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Sitter Profile Image: Beth E.
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Beth E.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
131 reviews
32 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Lake Forest, IL, 60045

As always, great experience with Beth. She is prompt to respond and takes the time to play with Rupert (not always easy! Lol!) which we greatly appreciate. Leaving your pets with someone can be so nerve-wracking. I'm so happy to have found Beth as she truly sets my mind at ease!!

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Christine M.
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steve O.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
9 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Lake Forest, IL, 60045

Steve is wonderful!! He really went above and beyond for us. He was attentive and caring with my animals, on time, thorough and communicative. I felt so much peace of mind knowing that he was taking care of them. I will absolutely book him any time I need help with my pets. I can’t recommend him enough!!! Thank you Steve!

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Nicholas W.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Lake Forest, IL, 60045

Nick is awesome, cares so well for the cats and is fully recommend him.

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David M.
Sitter Profile Image: Diana T.
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Diana T.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Lake Forest, IL, 60045

Diana was wonderful with our two playful kitties over the holidays! She was always on time, was very communicative, and had great attention to detail. Most of all, I can tell she really cares for animals. I highly recommend her and would love to have her watch our kitties anytime!

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Ashley O.
Sitter Profile Image: Danielle W.
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Danielle W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
96 reviews
24 repeat clients
14 years of experience
North Chicago, IL, 60088

Danielle was wonderful taking care of our cats. She took time to know and to give attention to each of them. She is amazing, and we will definitely book with her again 😊

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Sitter Profile Image: Chloe G.
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Chloe G.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
29 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Highland Park, IL, 60035

Chloe was excellent! She was responsive, on-time, and cares a lot about the animals she works with. We booked her services while we were on vacation and the pictures she sent of our cat were great to help reassure us our Rosie was doing well and it helped ease the worry of being gone. I would recommend her to anyone, she is a kind person and took great care of our cat.

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Kellie E.
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Kaitlyn T.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Lake Forest, IL, 60045

About: I had 2 dogs growing up, and helped my parents take care of them. My parents were busy most days, so I was the one who would take them for walks. My dog recently got his teeth removed, so I also learned how to take care of him and how to feed him properly with that in mind. I’ve also had to take care of both dogs when my parents are out of town, taking them outside, administering medication, and feeding and providing water for them. I have done the same for my grandparents. I love animals a lot, and I volunteered at animal shelters in high school and can properly care for and clean up after many pets.. I’m currently taking all of my classes online, so I will have plenty of time to take care of your pets! I can be available at any needed times, both weekdays and weekends. I will provide food and water according to instructions. I will keep a clean, safe, and loving environment, and ensure that they get time to play and exercise regularly. I’m great at following instructions, and I am very attentive to any special requests that are given by the owner.

Sitter Profile Image: Christine S.
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Christine S.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
5 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Gurnee, IL, 60031

Extremely happy with Christine. This is the first time I've had a drop in visit for my pets in 10 years. Christine reassured me and even came to visit my fur babies before. She brought an ease and I felt complete trust that they were in good hands. I was given many updates every visit and pictures. She was thoughtful and always on time. My pets were very comfortable with her. Which made my trip less stressful. I would definitely recommend Christine and I will happily recommend her and have her back again in the future.

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Anna N.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Vernon Hills, IL, 60061

Anna was just wonderful! She came for drop-in visits and looked after my dog and cat while we were gone for 8 days. I looked forward to seeing the photos of my sweet dog on his walks and I couldn’t believe my extremely shy cat made appearances for photos, too! We were relaxed on our vacation knowing our pets were well looked after. Thank you so very much, Anna!

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Sitter Profile Image: Arianna C.
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Arianna C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Rogers Park, Deerfield, IL, 60015

Arianna took wonderful care of our cats! Great updates and photos!! Very conscientious! Would definitely recommend :)

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Ke’Vin J.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Libertyville, IL, 60048

We have used Ke"Vin a number of times - he is responsive and our dogs LOVE him. HIGHLY Recommend!!!!

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Kane C.
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jacqueline b.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Highland Park, IL, 60035

About: I have had two beautiful golden Retrievers and love dogs in general. My golden Wyatt passed away but I adore and love and miss him so much. Now with a new year one year old puppy who is HUGE , I absolutely want to meet more friends of fur. I work daily but have a flexible schedule and can attend animals during the workday as I make my own hours. I also can stay overnight on Friday through Sunday for overnight sitting. I care for pets making sure they have the essentials, food and water. That being said I love to spend time with them all always they are amazing and I love playing with animals and making them feel as human as possible.

Sitter Profile Image: Paige M.
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Paige M.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
294 reviews
69 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Highwood, IL, 60040

Paige has been a life saver. We have a new puppy who needs some potty breaks throughout the day. Even when little Gracie had an accident, Paige didn't bat an eye ! I am so glad we found her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Faith Q.
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Faith Q.
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$23
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4.9 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
34 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Gurnee, IL, 60031

Faith was a fantastic pet sitter! She communicated really well & kept our pets very well cared for while we were away. Faith went above & beyond by cleaning out food dishes & guinea pig crates. She even got our piggies a new water bottle! We will definitely be booking with Faith again in the future. Thanks Faith!

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Megan G.
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Kortney B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Northland, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061

About: Growing up, I had a couple dogs. Along with family and friends always having dogs around, I have always taken care of dogs. I love to walk them, bathe them, and play! I would take care of your fur baby like my own! I have a flexible schedule and work independently so I have plenty of flexibility for you and your baby!❤️ What works for your schedule will most likely work for mine. I look forward to spend time with and take care of your baby and I will enjoy every second! You can trust me with your pet like it’s my own! I am an honest human being with a heart full of love and compassion. I would love to take your fur baby to the park to play and have fun, as well as a jog/walk of course, and I wouldn’t mind giving your baby a bath if need be! Perhaps a trip to the pet store to spoil?! Don’t worry cats will love me too! I know just the spot they love scratched and will offer plenty of playtime.

Sitter Profile Image: Christina G.
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Christina G.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
18 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Lake Forest, IL, 60045

Christina is so good with our kitties! It helps lessen the guilt of leaving them when she is there. She has a way with them, and getting our shy ones to come out of hiding 💕

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Sitter Profile Image: Logan E.
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Logan E.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
12 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Lincolnshire, IL, 60069

Came home to happy and well-adjusted pets. Logan did a great job socializing with our dogs and very shy cat. Loved the photos she sent us each visit. We could see that they were enjoying their visits from Logan. She was perfect for our quick trip away to move our son off to college.

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Sitter Profile Image: Tara R.
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Tara R.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
23 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Lake Forest, IL, 60045

Tara did a great job taking care of our dogs while we were away for the weekend. We appreciated all the photos and updates! Would definitely book again.

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Heather M.
Sitter Profile Image: Yailyn C.
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Yailyn C.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Highland Park, IL, 60035

Yailyn did a fantastic job of taking care of my shy kitty! She gave her a pill daily too and was warm and kind which helped my cat warm up to her quickly! Will absolutely be reaching out to Yailyn in the future!!

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Shannon E.
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Deidre G.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
246 reviews
128 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Mundelein, IL, 60060

Deidre is an awesome cat sitter. Our kitty Edison ("MiMi") was hiding from her during first few visits. We were thinking Edison and Deidre might never meet face to face during the 10-day drop-in visits. They ran into each other on day 4, but still kept some distance. The next day they became best friends. 😍 Thank you, Deidre for taking good care of MiMi!

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This was my first time leaving my cats with a pet sitter and it was very much worth it. Beth was great - I was able to meet with her ahead of time, right away she bonded with the cats. Beth visited my cats every day for a week and sent pictures each time. She was thoughtful and I could tell she really cared. I would highly recommend her and will definitely use her services again.

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Heather A.
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Julia was great with our 3 cats during our extended vacation. She was very communicative and provided excellent updates and of course pictures. We will not hesitate to use her again and recommend her to anyone in need of a rover.

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Kevin H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Danielle does a great job taking care of our cats! She is timely, provides updates and takes lots of pictures. We would recommend her to anyone looking for someone to watch their pets

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Ryan F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tiffany was fantastic! She followed our instructions, sent adorable pics, was super helpful, and was also very kind. We came home to happy and healthy cats!

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Lauren S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sydney took great care of my cat. She sent regular photo updates. She gave Pip plenty of attention during visits and Pip even posed with her for a selfie. Pip never does selfies. When I got home, my cat was happy and calm. I will absolutely hire Sydney again.

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Judith K.
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The average cost for Cat Sitting in Lake Forest on Rover is $21.09 per visit (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Cat Sitting 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 Cat Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 5,356 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Lake Forest. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Cat sitters on Rover care for your cats’ needs and can spend quality time with them, including activities like feeding, playing, and refreshing their water and litter boxes. Depending on your arrangement, you can schedule as many visits per day as your cat needs or find a sitter who can stay at your house overnight. Some sitters also board cats in their home.

House sitting can be ideal for cats who need socialization or care that lasts longer than a few hours. Your cat stays in their own home, on their own schedule, with care based on what you and your sitter agree on together.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

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 .

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 cat, 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.

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

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% 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.

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.

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