House Sitting In Near South Side Chicago
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1. Lindsay J.
“Lindsay was great we needed a very last minute sitter, and she was able to make a miracle happen. Our dog has separation anxiety, and he was completely at ease when we came home. We will definitely be using Lindsay again to watch our dog.”
2. Klara J.
“Klara was great with my dog and she sent daily updates and photos. I highly recommend her and will use her house sitting services again. Thanks Klara!”
3. Nicole R.
“This our first time hiring someone to take care of our dogs, usually we leave them with family. This time the entire family was on a trip so we opted for Rover and feel very blessed to have found Nicole. Nicole is very detail-oriented, communicated perfectly and even sent videos twice a day. We decided to leave the dogs at home instead of sending them to an unknown environment. And she not only walked them. She sat with them and gave them attention. This all became very crucial because it was very hard for me to leave my dogs this time around. One of my dogs had a bit of an eye irritation and she did a great job keeping track of his progress and keeping me updated. We are very grateful for Nicole and will definitely ask for her services again in the future.”
4. Sarah M.
“Sarah was great! I have a Staffy/ Golden Retriever mix who is very needy and anxious. Sometimes he won't eat for a few days when left with somebody else, but he was eating on day 2. Sarah took him for long walks and took him to the park to sit outside for awhile (my pup loves to sunbathe!). She was very communicative. I live in a very dog friendly neighborhood and I heard from a few neighbors that they saw Sarah walking my dog and had nice to say about her and how relaxed my dog seemed with her. I will definitely book her again!”
5. Deven S.
“Deven was professional and responsive from the first time I reached out to schedule a dog sitter. He was great both my puppy and older dog and comfortable providing oral, topical, and injection medications for my dog. Would highly recommend his services and will definitely be using again.”
6. Pablo V.
“Pablo stayed at our home for over a week to watch our dog Bently and we were so impressed. He went above and beyond and Bently absolutely loved him. He provided us with frequent updates, took care of our plants and cleaned up a mess when Bently got sick. We would strongly recommend Pablo for anyone considering him.”
7. Ann Marie M.
“Ann Marie was fantastic! She took care of our neurotic French Bulldog and two cats for five days, and house sat while we were away. Our dog is on several medications and needs some special care. Ann Marie took great care of all three babies, sent regular photo updates, and left our house immaculate. Thank you, will book her again!”
8. Emily B.
“Emily was so wonderful and kind! She sent frequent updates, administered our cat’s 3x daily medicine, and even got our rather aloof cat to loosen up around her! I highly recommend her for pet sitting. Thank you Emily!”
9. Crystal R.
“Crystal did an absolutely wonderful job taking care of our senior dog. She went above and beyond to make sure our Ollie was happy and well taken care of. She sent pictures and updates daily. We plan to use her services again, and highly recommend her!!”
10. Margo K.
“Margo did a great job. She was flexible and responsive. She sent lots of pictures and updates of our cats. We returned home after a week-long vacation and the house was in excellent shape. I will definitely use her for house-sitting and drop-in services in the future.”
11. Elizabeth D.
“Elizabeth was so great! We were able to meet before the house sitting and went over the specifics of my dog. She gave me daily updates and let me know he was doing well which I really appreciated!! I would definitely book again ?”
12. Emily N.
“This was our first time having Emily watch our fur babies and we couldn't be happier! She was fantastic!! Just came home to find 3 very happy pups and she also left the house and plants in amazing shape. We were gone for 10 days and received lots of great updates and pictures. We felt super comfortable leaving the pack in her care and will definitely request her again in the future. Thanks so much Emily!!”
13. Nico M.
“Nico took care of my puppy for a few hours and did a such a nice job. He seems really patient and kind. I came home and Nico had followed all my directions and made really good choices with my pup. Highly recommend him and I would hire him again.”
14. Connie C.
“Connie was communicative and easily bonded with our dogs! She also sent pictures of them! I felt comfortable leaving my dogs with her and knew they were in good hands. Thank you for taking care of our dogs! Came back to happy puppies!”
15. Katie "Anni" W.
“I have booked her multiple times for my dogs when I go on vacation and business trips. She always makes them feel comfortable right away and I can tell they are having a good time when I see their pictures together. I would recommend her to anyone trying out Rover!”
16. Willard Bryan K.
“I don’t even know where to begin! Willard took such good care of my senior pup. I have a lot of anxiety around being away from my dog and Willard was able to put me ease. He provided plenty of pics and updates and had a quick response time. And, when I returned from my trip, I found a lovely printed photo of my dog that Willard took during his time as my sitter. Looking forward to booking again in the future!”
17. Allison J.
“Allison did a great job watching Penelope. Kept me in the loop with her care, responded in a timely fashion & left my house cleaner then when I left. Will for sure be using her in the future!”
18. Courtney G.
“Courtney was professional, reliable, on-time, and shared tons of great photos of Whisky! She even updated me on an issue with my home while I was away which was so valuable in my absence. She went above and beyond my offering to help in anyway she could. Whisky was well taken care of and she was diligent about learning all of his unique quirks to provide him with unique care that fit his needs. Thank you SO much Courtney! Hope to have you back in the future.”
19. Otis B.
“Otis was WONDERFUL. We couldn't have higher praise for him. We originally had another Rover scheduled for boarding, and she canceled on us 3 hours before we were supposed to head to the airport. Otis helped us last minute and arrived right on time to save us. Our Bernese Mountain Dog puppy is a highly energetic handful, and Otis kept her entertained and stimulated the entire weekend. Our dogs loved hanging out with him, and he was great about sending us picture updates throughout the day. The house was also in even better condition than when we left it. Otis was the best dog sitter and house guest, and we would 100% always book him if we could.”
20. Maritza V.
“Maritza was amazing!! She sent updates on how our puppy was doing and she was very responsive overall. Highly recommend!”
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Near South Side on Rover as of Jul 2024 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 Jul 2024, there are 5,565 house sitters in Near South Side. 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, 85% of Near South Side house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Near South Side have an average of 13 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Near South Side.
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. Near South Side 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.