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ray r.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
10 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Norridge, IL, 60706

Thank you, Ray. We appreciate you and will call upon you again. Ray is dependable and our dogs are well cared for under his supervision. Highly recommend!

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Kathy D.
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Diane B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
14 repeat clients
40 years of experience
River Forest, IL, 60305

Diane was such a blessing. She has a really sweet and caring demeanor and we knew right away she was the right sitter to watch our fur babies. In our week long trip she took great care of our home and 2 dogs and kept in touch throughout our trip. We feel relieved to have found her and will definitely rebook with her. Thank you Diane!!

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Shanna M.
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Coleen T.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
201 reviews
43 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Chicago, IL, 60634

Coleen was caring, professional, and fast to respond. Our dogs absolutely adore her and were sad to see her leave. She easily managed 3 large dogs without issue. We had Coleen in-house sit them overnight for our big day and can't recommend her enough!

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Sarah M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Norridge, IL, 60706

Very nice, easygoing, arrived punctually and was respectful. was gentle with my very scared cats, still early but im optimistic they will warm up to her.

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Danielle G.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
17 years of experience
Dunning, Chicago, IL, 60634

Danielle was fantastic and took wonderful care of my two big dogs. She was able to fill in at short notice and kept us updated the entire time. She is punctual, thorough with care instructions, and kept the house in great shape. Will definitely re-book in the future!

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Monica O.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Norridge, IL, 60706

Monica was so wonderful! I appreciated the photos and updates when my cat was given her medicine. She treated all my pets so well. I wasn’t stressed at all during my trip for once. Definitely will book with her the next time I take a trip!!

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Joanna P.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
20 years of experience
Norridge, IL, 60706

Joanna was amazing. My pups loved her and she went above and beyond to care for them. I felt rest assured they were in good hands while I was out of town. I highly recommend her and I will be having her come again in the future.

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Sean L.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Maywood, IL, 60153

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.

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Ashley L.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
150 reviews
48 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Elmwood Park, IL, 60707

Ashley was great with our cowardly, slow to warm up dog. She watched her while we were on a long family vacation (2 weeks), sent tons of updates including cute pictures, and followed all our instructions to a tee and even fed our gecko for us, too. We would definitely use Ashley again.

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Mara M.
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Hanna L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
10 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Portage Park, Chicago, IL, 60641

I liked Hanna from the get-go. She paid close attention when I showed her around, giving me confidence she’d know what to do. She sent photos and updates and clearly the cats were comfortable with her. She even managed to put them in their outdoor enclosure, which is one of their favorite things. Hanna left my house tidy and clean. No complaints!

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Tanisa L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Chicago, IL, 60641

Tanisa was wonderful! Checked in often with the best pictures of our pups. They were happy and content with her! We enjoyed our weekend away knowing they were in good hands!

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Stephanie M.
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Miguel G.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Forest Park, IL, 60130

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.

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Xandi W.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Forest Park, IL, 60130

Xandi is lovely to work with, very comminicative and took great care of our pup Ollie. We felt very at ease during our trip and were able to relax knowing Ollie was in good hands. We will definitely work with Xandi again :)

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Amy B.
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Jo D.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
15 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Portage Park, Chicago, IL, 60630

This was my 1st time leaving my dog for a long weekend and I couldn’t have chosen a better caregiver for him. My Murphy is a rescue & has some anxiety issues but Jo handled him with patience, understanding and love. She tapped in to her knowledge of dogs and put both myself & Murphy at ease. She tried a few new toys/treats with him which he loved and sent me plenty of pics and videos of Murphy throughout the weekend. I would highly recommend her and would definitely use her services again.

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Ann Marie M.
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isabella s.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Forest Park, IL, 60130

Isabella was very kind and flexible. She was able to help us out at the last minute and asked good questions in relation to our dog’s care. We really appreciated her consideration and good communication!

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Allyson K.
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Carlyle P.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
98 reviews
34 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Logan Square, Chicago, IL, 60647

Carly took great care of our dog Feta and left our apartment spotless! Communication was easy and it was a breeze to book and make arrangements for our pup to be house sitted -- highly recommend!

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Justice P.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
12 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Austin, Chicago, IL, 60644

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!

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Ariana M.
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$32
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5 years of experience
Oak Park, IL, 60302

About: I've been surrounded by the pets of friends and family for my whole life, as a college student, I love petsitting over summer break! I've worked with a diverse range of animals, providing care such as baths, walks, feeding, and most importantly, cuddling! I have experience with dogs with anxiety who need medication as well. I have tons of free time over summer break, and I'd love to help out with your furry friends. Currently on summer break, so pet care would fit seamlessly into my schedule. I'm used to dedicating my summers to animal care, so driving to multiple locations for feedings/walks multiple times a day, or overnight stays, is no problem. I live in an apartment with no front or back yard but am located right across the street from a large park. It may be a little small, but there is more than enough room for animals to roam around. As for pet care outside of the home, I take these duties very seriously and am more than happy to visit multiple times a day, or as necessary. I also frequently take pictures/videos to send updates, and am happy to do so at your immediate request.

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Sergio R.
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$25
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4.8 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Elmwood park, IL, 60707

Sergio went above and beyond for us! This was our first time hiring him and the big storms that we had caused some unexpected problems and Sergio really helped us with that as well. Our pets seem to have gotten very comfortable around him within a short period of time. We came home to all of our animals happy and healthy, our house in the shape that we left it in and he gave us peace of mind while away on a much needed family trip! Recommend and will definitely hire him again when/if he is available.

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Ashley M.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
4 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Franklin Park, IL, 60131

Ashley was such a pleasure to work with. She sent pictures and communicated with me daily, while managing our 2 cats and 2 dogs for the week. Would definitely hire again!

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Katy W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was the 2nd time we were lucky enough to have Diane care for our little fuzzies. Her communication, care, kindness, and attention to detail are impeccable! Our dog required had a health situation that required ongoing treatment while Diane was sitting, and she stayed on top of it until the wound healed completely. She kept us in the know about how our pup was progressing. We trusted her judgement completely. I know our girls miss Diane and look forward to the next time we leave, so she can visit :)

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Erin M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah did a great job with Jack & Ginger. Both cats clearly felt comfortable with her, as the photo updates showed. This was the least stressed my cats have been at the end of a long trip, I would definitely book again!

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Sarah M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very reliable. She sends me photos of my pets while she’s watching them. Will definitely book her again!

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Laura T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Joanna was great. She obviously loves cats and knows a ton about them, which made me very comfortable leaving her in charge of my 2 guys. She sent me updates including video clips of her engaging and playing with the boys every day. Would definitely rebook

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Tracy B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Danielle was fantastic and took wonderful care of my two big dogs. She was able to fill in at short notice and kept us updated the entire time. She is punctual, thorough with care instructions, and kept the house in great shape. Will definitely re-book in the future!

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Betsy K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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 🥲

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Kaelin M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very nice, easygoing, arrived punctually and was respectful. was gentle with my very scared cats, still early but im optimistic they will warm up to her.

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zook t.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lidi is just wonderful! She communicated with us regularly while we were away for a few days and took such wonderful care of our two pups (and our home)! She went above and beyond with everything, making sure our senior pups were eating well, giving multiple medications daily and walking them regularly. She was so thoughtful every step of the way and we were very grateful to have someone we really trusted to take care of our pups and our home! We’re already booking her for more trips! Highly recommend. 🩵

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Lee Ann F.
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This time the prince got a mani pedi massage. I think I will stay home with Wishbone and get such treatment.

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Shirley L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Klaudia took wonderful care of our pup while we were traveling. She provided regular updates and left the house very clean as well!

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Ja M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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

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Allyson K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashley was such a pleasure to work with. She sent pictures and communicated with me daily, while managing our 2 cats and 2 dogs for the week. Would definitely hire again!

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Katy W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Natalia is so great with Jinx! She always makes sure my girl is happy and healthy. Lots of pics and updates, so I never have to worry!

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Kristyn W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kevin and Manon were so very easy with which to work. We needed a very flexible departure and arrival back home and Kevin was able to accommodate our needs. Pictures daily and both Phoebe and Lucy were well cared for. Our home was left in great condition and the trash was even emptied when we arrived home. We will definitely be calling again for their help.

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Heather A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yolanda took wonderful care of Ollie while we were away. She kept us updated with photos and messages, which we really appreciated and helped us feel at ease. Ollie needed a little time to adjust the first night, and she was very patient and kind with him. It was clear he was well cared for, and he came home happy and relaxed. We’re very grateful for the care she gave him.

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Olea A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

As always, came home to a happy dog and tidy house. Great communication throughout and Ray always makes me feel like my pup is his favorite to watch.

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D L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

As usual, Abby exeeded expectations. It’s so great to know my knucklehead dogs are so well cared for when I have to travel.

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Jim M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had a wonderful experience with Ariel! She was extremely responsive and communicative throughout our time away, which gave us so much peace of mind. She took excellent care of our animals and treated our home with great care as well. Everything was just as we left it, and our pets were clearly happy and well-loved. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful pet sitter and absolutely plan to use her services again.

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Kristen R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kara is very sweet! I appreciate her watching our dogs last min. I know Rocco my senior dog can be difficult at times and she handled him great! Medication was administered as needed! I will definitely reach out again in the future for any upcoming trips.

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Gigi N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Veronica was so great with Tyson! She's extremely responsive and easy to communicate with. As Tyson gets older he can be a little more difficult to care for but Veronica did amazing! Highly recommend!

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Angela S.
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As of May 2026, there are 7,419 house sitters in River Grove. 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.

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House sitters in River Grove 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 Grove.

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 Grove house sitters are great for:

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