House Sitting in River Forest
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1. Coleen T.
“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.”
2. Malcomn F.
“Malcolmn did a terrific job taking care of our two big dogs in our home. He kept us well-informed about their activities and left the place super tidy. Highly recommend Malcolmn!”
3. Naylah S.
“Naylah is grade A+ as an animal care provider and home sitter. Naylah took great care and wonderful attention to our 25 lbs beagle and 75 lbs Shepard-Lab mix in our home for 7 days. From our first meeting/interview, we felt comfortable sharing our needs and describing our dogs - the dogs were very warm and happy with Naylah and could not leave her alone : animals know how to sense out good people. Look no further if you want a smart, friendly, loving and personable animal care provider. - just don’t book her when WE need her again!”
4. Jocelyn G.
“Jocelyn watched our two big dogs for a week and they all really bonded! Jocelyn sent us updates and pics of our pups daily. She was very responsive throughout the week, brought in our mail, followed the dogs’ care instructions, and left our house spotless. If you are looking for a sweet, responsible and trustworthy dog sitter I highly recommend Jocelyn!”
5. Robin P.
“Robin is the best. She always takes great care with my crew and does a wonderful job making sure everyone is happy and getting the right meds at the right time. I cannot recommend her highly enough!”
6. Annie L.
“I felt very good leaving Maisie with Annie. It was a short visit, but so helpful to me. I received pictures and updates and everything was in tip top shape when I returned home. Thank you Annnie...and Rover!”
7. Kyrra W.
“Kyrra met Mack & he was immediately enthralled with her. She is good with dogs and you can tell that right away. She arrived ready to go and was excited to get to spend 4 days with the dog. She sent us photos that we loved & indicated they were having a good time. I arrived home to a very clean house and an exhausted dog. Those were two very good signs for me! I’m definitely inviting her back to watch Mack again. I’d recommend her to anyone looking for a kind and trustworthy dog-sitter who will love on your pet while you’re away!”
8. Karolly Z.
“Karolly took great care of my senior dog Penny! She sent many photos which were much appreciated. Karolly was very communicative and always kept me updated. I would absolutely have Karolly watch Penny again.”
9. Will W.
“Will is great! My dogs are very anxious and one is special needs. He was able to administer 3 different medications with ease. He rolled with it and took excellent care. He was communicative throughout. I came home to a perfectly clean house and, more importantly, very happy and very relaxed pets. I know they were in good hands. We already have our next stay booked with Will! I would highly recommend booking with him!”
10. Diane B.
“Diane is amazing! Our dog Juni is really tough. She's petrified of strangers and sometimes nips. She's very slow to warm up and sometimes won't even let sitters let her outside. There have been times when she boycotted eating for days, and even when we have family watch her, she's often sick for days after we get back because of stress. Diane worked with Juni and treated her with kindness, patience, and understanding. She gave her space and even did some emotion/body coding work with her which I thought was really cool. She treated our house with respect and we returned to it spotless. I felt very safe and comfortable having her stay in our home, and I think Juni did too. She was in great spirits when we got back and she even had a great few days of eating, no stress sickness. We so appreciate Diane's willingness to work with her! In addition, she was very communicative and thorough when it came to the details/logistics of the stay, and came by in advance to meet us and Juni. I would recommend Diane to anyone.”
11. Sähay M.
“Sahay is very punctual and great with pets. She is very affectionate and loving dog owner. She is self motivated and very professional when it comes to tasks and customer interaction. I would definitely recommend her to watch my pet with no worries.”
12. Aaron P.
“I couldn’t be happier with how Aaron treated my puppy, Aiden! From the moment they met, it was clear Aaron has a natural connection with dogs. He was so patient, caring, and attentive to all of Aiden’s needs. I got regular updates, and it was obvious Aiden was having the time of his life. I could tell he was comfortable and happy in Aaron’s care, which gave me peace of mind. If you want someone who truly loves dogs and goes the extra mile, Aaron is your guy!”
13. Kirsten L.
“Very friendly and did a great job!”
14. Jamie Q.
“Jamie is a super star at our house. She watched my old cat for a few days and he instantly felt comfortable around her. I’m definitely booking her services again, and you should too!”
15. Sarah L.
“Sarah was amazing from the beginning! She was friendly, responsive, and great with all of the boys! She made me feel comfortable having her with them! Would recommend her to anyone, and will use her in the future!”
16. Sneydy G.
“Sneydy was absolutely fantastic with my babies! She went above and beyond while watching them, was accommodating with my needs and made sure to give plenty of updates all along the way. Cannot recommend her enough 🙏”
17. Max B.
“Max was responsive and took great care of our fur babies and our home. Would definitely use his services again. Thanks, Max!!”
18. Ame P.
“Ame did a great job looking after our puppers and our home! She sent photos and kept us posted daily. She’s very nice and gentle with shy dogs.”
19. Grace C.
“Grace was absolutely amazing. My dog loved her. Sent pics and did everything i asked. I would highly recommend her.”
20. April S.
“April came and stayed with our new rescue, Willow. We were apprehensive because we have never left her before and she is still crate training. April is responsive, prompt, caring, and has a strong attention to detail. Our house was left in immaculate condition and Willow is happy to see us. I would highly recommend April and we’re so glad we found her.”
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in River Forest on Rover as of Jul 2024 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.
As of Jul 2024, there are 6,097 house sitters in River Forest. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 85% of River Forest house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in River Forest have an average of 13 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 River Forest.
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. River Forest 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.