Pet Sitting in Rockford

“Kymber has been great with our puppy Odin. He is a mastiff and she understands the breed as well at what needs to be done. Would definitely recommend”

Derek B.

“Cassandra was SO patient and understanding when first meeting our pups. They’re always a little weary of new faces, but she took the time to make them comfortable with her. They warmed up quickly. We are so thankful for her time and effort.”

Brittany G.

“Gidget did a fantastic job taking care of our 2 cats while we were out of town! She followed all of our instructions, communicated daily, and even kept our cats company during her visits. She took extra care to make sure both cats ate their meals and got plenty of petting and playtime. We can't wait to book her again!”

Jonathon M.

“Crystal is a wonderful cat sitter—reliable, communicative, and genuinely caring. She followed instructions carefully, sent regular updates, and our cat was calm and happy when we returned. Highly recommend.”

Samra M.

“Lauren watched our cat this weekend and did a wonderful job! Our cat absolutely loved her so we will definitely be hiring her again. Lauren is very responsible, great at communicating, and sends photos of our sweet boy at every visit! Highly recommended!”

Hailey B.

“My kitties are pretty low key but they love seeing Veronica when we go out of town for an extended weekend, even if they just chill on the couch together! I am so greatful for the extra peace of mind knowing they will have some extra love and pets while we are away.”

Jennifer C.

“Nicole did a wonderful job taking care of our fur babies while we were away. Because we arrived back home around the times that Nicole had been coming to care for them in the evening, our cats came running to the door and seemed disappointed when they didn’t see her. I can’t give enough praises on how Nicole got on Miss Monster’s (aka Jezebel) good side and worked her magic while giving her the twice a day insulin shots she needs. And Toby keeps looking for his new best friend! We will definitely be calling on Nicole again in the future.”

Laura L.

“Taylor was a delight to talk to, and showed a real love of animals. She gets my Bobby- he is the shy guy that loves to eat, but not one to hang out. She took helpful pictures and made my time away, peaceful.”

laura m.

“My 10 yr old beagle mix is spoiled and Gretchen knows what he wants. Food and a belly rub. Gretchen has been there to love my dog when I am working.”

Mark W.

About: In addition to having dogs of various breeds for the majority of my life, I have been dogsitting for the last two years. I am also experienced with dogs of all ages and breeds as a result of working in dog daycare facilities and in grooming salons across the last three years. I also volunteer with the animal shelter in the area, so I know how important it is to meet dogs where they're at. I currently spend about one day a week volunteering with the local animal shelter, so my schedule is pretty flexible and I look forward to spending my time with your pets! I currently have two cats of my own, so I am unfortunately unable to bring any more pets into my own home. However, I am happy to enforce your pet's existing routine within the comfort of their home.

“If you’re looking for a reliable, friendly pet sitter who can cozy up to even the shyest kitty, Angela is your sitter. She goes above and beyond and even brings in the mail and waters your plants. Will be contacting her for future pet sitting needs.”

Nicolle S.

“Anna is great! On time and is clearly an animal person. Even my special needs dog trusted her! Highly recommend.”

Clara J.

About: I have had my own dogs and cats for as long as I can remember. I have also worked in a vet clinic which has given me better experience with certain aspects of animal care. Such as being able to medicate a dog or tell if one needs to be seen by a vet. My family and friends have relied on me to help take care of their pets when they are unavailable and often come to me for advice when they have questions. I also trained German Shepards at a kennel for 2 years and gained experience in handling aggressive dogs to simply hyper puppies needing basic obedience. I recently graduated college with my bachelors and got an office job so I work 8-5 Monday through Friday every week. My free time is usually just spending time with my dogs so I would love to fill it with helping others with their animals as well. I have two of my own dogs at home who go on a couple walks a day and are in their kennels when I am gone. I have good experience with walking all size dogs and following feeding schedules and maintaining their daily routine.

About: What sets me apart is how attentive and intuitive I am with animals. I pay close attention to their body language, routines, and individual personalities so they feel safe and comfortable while their owners are away. I stick closely to feeding schedules, walks, playtime routines, and any training practices you already have in place. Pet care fits really naturally into my routine because I genuinely enjoy building my day around animals. I’m able to plan my schedule to prioritize walks, check-ins, feeding times, and play sessions so pets get the attention and consistency they need. Your pet’s safety and comfort are always my top priorities. I carefully follow all instructions provided by pet parents, including feeding routines, medication schedules, walking preferences, and household rules.

“Betty is a delight! Ive utilized her multiple times over the past year (most recently this week) and never have to worry about Roxie! Betty is very responsive, punctual and always provides great care 🐶”

Cheryl G.

About: I bring a reliable, detail-oriented approach to pet care with a background in healthcare and fitness. My husband and I are a very active family—we love long walks, hikes, and getting dogs outside for plenty of movement and enrichment. I’m equally patient with seniors or anxious pups who need a slower pace. I’m comfortable following routines, giving meds, supporting training, and keeping pets safe and calm while you’re away. I treat every animal like my own and communicate clearly so you always feel confident and updated. I have a flexible schedule that allows me to give pets consistent attention throughout the day. Since my husband and I are a very active family, daily walks and outdoor time fit naturally into our routine. I’m home often for studying and can easily accommodate morning, midday, and evening check-ins, walks, or playtime. Whether your pet needs quick potty breaks or longer adventures, I make sure they get the care, exercise, and companionship they need. Your pet’s safety and comfort are always my priority. I have a large fenced-in yard for secure outdoor play and two friendly dogs who love company—but I can easily crate or keep pets in separate rooms if they need their own space. I follow all routines closely, from feeding and meds to crate habits and training cues, and I keep a calm, clean environment whether I’m in your home or mine. My goal is for your pet to feel safe, comfortable, and cared for, with consistent communication so you always know how they’re doing.

“Kelly did a great job taking care of Tae. She was prompt and did everything I asked her to do. Kelly sent me pictures of Tae with each visit. I will definitely use her services again.”

Mary W.

“Awesome pet sitter! This is the second time I have had Ashley watch my cats and she took excellent care of them! I am so thankful to have a reliable pet sitter to watch over my babies❤️”

Samantha M.

About: Please do not use Rovers time frame feature to put in drop off / pick up info. I do not use it. I will not honor times put into this feature on Rover if you use it. See more info below. I have been a dog owner all my life. I have worked in an adoption center, participated in foster / adopt transportations, and have fostered. I have never been able to leave my furry friend with a boarding service for fear that something would happen or he would get lonely. So I understand how important it is to leave your pet with someone you trust to take care of him/her until you return. Your pet will be part of our family. I've never been restrictive to my pets so yours will be allowed as much freedom as you would like him/her to have. **Please note: I do NOT go by the time frames that Rover gives you. I have no way of showing my availability for each day, so when you put those in they may not match my actual availability. I will NOT honor those times since I have no control over them. Please make sure we finalize drop off times BEFORE booking a stay with me. I'm happy to work with you while I can for drop-offs and pickups, but there might be times when my schedule is not going to allow me to be as flexible. Right now I'm not currently accepting pick ups or drop offs on Thursday evenings after 5 pm or Sunday mornings. My husband and I are both active with our church and those times are dedicated to that. I'm also closed for drop offs and pick ups on Saturdays all day. While I have guests in my care during that time, it's my one day "off" each week to not be tethered to my house. I do have two children, an ten-year-old and a seven-year-old. Both are used to being around dogs, but for the safety of all involved, I require a meet and greet to make sure everyone gets along. Please see additional information about meet and greets below. When we leave the house, I will never leave your pets mixed with other pets. I'm happy to crate your dog if that's what they are used to or they will be given their own room while we're away. I will never leave your dog mixed unsupervised with my dog or other dogs I'm watching. Everyone's safety is my first priority. I can provide my cell so you can get in contact with me at any time. I also provide pictures/videos via text. I'm working on doing better to show them on Rover. One of the things I will tell you from the get go is my house gets a little crazy sometimes. I do my best to provide updates once a day while you're away. I also tell my clients to message me if they haven't heard from me and would like an update. I do my best to be responsive in a timely manner. However, I also expect my clients to understand that I do have a life outside of pet sitting and sometimes that life gets in the way of my being able to respond right away. Please show a little grace when asking for updates on your pet. We love them like our own so they just join in our family life which doesn't always include having my phone glued to my side. I'm a homemaker and homeschool mom. I am around a lot of the time and there is plenty of outside time for my guests. The reason my schedule may look blocked off is because of the time required for my guests, my kiddos, and my job. My husband also works from home full time now. He does assist with the pups sometimes but I do not rely on him for meet and greets, drop offs or pick ups. Crates are not required, but if your dog is used to being crated I can provide for that. I will also crate a dog if they are found to be destructive or are untrustworthy when we are out of the house. I also will not keep dogs that are food aggressive. I separate everyone to feed them because I understand the nature of most dogs is to be protective of food. However, if a dog shows aggression towards another dog when food is present or while we're in the kitchen around people food, that is not something I am comfortable with for safety reasons. We homeschool and I work from home so we're home a lot of the time. With that said, we do have lives and go places. I try to be as accommodating as possible, but please keep this in mind. Your pup will be integrated into our household with my own. We're in and out a lot so potty breaks and playtime naturally happen throughout the day. I provide overnight services out of my home as well as doggy day care. We have a fully fenced yard with an automatic locking gate to keep people from opening it when they come for pickup. When you come to my house, you'll park in my driveway and then enter through a double set of people gates to your left.

“Brandi was amazing!!! She was very professional and she did a great job communicating. Brandi was extremely kind and flexible with my schedule. I really appreciated how caring she was with Scout. I would highly recommend her to anyone and would be delighted to have her be Scouts sitter again!”

Alex R.