Pet Boarding in River Forest
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Top rated River Forest pet boarders
“Sarah was a great sitter who made my pup feel right at home. She has a great outdoor space and Mesa was very welcoming. Will definitely rebook and highly recommend Sarah.”
“Penny looks like she had a nice time staying with Adam and we would use his services again (if he's available). He provided updates when requested and was transparent about an altercation Penny had with another dog (who surprised her). I recommend Adam as a sitter!”
“Yahret and her family showed Diesel a great time while I was away. They treated him like he was their family dog and gave him plenty of attention. I'd recommend Yahret to anyone with a dog who needs a caring person to watch them during a trip.”
“They were easy to communicate with and Bowie seemed to be having fun! They sent me pictures daily and were responsive. I felt comfortable leaving my dog with them and would use them again.”
“We couldn’t be happier with Kimberly’s care for our dog, A.J.! She watched him for three weeks and did a fantastic job. Kimberly kept us updated regularly with messages and photos, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. A.J. was clearly very happy and comfortable with her, and it’s obvious she truly cares for the dogs she looks after. She was also wonderfully flexible with drop-off and pick-up times, which made the whole process so much easier. We highly recommend Kimberly to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and attentive dog sitter!”
“Alma was amazing with Luka! She was so kind, even when Luka had an accident in her kitchen, and kept me updated with photos and videos. Luka came back happy and relaxed. Highly recommend her for loving and reliable care!”
“We cannot recommend Nina enough! She and her partner are so amazing with our dog Apollo. They send so many photo and text updates so we know he’s always well taken care of. Our pup literally RUNS down the street to greet them when we go to drop him off—how rare is that? They’re so amazing and we will definitely be reaching out to them again in the future!”
“Frankie is a rescued breeder dog and has some head noise from his previous life, especially when it comes to cages and restraints. He also has separation anxiety when he spends time away from his new family. But every now and then we all need a vacation - right? Soooo happy to have found Suzanne, she was perfect to watch Frankie while we were away. Gentle, kind and patient, I could tell she really cared. She regularly sent pictures and corresponded. Couldn't have asked for a better boarding experience!”
“Tammy was an amazing care giver to my pup! Excellent communication and my gal was soooooo happy when I picked her up…I could tell she had a great weekend with Tammy at her place. My dog is a “Velcro dog” and will stick to you, which made Tammy and her home ideal for the kind of care that was needed. Stilly will definitely be back for more sleepovers.”
“Christian was great! Responsive and sent pictures of the dogs regularly. Has a great space for them to play in and they came back TIRED! Would absolutely book with him again.”
“Joe was absolutely amazing. He sent lots of Videos and pics of our little pup. He took him on lots of walks and did a ton of activities. I will definitely be using Joe for future training and overnights.”
“We couldn’t be happier with our experience! Both of our dogs absolutely adored their time with Jackie and her family, our pups miss them already. Every day we received plenty of photos and videos, which gave us so much peace of mind. It was obvious they were being loved, spoiled with attention, and enjoying lots of playtime. They came home happy, healthy, and tired from all the fun. We’re so grateful for the incredible care and will definitely be booking again!”
“It was my first time using rover and they made it a great experience. Excellent communication! From answering questions to walking me through making a booking request the day before watching my doggo. Whenever I visit Chicago again and need a dog sitter; Susan will be my go to choice.”
“Dezmond was great, he made sure to provide frequent updates/pictures and was flexible with scheduling. Appa was excited for his visit and enjoyed his stay with Dezmond. We will definitely come back.”
“Leslie and her family were awesome! We are new to the area and needed to book a sitter on last-minute notice. We even needed to extend our stay, and Leslie came through. She was consistent with updates, sending pictures and videos. We know Madeline enjoyed herself and was well taken care of. We will not hesitate to rebook. Thanks! :)”
“Lorraine is the best! She went above and beyond what I could have ever expected a sitter to do for my dog, Eazy. Eazy doesn't get along well with other dogs and Lorraine offered to drive out to the South Loop to pickup / drop off so that there were no encounters with other dogs. And it was even better that Eazy loved her home / yard so much so that I had a hard time getting her to come home! This was our second stay with Lorraine and I'm sure it won't be the last.”
“Diana took excellent care of our old pup while we were away. She kept us up to date on how the visit was going and went out of her way to make Zsa-Zsa feel at home.I was so grateful not to have anything to worry about!”
“We felt very comfortable leaving our pup with Katherine and her beautiful family! Oliver seemed quite at home there. We typically have angst when leaving Oliver with the big doggie daycare chains, especially for several days. A home environment where there are people who care, interact, play and walk our pup puts us much more at ease.”
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Sarah V.Star Sitter
“Sarah was a great sitter who made my pup feel right at home. She has a great outdoor space and Mesa was very welcoming. Will definitely rebook and highly recommend Sarah.”
Adam & Keit W.Star Sitter
“Penny looks like she had a nice time staying with Adam and we would use his services again (if he's available). He provided updates when requested and was transparent about an altercation Penny had with another dog (who surprised her). I recommend Adam as a sitter!”
Yahret O.Star Sitter
“Yahret and her family showed Diesel a great time while I was away. They treated him like he was their family dog and gave him plenty of attention. I'd recommend Yahret to anyone with a dog who needs a caring person to watch them during a trip.”
Diana & Scott P.Star Sitter
“They were easy to communicate with and Bowie seemed to be having fun! They sent me pictures daily and were responsive. I felt comfortable leaving my dog with them and would use them again.”
Kimberly R.Star Sitter
“We couldn’t be happier with Kimberly’s care for our dog, A.J.! She watched him for three weeks and did a fantastic job. Kimberly kept us updated regularly with messages and photos, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. A.J. was clearly very happy and comfortable with her, and it’s obvious she truly cares for the dogs she looks after. She was also wonderfully flexible with drop-off and pick-up times, which made the whole process so much easier. We highly recommend Kimberly to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and attentive dog sitter!”
Alma R.Star Sitter
“Alma was amazing with Luka! She was so kind, even when Luka had an accident in her kitchen, and kept me updated with photos and videos. Luka came back happy and relaxed. Highly recommend her for loving and reliable care!”
Nina C.Star Sitter
“We cannot recommend Nina enough! She and her partner are so amazing with our dog Apollo. They send so many photo and text updates so we know he’s always well taken care of. Our pup literally RUNS down the street to greet them when we go to drop him off—how rare is that? They’re so amazing and we will definitely be reaching out to them again in the future!”
Suzanne G.
“Frankie is a rescued breeder dog and has some head noise from his previous life, especially when it comes to cages and restraints. He also has separation anxiety when he spends time away from his new family. But every now and then we all need a vacation - right? Soooo happy to have found Suzanne, she was perfect to watch Frankie while we were away. Gentle, kind and patient, I could tell she really cared. She regularly sent pictures and corresponded. Couldn't have asked for a better boarding experience!”
Tammy P.Star Sitter
“Tammy was an amazing care giver to my pup! Excellent communication and my gal was soooooo happy when I picked her up…I could tell she had a great weekend with Tammy at her place. My dog is a “Velcro dog” and will stick to you, which made Tammy and her home ideal for the kind of care that was needed. Stilly will definitely be back for more sleepovers.”
Christian M.Star Sitter
“Christian was great! Responsive and sent pictures of the dogs regularly. Has a great space for them to play in and they came back TIRED! Would absolutely book with him again.”
Joe G.Star Sitter
“Joe was absolutely amazing. He sent lots of Videos and pics of our little pup. He took him on lots of walks and did a ton of activities. I will definitely be using Joe for future training and overnights.”
Jackie L.Star Sitter
“We couldn’t be happier with our experience! Both of our dogs absolutely adored their time with Jackie and her family, our pups miss them already. Every day we received plenty of photos and videos, which gave us so much peace of mind. It was obvious they were being loved, spoiled with attention, and enjoying lots of playtime. They came home happy, healthy, and tired from all the fun. We’re so grateful for the incredible care and will definitely be booking again!”
Susan M.
“It was my first time using rover and they made it a great experience. Excellent communication! From answering questions to walking me through making a booking request the day before watching my doggo. Whenever I visit Chicago again and need a dog sitter; Susan will be my go to choice.”
Dezmond M.Star Sitter
“Dezmond was great, he made sure to provide frequent updates/pictures and was flexible with scheduling. Appa was excited for his visit and enjoyed his stay with Dezmond. We will definitely come back.”
Leslie D.Star Sitter
“Leslie and her family were awesome! We are new to the area and needed to book a sitter on last-minute notice. We even needed to extend our stay, and Leslie came through. She was consistent with updates, sending pictures and videos. We know Madeline enjoyed herself and was well taken care of. We will not hesitate to rebook. Thanks! :)”
Lorraine C.
Star Sitter
“Lorraine is the best! She went above and beyond what I could have ever expected a sitter to do for my dog, Eazy. Eazy doesn't get along well with other dogs and Lorraine offered to drive out to the South Loop to pickup / drop off so that there were no encounters with other dogs. And it was even better that Eazy loved her home / yard so much so that I had a hard time getting her to come home! This was our second stay with Lorraine and I'm sure it won't be the last.”
Diana Z.
“Diana took excellent care of our old pup while we were away. She kept us up to date on how the visit was going and went out of her way to make Zsa-Zsa feel at home.I was so grateful not to have anything to worry about!”
Katherine H.Star Sitter
“We felt very comfortable leaving our pup with Katherine and her beautiful family! Oliver seemed quite at home there. We typically have angst when leaving Oliver with the big doggie daycare chains, especially for several days. A home environment where there are people who care, interact, play and walk our pup puts us much more at ease.”
Samuel W.
“Our Russell was so happy to stay with Sam! He did a great job taking care of our baby and I will definitely book with him again. Thank you, Sam!”
Jan E.
“Jan was wonderful with our dogs. I can tell they felt right at home in her house and took to her right away. We will definitely be booking with her again!”
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Typically, pet boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your pet in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in River Forest.
Rover makes it easy to find River Forest pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet boarding is great for:
- Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your 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 pet boarding 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 pet boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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