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Rachel M.

Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
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Services

Rachel can care for

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

Availability

I work remotely and can be anywhere with a wifi connection. That makes me available for even more head scratches, potty breaks, and cuddle time during the day!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Rachel M.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I'm familiar with caring for both crated dogs and free roaming dogs. Taking walks, play time, treats - whatever you request for your dog's mental and physical wellbeing. I'm experienced in winning over cats, as they require a different set of skills, including patience, a calm demeanor, and occasionally a tasty wet treat.

Information Rachel M. would like to know about your pet

It would be great to know about your pet's likes, dislikes, feeding schedule and amount, any allergies, what treats are allowed, medications, and if they have any favorite walks or toys.

A typical day

I love to take a long walk to exercise dogs mentally and physically. Also love to curl up on the couch and give your dog some undivided cuddles while we watch a movie. For cats, I like to let them lead the way. If they want to play, simply be petted, or just be admired from a distance - I read their energy and follow along.

Location

Chicago, IL

Rachel M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Cat lady, dog lover, friend to all!

Pet care experience

I've had cats almost every day of my entire life, and dogs for many years! I love to watch friends' and family's pets when they're away, and I've volunteered at a dog rescue and an animal shelter.

Cat care experience

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Certified cat lady!

Rachel also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Omar & Lauren F.
House Sitting • Aug 20, 2026
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Rachel was absolutely amazing with Midnight! 🐾 She took such great care of him while we were away and kept us updated throughout the entire stay, which gave us so much peace of mind. It was clear Midnight was comfortable, happy, and very well cared for. On top of that, we came home to an absolutely SPOTLESS house, which was such an incredible surprise after traveling. We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter and would 100% trust Rachel with Midnight and our home again. Highly recommend her!

Margaret H.
House Sitting • Aug 16, 2026
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Rachel house-sat for us this weekend and was wonderful with our 2 small dogs. She was communicative, prompt, and very patient with our newer rescue pup. Will definitely be reaching out to her for future house/dog-sitting requests.

Troy H.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 08, 2025
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Excellent service, and good communication while we were gone. Highly recommend her services!

Brooklyn D.
House Sitting • Aug 10, 2024
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We trust Rachel wholeheartedly with our pets and their special needs. Cannot recommend highly enough! She looked after my plants too. :)

About Rachel M.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I'm familiar with caring for both crated dogs and free roaming dogs. Taking walks, play time, treats - whatever you request for your dog's mental and physical wellbeing. I'm experienced in winning over cats, as they require a different set of skills, including patience, a calm demeanor, and occasionally a tasty wet treat.

Information Rachel M. would like to know about your pet

It would be great to know about your pet's likes, dislikes, feeding schedule and amount, any allergies, what treats are allowed, medications, and if they have any favorite walks or toys.

A typical day

I love to take a long walk to exercise dogs mentally and physically. Also love to curl up on the couch and give your dog some undivided cuddles while we watch a movie. For cats, I like to let them lead the way. If they want to play, simply be petted, or just be admired from a distance - I read their energy and follow along.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
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Rachel M.

Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews