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Sitter Profile Image: Nathan & Jacqueline E.
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Nathan & Jacqueline E.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 30 reviews
9 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Deer Creek, IL, 61733

“Nathan, Jacqueline and their children, along with their "pup" Charlie, were the most welcoming hosts we could have hoped for! Our Levi and Junior are admittedly on the higher-maintainence side and their family took it all in stride. We met with them prior to committing to the hosting in order to make sure the dogs were compatible and to discuss Levi and Jr's needs. It was a very comfortable and easy meeting. We left the initial meeting feeling very comfortable. When the time came to leave our fur babies, Nathan reassured us our pups would be fine. While we were away, we received daily updates with pictures that showed our pups were doing fine and having fun ! The kids took them for walks, and Jr found a new friend in their pup Charlie. When we came to pick them up, they were healthy and happy. It was wonderful to be able to go on vacation knowing Levi and Jr were in good hands. We would definitely recommend Nathan and Jacqueline and their family to host the dogs of friends and family without reservation! If we need to leave our pups again, we would would not hesitate to leave them with Nathan and Jacqueline (if they would agree, if course)! THANK YOU, E. FAMILY, for your wonderful care of Levi and Junior!”

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Hailey T.
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$40
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• 72 reviews
22 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Deer Creek, IL, 61733

“Hailey is absolutely amazing! I am so grateful for the excellent care she provided for our dog Frank. From our meet and greet to pick up, Hailey was so easy to work with. I can tell she has a true heart for animals. We got pictures and communication every day we were gone, and she was so flexible with drop off and pick up. Hailey was THE BEST!!!!!”

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Savannah K.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 45 reviews
13 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Bloomington, IL, 61701

“Savannah did a great job taking care of lily🥰 she sent me pictures every day. My dog is a picky eater, and she even bought a broth to mix with her dry food. She also responds very quick, always on communication!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Peggy P.
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Peggy P.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 84 reviews
19 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Normal, IL, 61761

“Peggy is awesome !!! Onboarding and the whole process just went well with her. Peggy made sure Penny is happy and had fun time with her and peanut. Thank you Peggy”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley P.
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Ashley P.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 64 reviews
25 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Creve Coeur, IL, 61610

“Ashley and her family were incredible! I felt so comfortable leaving Olive with them. She sent frequent photos and videos and I know Olive was being loved on the way she would be at home. Thank you so so much! I can’t wait for Olive to go back for her next stay!”

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Jocelyn S.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 37 reviews
16 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Peoria, IL, 61604

“My Terra liked her very much. When we left her home and took a walk around the neighbor, my Terra wanted to come back her house not our cat. She might love Jocekyn and her dogs. Thank you so much. I will ask her again when I need dog sitter.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kat J.
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Kat J.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 72 reviews
39 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Bloomington, IL, 61704

“Kat and her partner did great with Marv. We had to scramble to get him in last minute for an over night trip so she was okay with skipping the meet and greet. They said he did good but for whatever reason didn’t get along with her dogs. They still took great care of Marv and cuddled him and gave him great care and attention regardless of him not getting along with their dogs. We really appreciated them working with us and taking good care of Marv. Would definitely recommend them to anyone for a good easy to work with dog sitter! They even let us know we can change our settings to find a sitter with no dogs of their own so Marv doesn’t run into any additional issues with other dogs.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily L.
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Emily L.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 85 reviews
42 repeat clients
20 years of experience
East peoria, IL, 61611

“Emily and her family take great care of our doggo. He immediately goes inside her house when we drop him off which means he enjoys his time there. She always send a daily pic and he always looks happy and our dog has a great time with her dogs and cats. Definitely we recommend her!”

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Susan K.
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$30
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56 years of experience
East Peoria, IL, 61611

About: I have had dogs and cats my entire life. I watch my son’s dog on a basis along with my girlfriends. Dogs respond well to me. I have been volunteering down at our local animal shelter for over a year. My job there is to walk dogs and work with dogs that are kennel stressed teaching them skills to help them become more adaptable. I absolutely love my Saturdays with those dogs. I’m available for a dog walking, cat and dog drop ins every day. I am usually pretty flexible so just let me know your needs I am a believer in gentle handling of dogs. I believe building a trusting relationship with animals is how to get dogs and cats to respond to their environment in a positive manner.

Sitter Profile Image: Alyssa E.
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Alyssa E.
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$34
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• 30 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Peoria, IL, 61614

“I brought two dogs to stay for a night, and Alyssa was great with them! She was very accommodating, keeping them in a space together, which was great. She also sent pictures and told me how it was going, which is always comforting. And they were given a parting treat on their way out! Good experience overall ?”

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Amy R.
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• 73 reviews
22 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Normal, IL, 61761

“Amy was amazing for our puppies!! She was easy to communicate with and even sent me pictures to update me on how they were doing!! My puppies enjoyed their weekend away!!! Would definitely recommend her!!!!”

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Jaden S.
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$34
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Pekin, IL, 61554

“Jaden was wonderful. Very friendly and accommodating. Blue loved his stay with Jaden. She was always in touch with pictures and videos of blue’s stay. She went above and beyond to deliver a 5 star service. Would definitely recommend her to everyone. Thank you Jaden.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Becky G.
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Becky G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
1 repeat client
11 years of experience
PEORIA, IL, 61614

“Becky and Joe were great! Becky kept us updated throughout Franklin’s stay and was always willing to send photos! Their house is exceptionally dog friendly with toys, a backyard, and a crate if need be. Franklin loved snuggling, spending time outside, and playing with their other two goldens!”

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Luis C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
4 years of experience
Peoria, IL, 61603

“Got back to me quick, and great communication while I was out of town. Sent lots of cute pics of my girl on walks. 🩷 🐾 Thank you for keeping me updated!”

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Melissa C.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Peoria, IL, 61615

“Melissa was incredible and so easy to communicate with My dog got to play with her lovely puppy! And they both were tiring each other out! The yard was a bonus! Melissa sent updates regularly and kept up with my puppy Keanu Reeves! Will use again! She was amazing!”

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Ariel & Patrick J.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Metamora, IL, 61548

“Ariel & Patrick really helped me and Ollie out! It was a little last minute and they totally accommodated his little quirks 🤪 they sent photos and let me know how he was doing during his whole stay. They communicate well and I would definitely trust my dog with them again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie & Stas Z.
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Stephanie & Stas Z.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Dunlap, IL, 61525

“Stephanie and Stas were awesome pet sitters for our black lab Betty. Highly recommended them!! Thank you so much for taking such good care of her! ❤️”

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Sitter Profile Image: Cheyenne B.
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Cheyenne B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
Atlanta, IL, 61723

“I knew the moment we met her that we had found our place! My Sam was at home the minute he walked in! Cheyenne is friendly, professional, and very thoughtful! She sent us pictures throughout the day so that we could enjoy seeing our boy have fun!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lauren A.
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Lauren A.
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$26
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20 years of experience
Pekin, IL, 61554

About: I have been caring for animals since the age of 5. I have always loved animals and wanted a job where I could spend as much time with them as possible. I have raised and trained all of my own pets. I lived on a farm for years caring animals of all ages and sizes. I enjoy anything outdoors but can make the best of any situation. I’m experienced in animal therapy as well. I have many friends and family who have relied on me to care of pets while away or sick. I am an animal lover and would make sure your pets are cared for as if they were my own. I do not currently work as I stay home. Being able to do a job (which I wouldn’t even call it a job) working with animals would be a dream. I care for all pets as if they were my own while abiding by the owners rules. I enjoy being outside as much as possible so exercise is no problem. I also can offer baths/mail trimmings/desheddings as well. I am here to care for your pet as you would yourself.

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Jesse and her family made my fur baby right at home. It was a perfect fit for him. He came back happy and I think he misses the kids. Our house is too quiet now. 😊 Thank you for keeping Fraser so happy and relaxed.

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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Mackinaw is $36 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $36 and $37 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of November 2026, there are 137 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Mackinaw. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

94% of sitters in Mackinaw can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Mackinaw home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Mackinaw.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

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

  • 93% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 98% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 94% 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.

You and your Mackinaw sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

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.

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in IL ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

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 dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog 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.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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