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Amanda S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
14 repeat clients
12 years of experience
East Peoria, IL, 61611

Good communication and appropriate check ins. Handled being accidentally locked out very well when the battery to my keypad lock died. Would book again.

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Amanda M.
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Mark K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
16 years of experience
Washington, IL, 61571

Mark is just excellent! Our furbabies loved him right away.

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Amy S.
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Nicole A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
East Peoria, IL, 61611

Nicole was absolutely wonderful to work with. We have an anxious dog who can be a little slow to warm up to new people, but Nicole is so gentle, patient and kind that we felt comfortable they would find their groove. Nicole is also incredibly communicative. We got frequent updates and pictures of their time together, and Nicole was able to keep us updated about specific concerns (Luna has allergies, and we were worried about her itchiness). Nicole was also highly flexible and was a great fit for our needs. It gave us such peace of mind while we were away to know that our dog was in very capable and caring hands!

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Grace L.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Peoria, IL, 61605

Our dogs were very well cared for during our trip. One of our pups has high anxiety and is high energy, and she's very resistant to change. Grace was fantastic with her (in addition to our two senior boys with their own range of issues), and we couldn't be happier with the care they received!

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Alyssa S.
Sitter Profile Image: Keyonnah Q.
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Keyonnah Q.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Peoria, IL, 61603

We couldn't be more grateful for the amazing care our pets received! Not only was she incredibly sweet and caring, but she also handled an unexpected emergency. Her quick think and clear communication made all the difference. We came home to happy dogs.

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Monica S.
Sitter Profile Image: Rina T.
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Rina T.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Peoria, IL, 61614

Rina was so fantastic taking care of our babies while we were out of town. She was on point with pictures and keeping us updated throughout the stay. Absolutely fantastic overall!!

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Elizabeth B.
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$35
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10 years of experience
Peoria Heights, IL, 61616

About: I’m Beth, I'm 28 years old and I have about ten years of experience caring for animals in the area. I also have three cats of my own. I've mainly provided care for cats, dogs, and fish. I also have experience caring for rabbits, lizards, birds, and guinea pigs. I am willing to learn to care for just about any pet. I have experience administering medication to cats and dogs as well, including insulin. I work with owners on what their pets needs are and do my very best to make my stay with your animals as close to if their owners were still home with them as I can! I look forward to working with you! i can do check ins before and after work as well as a bed time check in (unless I’m staying overnight) if your pets need an extra check in I can also do a stop on my lunch break. I can stay overnight or just pop in! Whatever you would prefer. I am very flexible and will work with you very closely on you and your pets wants and needs!

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Hector O.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Peoria, IL, 61602

Hector was a fabulous caretaker for my dog Riley. He took her on lots of walks and adventures and kept me very well updated throughout their time together. Would recommend him to anyone!

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Molly G.
Sitter Profile Image: Sami L.
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Sami L.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
6 years of experience
East Peoria, IL, 61611

Sami did a great job with Duke and Daisy. She made us feel very relaxed by updating us occasionally with texts and pictures. The dogs loved her and we definitely felt comfortable having her in our home. We will definitely book again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Beth C.
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Beth C.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
4 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Peoria, IL, 61615

Beth took great care of Nico and kept us updated throughout the stay. Communication was easy and prompt. We felt very comfortable leaving Nico in her care.

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Vanessa J.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Edwards, IL, 61528

About: I have had pets my whole life. I currently have two cats and three dogs, but have had other animals in the past. I have taken care of animals in every way including a special needs cat who had diabetes, he needed insulin injections and blood sugar checks. I am a full time student at ISU. I have a very flexible schedule as I have at most two classes on two days of the week, one class two days of the week, and no classes the rest of the time. I have had cats most of my life, and am very accustomed to playing with cats, feeding schedules, litter cleanup, brushing, and nail clipping. I am very patient with a cat’s personality as I have rescued a mama cat and her kittens, and understand it can take some time for a kitty to get comfortable with new people or environment.

Sitter Profile Image: Erin M.
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Erin M.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
356 reviews
72 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Peoria, IL, 61615

Erin is absolutely amazing! She takes wonderful care of our babies🙂 She is very flexible, One of our kids ended up on medication right before we were scheduled to leave Erin was willing and able to give oral medication and eye drops. She also went above and beyond taking her in for rechecks at the vets. Erin made us feel comfortable with continuing with our vacation instead of canceling last minute. I highly recommend Erin!

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Melissa L.
Sitter Profile Image: Rowan C.
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Rowan C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
6 years of experience
Morton, IL, 61550

Rowan has been the best dog and cat sitter we’ve had since using this app—10/10, highly recommend. They’re great with animals, always send photos and updates, and are incredibly reliable and attentive.

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Brett C.
Sitter Profile Image: De'Aysia T.
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De'Aysia T.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
234 reviews
96 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Peoria, IL, 61604

De’Aysia was amazing as always! She sent lots of pictures and videos the whole weekend I was gone. It was very comforting to see my pups being taken care of so well. I will definitely continue to use her in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Corette G.
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Corette G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
101 reviews
31 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Morton, IL, 61550

Corette was very pleasant to work with! She’s very communicative and provided many wonderful updates keeping us in the loop! She was very respectful, considerate, kind, and patient with my boy.

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Darcy S.
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$26
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6 years of experience
Morton, IL, 61550

About: I’ve always been an animal lover since I was little. Throughout college I have done all sorts of pet/house sitting for friends, family, coworkers etc. I have house sat for a family friend that required feeding and watering horses, milking goats, reptile care, rabbit cleaning care, medicating cats/dogs if needed, you name it. I currently have a Corn Snake, a Western Plains Hognose Snake as well as a Crested Gecko. I have been a Veterinary Receptionist for over 5 and a half years now. I was also an Animal Keeper for about a year with native Illinois Wildlife (including black bears, cougars & bobcats). I am currently transitioning to being a Veterinary Assistant so I am gaining new skills weekly! Currently working a max of 30 hours at my day job as a Veterinary Assistant but recently have been working less. Typically I have Sundays and Wednesdays off during the week but sometimes get another random week day off depending on how busy we are at the clinic. My shifts can vary from 8am to 2pm; 8am to 4pm; 9am to 3pm; 9am to 5pm or even 8am to 6:30pm. The earlier I’m off during the day I am able to help after that too. Your home is their home. I will cater to your pet based on what they like or need. If they just need someone to keep them company I’m there. I will treat your space with respect and follow any instructions given. My pets are family and are treated as such so the same would go for your kiddos.

Sitter Profile Image: Jolee C.
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Jolee C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Germantown Hills, IL, 61548

Jolee was a great help for me and my dogs! Her communication was excellent, from the initial booking process to the day of. She kept me informed on when she'd be there and when she left. I like that she asked about what the dogs' needs were based off information in their profiles. Showed great attention to detail. My dogs are pretty low key most of the time, but I really liked that she wanted to get their toys out and be involved with them while at the house. It made me feel very at ease about being away for a day. I would definitely book with her again!

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Catelynn M.
Sitter Profile Image: Abigail Z.
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Abigail Z.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Peoria, IL, 61606

About: My family has had dogs my whole life! I have 2 pups of my own at home. I currently volunteer for a service dog program and have puppy raised and fostered many of the program’s dogs for an extended period of time. I customize my schedule on a weekly basis according to school and my part time job. I am a college student and I work at night 2 nights a week, so my availability should be open the majority of the day. For the days you may book with me, your pup(s) will be my priority. I can crate your dog, if needed. The time spent with your dog will vary based on your daily routine, I’ll try to match it to the best of my ability!

Sitter Profile Image: Oliver J.
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Oliver J.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Washington, IL, 61571

The dogs loved him and the cat tolerated him. Couldn't ask for better!

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Sitter Profile Image: Hayley H.
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$45
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4.8 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Creve Coeur, IL, 61610

Hayley did great with our two dogs. She sent us pictures each day we were gone to show us how they were doing. We would definitely use Hayley again!

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Tim M.
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Always amazing!! We have booked with Ashley a few times now and we have no regrets! The pups are always so happy to see her and she takes great care of them!

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Lauren H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Theo has watched our dogs before and our dogs love him. Theodore is consistent with his daily visits and communication. We will use his services again.

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Merissa B.
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Keyonnah is the best dog sitter I have used! Her gentle demeanor and love of pets, put my dog at ease and I felt 100 % comfortable leaving my pet in her care for 8 days. Keyonnah is reliable, responsible and extremely affordable. I will definitely continue to hire Keyonnah as needed.

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Jennifer G.
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Megan is great with our babies and keeps our home warm. Our babies love her and we love how she takes care of them and our home. My wife said we are not going anywhere if Meghan is not available and I feel the same way.

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Diana M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaela was an amazing sitter. She was super professional and easy to reach out to. She took an amazing care of our little Bruno who has certain medical conditions. I wouldn’t think twice to get her service again in future!

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Mohammad K.
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Laticia is the BEST!!! Our girls love her - we have always had a hard time leaving them knowing they would not get the same love and attention we give them. With Laticia it was a different story, she fills the void and then some! She played, cuddled, talked and quite possibly interacted with them even more than we do! Not sure they missed us at all. lol We give her the highest recommendation and will definitely be requesting her again! Bonus points-- After caring for the dogs for a week, we came home to a spotless house!

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Penny M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Fabulous! My puppies loved spending the day with Lynnn. She was awesome! On time. Professional. Loving.

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Carey J.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

I can’t say enough great things about Brian and Melissa. They were exactly what I was looking for to watch Tess and Ruth. Kind, patient, dependable and excellent at communicating and giving us updates. Highly recommend..thank you!!

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Jana A.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Noemi was great! She took care of our two Bengal cats while on vacation, and it was a huge relief to have our anxious boy be so relaxed when we came home. The litterbox was clean, and we received regular updates and photos. We highly recommend her!

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Katie B.
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FAQs for House Sitting - Peoria

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The average cost for House Sitting in Peoria on Rover is $38.85 per night (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of House Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for House Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 139 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Peoria. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:

  • Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
  • Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
  • Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
  • Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.

The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Peoria walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.

It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Peoria maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:

  • Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
  • Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
  • Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.

Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!

Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Peoria choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!

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.

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 .

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter 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. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Peoria. On Rover:

  • 100% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 100% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 92% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

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