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Sitter Profile Image: Amanda S.
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Amanda S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
14 repeat clients
12 years of experience
East Peoria, IL, 61611

Good communication and appropriate check ins. Handled being accidentally locked out very well when the battery to my keypad lock died. Would book again.

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Amanda M.
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Nicole A.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
East Peoria, IL, 61611

Nicole was absolutely wonderful to work with. We have an anxious dog who can be a little slow to warm up to new people, but Nicole is so gentle, patient and kind that we felt comfortable they would find their groove. Nicole is also incredibly communicative. We got frequent updates and pictures of their time together, and Nicole was able to keep us updated about specific concerns (Luna has allergies, and we were worried about her itchiness). Nicole was also highly flexible and was a great fit for our needs. It gave us such peace of mind while we were away to know that our dog was in very capable and caring hands!

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Mark K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
16 years of experience
Washington, IL, 61571

Mark is just excellent! Our furbabies loved him right away.

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Amy S.
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Jennifer J.
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$23
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4.9 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Tremont, IL, 61568

Jennifer house sit LuLu my 14 year old dog and did a great job. She was very attentive and provided excellent care for LuLu. Jennifer administered LuLu her daily medication and tended to her overall care. In addition if Jennifer had any questions or concerns she was not hesitate to contact me to clarify what was needed for LuLu. Job well done.

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Brett M.
Sitter Profile Image: Grace L.
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Grace L.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Peoria, IL, 61605

Our dogs were very well cared for during our trip. One of our pups has high anxiety and is high energy, and she's very resistant to change. Grace was fantastic with her (in addition to our two senior boys with their own range of issues), and we couldn't be happier with the care they received!

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Alyssa S.
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Corette G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
101 reviews
31 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Morton, IL, 61550

Corette was very pleasant to work with! She’s very communicative and provided many wonderful updates keeping us in the loop! She was very respectful, considerate, kind, and patient with my boy.

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Rina T.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Peoria, IL, 61614

Rina was so fantastic taking care of our babies while we were out of town. She was on point with pictures and keeping us updated throughout the stay. Absolutely fantastic overall!!

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Vanessa J.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Edwards, IL, 61528

About: I have had pets my whole life. I currently have two cats and three dogs, but have had other animals in the past. I have taken care of animals in every way including a special needs cat who had diabetes, he needed insulin injections and blood sugar checks. I am a full time student at ISU. I have a very flexible schedule as I have at most two classes on two days of the week, one class two days of the week, and no classes the rest of the time. I have had cats most of my life, and am very accustomed to playing with cats, feeding schedules, litter cleanup, brushing, and nail clipping. I am very patient with a cat’s personality as I have rescued a mama cat and her kittens, and understand it can take some time for a kitty to get comfortable with new people or environment.

Sitter Profile Image: Christina P.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Morton, IL, 61550

10/10 would definitely recommend!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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Mackenzie W.
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$27
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10 years of experience
Pekin, IL, 61554

About: I’ve taken care of all kinds of animals from the age of 11 and up. I have about 10 years of experience pet sitting, walking and training, with all different sizes of dogs, cats and even some horses! I volunteered at taps for about a year and a half. I’ve always been a big animal lover for as long as I can remember, I treat every animal as if they were my own baby’s! I currently work a part-time job so I have plenty of time throughout the day to take care of your baby’s the only times I’m not available is past 6pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. I am very clean and respectful in other peoples homes most the people I’ve pet sat or dog walked for say they wouldn’t have even noticed I was there if there wasn’t things in the trash

Sitter Profile Image: Rowan C.
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Rowan C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
6 years of experience
Morton, IL, 61550

Rowan has been the best dog and cat sitter we’ve had since using this app—10/10, highly recommend. They’re great with animals, always send photos and updates, and are incredibly reliable and attentive.

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Sitter Profile Image: Olivia P.
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Olivia P.
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$30
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3.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Pekin, IL, 61554

About: I have taken care of my own dogs, willing to walk in your neighborhood. I have volunteered at animal shelters, and had experience, bathing, walking the dogs and cleaning. I’m currently working part time so I have plenty of time to play with your furry friends. I'm available on Fridays and weekends after 2:00pm I would prefer to go your home. I have a fenced in yard lots of dog stuff to do for them. If your dog is at my house, I will have over 100 dog toys bones and mind Stimulating things for your pups. Have a place with lots of hiking places for your dog too

Sitter Profile Image: Keyonnah Q.
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Keyonnah Q.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Peoria, IL, 61603

We couldn't be more grateful for the amazing care our pets received! Not only was she incredibly sweet and caring, but she also handled an unexpected emergency. Her quick think and clear communication made all the difference. We came home to happy dogs.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sami L.
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Sami L.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
6 years of experience
East Peoria, IL, 61611

Sami did a great job with Duke and Daisy. She made us feel very relaxed by updating us occasionally with texts and pictures. The dogs loved her and we definitely felt comfortable having her in our home. We will definitely book again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Darcy S.
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Darcy S.
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$26
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6 years of experience
Morton, IL, 61550

About: I’ve always been an animal lover since I was little. Throughout college I have done all sorts of pet/house sitting for friends, family, coworkers etc. I have house sat for a family friend that required feeding and watering horses, milking goats, reptile care, rabbit cleaning care, medicating cats/dogs if needed, you name it. I currently have a Corn Snake, a Western Plains Hognose Snake as well as a Crested Gecko. I have been a Veterinary Receptionist for over 5 and a half years now. I was also an Animal Keeper for about a year with native Illinois Wildlife (including black bears, cougars & bobcats). I am currently transitioning to being a Veterinary Assistant so I am gaining new skills weekly! Currently working a max of 30 hours at my day job as a Veterinary Assistant but recently have been working less. Typically I have Sundays and Wednesdays off during the week but sometimes get another random week day off depending on how busy we are at the clinic. My shifts can vary from 8am to 2pm; 8am to 4pm; 9am to 3pm; 9am to 5pm or even 8am to 6:30pm. The earlier I’m off during the day I am able to help after that too. Your home is their home. I will cater to your pet based on what they like or need. If they just need someone to keep them company I’m there. I will treat your space with respect and follow any instructions given. My pets are family and are treated as such so the same would go for your kiddos.

Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth B.
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Elizabeth B.
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$35
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10 years of experience
Peoria Heights, IL, 61616

About: I’m Beth, I'm 28 years old and I have about ten years of experience caring for animals in the area. I also have three cats of my own. I've mainly provided care for cats, dogs, and fish. I also have experience caring for rabbits, lizards, birds, and guinea pigs. I am willing to learn to care for just about any pet. I have experience administering medication to cats and dogs as well, including insulin. I work with owners on what their pets needs are and do my very best to make my stay with your animals as close to if their owners were still home with them as I can! I look forward to working with you! i can do check ins before and after work as well as a bed time check in (unless I’m staying overnight) if your pets need an extra check in I can also do a stop on my lunch break. I can stay overnight or just pop in! Whatever you would prefer. I am very flexible and will work with you very closely on you and your pets wants and needs!

Sitter Profile Image: Staci H.
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Staci H.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Glasford, IL, 61533

Staci did an excellent job house/dog sitting for us. She was so attentive to our dogs & treated them like family. We got home & the house was spotless with a detailed description of the events of the weekend. She is by far one of the best sitters we have ever worked with!

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Michelle M.
Sitter Profile Image: Jolee C.
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Jolee C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Germantown Hills, IL, 61548

Jolee was a great help for me and my dogs! Her communication was excellent, from the initial booking process to the day of. She kept me informed on when she'd be there and when she left. I like that she asked about what the dogs' needs were based off information in their profiles. Showed great attention to detail. My dogs are pretty low key most of the time, but I really liked that she wanted to get their toys out and be involved with them while at the house. It made me feel very at ease about being away for a day. I would definitely book with her again!

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Catelynn M.
Sitter Profile Image: Hayley H.
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Hayley H.
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$45
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4.8 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Creve Coeur, IL, 61610

Hayley did great with our two dogs. She sent us pictures each day we were gone to show us how they were doing. We would definitely use Hayley again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Robert H.
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Robert H.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Pekin, IL, 61554

Very professional and even with my limited details of the trip I had to make, he was willing to show up and do whatever services for my plenty of animals that he needed to!

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Marquette Heights is $40

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FAQs for House Sitting - Marquette Heights

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As of July 2026, there are 218 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Marquette Heights. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:

  • Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
  • Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
  • Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
  • Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.

The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Marquette Heights walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.

It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Marquette Heights maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:

  • Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
  • Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
  • Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.

Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!

Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Marquette Heights choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!

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 .

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

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, 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.

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.

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

  • 100% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 100% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 93% 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.

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