House Sitting in Rockford
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1. brandi r.


“Brandi watched our pups while we were at work during the day for a week and she was amazing! One of our pups had ACL surgery so we needed someone well trained and experienced to watch over her during her recovery process. Brandi kept us posted on how she was doing every day (which was so great for our peace of mind). We got pictures regularly too! She took such good care of her and we are so thankful we had such a wonderful care taker for our pup after her surgery!”


2. Jaymee D.

“Jaymee took excellent care of our babies. She gave us regular updated and sent pictures every day. It was nice being away knowing our babies were in good hands.”




3. Michelle E.

“Michelle was the best house and dog sitter we could have ever asked for. She was incredibly attentive and thorough in every aspect including before her stay with our dogs, during and after! She visited us ahead of time to get to know the boys and make sure we had all the details covered. She kept in contact us while we were away and sent photos and kept very extensive notes that were very helpful to read when we returned from our vacation. She is incredibly knowledgeable about training and different personalities in dogs and I would recommend her to anyone!!!!!! I could tell our boys loved having her and were looking for her for a day or two after she was gone. She’s a great lady and I would recommend her with 10 stars!!!!! She even kept up with the shedding and the house was immaculate! A great lady!!!”


4. Kelli S.


“I have used Kelli a few times now to watch my pups and house sit. She's always wonderful, but this last time it was a much longer stay than usual and we were out of the country so I was admittedly nervous. Kelli was wonderful. She communicated often, sent tons of photos and was quickly responsive. We came home after a long 8-day vacation to happy pups and a very clean home. I strongly recommend Kelli and already have another booking lined up with her in the near future. Thanks Kelli!”


5. Emily H.
“Emily has cared for my dogs on numerous occasions and done a fantastic job. One of my dogs has some emotional/aggression issues and Emily handled it with ease. She stuck to their feeding schedule and did a great job walking them. She made sure to check in frequently and send pictures to put my mind at ease so I could enjoy my vacations. I would have Emily dog/house sit anytime! :)”


6. Brittany & Branson S.


“We needed someone to care for our dog, Foxen, for a few hours on a Saturday night. Brittany came and left on time, followed all of our instructions, and even fed our cats. Will definitely be using her again. Thanks, Brittany!”


7. Theresa M.


“Theresa did a great job with Ramoncito. This was Ramoncito’s first time with a sitter and he needed some time to adjust. Theresa was patient with him and helped him be comfortable with her. We are extremely grateful for Theresa and we will definitely use her services again in the future.”


8. Lashay E.
“LaShay is an amazing pet sitter with a golden heart. She goes beyond the call of duty. The animals in her care are treated like family. She sends pictures every few hours and takes the pups on a walk every 2 hours.”


9. Dakota & Caden D.
“Dakota is as natural of a "dog-person" as there is. She has helped care for dogs for her entire life, ranging from pitbulls to shelties, and she does a great job at taking care of their needs as well as their owners wishes.”


10. Alexis C.

“This is our second time booking Alexis and she was wonderful. It was a very long booking, she was very flexible and attentive to the need so our cats all week long. We valued her communication and attention, she notified us whenever anything was off with our cats- we appreciated her patience and good attitude! Even when difficulties arose, she met them with grace and updated us well. She left the home clean and we felt comfortable trusting her in our home the whole time, she’s very respectful. She kept us at ease and anxiety-free with sweet pictures of our cats often. She’s a wonderful sitter and we’re looking forward to having her again if she’s willing to put up with our rowdy boys.”


11. Angelica Y.
About: I've taken care of dogs for about 6 years I just love being around any size of dog . They are My favorites animals to be around My schedule is Tuesday and Wednesday all day I am off So 11am to 10pm works for Me. . I really do love pets for sure I am respectful with people I am very sweet to them! I know how to respect other people home as well!! Just make a good point


12. Jennifer H.
“Jennifer is a loving and caring person who enjoys being with and caring for animals. She has been a dog mom to two very lucky rescue dogs. Growing up her family has had many dogs and she loved everyone of them. She would be a great addition to your company. Thank you. Tammy H”


13. Chelsea H.

“Chelsea was amazing! Stevie really loved her and she took really good care of her. Will definitely be rebooking with her next time I go out of town.”




14. Miriam L.

“Miriam was AMAZING!! she was attentive to our puppy and kitty - walked our puppy and ALWAYS sent us updates with photos!! If you want someone that goes the extra mile, book with Miriam!”


15. Hope A.
About: I have been caring for dogs and cats since i started volunteering at the animal hospital in freeport il. I started doing that when i was ten years old. I have attended just under two years of schooling towards being a zoologist, and that is the goal i have. I started fostering with my grandma when i was 14, and i successfully adopted out 12 pit bulls that would have been put to sleep :) I have pet sit since i was old enough to babysit kids, my grandparents on my dads side were missionaries and would always have me take care of their three cats lucy linus and peanut. I look forward to snuggling your pooch!


16. Lindsey A.
About: I have grown up with cats and dogs! I currently have 3 dogs and 3 cats of my own. 2 of my dogs are rescues and 1 since she was a puppy- now a senior being 9 years old. One of the rescues has a disability of not being able to walk and the other has fear anxiety with humans. Each needing their own training and patience from us to help them succeed in this world! I am in charge of medication management at home! I work from home 2 days a week with Friday being a half day. I am a full time mental health therapist and working with behaviors from humans to animals is something I am passionate about! I have a fenced in yard and a camera in the front. I like to go out with the dogs at first to make sure they get out safely- free of turkeys, coyotes, etc. For walks, I ensure the leash is properly on and the leash is tightly in my hand. I will absolutely abide by owners procedures and what they feel comfortable with!


17. Joel S.

“Awesome job! Will hire again!”


18. Maggie W.

“We absolutely loved having Maggie dog sit Tilly and Hazel! She was on time and very thorough and kept us updated! We got tons of pictures and that made us so at ease being away from our dogs! She even assisted with meds and some other things! 100% would have Maggie back and would ask her again!”


19. Stephanie P.
“Hi Stephanie p is a good dog sitter. She has helped me with my dog's. She knows when they need to go outside be fed and etc. She helped me help my dog before to give birth. She's a wonderful person when it comes to dog sitter. I can't complain about her.”


20. Estefanny O.

“Estefanny took care of our two dogs (one a senior requiring medications, the other a 10 month old puppy) and our bearded dragon this past weekend. She was able to stay at our place and be with them the for the period of time we needed. This was our first time using Rover so we were a bit nervous about it all. But Estefanny alleviated all those nerves! We are so thankful for her! Estefanny took care of our babies with thorough love and attention. She snuggled them, engaged with them, everything you’d want for your animal babies and more! We also received continuous updates via messages, pictures, and videos. This being our first time with a Rover sitter, those updates meant the world to us! We strongly recommend Estefanny as your potential pet sitter! She went above and beyond. She was a true professional and we were so lucky to have the chance to work with her. We already have her scheduled for an upcoming trip. If you need a pet sitter, Estefanny is your person!”
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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 Rockford on Rover as of Mar 2025 was about $40 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 Mar 2025, there are 150 house sitters in Rockford. 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, 93% of Rockford house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Rockford have an average of 15 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Rockford.
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. Rockford 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.
