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Emily R.

Star Sitter

Loop, Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
190 reviews
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Services

Emily can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work part-time and make my own schedule, so I have am flexible to be able to work with you and your furbaby with good availability.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Emily R.

Communication

40 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

13 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

At this time I am unable to care for pets in my home as we have 2 cats that have never even met another animal.

Information Emily R. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your fur baby has any special needs or preferences to help them get comfortable with a new friend. I am happy to try any and everything to help put them at ease.

A typical day

For cats I have a magic orange shoelace that I take with me that seems to have won over all but 1 feline friend I've met so far. I'm also patient with cats, and will let them determine how much interaction we will have. Living in Streeterville I love walking dogs over Polk Bros Park, Milton Olive Park, and around the Ogden River slip area. I also love the dog park, I have 2 small balls that I take for the little ones to be able to play fetch with!

Location

Chicago, IL

Emily R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Emily R. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Dog lover with Cats!

Pet care experience

As noted in the headline, I currently have 2 cats, and have had cats my whole life. While I do love cats, I have to get my dog fix through others. I started with Rover during Covid and have absolutely loved making so many new 4-legged friends! I also currently volunteer with various animal transport rescues that transport animals between shelters and fosters to help reduce the population in kill shelters. So I have experience with walking many types of dogs and it also seems that most dogs and cats take to me very quickly. I also think I am great at getting excellent photos of your fur-babies! I would love to help take care of your fur babies if/when you need it!

Reviews

Samantha M.
House Sitting • giu 14, 2026
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Emily was INCREDIBLE!!!! She was so loving to my dog and cat, sent amazing updates and pictures ♥️, and went above and beyond to stay and help out when my return flight went through delays and cancellations. I cannot thank her enough and will be using her again next time I leave town!!!

Claire B.
House Sitting • mar 31, 2026
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Emily did an amazing job house sitting and watching our 2 kitties! She was so accommodating to our cats’ needs, catering to both a sassy adult and crazy kitten. She even dealt with some chaos at the place because of our contractors, and was super flexible and responsive to everything. I’d highly recommend Emily.

Jewell C.
Drop-In Visits • dic 13, 2025
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Emily is the absolute best!!

Selena S.
Drop-In Visits • nov 27, 2025
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It’s so nice being able to trust that my senior cat is safe and loved when Emily watches him. I’m a very anxious pet-owner as I’m sure we all are when leaving our pets, and I know I can always count on Emily. My cat loves her too!

About Emily R.

Communication

40 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

13 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

At this time I am unable to care for pets in my home as we have 2 cats that have never even met another animal.

Information Emily R. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your fur baby has any special needs or preferences to help them get comfortable with a new friend. I am happy to try any and everything to help put them at ease.

A typical day

For cats I have a magic orange shoelace that I take with me that seems to have won over all but 1 feline friend I've met so far. I'm also patient with cats, and will let them determine how much interaction we will have. Living in Streeterville I love walking dogs over Polk Bros Park, Milton Olive Park, and around the Ogden River slip area. I also love the dog park, I have 2 small balls that I take for the little ones to be able to play fetch with!

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Emily R.

Star Sitter

Loop, Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
190 reviews