House Sitting in Portage Park, Chicago, IL
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Top rated Portage Park house sitters
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Andrea is fantastic! She watched out two dogs and our home for 5 days while we were out of town. She sent many photos and was very communicative, which we really appreciated, and she was so sweet with the dogs. I can tell they were very well cared for while we were gone. We would love to have Andrea back the next time we travel!”

“Johanna was a very responsible sitter and made sure we got plenty of pictures of our pets while on vacation. She was even a great house guest and left our home cleaner than when we left it!”

“We have worked with Coleen a ton if times now to watch our pets, and every time has been an amazing experience. She has always given everything we asked. Tons of updates, photos, and most of all the security to be gone without worrying our pets are in good hands. We cannot recommend Coleen enough.”

“Anna was sweet and kind. She stopped by for a house visit, do a meet-and-greet, and chat. She was absolutely the right person and will use her again. She kept in touch, sent photos, asked questions if she needed anything, which was rare because she had everything absolutely under control. Do not hesitate to hire Anna!”

“Hanna did a fantastic job sitting our large sheepadoodle, Shibobo, at our house over several days. Shibobo can be mischievous, but Hanna did very well managing his quirks. She carefully followed the instructions we had left and was a great communicator too. I highly recommend her services!”

“Jo went well above and beyond while house sitting with our pup. Our senior dog had become a bit anxious with summer thunderstorms (and was probably sad to be separated from his little brother for our trip), but Jo picked up some extra supplies from her home. She distracted him with enrichment games, like a snuffle mat and licking pad. And of course gave him lots of good love along the way. Like many other reviews noted, she took good care of our home leaving it cleaner than she found it.”

“Renee is incredibly thoughtful, thorough, and knowledgeable when it comes to pet care. She takes the time to learn your pet, and applies her experience to help them thrive while you’re away. She was consistent with communication at every step as well, and incredibly trustworthy. My pup warmed up to her right away!”


“Mirela, is awesome. She made an immediate bond with my lab at first meeting. Her communication is great (lots of pics and texts), the place was cleaner than when I left it, she responsible and has lots of positive energy. 5 stars!”
“Ray was absolutely amazing with Harleigh!!!!!! Literally, the moment he walked in and met her she jumped on him and was showing affection to him. Harleigh was completely comfortable with him and Ray kept me updated throughout the entire time with pictures and videos. I will absolutely ask Ray to watch Harleigh again. The best part is that I just rescued Harleigh and it was her first time with a sitter and Ray just made her feel safe.”

“Josie was amazing! We’ve tried a few different dog sitters, but will definitely be sticking with her - we already booked her for another stay 😊 Great communication, and love that she was able to spend so much time at our house. The apartment was super clean when we got back. Reviews from our dog: love her, great walks, thought she was my new mom and I was willing to accept that. Woof.”

“Maya was a wonderful sitter for our dog. She was very communicative, friendly, and responsible. We felt very safe with her watching our dog. We will definitely look to use her services again.”

“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!”

“We have two dogs with very big personalities, and one of those is reactive and requires medication and extra care on walks. Cheryl was great with all of it. She was super communicative and we came home to two happy dogs and a spotless apartment. We just came home to happy dogs and our apartment looked exactly as we left it. We would be happy to book Cheryl again.”
“Tammy is an amazing sitter, my pup Toby had a great time with her! She helped us out in an emergency/last minute situation and we are so grateful to have found her.”


“This is our second time having Adam stay at our house. Our dog, Oliver, absolutely loves having him here. Oliver is an anxious dude and Adam def made us all feel less worried about Oliver while we were out of town. Super appreciative.”

“Emily is communicative, trustworthy, and compassionate. During her first stay with our dog and two cats, she handled a vet emergency responsibly and with grace. We’re very happy to recommend her services!”

“Perniall did a great job taking care of Miss Bean. He was attentive to her special needs and followed her care instructions closely, which really helped me feel at ease while I was away. I appreciated the updates and the thoughtful attention he gave her. I’d definitely recommend him, especially for pets who need a little extra care.”

“Stephanie is amazing! She watched our two dogs and cat at our home over the Christmas holiday. We were thrilled with the care that she provided our fur babies and the detailed and delightful updates she sent us. I was worried about leaving one of our dogs due to her separation anxiety issues, but Stephanie quickly developed a bond with her, as well as the other animals. We had peace of mind knowing that our pets/home were in great hands with lots of cuddles and playtime. We will definitely use Stephanie again for any out of town trip!”

Portage Park pet parents share their Rover experiences
I am sorry I waited a week before leaving this review; it took me a week to settle back into my life and to observe my dog, Clyde, after I had left him in the care of another sitter and Nicholas for four days each. My primary goal in booking through Rover was to ensure the care of Clyde. I am very pleased with Clyde's condition and energy in the week I have been home. As his care was split between two sitters, I would have to say that both gave him the attention and care that he needed. My other goal was the care of my house which, I believe, was also excellent. Highest marks to Marny and to my other sitter.

Destiny was so sweet with our girl, Brooke. She was knowledgeable about reactive dogs and followed instructions for our shared backyard. We received picture updates each day and timely questions when they arose. I would definitely book with Destiny again, Brooke really enjoyed being around her.

Amelia took care of my young chocolate lab for a whole week, and she did a fantastic job, is always hard to trust someone with your dog even more on a extended watch. I have nothing but thanks for the job she did, she play with Pinto, took him for walks and she follow all his special requests to the tee. I would definitely recommend and I would rebook with her

Jo is just a great person. Period. She always goes above and beyond in caring for and entertaining our dogs, whether it’s bringing over her best enrichment toys or finding our dog’s favorite Real Housewives franchise to watch together. For this house sitting, Jo watched our newer puppy for the first time. He can be vocally reactive on walks and has some unique methods for managing his behavior. For Jo, it was no sweat. And during this house stay, my husband and I happened to be in Puerto Vallarta during the recent cartel rampage. Not only did Jo make sure that our doggos would be cared for regardless of when we made it back to the States, but she also made a genuine effort to check in on our general well-being. Like I said, she’s just a great person.

Always super communicative, which helps me feel extra comfortable leaving my kitties in someone else’s care. One of my cats is diabetic and has had a couple of emergencies, so I’m sensitive to knowing he’s ok! Stephanie sends photos at both the morning and evening feeding/insulin shot, putting my heart at ease. Both of my cats and my home feel well-cared for!

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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available 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.
















