House Sitting in River Forest

“Emma has been absolutely amazing as both a dog walker and sitter. She consistently goes above and beyond to make sure my dog is happy, comfortable, and well cared for. My dog is scared of thunderstorms, but Emma spent some extra time with him while she was sitting and made sure he was ok! Emma always provides thoughtful, detailed updates that give me total peace of mind while I’m away. It’s clear she truly cares and pays attention to the little things. I feel so lucky to have found someone so reliable and kind and I can’t recommend her enough!”

Rachel L.

“Diane is incredibly thoughtful, conscientious, and kind. We have 2 dogs and 3 cats that all have particular needs, and she took the time to learn about navigating these "waters" with such consideration and professionalism. She exudes positive energy and prioritizes creating a trusting relationship with each of them, and the humans. She keeps us informed leading up to her stay, during her time with them, and after leaving. We are so grateful to work with Diane, and having our little fuzzy monsters in her care is a such a relief when we are away from home!”

Erin M.

“As always, Ray was a great communicator, my house was tidy and looked after and, most importantly, I came home to a happy, well cared for pup. Thank you!”

D L.

“Sam was great - very kind and communicative and sent lots of photos. We really appreciated knowing our dog was taken care of well!!!”

Allyson K.

“Justice took good care of my dog and four cats. She was very communicative and had to follow a medication regimen and somewhat complicated feeding system. I will definitely book her again when I’m next out of town!”

Caroline H.

“Ariana is an absolute gem! She watched our senior dog Penny and took such incredible care of her. She took her on regular walks, sent tons of updates, and she even cleaned Penny’s water bowl. The little details really showed how much she cares. We came home to one happy pup and complete peace of mind. Highly, highly recommend Ariana!”

Gracienne M.

About: I LOVE puppies, especially cute ones... I have lived with dogs for my entire life. Everything from labs, adopted mutts, terriers, poodles, goldendoodles, big, medium, and small. I have yet to meet a breed that I can't whisper to. While my profile on Rover is new, I have been sitting and housesitting dogs on the side for years, for neighbors in the area and a small network of family friends I've kept up since I began my undergrad at UIC. I also love running. If you have an active dog that needs extra exercise, I'd be happy to take them along. Just let me know. Please note: To ensure the absolute best and safest care for your pup, I do require a quick Meet & Greet before accepting any first-time bookings Looking forward to hearing from you. I am currently in summer school at UIC, and will be in class from 8am to noon on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, so your dog would be alone for about 4 hours on those days. Before I leave, they will get a good walk, and when I'm back they'll spend the rest of the day with me doing homework, tutoring, or getting outside for a walk or run. I always treat every dog like my own. I make sure they are secure, comfortable, get all the pets and treats they need, and are never alone longer than necessary. You will also receive daily updates along the way, so you'll always know how they're doing.

“Jamie is the best! We can always tell that she takes such good care of our dog, Kenai, when we are gone. She does a great job at accommodating his set routine, and she was kind enough to water our plants & leave our house spotless for when we got back from vacation 🥲”

Kaelin M.

“Annie gave me daily photo updates and left me a picture she drew of Kiku, my floofy cat, after she left which was fun! My place looked better than how I left it when I got back. Kiku seemed happy to have a friend while I was gone and she got lots of quality time and attention with Annie staying at my place.”

Gina L.

About: Hi, I’m Abby! Neighbors, friends and family have trusted me to take care of their pets while away. I’m trustworthy, safe and reliable. I follow all directions given, and communicate well. I’m currently working part-time, so I have plenty of time to walk, take care and play with your pet while you’re away. My schedule is pretty flexible. I make sure your pets are in safe areas and I follow all directions given to me. I care for them like they are my own, and respect your home and space.

“Miguel could not have possibly been better. He took great care of all 3 of my dogs as well as I do. He kept me up to date with messages and pictures and videos. I will use Miguel every time if at all possible.”

Jim K.

“Coleen is the best sitter in the business. She always gives us the peace of mind we need to enjoy our time away, and has never once let us down. She handles all our pets medications with ease. She takes such great care of our ederly pup, as well as our skiddish cat. Do yourself the favor and book Coleen.”

David M.

About: I have been watching my friends’, family’s, and neighbors’ pets for 5+ years now. I offer a “Wow” factor of service that goes beyond the traditional water, food, bathroom routine. When I care for any pet, I take the extra care and time to play and cuddle so your fuzzy friend is never lonely. I make sure to bring my Polaroid camera to take pictures of your pet while you’re away so you never miss a moment and can display your cutie anywhere in the home - completely complimentary! I also have extensive experience with administering medicines like liquids, pills and subcutaneous fluids to differently abled pets. My own cat has needed each of those in the past so I have grown comfortable doing so and take extra care in the practice. My service is exemplary; neighbors who no longer live close to me still call me up to take care of their pets. I can’t wait to take care of yours! I am a primary grades teacher on summer break. This means I have lots of unused patience I typically spend on my little ones to use on taking care of your beloved pets and household, as well as lots of time on my hands to attend to your needs! I care for any pet like they are my pet. As a pet owner myself, it is so hard being away and worrying how they’re doing. When I leave them in others’ care, I would hope they care for my pet like they are their own. I take this philosophy into the homes and lives of others. With extensive practice in child care, pet care and medicine management, and house sitting, I will come to your aid with a lens of empathy and compassion.

“He was able to respond really fast and had availability last minute which was wonderful. He came over and immediately had a rapport with my dog it was so nice. He sent picture updates the whole time I was away and when I got home my pets were happy and healthy! Thanks so much Jacob!!!!”

Karen D.

About: Ever since I was a kid, I’ve just really cherished being around animals, even the ones who aren’t super cuddly. I have a lot of patience and respect for each pet’s personality and comfort level, and I do my best to make them feel safe, happy, and cared for while their people are away. I work full time during the week and try to stay busy on the weekend, but I will absolutely work my weekend schedule around you/your pet’s needs. I have a big fenced backyard and plenty of space inside for house-trained pets to relax, whether that’s on the couch, a comfy chair, or the floor. I share my home with one dog, a terrier mix named Minnie. She’s playful and friendly, but if your dog prefers to keep to themselves, I can easily keep them separated. Older dogs sometimes find her a bit too energetic, while younger pups usually have a great time playing with her.

“Joanna was great with our puppy! She gave her lots of walks, playtime, and kept great company. We had lots of updates with pictures and video to know how our dog was doing, and we were always able to reach out to her. Highly recommended!”

Tina M.

“This is the second time Sarah has pet sat for us, and both times she took great care of our dog and our cat, and left our house immaculate. We will definitely be using her again in the future!”

Jennifer R.

“Tanisa was very communicative and kept us updated and sent lots of pics, which was especially appreciated when one of our dogs was more nervous than usual while we were gone.”

Chelsea R.

“Nataliia was so sweet with jinx! Very attentive, sent lots of pictures and made sure jinx was happy and healthy while we were gone! Would definitely book again.”

Kristyn W.

“We cannot thank Joyce enough for taking care of our pups during our wedding. We’d hoped to find someone to watch over them during the big day, allowing them to enjoy the comforts of home - but were also super stressed about leaving them. Then as I was sitting in the makeup chair, I received a flood of photos of our pups smiling and playing, and everything just melted away in time for me to walk down the aisle. I returned to the bridal suite several times that night to check for more photos and was never disappointed. I only hope Joyce is still available by the time we plan our honeymoon! Thank you for treating Sidney and Cooper like your own, I think they might even miss you a little bit!”

Whitnie B.