Pet Sitting in River Forest
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1. Alma A.
“Alma has watched our cats a few times and we are so lucky to have found her! She’s so communicative and great with the cats. Couldn’t be happier to have her!”
2. Morgan D.
“Omg she is the best !!! I needed a dog walker last minute and she immediately responded and even came the day before I had to leave for a trip to meet my dog and to make sure she knew where his food was etc…. My dog can be sometimes a bit tricky to take care of , but she made sure to spoil him all the time ❤️definitely recommend her !!!!”
3. Julia M.
“Julia was great! She took the time to do a meet and greet the day before with our dog and when the time came for her to stop in, she gave me excellent updates and pictures. Thank you so much Julia, we will definitely have you first on our list when we need someone again!”
4. Shay W.
“Shay was fantastic! Prompt, professional, and caring with our sweet puppy. She sent great pictures, loved getting our daily report card. We would bring Shay back in a heart beat!!!”
5. Robin P.
“Robin was so loving and sweet to my very needy cat, as well as professional. During this odd time, she made sure we were comfortable and checked in regarding the current pandemic, which calmed any concerns that we had. Robin always left detailed report cards, followed the instructions to the T, and even watered our very thirsty plants. Very happy to have Robin as our cat sitter! Highly recommend.”
6. Sofia S.
“Sofia is super kind and was very thorough and informative on the care given and the condition of our home. We will definitely be on the lookout to book again if needed.”
7. Sarah L.
“Sarah is the best! Happy to have her love on my fur baby.”
8. Fanni M.
“Fanni is professional, punctual and dependable. She is very responsive to inquiries and is the best sitter. She treats my pit bull mix, Amelia, with so much love and sends pictures and updates for every visit. I plan to book Fanni anytime my pup needs some extra care!”
9. Marissa T.
“Marissa was amazing! Rockwell looked super relaxed and at ease in her pics. We came home to a happy cat and that makes us happy clients😊. We wouldn’t hesitate to use Marissa again.”
10. Abi P.
“Abi was very attentive when stopping by to check on my cat while I was away for a long weekend. She exceeded my expectations and made it so that I didn’t return to a (pet) mess! I was able to enjoy my trip without worrying about my pet at home.”
11. Adrienne M.
“Adrienne has cared for my dog many times over many years. She is incredibly responsible, reliable, and will go above and beyond to care for a dog. She loves dogs, and they love her. I have seen more than one lost dog run straight to her without hesitation. She is warm, friendly, and easy going. I highly recommend Adrienne - your dog may end up loving her more than, well, as much as, you.”
12. Erin S.
“Erin is so sweet and patient! Great communication as well 10/10. Sent photos and assured me that my dog wasn’t miserable without me lol. Thank you Erin!”
13. Rachael P.
“We can always count on Rachael to be reliable, communicative, and careful!”
14. Karolly Z.
“Thank you for taking great care of our pets!”
15. Emilia K.
“Emilia has been an animal lover her entire life. She's an empathetic human to all fur babies but especially dogs. She raised her beautiful pup, Eva since she was 1.5 lb puppy. She will be punctual, loving and kind to your babies too.”
16. Jamie Q.
“Jamie took amazing care of my kitty! They were communicative and unafraid to ask great questions if they were unsure about something. Highly recommended!”
17. Trish D.
“Simply put, Trish just digs dogs. She knows how to deal with the different personalities, she's active, engaged and they really dig her too. I would highly recommend her for dog sitting - your furry friend will be in great hands.”
18. April S.
“Incredibly thoughtful and reliable. Went above and beyond bringing our mail into our home for us and showed up exactly when we asked her to. Our pets were so happy that they could stay in our home while we were gone.”
19. Dorothy H.
“We love Dorothy! She’s so good with our girl. She plays with Pepper and ensures she’s cared for and having fun! We love that we can always count on Dorothy!”
20. Amanda C.
“Amanda has done an amazing job taking care of my 80 pound Labradoodle, Felix. She is always on time. She communicates well! I love all the photos and videos that she sends us. You can tell she loves animals and goes above and beyond. Although she is in Oak Park, she doesn’t mind coming into the city to walk Felix. And take care of him when we are gone. I highly recommend her! Your pets are in good hands with her.”
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Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in River Forest on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 1,467 pet sitters in River Forest. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of River Forest pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in River Forest have an average of 13 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in River Forest.
Rover makes it easy to find River Forest pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet 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 sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
There are 1,467 pet sitters in River Forest on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In River Forest, 95% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 93% offer medication administration, and 88% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 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 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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