Pet Sitting in River Grove

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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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Kelly W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
224 reviews
47 repeat clients
40 years of experience
River Grove, IL, 60171

What can we say, Ms. Kelly is the best. Attentive, thorough and very very caring about our kitties. We cannot recommend her highly enough. 5-star service every time we’ve booked with her.

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April S.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
22 repeat clients
28 years of experience
Elmwood Park, IL, 60707

This was our second time having April and she was just as phenomenal as the first time. Foremost, our dog adores her which gives us tremendous peace. Also, her communication is great, she is always timely, sends lots of pictures, and is just a genuinely sweet person all around. She even made sure to leave the TV on for Benny and brought in our mail and packages. We are super grateful for April and hope she will be available in the future for our sweet Benny. Thank you so much, April!

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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.

Sitter Profile Image: Daniella C.
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Daniella C.
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$23
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1 repeat client
8 years of experience
River Grove, IL, 60171

About: My name is Daniella. I am 24 years old and working with animals is what my life is about. All my life I have had my own pets and I have also worked at an animal hospital for the past 8 years! I am a college graduate with a degree in Biology and I’m here to make sure your fur babies are happy and safe! I have lots of experience with animals and I love any kind. You have a cat? No problem! 5 dogs? (It’s okay I do too!) consider me to watch your lovely animals! I promise that I won’t let you down! I am currently a full time vet tech! I am free pretty much every Sunday and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons after 3pm. I am off some Mondays as well. I would love to be able to work with your schedule as well! Bringing pets into my home won’t always be an option for me but I am more than happy to stay at your home to watch your fur babies! I have 2 dogs and 2 cats myself so bringing in other pets does not always work well for my little guysz

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Chris G.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
235 reviews
75 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Chicago, IL, 60634

Chris provided excellent care for my two cats! They were happy & well cared for while we were away. I love that she genuinely enjoys spending time with them. Great communication and updates as always.

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Coleen T.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
205 reviews
45 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Chicago, IL, 60634

Coleen went above and beyond taking care of my cat while I was away. She was incredibly attentive, patient, and thoughtful. Her updates were detailed and reassuring. I’m so grateful for her help and would absolutely book with her again. Highly recommend!

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Maria M.
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$11
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
9 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Montclare, Chicago, IL, 60707

Maria has been wonderful with our fur babies!!! She came through in a bind, took great care of them and provided full updates. We can’t thank her enough!!!!

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Gabriela & Richard C.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
3 years of experience
Dunning, Chicago, IL, 60634

About: My husband and I have always been dog people. Growing up he had two labradors and I had a beagle. When we bought our house we adopted a senior lab. We spoiled him as much as we could and loved him unconditionally. After losing Ceasar two years ago, we walked into an animal shelter and that's where our baby, Uru-Kai, stole our hearts. I don't work on weekends, I have holidays off and the summer off. I already have a dog so I know how important it is to stick to a routine. Our current dog goes out on four walks a day. If he needs to go potty because he drank too much water we let him in the back yard. If he seems bored he rings the doorbell to be let in the backyard. When we need to leave the house our dog is put in his crate to ensure that he's safe and stays out of trouble while we're gone.

Sitter Profile Image: Heather K.
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Heather K.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Dunning, Chicago, IL, 60634

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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Christopher W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
20 years of experience
Chicago, IL, 60707

Kitty is usually freaked out after a visit, but he was very comfortable and at ease when I got home!

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Chloe P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
River Forest, IL, 60305

About: I have about 2-3 years of professional experience pet-sitting, and I have cared for my own dog and neighbors’ dogs & cats for six years and take animal care very seriously! I’m reliable, observant, and always willing to research and follow instructions to provide loving, attentive care. With a huge passion for animals, I plan on providing the most safe and loving space for them. On Monday-Wednesday I’m free any time before 11am, and after 4pm! On Fridays + weekends I’m free all day. On Thursdays I’m available before 11am and after 7pm. My schedule can vary! In my household, comfort, health, and happiness are the top priorities. This includes being attentive to the pet, giving him love and attention, and keeping a clean environment.

Sitter Profile Image: Clorise B.
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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: Rhianna P.
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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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Angelina R.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
8 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Elmwood Park, IL, 60707

Angie, is a great sitter. She does her best to make your pet feel comfortable, stays in communication with you the whole time and is very trustworthy. Kobe and I really appreciate all her help and efforts.

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Sitter Profile Image: Joshua H.
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Joshua H.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
37 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Dunning, Chicago, IL, 60634

Joshua was excellent to work with! He sent picture updates every day and even brought his own laser pointer to play with the cats. We were so glad to leave Skamp and Oats in such good care. He also came and did a pre-visit with us to meet the kittens first. I am a bit of a helicopter first time cat mom and Joshua far exceeded my expectations and followed our somewhat over the top instructions with ease! Re: new automated litter box. :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Jan E.
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Jan E.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
6 repeat clients
52 years of experience
River Grove, IL, 60171

About: I’ve taken care of dogs since I was 7 years old. I’ve raised many puppies and taken care of them into their senior days. I’ve provided pure love, safety, care, and tons of cuddles with many many many doggies. My own throughout my entire life, and for many friends, neighbors, family, and clients. My schedule is pretty open and flexible right now. So I’d have all the time to give your pups all my time and attention. Availability 7 days a week. I have a fenced yard. A safety gate blocking the stairs to the basement so no little doggies that might have trouble slipping on stairs can get to them or the basement. A dogs safety is always my utmost priority.

Sitter Profile Image: Mirella M.
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Mirella M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
River Grove, IL, 60171

About: As a previous dog owner of 2, I know the attention, affection and care that is required and expected. There isn't a time a can recall without a dog being part of my life. I have cared for dogs of all types, sizes and ages. In addition, I have experience in medical distribution. Know that your dog will receive exceptional love and attention from me as if they were my own. My home is open to your pet whether I'm away at work or working from home during week and weekends. Opened to work with your pets needs. I have a high-fenced yard. There are no young children nor any other pets in the home, therefore your dog will have the ability to roam freely throughout the house and yard.

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Beverly P.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
22 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Elmwood Park, IL, 60707

Bev is the best! I will definitely ask her to take care of my pets again.

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Arianna D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
18 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Chicago, IL, 60707

Arianna did an amazing job with my dog Nala! She was never late going to walk her, which was great because then Nala wasn’t alone for any extended periods of time. I could tell in every picture update I got that Nala fell in LOVE with Arianna! Which was so reassuring because I knew my baby was being taken great care of. Thank you Arianna!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Would hire her again in a second. Great communication, highly empathetic, particularly detail-oriented, such a pleasure to work with.

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Jason S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Heather really helped me out of a tight spot. Shes an excellent communicator and treated Miss Sassy like a princess! Thank you so much

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Ellen M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sam is the best. My cat still only wants work him. It is such a relief to know my boy is in good hands while I’m away.

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Wendy C.
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Karina did a great job taking care of my kitties as usual. Additionally, she went above and beyond in taking care of my many plants while I was away. I was happy to return home to well taken care of kitties and thriving plants.

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Suzanne H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kelly was a phenomenal cat Sitter! She watched our two girl cats while we were on a nine day trip. She was super communicative and kept us informed every day. She made sure to provide a lot of photos which gave us peace of mind. Before we left for our trip, she was very flexible in how to hand off the keys, etc. Will definitely be requesting her services again. Highly recommend!

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BS Creations
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Marissa did an incredible job with my cat Manny. She is very organized and gives very fast responses. She really cares for the animals she watches.

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Kevin K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cindy took great care of my cat, Blossom, while I was out of town. Even though Blossom is a tough customer, she was patient and was able to pet her, finally! I would definitely recommend Cindy!

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Carla V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yulissa took care of my cat, Floyd, for a day (2 visits). She followed the instructions I provided her for his food and medicine. She sent photo updates along with a message for each visit. I had also gotten a package earlier than expected and she kindly brought it inside my house. She did communicate when she was going to be running a little late, which I appreciated.

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Alicia E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kitty is usually freaked out after a visit, but he was very comfortable and at ease when I got home!

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Grant L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We always ask Chris to watch our cats because they love her and she does an excellent job. She follows instructions with ease and gives thorough updates.

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

We were happy to have Karolly visit our senior kitty Camilla. She took her time during her visit and made sure to make a great connection with Camilla each time. She was communicative and professional, and we felt confident in her services. We would definitely recommend Karolly!

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Abigail V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ola has been fantastic! This is the second time she’s helped us out, and she took wonderful care of our cat. She was on time, and went above and beyond with communication and pet care. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a pet sitter.

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Andrew L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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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Andrew
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Mara was awesome with my two dogs! Took lots of pictures and they were super happy when we got home!

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Chelsie H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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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Fatima S.
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Alyssa took wonderful care of Jorge! She did so well with him and helped administer some meds. 10/10!!

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Julia E.
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Michael did a great job. We were gone for five days and he visited several times a day. He sent us updates and photographs after each visit.

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Brian B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lidi did an amazing job watching our cats!! She even spent extra time with our cat who’s afraid of the rain during a storm to make her feel safe. I would highly recommend her!!

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Anna L.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in River Grove on Rover as of Jun 2026 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 2,936 pet sitters in River Grove. 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.

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Pet sitters in River Grove have an average of 14 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 Grove.

Rover makes it easy to find River Grove 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 2,936 pet sitters in River Grove on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In River Grove, 95% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 91% 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.

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