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Sitter Profile Image: brandi r.
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4.9 out of 5.0 stars
160 reviews
59 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Machesney park, IL, 61115

We had Brandi watch our two Maine Coon cats while we were in California. These cats are my babies and so I left Brandi 3 pages of instructions on feeding etc. Brandi sent photos of my babies while we were gone and slept at our house. My cats were extremely well cared for in her care. We will definitely use Brandi when we have another trip.

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Brenda B.
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Amanda V.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
50 reviews
11 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Machesney Park, IL, 61115

Amanda was an incredible help while I was away taking such great care of my cats! She went above and beyond, not only making sure they were well cared for but also leaving my home even cleaner than when she arrived. Her daily updates were so thoughtful and reassuring, giving me total peace of mind. Plus, she has such a great vibe—I feel like we’d get along so well in everyday life! Thank you so much, Amanda!

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Emily G.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Machesney Park, IL, 61115

Awesome sitter, responsive and went the extra mile to make sure my cats were healthy and happy!

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Lucas B.
Sitter Profile Image: Brittany & Branson S.
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Brittany & Branson S.
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$12
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4.9 out of 5.0 stars
194 reviews
77 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Loves Park, IL, 61111

Brittany & Branson are awesome! They did a great job taking care of my cats while I was out of town. They went above and beyond expectations!

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Sarah P.
Sitter Profile Image: Kayla A.
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Kayla A.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
51 reviews
17 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Rockford, IL, 61114

I am happy with the care provided for my two cats! She was able to get my normally timid cats to come out. I would definitely use her services again.

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Morgan C.
Sitter Profile Image: Joyce S.
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Joyce S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
40 reviews
13 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Rockford, IL, 61114

I was very pleased with Joyce as my sitter for Kira. She was ver gentle toward Kira who shys away from people. Joyce got Kira to come out of hiding & eat! She also cleaned up her messes! I appreciated the videos & pictures she sent. I would use Joyce again.

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Cathy J.
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Jaymee D.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
82 reviews
21 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Rockford, IL, 61103

Jaymee was wonderful. She stayed at my home and took care of my three cats. One of them required insulin shots 2x/day, and she quickly learned how to do that. She asked all the right questions and sent photos so I could see my babies while I was away. I would definitely recommend her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Petrea W.
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Petrea W.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
53 reviews
10 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Rockford, IL, 61114

Petrea was very efficient and Sweeeet. I’d never been away longer than a day with my kitty. This was a week and she was played with and fed well and got better every day with her fear. Pictures were sent to me every day. Came home to a healthy baby. Thank you Petrea. I’ll use her again for sure!

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Sitter Profile Image: Karen C.
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Karen C.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Loves Park, IL, 61111

Karen does a good job taking care of my older cat and seems like compassionate person. We will use her again. 😃

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Rebecca M.
Sitter Profile Image: Tiffany S.
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Tiffany S.
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$12
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15 years of experience
Machesney Park, IL, 61115

About: With 15+ years of experience caring for animals of all kinds—from scales to tails—I’m an avid animal lover who truly connects with pets on a deeper level (sometimes more than with people!). I treat every fur baby as my own and make their comfort, safety, and happiness my top priority. Whether your pet is shy, energetic, scaly, fluffy, or anything in between, I’m here to give them personalized, reliable, and compassionate care. I’m happy to provide updates as often as you’d like, so you’ll always feel confident and connected while you’re away. I am a mom of four (human children) as well as three fur babies- a cat, dog, and bearded dragon. I work from home full-time Monday through Friday, and can be very flexible with whatever busy schedule you may have! I will be upfront and honest- I decided to create a rover account partly due to animals being something I am passionate about and have the experience to make you as fellow fur parents feel comfortable. I also am doing this so I can work a "part time" job to (slowly but surely) be able to afford to get a house with a yard- both for my human and animal children. I would love to have your pet's come to me, but due to me living in an apartment with just a small fenced patio, I will be coming to your homes and can make what works for your busy schedule work for me! Whatever questions or concerns you may have, I will do my best to ease any anxiety and make you feel safe and comfortable leaving your pet(s) in my care!

Sitter Profile Image: Tanya C.
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Tanya C.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
71 reviews
16 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Rockford, IL, 61107

I really appreciated all of Tanya's help with my pets. She's reliable, friendly, and trustworthy. I can see why she's so highly recommended...I will definitely book her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Erin O.
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Erin O.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
2 reviews
15 years of experience
Loves Park, IL, 61111

About: My whole life I’ve been around dogs. Practically everyone in my friends and family have a pup of varying sizes. I’ve been trusted to feed and walk their fur babies. My sister adopted a senior dog a couple of years ago, and it has been my biggest pleasure to get to know her better as well as what separates a senior dog from a younger one. I have been trusted to stay with her, take her outside to potty, take her on walks, and feed her whenever my sister is away. Each day is different, so I’ve been able to adapt on the fly to suit her needs for each day best. I have a flexible work schedule, so even though I have more traditional work hours, I can take 30 minutes or an hour to come visit with your pet and let them outside to walk or potty based on their needs. I do not work after 4pm, so if you need me overnight with your pet, they will have my full attention until 8am the next morning when I go to work. I am able to leave work briefly to check up on your pet during the day as well. I am someone who enjoys a clean space. Our furry friends deserve to have a clean space themselves and clean bodies. If there is mud to be wiped off of their paws, I will happily take care of it, and clean up any mud that was tracked inside. Anything that I can do to pamper your pet and make them feel safe around me is the least I can do. I look forward to making new furry friends!

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Makena M.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Roscoe, IL, 61073

About: I've grown up with pets and have over four years of hands-on experience with my Australian Shepherd. I'm passionate about providing attentive care, including daily walks and feeding. I understand pet behavior and am committed to ensuring each pet's comfort and safety. I'm currently available full-time, so I'll have plenty of time to give your pup the attention and care they deserve! I'm flexible and happy to provide pet care by staying at your home, ensuring your dog is comfortable and well-cared for. When caring for pets in your home, I prioritize their safety and comfort by maintaining a consistent routine, following any specific instructions, and ensuring a secure environment. I make sure to keep all areas pet-proofed, providing plenty of exercise and enrichment, and keep open communication with pet owners to ensure peace of mind.

Sitter Profile Image: Tammy G.
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Tammy G.
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$12
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1 repeat client
40 years of experience
Loves Park, IL, 61111

About: I have had dogs of many breeds my whole life. I have plenty of love and patience to give any animal I take care of. I'm not working, so I have plenty of time to care for someone's furry pet. I love giving animals the love and attention they give us. I keep my dog on a routine. She gets plenty of time for potty and playtime. We spend evenings doing snuggle time, belly rubs, and a snack.

Sitter Profile Image: Theresa M.
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Theresa M.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
96 reviews
39 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rockford, IL, 61101

This was our first experience with our 1-year-old cat named Stan being away from us. Teresa was amazing at communicating and also would send cute pictures of Stanley. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family who are looking for someone to watch their pet. When me and my fiance went to pick up our little dude he looked absolutely so comfortable outside relaxing in the beautiful weather and looked like he was part of the family. If we ever tend to leave even for a small vacation I would definitely 100% see if Teresa was available to watch our baby. We can't thank you enough Teresa people know how stressful it is to leave their fur babies anywhere but you made this experience so easy and comforting. Rover is lucky to have you respenting them.

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Stacy M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
6 reviews
5 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Roscoe, IL, 61073

About: Growing up I lived in the country with cows, horses and chickens next door. We always had many cats and dogs because we had the space and they just knew we would take them in if they didn't have a home. I wish I had the space now to have more animals but since I dont, it would be an honor to take care of yours. My experience with animals would be having a cat that needed shots daily for diabetes, a blind dog, dog that had seizures, taking care of friends and family's pets. Some which needed daily medicine or had a lot of energy : ). I ppreciate the trust they have in me to take care of their fur family members. Each pet, like humans, have their own personality. I work with my client's schedule I work with my client's schedule I work with my client's schedule I work with my client's schedule I work with my client's schedule N/A not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable

Sitter Profile Image: Kaitlyn B.
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Kaitlyn B.
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$15
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8 years of experience
Rockford, IL, 61103

About: Hi my name is Kaitlyn 😃👋 Here are places where I got my experiences with animals below 👇 * South cross stables horse ranch * Noah's ark animal sanctuary *pamper pet grooming/bather and groomer assistant I am a responsible pet owner, I'll treat your pet like they were my own. I can dog walk,petsit and housesit when available I can take in small, medium dogs,puppies and kitties too. So if anyone needs a pet sitter or dog walker call me 📲🤳 or message me through Rover and I'll respond within an hour. We can do a meet and greet at a dog park. I am at your service. I'll give your dog/cat constant love and attention I'll give your dog/cat pets on the head and belly rubs and scratches so if your dog/cat can't reach where he/she is scratching I'll help scratch for them. 🐾😸🐕🐕‍🦺 Im currently working part time on the weekends at love's travel stop im available Monday - Friday so i have plenty of time to care for your pets through out the week. I can't take care of dogs at my house because my place is small and I have 3 cats. but I will take care of your dogs as if they were my own long walks, play fetch outside make sure they have food and water and daily exercise and have fun and play.

Sitter Profile Image: Maiah F.
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Maiah F.
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$18
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15 years of experience
Roscoe, IL, 61073

About: I’ve cared for dogs since the age of 5. I provide personalized, reliable dog care with constant communication, treating every dog like my own so owners can leave without worry. I currently work a full-time job from 7a-3p. I am available any time outside of those hours excluding boarding overnight. I am available on weekends. While I don’t have a fenced yard, dogs are never left unattended outdoors. All bathroom breaks and outdoor activities (walks, etc) are done on-leash with close supervision.

Sitter Profile Image: Sanci F.
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Sanci F.
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$13
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12 years of experience
Rockford, IL, 61103

About: I've taken care of pets for over 10 years. Family and friends have trusted me to care for them when they're not around, including feeding, exercising, walks, staying over, etc. I'm currently working full time, but I have set hours and off nights and weekends to be able to visit and spend quality time with your pet! I take care to make sure your pets needs are met and any specific routines/medications are given as required in your stead. My goal is to spend quality time with your pet and bring some brightness to their day.

Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer M.
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Jennifer M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Rockford, IL, 61101

Jennifer took such good care in my two cats as well as 20+ chickens and a turkey! She communicated well, was so attentive to their needs, kept their spaces clean and functioning, and was able to help me navigate some Smart System issues from afar! Highly recommend!

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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

We love how attentive Kayla is to our two cats and our space. She is our go to cat sitter for long trips and we recommend her to everyone!

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Abbey D.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Karen does a good job taking care of my older cat and seems like compassionate person. We will use her again. 😃

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Rebecca M.
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Jada was great!!! My pets loved her. I loved the peace of mind knowing that they were getting attention during the day & I wouldn't have a "mess" on my new carpet.

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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Machesney Park on Rover as of Jan 2026 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your cat’s needs.

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As of Jan 2026, there are 75 cat sitters in Machesney Park. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of Machesney Park cat sitters respond in under an hour.

Cat sitters in Machesney Park have an average of 15 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 repeat clients. Experience can vary from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare cat sitters in Machesney Park.

Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Machesney Park cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.

There are 75 cat sitters in Machesney Park on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Machesney Park, 95% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 90% offer medication administration, and 100% have experience with senior cats and cats with special needs. We know each cat is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.

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