House Sitting in Portage Park, Chicago
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“Andrea did a phenomenal job! She has exceptional communication skills. I was constantly updated with great pictures of my happy pups. She spent plenty of time with them. She went above and beyond to ensure they were well taken care of and loved. I am always a bit nervous leaving Teddy and Ace for several days but she made it a seamless vacation. I am confident your pets will be in good hands! I would recommend Erika to anyone.”


“Ray was fantastic! He stayed with my two dogs for 11 days while I was out of the country. He sent lots of videos, photos and updates so I wouldn’t miss them too much. And they hardly missed me at all, as he took them on lots of walks, and had a bunch of play time! I think they are looking forward to me leaving today again so their good friend Ray can come back to stay!”


“Johanna was truly exceptional. Her prompt communication, commitment to caring for our dog and ensuring he had all of his needs met, and respect for our space was astounding. When we got home, my jaw dropped when I realized the lengths she had gone to leave our home cleaner than we found it. We have always felt like having in-home dog care meant sacrificing some of the ways we like to care for our home. Often coming home to broken items, stains, and a mess to clean up. Johanna clearly went above and beyond any and all expectations. We feel so lucky to have found her! We will absolutely be hiring her next time we need care.”


“Perniall is an exceptionally kind individual who took great care of both our elderly cat and dog. Both of our babies have special needs due to their age and " disabilities " and Perniall handled all that with great care and compassion. He was a great communicator and our apartment was as tidy as we had left it when we returned. Would happily hire him again.”


“Jacob watched our dog while we were away on a trip to Europe, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Our dog can be anxious around new people and dogs, but Jacob was patient and took great care of her. We came home to a happy dog and spotless home. Highly recommend!”


“Coleen did a wonderful job watching Ollie while we were out of town for a few days. We received frequent updates and upfront information related to time spent with our pup. Coleen was very professional and responsive, we will request to book again soon! Thanks Coleen!”


“Aleia took great care of our fur baby. She was responsive to our texts, sent updates, and we came back to a clean house. Would recommend Aleia for house sitting and caring for your pets.”


“Zoe is AMAZING! She took such good care of my dog Maple while I was out of town, and I got frequent updates and pics. In every picture Maple looked so happy! I think Maple might want me to go out of town more often if it means getting to spend more time with Zoe. I can’t thank her enough for the peace of mind for knowing my baby was in good hands and having a great time with her. If I could give her more than 5/5 stars, I would!”


“Renee house-sat for us and was great! She was very respectful of our home, and sent lots of photos and videos. But most importantly, our pets really loved her. She is very attuned to animals and their needs ❤️”


“Joseph did an incredible job watching our dog, Bear! From the start, he was patient, attentive, and truly dedicated to making Bear feel comfortable and safe. Bear has some fears, but Joseph took the time to work with him, building trust and helping him feel at ease. Not only did he take excellent care of Bear, but he also provided us with great suggestions to help with his anxiety and training. We also received multiple updates a day, which gave us so much peace of mind knowing Bear was in such great hands. It’s clear that Joseph genuinely cares about animals and goes above and beyond to ensure they’re happy and well cared for. We couldn’t be more grateful for the love and attention he gave Bear while we were away. Highly recommend Joseph to anyone looking for a responsible, knowledgeable, and compassionate pet caregiver!”


“Cheryl was incredible with our little pup! We were anxious parents leaving her alone for the first time with a sitter and she kept us updated, met us before the stay twice to learn more about our dog and get comfortable, and gave our pup lots of love and cuddles for the weekend! She left our home spotless as well. We will definitely be booking with Cheryl again!”


“Isabella did a fantastic watching my pup. She gave me several updates throughout the day, asked questions when needed, left my home spotless, and was super attentive to my dog. She spent practically the entire time at my place and anytime she had to briefly leave, she let me know. I highly recommend her!”


“Stephanie pup sat and house sat for us while we were out of town for over a week and she was FANTASTIC every step of the way. She came over to meet our two pups and they instantly connected, even our doggo who’s a bit of a scaredy cat loved her instantly. We explained the flow of a typical day before we left, and throughout the trip we never for a second worried that Stephanie needed extra reminders or pings. Stephanie sent us regular updates and pics of the pups as they explored the neighborhood on their leashed walks. Stephanie was also very clean and treated our place with a ton of respect - we’d had the place cleaned before we left and it looked even cleaner and tidier when we got back. Overall we were really happy with Stephanie, who helped us out immeasurably while also juggling her work. Our pups were well taken care of, our place was looked after, and I honestly can’t remember another trip we took where we didn’t have to worry at all about how our girls were doing, and we have Stephanie to thank for that!”


“Lou stayed in house, tending to our cat - she was wonderful! When we returned our cat was happy and at peace, and the house was in perfect condition. 10/10 recommend Lou, we will be booking with her again!”


“Jo was great!! She was very communicative and took great care of our little Josie. This was our first time leaving our 3 month old puppy for the night and Jo made us feel so comfortable. We will definitely be using Jo again!! 🙂”



“Emily was outstanding! Lots of great pictures and updates. She really went above and beyond to take care of our two fur babies. We look forward to booking Emily again soon!”


“First time using Rover and we blown away with the love and care that Stephanie gave to our girls! The dogs were so happy and well cared for, and so was our home. I honestly believe the home looked better when we came home, than how we left it! I highly recommend her services - we will definitely use her again!!!”


“Tori is such a wonderful caretaker for my furry giants. I never worry at all when I know she is taking care of them—she is great at staying in contact and letting me know if anything arises.”

“Tanisa saved the day and stepped up to house/dog sit last minute. She was very communicative and responsive throughout the stay.She was very caring toward our kind of needy senior dog. Thanks, Tanisa!”

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Andrea C.Star Sitter

“Andrea did a phenomenal job! She has exceptional communication skills. I was constantly updated with great pictures of my happy pups. She spent plenty of time with them. She went above and beyond to ensure they were well taken care of and loved. I am always a bit nervous leaving Teddy and Ace for several days but she made it a seamless vacation. I am confident your pets will be in good hands! I would recommend Erika to anyone.”


ray r.Star Sitter

“Ray was fantastic! He stayed with my two dogs for 11 days while I was out of the country. He sent lots of videos, photos and updates so I wouldn’t miss them too much. And they hardly missed me at all, as he took them on lots of walks, and had a bunch of play time! I think they are looking forward to me leaving today again so their good friend Ray can come back to stay!”


Johanna L.Star Sitter

“Johanna was truly exceptional. Her prompt communication, commitment to caring for our dog and ensuring he had all of his needs met, and respect for our space was astounding. When we got home, my jaw dropped when I realized the lengths she had gone to leave our home cleaner than we found it. We have always felt like having in-home dog care meant sacrificing some of the ways we like to care for our home. Often coming home to broken items, stains, and a mess to clean up. Johanna clearly went above and beyond any and all expectations. We feel so lucky to have found her! We will absolutely be hiring her next time we need care.”


Perniall G.Star Sitter

“Perniall is an exceptionally kind individual who took great care of both our elderly cat and dog. Both of our babies have special needs due to their age and " disabilities " and Perniall handled all that with great care and compassion. He was a great communicator and our apartment was as tidy as we had left it when we returned. Would happily hire him again.”


Jacob V.Star Sitter

“Jacob watched our dog while we were away on a trip to Europe, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Our dog can be anxious around new people and dogs, but Jacob was patient and took great care of her. We came home to a happy dog and spotless home. Highly recommend!”


Coleen T.Star Sitter

“Coleen did a wonderful job watching Ollie while we were out of town for a few days. We received frequent updates and upfront information related to time spent with our pup. Coleen was very professional and responsive, we will request to book again soon! Thanks Coleen!”


Aleia O.Star Sitter

“Aleia took great care of our fur baby. She was responsive to our texts, sent updates, and we came back to a clean house. Would recommend Aleia for house sitting and caring for your pets.”


Zoe W.

“Zoe is AMAZING! She took such good care of my dog Maple while I was out of town, and I got frequent updates and pics. In every picture Maple looked so happy! I think Maple might want me to go out of town more often if it means getting to spend more time with Zoe. I can’t thank her enough for the peace of mind for knowing my baby was in good hands and having a great time with her. If I could give her more than 5/5 stars, I would!”


Renee S.


“Renee house-sat for us and was great! She was very respectful of our home, and sent lots of photos and videos. But most importantly, our pets really loved her. She is very attuned to animals and their needs ❤️”


Joseph V.Star Sitter

“Joseph did an incredible job watching our dog, Bear! From the start, he was patient, attentive, and truly dedicated to making Bear feel comfortable and safe. Bear has some fears, but Joseph took the time to work with him, building trust and helping him feel at ease. Not only did he take excellent care of Bear, but he also provided us with great suggestions to help with his anxiety and training. We also received multiple updates a day, which gave us so much peace of mind knowing Bear was in such great hands. It’s clear that Joseph genuinely cares about animals and goes above and beyond to ensure they’re happy and well cared for. We couldn’t be more grateful for the love and attention he gave Bear while we were away. Highly recommend Joseph to anyone looking for a responsible, knowledgeable, and compassionate pet caregiver!”


Jillian L.

“Jillian was lovely! So responsive, kind and caring for our two pups and cat. She left the house in great shape. We would absolutely book with her again.”


Cheryl L.Star Sitter

“Cheryl was incredible with our little pup! We were anxious parents leaving her alone for the first time with a sitter and she kept us updated, met us before the stay twice to learn more about our dog and get comfortable, and gave our pup lots of love and cuddles for the weekend! She left our home spotless as well. We will definitely be booking with Cheryl again!”


Isabella P.

“Isabella did a fantastic watching my pup. She gave me several updates throughout the day, asked questions when needed, left my home spotless, and was super attentive to my dog. She spent practically the entire time at my place and anytime she had to briefly leave, she let me know. I highly recommend her!”


Stephanie M.

“Stephanie pup sat and house sat for us while we were out of town for over a week and she was FANTASTIC every step of the way. She came over to meet our two pups and they instantly connected, even our doggo who’s a bit of a scaredy cat loved her instantly. We explained the flow of a typical day before we left, and throughout the trip we never for a second worried that Stephanie needed extra reminders or pings. Stephanie sent us regular updates and pics of the pups as they explored the neighborhood on their leashed walks. Stephanie was also very clean and treated our place with a ton of respect - we’d had the place cleaned before we left and it looked even cleaner and tidier when we got back. Overall we were really happy with Stephanie, who helped us out immeasurably while also juggling her work. Our pups were well taken care of, our place was looked after, and I honestly can’t remember another trip we took where we didn’t have to worry at all about how our girls were doing, and we have Stephanie to thank for that!”


Lou B.

“Lou stayed in house, tending to our cat - she was wonderful! When we returned our cat was happy and at peace, and the house was in perfect condition. 10/10 recommend Lou, we will be booking with her again!”


Jo D.Star Sitter

“Jo was great!! She was very communicative and took great care of our little Josie. This was our first time leaving our 3 month old puppy for the night and Jo made us feel so comfortable. We will definitely be using Jo again!! 🙂”




Emily T.


“Emily was outstanding! Lots of great pictures and updates. She really went above and beyond to take care of our two fur babies. We look forward to booking Emily again soon!”


Stephanie V.

“First time using Rover and we blown away with the love and care that Stephanie gave to our girls! The dogs were so happy and well cared for, and so was our home. I honestly believe the home looked better when we came home, than how we left it! I highly recommend her services - we will definitely use her again!!!”


Tori M.

“Tori is such a wonderful caretaker for my furry giants. I never worry at all when I know she is taking care of them—she is great at staying in contact and letting me know if anything arises.”


Tanisa L.

“Tanisa saved the day and stepped up to house/dog sit last minute. She was very communicative and responsive throughout the stay.She was very caring toward our kind of needy senior dog. Thanks, Tanisa!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Portage Park on Rover as of Aug 2025 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 81% of Portage Park house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 Portage Park.
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. Portage Park 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.
