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“Mallory was amazing! She was willing and flexible to take on watching our pup last minute, and she made it feel like we had known her for a long time! She gave multiple updates with pictures every day. We truthfully knew more about what was happening with our dog than we did with our baby that was being watched by our in laws at the same time. We will definitely use Mallory again!”
“Fantastic as always! Marjorie sends us updates and pics of Scooby while we're away. She's very good with him. We couldn't ask for anything better.”
About: I have 9 + years experience in multiple animal related fields. As a current pet industry business owner, certified dog groomer, trainer, animal control officer, and future veterinary assistant; I’ve just about seen it all! A versatile career with animals has allowed me to expand my knowledge extensively. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have, or find me o Facebook at Sharp Performance Pet Services! I am free most weekends for all services; if anything is booked during the week, I am available before 8 am, during lunch around 1-2 and free after 5 pm. I have a large fenced in back yard for lots of play time, plenty of room for additional dogs in the house if they prefer not to play with other dogs.
“Allie was great! Super responsive and kept me updated with pictures! Would definitely recommend and use her again!”
About: I’ve bathed, fed, walked, and taken my family’s dog for ten years before headed to college, so I have experience with every age of dog. I work at Aisin Electronics in Marion Illinois but have Wednesdays off as well as weekends. Other than going to the gym on those days, I have a very open schedule. When I’m home moose has free roam of the house and will ask to play or go outside whenever he wants. Usually I start to mess with him and get him riled up before I get him to play.
“Kayla did a wonderful job with Tori. She also watched my house. She texted and sent pictures every day, while I was away. I highly recommend her for both dog and house sitting!”
“Megan stayed over at our house and did a great job with the dogs, and she left our home just like she found it if not better.”
“From the moment we met Andrea, we knew our dogs were in great hands. Entrusting someone to care for our three dogs (Pumpkin, Roxie, and Daisy) for an entire week is no small task, but Andrea exceeded every expectation. Every day, she would send us photos and updates, which were more than reassuring—they were a delightful treat that gave us peace of mind. Not only could we see that our dogs were happy and well-taken care of, but they genuinely seemed to love spending time with Andrea. But Andrea didn’t stop at simply caring for our dogs. Her proactive nature and thoughtfulness shone through as she took it upon herself to water our plants, gather our mail, and even run the vacuum, ensuring we returned to a clean and welcoming home. It's not just about the tasks she performed or helping to care for the “girls” while we were out of town, but the genuine love and care she poured into every one of them. Our dogs’ fondness for Andrea speaks volumes about her nature and the connection forms with pets. In a world where it's hard to find trustworthy and dependable individuals, Andrea stands out as someone who goes the extra mile, not because she has to, but because she genuinely cares. We can't thank her enough for the peace of mind she provided us during our trip and the impeccable care she offered to our furry family. We highly recommend Andrea to anyone needing dog-sitting and house-sitting services. She is a gem! Thank you, Andrea, and we hope to work with you again in the future!”
About: I have lived with and been exposed to pets of all kinds and ages. Almost all animals seem to love me, and I love all animals! I am currently unemployed and just finished my senior year at Carbondale Community High School, so I will have plenty of free time to take care of all pets. I am very flexible and tend to learn quickly, so any special care or routine needs for your pets don't have to change while you're on vacation or traveling!
About: I have experience dealing with all kinds of dogs from working for a dog groomer. I also live on a farm and tend to animals daily. I have plenty of time to come check on animals, walk dogs, as well as house sitting if needed. I have a lot of availability so my schedule is fairly flexible. With my previous experiences house sitting and dealing with animals, I feel confident in my ability to use the resources available in your home to provide the proper care for your animals
“Jamie was amazing! I have two beagles, both with different health issues and one who is anxious to the max, and Jamie was fantastic with them. Super communicative and I felt really comfortable knowing my boys and house were in her hands!”
About: Over 20 years experience with different breeds. Aided in grooming, training, and general care, along with providing transportation for rescue and assisting in health clinics. We have also hosted several foster cats over the years. I work part time so I have lots of time to take care of your baby, including weekends and holidays! I also have four wheel drive so bad weather won’t disrupt your drop in care ! We are very flexible about services we offer, so that we can individualize care based on your routines and wants and of course what’s best for your baby!
About: there! I'm an experienced animal caregiver with years of experience caring for a wide variety of animals, including dogs, cats, I’ve spent years house-sitting and providing personalized care for pets, ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and loved while their owners are away. I’m skilled in administering medications for all types of pets, so if your furry family member needs extra attention, I’ve got it covered. Whether it’s a playful pup, a senior cat, , I’m here to provide reliable and compassionate care. This is my full time job so I will always be available for your pets needs I only take on so many jobs for the week so every pet gets the attention they deserve I can only care for pets in your home or farm my house is not set up for boarding or cat care at my house
About: I’m Madison, a 21 year old college student! I love animals and have dog sat on multiple occasions for elderly and young dogs. I’d love to take care of your animals in exchange for the happiness I’ll get from walking and interacting with your animals! I work full time 7-3 on weekdays but am free most of the time after that. Weekends are usually good for me but I an squeeze in a walk or drop in during the week. I have a large yard that I can take your dog out to play in! There is also a park with a bunch of trails nearby!
About: I have 3 dogs and three cats have trained all my animals myself. I have patience and understanding with most dogs and cats. Friendly loving and passionate about animal care I have helped with several litters of cats and love to help family and friends be able to understand their animal best friends. Good at time management and healthy fur care for all animals. I watch all three of my dogs majority of the day and keep them on a feeding schedule. I maintain their outdoor patio for play. Provide healthy meals, baths and maintain their strength with healthy dog park activities and play time. They are my friends and many times the best support. Dog kennel training is important. I ensure my pets don’t get territorial about their food or ensure they are apart during feeding. Heathy diets, good activity and a healthy environment for them to grow especially in all types of weather. They have AC for the heat. Outdoor time and lots of indoor time during hard cold days. They are very well hydrated with plenty of water through the day and potty time with park time
“Super helpful and great with pets! Worked with my boy dog to gain his trust and make him comfortable. They were besties by the end of the house sitting booking! Would rebook again.”
“The last person we used from Rover was not very good so we were kinda worried using Rover again. This was our first time using Kelsey. She was awesome. Both of our dogs are seniors and have health issues. Our oldest dog has arthritis and requires pain meds, but may need more or less depending on activity level. She sometimes also refuses to eat while we are gone. We gave Kelsey some tips to gets our oldest dog to eat. Our second dog is almost scared or everything so we were worried about how she would react to a new person. Kelsey was awesome. When we came home, our nervous dog would go to Kelsey and let her love on her even though we had just gotten home. Our oldest dog who sometimes refuses to eat, Kelsey went above and beyond all of the things we told her to try. When we got home, our older dog looked beautiful and had not lost any weight. Usually when we get back from vacation, she has lost so much weight we can see her spine and sometimes her ribs because she wont eat. Kelsey took the time to figure out how to work with each of my dogs to keep them happy and healthy.”
About: My home has a large fenced in backyard. Pets are allowed on furniture. I have two dogs of my own, a Labrador and German Shepherd. I also have four cats. I care for my two large dogs, Labrador Riley and German Shepherd Luna, and my four cats. I have two domestic shorthair cats and two Maine Coons. A fenced in yard and our two large dogs will keep your dog company. Let me know if you need specific accommodations in the household.
“Cameron was great with our pup! She was kind and considerate and sent us updates while we were gone. I will definitely use her for sitting in the future!”
About: I’m very knowledgeable on most any animal and would love to help in anyway I can if I can help you out at all please reach out! I offer bathing deshedding treatments nail clipping and trimming also offer boarding sitting walks and even. Excursions for those dogs that are adventurous I will also offer walks for horses and animals that need exercise! I have scheduled and schedule clients and normally try to do most of the boarding and things whenever people need it and walking twice daily for other clients I have a 5 acre yard it’s out in the country I use super long leashes as my yard is kind of awkward and would be hard to fence in your babies are never left outside alone I also walk them daily and they get to roam inside of my house as well and will get spoiled rotten! And I am very knowledgeable so if your baby ever seemed like something was wrong I would immediately call you and if you did not answer take them to the vet if I see they need to go
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1. Mallory R.
“Mallory was amazing! She was willing and flexible to take on watching our pup last minute, and she made it feel like we had known her for a long time! She gave multiple updates with pictures every day. We truthfully knew more about what was happening with our dog than we did with our baby that was being watched by our in laws at the same time. We will definitely use Mallory again!”
2. Marjorie P.
“Fantastic as always! Marjorie sends us updates and pics of Scooby while we're away. She's very good with him. We couldn't ask for anything better.”
3. Ashlyn S.
About: I have 9 + years experience in multiple animal related fields. As a current pet industry business owner, certified dog groomer, trainer, animal control officer, and future veterinary assistant; I’ve just about seen it all! A versatile career with animals has allowed me to expand my knowledge extensively. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have, or find me o Facebook at Sharp Performance Pet Services! I am free most weekends for all services; if anything is booked during the week, I am available before 8 am, during lunch around 1-2 and free after 5 pm. I have a large fenced in back yard for lots of play time, plenty of room for additional dogs in the house if they prefer not to play with other dogs.
4. Allie W.
“Allie was great! Super responsive and kept me updated with pictures! Would definitely recommend and use her again!”
5. Gabriel B.
About: I’ve bathed, fed, walked, and taken my family’s dog for ten years before headed to college, so I have experience with every age of dog. I work at Aisin Electronics in Marion Illinois but have Wednesdays off as well as weekends. Other than going to the gym on those days, I have a very open schedule. When I’m home moose has free roam of the house and will ask to play or go outside whenever he wants. Usually I start to mess with him and get him riled up before I get him to play.
6. Kayla K.
“Kayla did a wonderful job with Tori. She also watched my house. She texted and sent pictures every day, while I was away. I highly recommend her for both dog and house sitting!”
7. Megan B.
“Megan stayed over at our house and did a great job with the dogs, and she left our home just like she found it if not better.”
8. Andrea L.
“From the moment we met Andrea, we knew our dogs were in great hands. Entrusting someone to care for our three dogs (Pumpkin, Roxie, and Daisy) for an entire week is no small task, but Andrea exceeded every expectation. Every day, she would send us photos and updates, which were more than reassuring—they were a delightful treat that gave us peace of mind. Not only could we see that our dogs were happy and well-taken care of, but they genuinely seemed to love spending time with Andrea. But Andrea didn’t stop at simply caring for our dogs. Her proactive nature and thoughtfulness shone through as she took it upon herself to water our plants, gather our mail, and even run the vacuum, ensuring we returned to a clean and welcoming home. It's not just about the tasks she performed or helping to care for the “girls” while we were out of town, but the genuine love and care she poured into every one of them. Our dogs’ fondness for Andrea speaks volumes about her nature and the connection forms with pets. In a world where it's hard to find trustworthy and dependable individuals, Andrea stands out as someone who goes the extra mile, not because she has to, but because she genuinely cares. We can't thank her enough for the peace of mind she provided us during our trip and the impeccable care she offered to our furry family. We highly recommend Andrea to anyone needing dog-sitting and house-sitting services. She is a gem! Thank you, Andrea, and we hope to work with you again in the future!”
9. Coen S.
“Coen did a great job taking care of my pets. He was responsive to my messages and easy to communicate with. It's clear that he cares deeply about animals and goes the extra mile to make sure they are happy and well cared for. My dog has some trust issues with new people and he was incredibly sensitive to her special needs and now they are best friends! I definitely recommend him to other pet parents and will use him again myself.”
10. Abigail S.
“My wife and I are able to camping season thanks to Abigail. She is excellent with all of our animals, including chickens, goats, pigs, chickens and dogs. She accurately maintains feeding schedules while ensuring animals needing medication are dosed correctly. Thanks to her we can keep our farm and enjoy a trip now and then.”
11. Jamie F.
“Jamie was amazing! I have two beagles, both with different health issues and one who is anxious to the max, and Jamie was fantastic with them. Super communicative and I felt really comfortable knowing my boys and house were in her hands!”
12. Stephanie C.
About: Over 20 years experience with different breeds. Aided in grooming, training, and general care, along with providing transportation for rescue and assisting in health clinics. We have also hosted several foster cats over the years. I work part time so I have lots of time to take care of your baby, including weekends and holidays! I also have four wheel drive so bad weather won’t disrupt your drop in care ! We are very flexible about services we offer, so that we can individualize care based on your routines and wants and of course what’s best for your baby!
13. Mark B.
“Mark was fantastic when watching our little mini golden doodle, Belle. She is 5 years old, and can be fearful when we leave the house. He was so kind to her, and sent us pics of her playing and being happy. Mark even kept the house cleaned and watered our plants when he wasn’t asked to! It was so great, we didn’t even think about mentioning that while we were gone for 10 days. Definitely would recommend, such a nice trustworthy person!!”
14. Madison R.
“Madison is a very responsible young lady. She is very dependable and trust worthy. She has experience with animals and house sitting. She also has her own transportation.”
15. Anthony P.
“Anthony has been watching all my cats and my dog for the past 3 years. He is loving patient and considerate. His attention to detail when I give him a list of things my dog requires is super helpful in making me Feel better. As a veteran myself I have needed to ask him to watch my dog for extended period of time while I was away on duty and he has been wonderful in communicating and calling while me to FaceTime my dog while I was overseas. Couldn’t ask for a better companion for my dog than a Marine. My animals love him more than me.”
16. Kalen R.
“Super helpful and great with pets! Worked with my boy dog to gain his trust and make him comfortable. They were besties by the end of the house sitting booking! Would rebook again.”
17. Kelsey K.
“The last person we used from Rover was not very good so we were kinda worried using Rover again. This was our first time using Kelsey. She was awesome. Both of our dogs are seniors and have health issues. Our oldest dog has arthritis and requires pain meds, but may need more or less depending on activity level. She sometimes also refuses to eat while we are gone. We gave Kelsey some tips to gets our oldest dog to eat. Our second dog is almost scared or everything so we were worried about how she would react to a new person. Kelsey was awesome. When we came home, our nervous dog would go to Kelsey and let her love on her even though we had just gotten home. Our oldest dog who sometimes refuses to eat, Kelsey went above and beyond all of the things we told her to try. When we got home, our older dog looked beautiful and had not lost any weight. Usually when we get back from vacation, she has lost so much weight we can see her spine and sometimes her ribs because she wont eat. Kelsey took the time to figure out how to work with each of my dogs to keep them happy and healthy.”
18. Ashley P.
About: My home has a large fenced in backyard. Pets are allowed on furniture. I have two dogs of my own, a Labrador and German Shepherd. I also have four cats. I care for my two large dogs, Labrador Riley and German Shepherd Luna, and my four cats. I have two domestic shorthair cats and two Maine Coons. A fenced in yard and our two large dogs will keep your dog company. Let me know if you need specific accommodations in the household.
19. Cameron R.
“Cameron was great with our pup! She was kind and considerate and sent us updates while we were gone. I will definitely use her for sitting in the future!”
20. Kelsey M.
“She absolutely loves animals and did absolutely great with Jax and ruby! Took excellent care of them while we were on vacation and I would say even better care of them then just excellent they were so happy and worn out when they got home and when we were about to leave they didn’t want to leave either!😂 I would absolutely recommend her to anyone for boarding walking grooming training or even pet sitting at your own house!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Marion on Rover as of May 2025 was about $35 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of May 2025, there are 32 house sitters in Marion. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 95% of Marion house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Marion.
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. Marion 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
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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