with Draco and Jabby during the holidays. We returned to happy pets and a super clean house. Would definitely rebook!
This was our first time working with Vanessa and there were a few kinks to work out over text during her stay (getting into our apartment/timing, communication and check-in frequency) but after day 1 it was super smooth! She sent great pictures of our pets (a cat and dog) and they clearly enjoyed having her there with them. It was nice for us to know they had someone caring for them when we were gone! Our apartment was also clean and organized when we got back.
Mashona house sat our dog Calypso for five days, and she was incredible! Callie is very skittish with new people, but Masheika was patient with both her and me. Masheika was very communicative and sent frequent updates. She left our home very clean. I would absolutely hire her again!
Destin was fantastic to work with. He was very communicative leading up to and during the stay. He followed all the instructions we left without issue, sharing photos and videos of our happy dog, and even bringing in packages for us. We will definitely reach out to him again!
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Hyde Park.
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. Hyde Park house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
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