House Sitting in McHenry
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1. Eddie B.

“Eddie was amazing with our drop in visit and the over night stay at our house. Super nice and great rapport with our quirky standoff-ish dog. A definite rehire the next time we need a dog sitter.”


2. Jennifer F.

“Jennifer is a real treasure! She took such good care of our Mia. Regular communication and pictures made it easy to be away from home. The house was immaculate when we got home! Our neighbors even came by to make sure we knew how loving and attentive Jennifer was with Mia!! I would highly recommend her! 💞”


3. Rachel L.
“Rachel is an excellent caregiver for pets of all breeds, shapes and sizes! She cares for each pet as if they were her own. She is attentive to their needs and will ensure all owner instructions are met down to the letter! I highly recommend Rachel to care for your pets!”


4. Jordyn L.

“This is the second time we’ve used Jordyn to watch our dog in our home and she did great with her! We can tell Polly is comfortable with her and loves having her stay here. Jordyn keeps us updated and leaves the house nice and clean. Will definitely use her again for future trips!”


5. Abigail G.
“Abby is the only person that I know that at her young age is determined on her duties and responsibilities. She is reliable and confident in many situations. She owned a cat since she was like 9 years old and took care of her like she was her mom, until unfortunately she passed. She is loving and caring. She has experience with dogs since we own a little spicy chihuahua lol. She also has a happy healthy fish.”


6. Victoria G.

“Victoria is awesome. Our dog and cat love hanging out with her. We will definitely be asking her to pet sit for our fur babies again!”


7. Tanya M.
“She is good with animals and has had animals all throughout her life. She always takes care of any animal well and loves to be around animals. She’ll do an amazing job caring for the animals that need to be walked or fed. She is trustworthy, responsible, and reliable.”


8. Haylee S.

“Haylee, Thank you for taking such good care of my little zoo. I know Sadie can be handful and you did Great! I will be calling again. Thank you”


9. Mark H.

“Mark is a great sitter that my family has used twice now! The animals love Mark and I'm always getting updates with pictures of them for peace of mind. Absolutely recommend for your pet sitting needs!”


10. Kasey A.

“Kasey came on such short notice, and did a phenomenal job taking care of our dear Rosie. Communication was great and she sent us a photo which was really nice and stayed late! Strongly recommended without reservation!”


11. Kendra H.

“Kendra was great! Following up and asking wuestion to ensure our pets are taken care of.”


12. Ripley T.

“Ripley was amazing taking care of our dog while we were out of town for a few nights. She is dependable and very thoughtful in keeping us updated when we were gone. We will definitely use her again.”


13. Ashlee C.
“Ashlee was awesome. She was excellent with keeping me up to date with how my skittish dog was doing. She sent pics, videos and updates multiple times per day. I would book again with her for sure!”


14. Zoe M.
“Zoe is a wonderful pet sitter. She is responsible and a lover of all animals, and has a lot of experience working in animal hospitals. I highly recommend Zoe!”


15. Emma P.
“Emma treats our pets like her own. We trust her to take the best care of them. She is responsible and we are more than comfortable with her in our home. She is loving and adores our dogs… we recommend her to anyone looking for a pet walker/sitter.”


16. Dahyron V.


“Dahyron was amazing! We were expecting the birth of our first child but obviously things can happen at any minute late in pregnancy. He was super flexible and accommodating with the time frame. We even hung out with him for a while after the induction was pushed back. Our dogs loved him and he provided great updates during our stay at the hospital. Will book again!”




17. Conor F.

“Conor! Will definitely use Conor again. He just pet and house sat for my crew of cats, dog, and lizard and did an amazing job. Excellent communication throughout, which is super important to me. Followed all instructions. My home looked as I left it. My animals really seemed to like him and all were happy when I came back home. 5 stars!”




18. Deanne D.


“Deanne was very friendly and our dogs were very comfortable with her coming in to our home to take care of them! She made sure to update us and send pictures! Would definitely have her again if we were to go out of town in the future!”


19. Kyla Y.

“Kyla watched our house and pets while on vacation for a week, I cannot recommend her enough. She communicates well and sent me so many photos of my kiddos! She made them feel safe and even got cuddles from my super shy cat (which to this day I’m still surprised) 😂❤️ If you’re looking for a someone i definitely recommend Kyla!”


20. Michael L.

“Michael was great with our 3 dogs! We have one that is super scared of other humans and she warmed up to him during his stay. We also came home to a clean house which is always a good feeling when you’re gone for a week.”
The median cost per night for house sitting in McHenry is $50
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Sitters in McHenry average 3 repeat house sitting clients
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in McHenry on Rover as of Apr 2025 was about $50 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 Apr 2025, there are 969 house sitters in McHenry. 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, 87% of McHenry house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in McHenry have an average of 16 years of experience. 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 McHenry.
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. McHenry 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.
