House Sitting in Riverdale, Chicago
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1. Danielle B.

“Danielle did great house sitting for our two pets. She was able to connect with our new rescue, getting her to eat and not isolate herself. This was very helpful for our new rescue to get out of her shell a bit. Hoping to work with Danielle more in the future.”


2. Sara T.

“Sara did a great job making my two cats and a dog feel safe and loved in our absence. She did everything we asked of her and more. Thank you, Sara, for easing our worries about leaving our animals!”


3. Lisa H.

“Lisa was fantastic and our dog loved her. She did a great job communicating with us and sending pictures . We will absolutely book with her again!”


4. Taryn M.

“Taryn put our minds at ease. She was perfect for our skittish pups. She made sure they trusted her and was very patient with them. Thank you!”


5. Cynthia S.

“She was great!!! Took care of copper like we would!!! Will definitely use her again”


6. Perniall G.

“Perniall was great with the dogs. Patient with our one dog who is a bit barky to new people in the home and we successfully had no accidents from our puppy for the day”


7. Kathryn C.

“Kathryn went above and beyond taking care of ALL our animals. We received pictures and updates daily. Our pets always looked so relaxed and peaceful in all the pictures. We had a stress free vacation knowing all our babies were well taken care of. We highly recommend Kathryn and will definitely use her again in the future.”


8. Alexa B.

“Alexa did a wonderful job taking care of our dog in our home over a long holiday weekend. She was communicative, made sure Beau got his walks and play time, left our home clean and our dog happy. She followed our instructions on everything and asked questions when she wasn’t sure about something. We hope our dog wasn’t too crazy for her, but we would gladly welcome her back! So grateful we found Alexa.”


9. Rob S.

“Our pet sitter had to cancel last minute, but it was a blessing in disguise because he did a fantastic job with my three dogs. I loved the pictures throughout the visit too.”


10. Jocelyn G.
“Jocelyn has been watching my Yorkie and now also my Pug for years. She’s a very caring and lovable person. She loves animals and has 3 of her own, 2 which are rescued dogs. every time i go on vacation she is the one I trust my dogs with. She’s responsible and will take good care. She treats every dog like her own.”


11. Daniela M.

“Daniela did a great job. She was very loving to my dogs and I appreciated that she spent so much time with them. She also left my house very clean! She really had a bond with them and I can tell she really loves animals.”




12. Tamara C.

“Tamara was an excellent pet sitter. She showed up for the meet & greet before our scheduled time. Big plus for us! She was communicative during the time we were away & we hope use her again the future.”


13. David R.

“David did a wonderful job taking care of our cat and dog. He sent pictures daily, and was attentive to our cat who his shy around new people. Would definietly recommend, and we have already rebooked !”


14. Nicole M.
“Niki is a wonderful non-binary pet mom to 2 birds, 2 dogs, and a leopard gecko. They are well versed in dog care such as training exercises, feeding & nutrition, walks, grooming, and giving medications. Percy the leopard gecko is well cared for with meticulous precision and careful handling based on the most up-to-date reptile care, including habitat design and nutrition. Niki is well-versed in bird behavior and care, including giving medication, handling, feeding, and enrichment activities. Niki has also worked with horses, amphibians, and other kinds of reptiles. They are always diligent and compassionate in their care and thorough with research from credible sources when there is something new to them. Definitely hire them!!!”


15. Marchauna B.
“Marchauna was amazing! She responded very quickly to a last minute request for a weekend house sitting with overnight stay, and with 3 pets to boot! She was very understanding of our puppy's nightly routine of a 3am wake up call, not to mention having to supervise playtime and literally herd cats from room to room 🤣 Marchauna is also very knowledgeable on puppy training techniques, and she gave us a lot of helpful advice. 10/10 would recommend!”


16. Emily G.

“Emily is awesome! Highly recommend for house and dog sitting. Will use her services again!”


17. Kendall S.
“One of the most enthusiastic animal lovers I have come across. It's almost angelic the way she is with fur babies. Almost like Dr. Doolittle, the animal whisperer. lol But there isn't anyone I trust more for the care of my animals than her. Absolutely amazing with a beautiful spirit!”


18. Stephanie C.

“We were very pleased with the service Stephanie provided for our Jack. I knew he was well cared for as she kept us updated with progress and pictures. We will be glad to use Stephanie as Jack's caregiver in the future. Kathy M.”


19. Corey G.
“Corey is an incredible pet caregiver who truly loves animals. He has been amazing with my chihuahua, showing so much care and attention. Reliable, compassionate, and attentive, Corey always goes above and beyond to ensure she feels happy and safe. Highly recommended!”




20. Danielle R.
“Danielle is the best sitter I've ever had. She not only cares for my 13 year old dog Snow but treats him with the senior care he needs. She make sure he gets his afternoon arthritis pills he needs and she always follows instructions of where he can and can't go outside so he doesn't trip of hurt himself. She is always on time, and dependable. Because she knows how to care for senior dogs I only trust Danielle to take care of Snow. With her vet tech background, I trust her judgment if at any day something happens with Snow and she recommends he needs to go to the vet asap. Thank you Danielle!!! A+++”
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Riverdale on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 5,304 house sitters in Riverdale. 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 85% of Riverdale house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Riverdale 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 Riverdale.
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. Riverdale house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house 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 house 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 house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
