Dog Sitting in North Riverside
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“Rae was able to accommodate a very last minute sitting request including doing a meet and greet before we left. We came back to happy pups with plenty of water and food. Her drop ins were timely and for the full duration of time. We’d happily have her back!”
“We knew Karolly would be perfect from the second she met Winona. She is so sweet and went the extra mile and beyond to take care of our girl. Every video included the music she was using to help Winona relax along with lots of sweet talking and pets. We left the house with full confidence that she would do the best job she could and are very grateful she was there to check in on Winona over the holidays.”
About: I have grown up always having a dog and being an intergal part of taking care of them. I have also been able to help relatives in assisting with care of their dogs when out of town. 2 years ago I adopted my own pup Bailey. She's my world! I currently am a student. My schedule is full time Monday-Thursday however I have time in the mornings/evenings and during lunch breaks when I am able to walk your pup as well as weekends! Currently Bailey and I live in Oak Park. She gets many walks throughout the day (during my lunch breaks and in mornings/evenings) and loves to go on my runs with me! She also gets frequent visits to her grandparents house where she plays with their dogs.
“Brittney is the best. Gives personal care and loves on my Luna while I’m away. Knows exactly how to make me feel comfortable so I can enjoy and trust that everything is good at home!”
“Sara has looked after our two cats a few times now. Although our cats have very different personalities, they’ve grown trusting of Sara during the drop in visits while we’re away. She also does great rover cards and updates!”
“Ola was a wonderful cat sitter, especially for my older cat who requires special attention and insulin injections. She handled everything with great care and confidence. I truly appreciated her reliability and how comfortable she made me feel knowing my cats were in good hands. Highly recommend! :)”
“Jamie is an excellent caregiver who is trusted and reliable! She took care of my kitties better then I could have hoped and gave me peace of mind and comfort knowing she was there to give them the love and attention I needed for them. She was respectful of our home and definitely my go to sitter. Thank you, Jamie!”
About: I’ve taken care of several small/medium sized dogs including a basset hound, jack russell terrier, Doberman, and walrus dog. Currently have one dog with my wife living in a 2 bedroom apt. I work a full time job, but am typically home between 5 pm - 9 am. My apt complex has a small dog park that I take my dog to so she can play, and one empty room in the apartment complex with very little furniture so the dogs can play. I take my dog for walks everyday, and like to play with her inside with the many toys we have. I also bathe her and cut her nails so I am experienced in interacting closely with dogs
“NaBeela took care of my 2 senior cats in my home while I was out of the country. She was kind, an awesome communicator, and easy to work with. Thank you for taking such great care of things and giving me peace of mind while I was away!”
About: I had a husky/German shepherd mix as a child and always had cats growing up. In my 20s, I had a retired greyhound. I adopted my current pup, a lab mix named Murphy, during the pandemic and he is my best friend. I work from home 3 days a week. Murphy mostly naps all day and I take him out for 4-6 potty breaks a day and we walk at least 2 miles per day. I take care of my pup daily and take him out on regular walks and potty breaks. I have an apartment but there is plenty of space for us to roam about comfortably. I allow my pup the comfort of roaming about the apartment freely. I would allow your dog the same comfort. If your dog prefers a crate, I have space to set that up.
“Great communication, friendly and professional! Has experience with pitties, which is was a determining factor in our booking. Karen was very understanding and supportive of Diesel's needs.”
“Kayla is amazing, she is so good with animals and cares so much that I felt completely comfortable leaving my (very) nervous rescue dog in her care. I would 100% recommend her and am looking forward to working with her again.”
About: Our family has cared for many friend's & family pets and hope to continue for years to come! We experience so much joy and love caring for and spending time with animals. Our children have learned invaluable lessons from helping to care for pets, and really bond with all animals in our care. Our services include daily/weekly boarding, dog walks or daily sits. Last minute requests are no problem, and we keep our calendar updated. My job is hybrid, so I’m pretty flexible, including weekends. My wife works from home full time. So an adult is usually home during the week. Whether its dog sits or walks at a client’s home or our home, there’s no hesitation about our ability to accommodate our clients’ needs. We have an ideal set up for dogs - as our backyard is fully fenced-in (8' secure fence), with pretty of grass to roll around in & have fun. Additionally, there are 2 large parks & 2 dog parks within walking distance. Our house has a good layout for pets as well, and we have gates that can secure different areas if needed.
“Kathryn has dog sat for us now on multiple occasions with multiple visits. Has been excellent with our Doggo. Our doggo has been well fed, walked, played and loved. Highly recommended and would use again!👍”
“Alonso was great and friendly! He came and met our pups before the drop-in to get acquainted with them and their routine. He was on the and sent photos to give us happy updates. We plan on continuing to have him help take care of our pups.”
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Rae D.
“Rae was able to accommodate a very last minute sitting request including doing a meet and greet before we left. We came back to happy pups with plenty of water and food. Her drop ins were timely and for the full duration of time. We’d happily have her back!”
Karolly Z.Star Sitter
“We knew Karolly would be perfect from the second she met Winona. She is so sweet and went the extra mile and beyond to take care of our girl. Every video included the music she was using to help Winona relax along with lots of sweet talking and pets. We left the house with full confidence that she would do the best job she could and are very grateful she was there to check in on Winona over the holidays.”
Abigale W.
“Abby has been walking my dog for a while now, and she’s consistently amazing. I was originally nervous about leaving my dog with someone new, but Abby instantly put me at ease. She took the time to learn my dog’s routine and quirks, and I always come home to a happy, tired pup. She’s incredibly reliable, attentive, and clearly loves what she does. The photo and text updates give me so much peace of mind—always thoughtful and reassuring. If you're lucky enough to book her, she’s exactly the kind of person you want caring for your dog.”
Brittney T.Star Sitter
“Brittney is the best. Gives personal care and loves on my Luna while I’m away. Knows exactly how to make me feel comfortable so I can enjoy and trust that everything is good at home!”
Sara P.
“Sara has looked after our two cats a few times now. Although our cats have very different personalities, they’ve grown trusting of Sara during the drop in visits while we’re away. She also does great rover cards and updates!”
Oluwemimo "Ola" A.
“Ola was a wonderful cat sitter, especially for my older cat who requires special attention and insulin injections. She handled everything with great care and confidence. I truly appreciated her reliability and how comfortable she made me feel knowing my cats were in good hands. Highly recommend! :)”
Jamie Q.Star Sitter
“Jamie is an excellent caregiver who is trusted and reliable! She took care of my kitties better then I could have hoped and gave me peace of mind and comfort knowing she was there to give them the love and attention I needed for them. She was respectful of our home and definitely my go to sitter. Thank you, Jamie!”
Colby B.
“Colby does an exceptional job at making me feel at ease when I have to leave my fur baby behind during my work travel trips. He provides lots of cute videos and pictures of her playing, sleeping, being silly and makes me feel like I’m still with her. I’ve seen first hand how much he loves animals and I know if there were ever a situation where I need him to take care of her he would! Big and small animals he can do it all!”
Destiny N.
“Reliable, friendly..good at communicating”
NaBeela W.
Star Sitter
“NaBeela took care of my 2 senior cats in my home while I was out of the country. She was kind, an awesome communicator, and easy to work with. Thank you for taking such great care of things and giving me peace of mind while I was away!”
Abigail A.
“My first time getting a pet sitter and Abigail was great! Mello warmed up to her pretty fast, she went above and beyond and appreciated her so much!”
Jena L.
“Jena is a great dog sitter for my 2-year-old Golden Retriever! She treats Archer as if he is her own - with great care, attention, respect and love. Every time Archer sees Jena it's like I don't even exist! He really loves her, and it shows. Jena keeps me updated any time that she has Archer. She sends me pictures of her dog Murphy and Archer playing great together, hiking, going on walks and even cuddling! Definitely recommend her!”
Karen P.
“Great communication, friendly and professional! Has experience with pitties, which is was a determining factor in our booking. Karen was very understanding and supportive of Diesel's needs.”
Kayla M.
“Kayla is amazing, she is so good with animals and cares so much that I felt completely comfortable leaving my (very) nervous rescue dog in her care. I would 100% recommend her and am looking forward to working with her again.”
Malchom N.Star Sitter
“I have and will in the future always trust Malchom to watch my dog, Stella! We have used him for extended vacations. He is not only great with pets, trustworthy, and reliable, he is fun and very active. I never have to worry about Stella getting exercise and her proper attention. Malchom is on it! He is so caring and knows the needs of the pets. He speaks lovingly and gently and is playful. My dog is stimulated and well cared for. I am able to just enjoy my vacation while Malchom gives Stella everything she needs. I work from home, so I do not need a sitter when not out of town, but if I ever work outside of the home, it will be Malchom I turn to first to give her the proper movement and stimulation she needs. Highly recommend.”
Kathryn H.
“Kathryn has dog sat for us now on multiple occasions with multiple visits. Has been excellent with our Doggo. Our doggo has been well fed, walked, played and loved. Highly recommended and would use again!👍”
Carly A.
“Carly was the best! Extremely patient w my rambunctious pups and overall amazing communication! My pups loved her and can’t wait to see her again!”
Alonso S.
“Alonso was great and friendly! He came and met our pups before the drop-in to get acquainted with them and their routine. He was on the and sent photos to give us happy updates. We plan on continuing to have him help take care of our pups.”
Irena W.
“Irena did a great job with our two cats and their difficult feeding schedule, while also sending a lot of updates. Would absolutely recommend.”
Tara T.
“Tara is amazing!! She was flexible with my schedule and so friendly. I felt confident knowing my Francis was in the best of care while I was on vacation ?”
North Riverside dog parents share their Rover experiences
We loved having Mara take care of our pup! She was incredibly reliable, responsible, and we felt very confident with our little guy in her care (and we are paranoid, high maintenance dog pawrents)! Highly recommend Mara if you’re looking for a sitter- we would definitely use her again! ❤️Thank you Mara!
We recently lost our beloved “alpha” Betsy and Oliver has been a bit in his feelings, not really understanding where he fits in. We needed someone to check in on Oliver for a day trip and even felt torn about going. Alicia made the choice easy! She met Oliver and he was instantly comfortable with her even though she could tell he was going through some things. Alicia is highly communicative, attentive, and understanding and we will definitely be using her in the future.
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking. Typically, dog sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from dog sitter to dog sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing dog sitters available in North Riverside.
Rover makes it easy to find North Riverside dog sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star dog sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog sitting is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
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