Pet Sitting in Riverside

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Top rated Riverside pet sitters

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Sitter Profile Image: Judith T.
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Judith T.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 225 reviews
90 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Riverside, IL, 60546

“Judith is awesome! We appreciate her thoughtful handling and skilled care of our pups. Thank you!”

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Marie M.
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Grace M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 194 reviews
68 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Riverside, IL, 60546

“Grace is truly a saving grace! She came through in a pinch and did an excellent job taking care of my two special needs cats. Highly recommend.”

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Kris M.
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Kimberly N.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 55 reviews
8 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Berwyn, IL, 60402

“Kimberly always takes great care of our elderly cat with multiple medications. We feel so happy that he’s well taken care of when we are away. Thanks Kimberly!”

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Jessica C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 274 reviews
63 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Riverside, IL, 60546

“Jessica did a great job at communicating with us. She sent daily pictures of her time with our pet. She is very dependable. Will be using her services again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Christine C.
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Christine C.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 28 reviews
9 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Berwyn, IL, 60402

“I was nervous about traveling, since it had been many years since we needed a pet sitter, but Christine made it easy. She stayed in contact and let us know when she had dropped by, and the cats got everything they needed. We'll definitely hire her again!”

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Miguel G.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
North Riverside, IL, 60546

About: I have raised 2 dogs since puppies until older age. I have experience with older dogs and puppies. Love them all. I have no pets at the moment so any pet I care for will receive lots of love. Love all pets I can provide care in the morning and afternoon. I am available for many services. I can walk pets, play with them, feed them, take them out, cuddle them, and give them love. I can also stay in your house or apartment with your pet. I give pets lots of love and attention. I can give pets lots of love, cuddle with them and give them treats, practice commands, or also just give them space and take them out for walks. I love dogs, I also like cats. Any pets are a joy

Sitter Profile Image: Leanna K.
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Leanna K.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
4 years of experience
Riverside, IL, 60546

“Leanna was great! Would def use again!”

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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
• 68 reviews
32 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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Gregg G.
Sitter Profile Image: Alma A.
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Alma A.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 577 reviews
190 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Forest Park, IL, 60130

“Alma is caring, communicative and punctual. She was very attentive to my instructions and always sent many beautiful pictures of my kitties 🥹 She helped me feel less worried! Her notes are always very detailed too 🥰 will contact her again, when needed.”

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Sofia S.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 167 reviews
46 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Oak Park, IL, 60304

“Sofia did a great job taking care of my cat while I was away! She communicated well and and sent me photos and details about her visits each time, which I appreciate.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica D.
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Jessica D.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 50 reviews
27 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Berwyn, IL, 60402

“Jessica is awesome and so informative about the pup walk/drop in session we had her in for! She’s clear, warm, and loves pets! Highly recommend!”

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James D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 51 reviews
18 repeat clients
40 years of experience
La Grange Park, IL, 60526

“From day one Jim proved to be incredible, professional, caring and attentive to our dog. He kept us updated with regular messages and pictures. What really impressed us is that our dog who tends to be aggressive at times, loved him! Thanks again for your outstanding service, Jim!”

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Brittney T.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 132 reviews
35 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Westchester, IL, 60154

“Brittney was great! I really appreciated her being available on short notice to stop by and check on my babies, and she did everything we asked! She had great communication and gave me updates as well!”

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Irena W.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 44 reviews
14 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Riverside, IL, 60546

“Irena did a great job with our two cats and their difficult feeding schedule, while also sending a lot of updates. Would absolutely recommend.”

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Adam S.
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$14
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10 years of experience
Brookfield, IL, 60513

About: I’m a lifelong animal lover and the proud parent of Rudy, my Husky (so yes... I am fluent in 'sass,' expert-level at managing zoomies, and I don't fear a little fur!). For years, I’ve been the 'go-to' pet person for my friends and family. Whether it’s long-term house sitting, popping in for midday care, or offering a safe environment to leave their pets while they travel my inner circle has trusted me with their homes and their best friends for as long as I can remember. In fact, it was their constant encouragement and recommendations that finally led me to join Rover! Because I work from home, I offer a level of flexibility and reliability that's hard to find. I treat every drop-in and walk as the highlight of your pet’s day. I’m not just a visitor; I’m a dedicated caregiver who treats your pet with the same attention to detail and love that you do. I work from home, which gives me a flexible schedule and allows me to easily fit pet care into my daily routine. I will be punctual for drop-ins/walks, spend quality time with each pet, and adjust based on your instructions. Trust is the most important part of this relationship. I know it’s a big deal to invite someone into your home, which is why clear communication is my priority. I am a stickler for following instructions—from making sure the door is double-locked to ensuring your pet gets their exact medication dosage. I’m punctual, respectful of your space, and I’m a firm believer that there’s no such thing as 'too many' photo updates! You’ll get detailed check-ins so you can see exactly how happy and safe your best friend is while you're away.

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Tamara C.
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$25
per visit
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 70 reviews
19 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Brookfield, IL, 60513

“Tamara was great with my pup. She helped me out when I needed someone on short notice. Friendly and great with dogs. Highly recommend her”

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Sitter Profile Image: Heather O.
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Heather O.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
3 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Forest Park, IL, 60130

“Thank you for the last minute help!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra R.
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Alexandra R.
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$15
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Riverside, IL, 60546

“Sailor was well cared for during our trip. Alexandra gave her lots of love and figured out how to work around her anxiety quirks. We would definitely hire her again!”

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Lauren D.
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$14
per visit
15 years of experience
Oak Park, IL, 60304

About: I have taken care of dogs from the age of 10. I now have two dogs, one I raised from a puppy, the other having special needs. I am experienced in administering pills and liquid medication. I have experience caring for senior dogs. I always carry poop rolls, and look forward to meeting your fur baby! I work from home so I enjoy getting out of the house and going on walks later in the day. On the weekends I like to stay busy. I always try to meet your pets while you're home if possible, this helps keep your pets from getting anxious meeting a new face. When going on walks I try to meet the dogs pace to make them as comfortable as possible, I often go on runs with my own dogs. Please let me know if there is anything extra I can do to ensure your pets comfort.

Sitter Profile Image: Janeth D.
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Janeth D.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 69 reviews
18 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Lyons, IL, 60534

“Yani is a very reliable walker who had to fill in for us last minute! She gave a very detailed report card. We are looking forward to having her as our regular walker now!”

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Megan G.
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Jessica was so thorough with instructions and she sent daily pics of my pet. I highly recommend her! A++++

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

Sofia did a wonderful job taking care of my two cats while I was away! She was reliable, communicative, and very attentive to their needs. She also sent numerous photos during her visits, which I really appreciated and found reassuring. I came home to happy, well-cared-for cats, which is all I could ask for. I’d happily book with her again and highly recommend her to others!

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

Megan was great with my cat and went above and beyond in every way. Communication was excellent throughout my trip, and I came home to find everything in perfect order. She clearly takes her job seriously and genuinely cares about the animals in her care. Highly recommend her and wouldn't hesitate to book again.

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Cody D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alma is an absolute gem! She took diligent care of my cat and Axolotl while I was away and was incredibly flexible with an abrupt change of plans due to unforeseen weather. I would absolutely recommend her services and will be seeking them again in the future!

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

Angelina did a great job caring for our little dog. Very caring, attentive, and responsive. We just booked her for regular visits.

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James M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah always does a great job watching my cats Jack & Ginger. Even when Ginger decides she is going to be standoffish.

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Sarah M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic cat sitter! My kitty was well-cared for, I received regular updates, and everything went smoothly. Highly recommend Julie!

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

What a great 2025 Sadie and Pancho had with Janeth! They are looking forward to new adventures in 2026!

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Patty V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel was great. She spent lots of time with my cat, Elmwood, and always sent a few photos of the visit.

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

Sailor was well cared for during our trip. Alexandra gave her lots of love and figured out how to work around her anxiety quirks. We would definitely hire her again!

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

Christie was great with both of my pets! It typically takes my dog a little while to get used to people, but seemed to get comfortable with Christie quickly.

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

Kay was amazing. She took excellent care of our two cats and made sure they don’t go crazy while we were away. Would recommend 100%.

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

Aimee was a great drop-in sitter for Mr. Cat. She was punctual and good with the cat. Aimee sent pictures of MC every day and was fast to communicate. I recommend Aimee for your petsitting !

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

Tamara was great with my pup. She helped me out when I needed someone on short notice. Friendly and great with dogs. Highly recommend her

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Eric P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Magnolia was great. Our kitty Phoenix was in good shape and not distressed when we returned from a 2 week vacation. We got pics every day with check-ins. We will definitely look to hire Magnolia again when we are away.

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Ralph M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

It's always hard to leave a pet, and I'm thankful for Heather taking care of Steve while we were on vacation. Her daily check-in provided so much peace of mind. We came back to a happy and healthy cat!

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

Lydia was amazing! She gave us detailed updates and pictures of our cat. She was punctual and responsive to any questions we had. I would highly recommend!

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

Catalina was a huge help to us and our kitten! She was reliable, on time, qnd we received helpful updates throughout our trip. Our cat was in great hands with Catalina. Highly recommend her for any pet sitting needs!

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Catherine V.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Riverside on Rover as of Feb 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.

If you’re searching for a Riverside pet sitter for the first time, visit the pet sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a pet sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Feb 2026, there are 2,803 pet sitters in Riverside. 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 Riverside pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Riverside 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 Riverside.

Rover makes it easy to find Riverside 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 2,803 pet sitters in Riverside on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Riverside, 94% 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.

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.