House Sitting in Rockford
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1. Teresa T.

“Teresa did a great job of taking care of our 2 Jack Russell mix rescues They seemed perfectly comfortable around her (but were still happy to see us when we got home ;-) Our home was well taken care of also.”


2. Betty A.

“Betty was so attentive, caring, and thoughtful! She made sure our sweet Gus was cared for with so much love! She sent us videos and pictures daily, and she was quick to respond to any questions we had. Betty is truly the best, and I could not recommend her more!”


3. Taylor B.

“Taylor did an amazing job watching all our animals! I got a lot of updates and when we came back, our animals were happy and the house was immaculate! We will definitely be using him again to house sit for us!”


4. Kacy W.


“I have never used Rover before. My wife and I were going to France for 10 days. We met with Kacy twice before our trip. We left her the key to our house and our precious poodle. Kacy did everything that we asked. When we arrived home, my dog acted like we had just been out to dinner, and not gone for 10 days! He loved Kacy! I would use her again in heartbeat!”


5. Meghan F.

“Meghan took great care of our Westie and our home when we were out of town on vacation. She communicated often and loved on our sweet pup. We are happy we found her through Rover”


6. Karen R.

“Karen did a fantastic job watching our home and Mr. Barkley while we were away. She was sweet enough to meet with us before the watch time so we could go over a few things and answer any questions we had. When we were away, she kept us informed and sent daily photos (which were SO appreciated). She left everything as it was left in our home (amazing since I'm a bit type-a) and Mr. Barkley was happy and relaxed. Would definitely recommend and ask to sit again=)”


7. Maddie V.


“Maddie was wonderful! Our new dog Lady has abandonment issues and currently can’t be left home alone, and Maddie was able to stay with her while I went to a work gig. Lady’s had a pretty traumatic past so I’m protective of her and I used to work professionally with dogs so my standards for finding someone admittedly are higher than most haha. Seeing that Maddie was a dog trainer and had experience gave me a lot of peace of mind and she was fast to respond, offered a meet and greet right away, and was so great with her! I highly recommend her for your petsitting needs!”


8. Brenna B.

“After our pet sitter canceled a week before our trip, Brenna jumped right in and cared for our dogs while we were gone. Our dogs can be difficult, but she did a great job and was good about checking in daily with pictures.”


9. Elaina R.

“She was absolutely wonderful with our slightly difficult dog and our cat loved her as well . We felt at ease on our trip knowing that our pets and home were well taken care of. I highly recommend and we will definitely be using Elaina again for any future house pet/ house sitting.”


10. Libby I.

“Libby was wonderful! She was early on arrival, loved on our dog, sent us updates and pictures and even watched our neighbors dog and let them play! She also had great communication and is very trustworthy!”


11. Esther W.
“Esther Wyatt is a kind and caring person. She did a great job watching our two dogs for a week while we were at the beach. I didn’t have to worry about them at all. She text us every morning and evening after they were fed and sent lots of pictures of them happily playing outside and going on walks. I highly recommend Esther as a pet sitter or if you need her to walk and play with your dogs. Sincerely, Katie Weakland”


12. Storm M.


“Storm was a great help watching our pets while we were away. She sent daily pictures and communication and you could tell by the photos they were comfortable around her. The house was in great condition when we returned and she worked with us when we had to make some travel accommodations due to a cancelled flight. I highly reccomend!”


13. Haley S.

“Haley was very accommodating and so good to my babies. She was sure to send pictures and make sure they had the best care possible. I appreciated her and will book her again ?”


14. Hannah V.

“Hannah was excellent! I highly recommend her. She took great care of our dog who needed a lot of TLC as she has separation anxiety issues. Hannah gave us regular updates and gained Daisy’s trust. We will definitely request her again.”


15. Jaimin R.

“Jaimin did such a fantastic job watching my dog! My dog is nervous meeting new people and can be a lot to handle, but Jaimin followed all of my instructions perfectly and my dog now has a new friend! I’d highly recommend Jaimin!”


16. Brandi D.

“In our experience, Brandi was an excellent choice as our pet and house sitter. Our dog, Maya, seemed to genuinely enjoy her company, and we felt at ease entrusting our home and furry friend to her care. We definitely intend to reach out to Brandi again for future pet sitting needs.”


17. Allison H.
“My granddaughter, Allison, moved in with me last June in order to work on her volleyball skills this year. She played on her O'Connor volleyball team so she had to get to practice each morning at 6:30 during the season. After school, she would go to beach volleyball to work on those skills for a couple of days a week. Once indoor volleyball was over, she has continued throughout the year to go to beach volleyball practice for 2 hours 3-4 times per week. At home, she has been very congenial to have in my home. She is responsible for getting herself to her practices and school, for making good grades, and she helps with chores. Allison has always enjoyed animals. When she was younger, she participated in barrel racing. She enjoyed riding and taking care of her horse. Throughout her life, she has had 2 or 3 dogs in her family, and she has always found time to play with them.”


18. Laura R.
“Laura used to watch both of my huskies when I was either out or town or if I was going to be gone all day. She was very loving and caring for both of my dogs and they loved having her watch them. She is very trusting and would have her watch my dogs any time.”


19. Thomas M.
“Thomas stopped in to take care of my cats Luna and Pistol every day while I was out of town for a week and did a great job! He gave me so much peace of mind by sending me pictures of himself and my cats, even Luna who is not the friendliest! She warmed right up to him and even deigned to sit on his lap which he sent a photo of! He was very communicative and made me feel so at ease leaving them for the week.”


20. Grace G.
About: I have been the go to dog sitter in my area, I have stayed places for weeks or just a few days! I have worked with all sorts of dogs big and small, and all sorts of breeds! I usually spend the night in most places, but also have just stopped by for food and potty breaks! My phone contacts have doubled since becoming a dog sitter and would love to add more! I’m only working one day a week right now and have a lot of availability. I am fully open everyday besides my one day off! I loveeeee instructions! They make things easier for me, you and the dog! Feeding schedules, potty breaks, walks, sleeping set up. I love to know as much as I can so everything runs smoothly!! I love going on walks, cuddling, taking them in the car(if they like it) or whatever you usually do with your pet!
How Rover works
1. Search
Read verified reviews and choose a house sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
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Why Choose Rover?
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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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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 Apr 2025 was about $45 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 Apr 2025, there are 624 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, 91% of Rockford house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Rockford have an average of 16 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.
