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Sitter Profile Image: Leigh & Richard S.
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Leigh & Richard S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 110 reviews
53 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Arlington Heights, IL, 60004

“Leigh, her husband and kids were really great and they are definitely dog people. Teddy usually starts off with a little separation anxiety and they did an awesome job and were extremely patient. Also, they updated us with pictures which helped my whole family out because I think we have more separation anxiety than Teddy! I would highly recommend this really great family to watch your dog!”

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Cynthia G.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 year of experience
Pleasant Prairie, WI, 53158

“I was a little hesitant to leave my Ridglan beagle with anyone, having had her just four months myself, but she warmed up to Cynthia with no problem and the experience turned out to be really good for her. I won't hesitate to do this again when I need to!”

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Sunshine L.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 101 reviews
32 repeat clients
46 years of experience
Kenosha, WI, 53143

“Sunshine and her kids are amazing! Easy communication and a lot of pictures. Lolla is back home and for the first time she’s not stressed with our absence. I highly recommend Sunshine.”

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Jae S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
3 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Hawthorn Woods, IL, 60047

“Jae and her family were amazing to my sweet puppy. I could not have asked for a better family to take care of my dog; we felt absolutely blessed to have such a perfect home when we were gone. The entire family treated her like she was part of the family, and I always felt comforted on my vacation to receive pictures of my dog enjoying her days with her interim family. I will absolutely only use Jae now. And our dogs have become great friends too, so what an incredible bonus!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Adrian M.
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Adrian M.
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$45
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1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Park City, IL, 60085

About: I grew up with a dog and loved him very much. He passed away, and the family has not yet gotten another, but I miss caring for a dog. I love all dogs and cats of any size and any animal, for that matter. I am incredibly attentive to animals and always love giving them care, even when they are not mine. I am almost always home and able to pet sit through the day and overnight. I am currently in college, but taking classes online, so I am constantly available to tend to your pet's needs. I am a very active person who can take your pet on walks or runs more than once each day if need be. If your pet enjoys resting, I will also do it with them as I complete work on my computer and will pay close attention to them or snuggle with them if it's what they like. I will care for each pet depending on their specific needs, whether they need to have walks, use the bathroom often, or receive personal care. My home is very safe for pets, as it was already set up for a dog in the past with carpeted stairs and a yard to play in. The yard has a fence around part of it, but it is still open, so if I take your pet outside to play, I will use a leash and keep them in the yard safely separated from any danger. The only other person living in the home will be my mother, who is also an animal lover, but is generally at work during weekdays.

Sitter Profile Image: Vicki N.
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Vicki N.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 121 reviews
27 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Mount Prospect, IL, 60056

“Vicki and her family were exactly what we were looking for for Boomer while we were gone for 2 weeks for our wedding! He couldn’t have been happier, forgetting we even exist, as he had constant entertainment between the other dogs, the adorable kids, the huge fenced in backyard, etc. Vicki sent multiple photos a day so we could see Boomer’s smiling face. And now he’ll be tired for the next week, so big win 😊 highly recommend!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison & Jason P.
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Allison & Jason P.
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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
1 repeat client
23 years of experience
Grayslake, IL, 60030

“I needed someone to watch my fur baby while we were moving and Allison and Jason were very accommodating on such a short notice. They also took great care of Halo and sent several updates daily. Halo enjoyed playing ball with their son and going on nice walks with the family. I look forward for Halo to visit again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Katerina K.
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Katerina K.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 151 reviews
66 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Lake Zurich, IL, 60047

“Katerina was just what our Jack needed while we were out of town. She was very flexible, and super sweet to our Jack!! She was very warm and welcoming. She sent videos and pics daily and took him to the dog park quite a bit. I know we will definitely use Katerina again in the future.”

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Daniella S.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
10 years of experience
Vernon Hills, IL, 60061

“Daniella was wonderful! She was very responsive and took good care of our dog while we were away. We will happily rebook with her in the future.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Awanti K.
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Awanti K.
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$45
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5 years of experience
Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089

About: I’ve been a hands-on dog owner for the past 5 years and currently have a Labrador Retriever, so I understand the daily care, attention, and love dogs need to thrive. Through raising my own dog, I’ve gained experience with feeding routines, walks, playtime, basic training reinforcement, and recognizing changes in behavior or mood. In addition, I’ve pet sat a puppy for two weeks, providing consistent care, supervision, and plenty of patience during an important developmental stage. I’m comfortable following specific instructions and routines to make sure each pet feels safe, happy, and well cared for while their owner is away. Pet care is a regular part of my daily and weekly routine. I structure my schedule around feeding times, walks, play sessions, and rest periods to ensure pets feel comfortable and secure. Since I already care for my own dog, adding another pet into my routine is seamless, and I make sure each pet receives individualized attention and care. When caring for pets in my home, I focus on maintaining a safe, calm, and loving environment. I follow each pet’s usual routine for feeding, walks, potty breaks, playtime, and rest so they feel comfortable and at home. I provide plenty of supervision, exercise, and affection, and I make sure pets are introduced slowly and safely if needed. Clean water, a tidy space, and regular updates to owners are always a priority.

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Nancy P.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
2 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Lake Zurich, IL, 60047

About: I have had dogs my whole life. Watching family and friends dogs gives me great joy! Dogs have been a part of my whole life. I love them dearly, my sister in law travels quite often which gives me the opportunity to watch her two dogs. One is a puppy full of energy and they are so fun to spend time with and play. Love going on walks to the forest preserves out in nature. let me be your dogs new friend. I work four days a week Tuesday thru Friday until 3:30pm. I'm available for boarding Friday nights thru Monday. I can take dogs for walks on Mondays, Weekends, and Tuesday-Friday after 4. I have a big home plenty of space to run around and play. My backyard is good size and fenced in. I can update you with photos of your dog. I can maintain the feeding schedule as required. I will make sure your dog has plenty outdoor time walks or just playing in my yard.

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Michelle V.
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$59
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 209 reviews
120 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Palatine, IL, 60067

“Great experience with Michelle. We have boarded twice and our dog was well cared for. Great communication and we appreciated the daily updates and pictures which gave us peace of mind while we were away. Thank you and we highly recommend!!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Danya A.
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Danya A.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
13 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Gurnee, IL, 60031

About: I’ve taken care of many dogs large and small. I worked at a veterinarian throughout college for 5 years. I provide unique care, a warm heart and a genuine love for dogs. Your pets will soon feel like my own. I know how stressful it is to leave your pets while you are away or busy. Rest assured your pets will not only be safe but also happy! I provide updates as much as you would like and want your pup to feel comfortable while you are away. I work for home 3 days a week and will be available to spend time with your dog as much or as little as you would like. I have a large yard for your dog to play and a nice neighborhood for daily walks. I do not have any pets of my own but will be happy to take your dog out to play. Your pet becomes my pet for their short stay. Just share with me your rules and we will be good to go!

Sitter Profile Image: Ella V.
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Ella V.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 307 reviews
124 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Winnetka, IL, 60093

“Our dog loves Ella! She is great at communicating with us regarding our dog, activities they did, and more. She is always very flexible and accommodating. Our Lilly always looks forward to hanging out with Ella!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Michelle F.
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Michelle F.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
6 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Arlington Heights, IL, 60004

“Michelle took great care of Ivy for her 6 night stay. She kept us updated each day with pictures and it felt great knowing our girl was in good care while we were away.”

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Marissa M.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
12 years of experience
Palatine, IL, 60074

“We had another fantastic experience with Marissa. This was her second time watching our 11 years old dachshund, and we couldn't be happier. Since he's a senior dog, it means the world to us knowing he's in such gentle, attentive, and caring hands. He was so happy, relaxed, and well-cared for the entire time. We will definitely be booking Marissa again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and loving pet sitter.”

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Sitter Profile Image: D’Artagnan Y.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 76 reviews
25 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Mount Prospect, IL, 60056

“Our girl was well cared for!!!! I was super hesitant to let Zoey stay with D’Artagnan at first since he has a dog of his own. Our Zoey had resource aggression and likes to take over people’s spaces. D’artagnan and his partner are clearly well versed in everything dog care and not only took great care of her but effectively set boundaries for Zoey. I appreciate all the pics and notes and felt at ease knowing she was okay while we were out of town. Happy to have a loving and trustworthy person to take care of our baby in the future.”

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Yessica A.
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$70
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089

“Yessica is awesome with my pup. She kept me informed and up to date on what was going on. She was very understanding of Lady's special needs and very professional about my pet's care. I have finally found my regular sitter.”

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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 114 reviews
40 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Skokie, IL, 60076

“Quincy had a blast during his sleepover at Jacob’s! Quincy has saparation anxiety and usually gets stressed out when we leave him but it was clear that he was happy and well rested when we picked him up from Jacob’s place. We love Jacob’s attention to detail as well as he was asking all the right questions during our meet and greet.”

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Valeria A.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
2 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Wadsworth, IL, 60083

“This is our second time booking Valaria for pet sitting. She did a wonderful job once again! It’a such a relief to know our pets are in good hands when we go out of town!”

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Kelly was a fantastic dog sitter! She was a super good communicator and provided a very welcoming, clean environment. Her house has a great-sized backyard, and she treated Roxy with so much care. I would recommend her 100%.

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Mundo V.
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Sarah did an amazing job! Always kept us updated on how our dog was doing and took her on walks. From the pictures and updates looked like our dog had a great time!

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Rachael F.
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She is the best!! My doggo has the best time with her and misses her too! I see he gets wiggle butts when he sees her too!

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Moni B.
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Samantha was phenomenal! Very good communication as well as update pics. She will definitely be our go to sitter.

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Maya B.
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The average cost of Pet Boarding in North Chicago is $50 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $36 and $60 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

There are 4,556 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in North Chicago. About 90% of North Chicago sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.

Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.

Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.

During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in IL ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

Emergency support is available by phone or email in English 24/7. When an incident occurs, we recommend that sitters contact our Trust & Safety team immediately so that they can connect your sitter with a board-certified veterinarian or offer other resources to help.

If a sitter needs to cancel at the last minute, Rover’s reservation protection means our team will work with you to find a suitable replacement as quickly as possible.

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