House Sitting North Center

“We had an amazing experience with our Rover sitter watching our 3 kitties while we were away. She was incredibly attentive, kept us updated regularly with messages and photos, and really helped ease our anxiety about being away from home. Our cats were well cared for, and we came home to a clean and well maintained place, which we truly appreciated after traveling. You can tell she genuinely cares about the pets she watches and goes above and beyond to make both the animals and owners feel comfortable. We would absolutely book with her again and she will definitely be our go to sitter moving forward. Highly recommend!”

Jae L.

“Maeve was great! My dogs loved her right away and I was very comfortable leaving her with them! She sent updates and photos everyday and left our apartment even better than we did. Will definitely book again in the future!”

Katie K.

“Sky took very good care of our dog Bisteca and our apartment. Bisteca is on the older side, takes a lot of meds, and it is very reactive, so he can be a handful. He was doing great when we came back from a 5-day trip, and the apartment was super tidy. Would definitely book again!”

Lucas C.

About: I’ve been caring for dogs since I got my first family dog at age 10! I’ve always loved animals and especially enjoy getting to meet new pups. 🐶❤️ I have a flexible school schedule, including occasional classes from home, which gives me plenty of availability to walk and care for your dogs. I’d love to get to know your pup and help keep them happy, active, and well cared for! I’m a full time nursing student with a flexible schedule- with some classes in person and some remote! I am available weekends for pet-sitting, and Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays for dog-walking! I am not allowed to have any dogs at my own home, but I am comfortable coming to yours to watch your pet if need be! I have overnight pet-sit countless times for family and friends.

“Duncan was great with Teddy. He provided updates, followed all of our preferences, and we came home to a very happy puppy. He even helped by bringing up packages (which in the midst of wedding planning, was quite a few) and left the apartment better than he found it. So glad we booked Duncan and we’ll definitely do so again in the future!”

Kendall K.

“Kristin watched our highly sensitive Italian greyhound over a long weekend and she was very professional, providing updates along the way. We returned home to a safe and happy little girl which is the most important thing to us. We would book Kristin again.”

Tassia R.

“Kayla is simply the best! She spent the day with my puppy after she had been spayed and took great care to ensure she stayed quiet, got her meds on time, and was entertained. She was patient with her puppy antics and provided me with lots of updates. I will be recommending Kayla to anyone needing pet care in our neighborhood!”

Laura N.

About: I spent 15 years as the primary caregiver for my pit bull, from training her as a puppy at 5 months old through her senior years, learning her routines and moods inside and out and adapting her care as she aged, including managing mobility changes and medication in her later years. For the past few months I've also been pet sitting for other dogs, giving me a feel for adjusting to different personalities, routines, and households. I know what it takes to make a dog feel safe, comfortable, and loved, whether that's a high-energy pup who needs structure or an older dog who needs a gentler pace and extra patience. I bring the same attentiveness, reliability, and genuine care to every dog I look after that I gave my own for 15 years. I'm currently job searching, which gives me a flexible schedule for drop-in visits throughout the day and week. I can typically be available on short notice for quick check-ins, whether that's a midday visit, feeding, or just stopping by to give your dog some attention and a bathroom break. I'm happy to swing by multiple times a day if needed to keep your pup comfortable while you're away. For drop-in visits, I focus on keeping things calm and consistent with your dog's normal routine. I'll follow whatever instructions you leave for feeding, medication, or playtime, and I always do a quick check of food, water, and the yard or living space before I leave. I'm attentive to your dog's body language so I can tell if something feels off, and I always lock up and leave things exactly as I found them.

“Gail took great care of our little Nugget and we are so very grateful. Our dog can be very particular, stubborn and has a particular set of care needs - most of which are typical of small terriers, but does require a caretaker/owner with patience and good attention detail. Gail took all of that on with ease -she was communicative and had a positive atttude which we really appreciate. She asked great questions and worked with us to problem solve when Nugget was not cooperating. It felt really good to leave our pet in her care and looking forward to having her look after our dog in the future!”

Deena S.

About: As a rural ranch kid, I've been responsible for the care of animals for my entire life — dogs, cats, chickens — and even steers, horses and young heifers. Before I moved to Chicago, I was regularly caring for my large, aging childhood dogs for multiple days and weeks at a time (along with our other critters). Outside of my parents' pets, I have watched neighbors' and relatives' pets for years, whether it was staying in their home for full-time care or taking especially energetic dogs on walks during the workday. I love animals and am missing the joy that they bring into my life now that I live in a city and don't have any pets of my own. And, as a self-proclaimed type A graduate student, I am extremely responsible and organized; if trusted with their care, I would bring a high level of attention to detail and love to your animals. I'm currently in graduate school full time, but I am available on the weekends and some Fridays. I am also available in the morning before 9 a.m. and on most weekday evenings after 3 or 4 p.m. In your home I will be extremely clean, conscientious and polite. I will keep your fur baby company with lots of love and walks, if that is what they need! I am a big walker and cuddler.

“Megan did a great job w/ our baby! She was very attentive and took her on plenty of long walks beyond just our neighborhood. She also did a great job watching our home and handling a few tasks! Would for sure book again!”

Andrew C.

“Dylan was a lifesaver when we had another cancellation at the last minute. He was professional and great with our senior pup. We'd definitely work with him again.”

Krysta M.

“Emma was a wonderful house/dogsitter for our high-energy Vizsla. She was professional and highly communicative, and my dog loved her right away!”

Madeline K.

“We have used Ryan’s services for walking our dogs and staying in our home and caring for them. He is fantastic!! Can’t say enough nice things about him. His communication was excellent and he would share photos of our pets. Highly recommend him.”

Patrick Z.

“Doris was wonderful! I’m so glad she was able to take care of my girls last minute. I got updates on all of my girls throughout the day. I’m so appreciative for her not only taking us on last minute but also while one of my girls is trying to recover from an upset stomach and requires a little more TLC. She’s one of the first sitters I’ve used using Rover, & the first time my pets were taken care of by someone other than friends and family and it was a great experience for us. I will definitely be reaching out to Doris again when I need a pet sitter.”

Reba B.

“Lily was phenomenal with Toro and sharing updates with us! Toro can’t wait for his next hang 😊”

Madison P.

“I've hired Kelly a few times now and always feel comfortable being away thanks to her diligence and frequent check ins. She even took initiative to water my plants during a longer strip away. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and attentive pet sitter!”

Ashley M.

“Haley was so great with Frodo! She sent updates and made sure he stuck to his routine. She was also very accommodating with a last minute booking for my weekend travels. We can’t wait to have her again!”

Emily B.

About: I am a volunteer with One Tail at a Time and spend 20-30 hours per month caring for rescue dogs. I have extensive experience with reactive dogs, shy dogs, and everyone in between. I have experience administering medication, light training, and relaxation protocol. I also foster cats and kittens and have experience with medicating both! I spend each morning and evening walking my dog, feeding him, and administering medication. On the weekends, I volunteer with rescue dogs for 6-8 hours. Monday - flexible Tuesday - Thursday - evenings only for repeat customers Friday - flexible Saturday - available Sunday - available If your dog knows commands, I'd like to run through those with a high-value treat before our first walk to build a bond between us and solidify myself as a person they can trust.

“Henry agreed to take care of my dog at the last moment. He was thorough in asking for instructions and took very good care of my dog. My dog is very shy but they became friends very quickly - using him as headrest while we were gone. Thanks !!”

Pranati S.