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Faye L.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
153 reviews
36 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Belmont Cragin, Chicago, IL, 60641

Faye was an excellent cat sitter! They were wonderful to work with - asked all the right questions before I left, and took spectacular care of my cat!

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Ezra M.
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Imani M.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Chicago, IL, 60641

Thank you for taking such good care of Billie and being reliable.

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Ashton S.
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ray r.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
12 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Norridge, IL, 60706

Ray is an excellent guy. He's always available and I trust him 100% with my dog. I went on a trip to Panama City for 4 days and he took care of my pup. He asked all the right questions. Took notes and took my dog to some great places and sent me pics all the time. Don't hesitate to book Ray if you have the opportunity!!!

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Carlee L.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Oak Park, IL, 60302

Carlee was great! She took good care of my girls and followed my instructions.

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Misty C.
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Rhianna P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
75 reviews
20 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Dunning, Chicago, IL, 60707

Rhianna goes above and beyond! She will care for your pets as if they are her own. She plays with them, give them loves and snuggles, even teaches them tricks! I would highly recommend her to anyone and will continue using her for as long as she’s available.

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Desiree S.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
173 reviews
50 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Irving Park, Chicago, IL, 60618

Desiree was great! From a wonderful check in with Zoey, to communication, to understanding change in plans due to weather. Will definitely book again. Thank you so much!

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Ryan L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL, 60625

Ryan was great with my cat, Reggie, while I was away for the holidays. Very attentive to my lil guy who needs lots of play. Took lots of pictures and followed all directions. I appreciated his flexibility in schedule and he was communicative about any changes. Would definitely use again

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Leah G.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
14 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Morton Grove, IL, 60053

Leah did an amazing job taking care of our two kittens. She had great communication before starting, during and after the visits and sent great notes and photos. Will hire again! The kittens loved her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Angelina O.
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Angelina O.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
40 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Brookfield, IL, 60513

Angelina did a fantastic job looking after out ancient and fragile whippet. She looked after his special needs perfectly. When our schedule changed unexpectedly she accommodated the changes easily. I will definitely have Angelina look after him again when I need someone.

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Kristen W.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
5 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Westchester, IL, 60154

Kristen has been amazing! She is kind and patient, and has been very reliable. She has been great at taking care of my little Yorkie, taking her for walks and playing with her to burn off some energy! Highly recommend!

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Fiza B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
14 years of experience
Chicago, IL, 60646

Amazing - thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica C.
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Jessica C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
296 reviews
69 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Riverside, IL, 60546

Jessica truly saved the day by rearranging her schedule to fit in a last-minute visit request, for which I'm incredibly grateful. She was very responsive and communicative throughout the entire process, and she took wonderful care of my cats while I was away!

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Hannah O.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
North Park, Chicago, IL, 60625

We are so grateful for the excellent care our cat received while we were away for two weeks over Christmas and New Year’s. Communication was clear and consistent, updates were reassuring, and it was obvious our cat was well cared for and comfortable the entire time. Traveling over the holidays can be stressful, and it was such a relief knowing everything at home was handled with care and reliability. We would absolutely book again and highly recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Hillary R.
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Hillary R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Elmwood Park, IL, 60707

About: I’ve often been told I’m a bit of a “dog whisperer” because pups seem to gravitate toward me, and I think it’s because they can sense my genuine love for animals. I’ve been a dog lover since childhood, growing up with 4 family dogs, and that passion has only grown over the years. I recently cared for my own senior pomeranian, who lived to 18, so I understand the patience, gentleness, and extra attention that senior pups need. On the other end of the spectrum, I know the energy and consistency it takes to care for playful puppies. Right now, I share my home with two spoiled rescue dogs, Chico (chihuahua) and Squeaks (tripod Pomeranian) who remind me daily how much joy and comfort pets bring into our lives and family. I have taught my dogs how to sit, stay, down, shake, come, and spin. So maybe I can even teach your dog some new tricks :) I also know how stressful it can be to leave your furry family member at home. My goal is to be their bright spot while you’re away, whether that’s a walk, a potty break, or simply some kisses, belly rubs, and companionship. I’ll treat your dog like one of my own! I currently work from home and have a flexible schedule to fit in drop-ins, potty breaks, quick walks (10-15) min, kisses and belly rubs during the day while you are away! Right now I only offer drop-ins, potty breaks, and quick walks for your furry babies. I do not offer any home services at my personal residence. If any service is requested outside of the normal services offered, I would be happy to help and discuss prior to my drop-in visit.

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Nicholas L.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
98 reviews
30 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Edison Park, Chicago, IL, 60631

Nicholas was the best! His care for my feisty cat was amazing. I especially appreciated his updates and good communication about the particulars, and he also attended to details. He went above and beyond and all respects.

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Ashley M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
4 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Franklin Park, IL, 60131

Ashley was awesome!! She went above and beyond for our two kitties. Communicative and extremely kind. Will be booking again soon:)

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Clorise B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Franklin Park, IL, 60131

Clorise was a wonderful cat sitter. My cat is not the friendliest but so much effort and attention was put into caring for him which I really appreciated while I was away

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Sitter Profile Image: Anana A.
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Anana A.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
18 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Albany Park, Chicago, IL, 60625

Anana was amazing! Even though it was a quick check in she still sent me pictures which was really kind of her. Would definitely book her again!

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Erica M.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Logan Square, Chicago, IL, 60647

Erica was excellent to work with! She was communicative, easygoing, thorough, and thanks to her patience and friendliness, my shy cat, Hercules, warmed up to her in no time. It put my mind at ease knowing Herc was so well taken care of. I'd highly recommend Erica and would certainly book her again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jackie L.
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Jackie L.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
144 reviews
36 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL, 60630

We are very pleased with our first drop in with Jackie. Our dog is very anxious around all people and Jackie understood Nabi’s special needs, was on time and very communicative! We will be requesting more drop-ins with Jackie!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mara did a great job again! Pets were all happy and well cared for! They love when she comes to visit them!

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Chelsie H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Christopher is a great sitter. He communicates wonderfully, is very responsive and, best of all, he cares deeply about providing great service. I highly recommend you book Christopher if you can.

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Dan A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maria is very experienced with many types of dogs. She took very good care of my anxious pup and I will definitely contact her for her services again! I would recommend her to anyone that I know who is in need of a dog sitter or walker. My dog had a great time with her!

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Brandon W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hi Sam thank you for coming and taking care of Harley! Also thank you for sharing the pictures. She enjoyed your visits. We'll definitely keep you in mind for the next time.

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Nancy L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Marissa is a celebrity in Opel’s eyes! We appreciate how much love and attention Opel gets each time Marissa comes to visit.

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Ben W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Heather did an Awesome Job caring for our Fur Babies!!! She was so reliable and did a Great job communicating with me every visit! They were both happy when we got home :) I highly recommend her for any pet care!!! Thanks again!

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Jenny C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jamie is amazing! She has been doing weekly visits with our high energy lab puppy and has been a life saver. She is very trustworthy, always on time and our puppy loves her!

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Mia C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ola was fantastic! Took really great care of our pets, and was extremely communicative throughout the process. Highly recommend!

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Andrew L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jesse is utterly fantastic! He was incredibly patient and gentle with our dog. His experience and knowledge in caring for dogs is strongly apparent, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing sitter.

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Teri & Robert S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Angie has been a great help every time I’m out of town. She comes to our house and My pets know her and are comfortable with her. I’ll keep coming back to her for pet care.

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e a.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

My flight was delayed because of the snow in Chicago Ashley eased my anxiety and took care of my girl until I could get back. She also washed her bedding when she had an accident in her bed. I really appreciated her going above and beyond.

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Scyler J.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Diane has been an absolute pleasure! So is so kind to our pups and to us, and has gone above and beyond taking care of Tuk and Hamlet. We so appreciate Diane’s commitment and communication!

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Letitia O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I was happy with the attention and care given to August. My anxiety about leaving her was definitely reduced and she appeared to have a wonderful weekend.

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Valencia R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sara was absolutely amazing! She was always on time like clockwork to check in on our Hannah. Her reports were so thorough and caring and you could absolutely tell she cared sincerely about Hannah‘s well-being! We will absolutely be calling her again.

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Julie B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Eren was very professional and respectful when she came to meet my animals. She checked in on time and sent photos during each visit. I know our home can be a lot for some people since we have many pets, but I'm happy she was able to accommodate us!

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Melanie K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Matthew was wonderful with Sailor. She is an anxious dog butwith him she was laying down so he could rub her belly! He kept us updated with texts and pictures. We will definitely be using him again.

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Mary R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ray is marvelous with dogs and does such a nice job establishing a strong bond and taking good care of our dog Belle.

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Mike E.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Karina was on time and made us confident everything was good with our dog. She sent updates and photos throughout and added notes on how everything was going. We’ll definitely be utilizing her services again!

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Adam S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the second time Abby has taken care of our elderly dog. I highly recommend her to anyone who is in need of house boarding!

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Will B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

2nd time we’ve used Sneydy and it was a great experience both times. Great communication throughout! We’ll be back again, I’m sure. :)

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Jerad T.
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As of Jun 2026, there are 12,837 dog sitters in River Grove. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog sitter near you. As a reminder, dog sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.

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Dog sitters in River Grove have an average of 14 years of experience. Dog sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from dog sitter to dog sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in River Grove.

Rover makes it easy to find River Grove dog sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star dog sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog sitting is great for:

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There are 12,837 dog sitters in River Grove on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In River Grove, 96% of dog sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 90% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog sitter near you. As a reminder, dog sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your dog’s safety.

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