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Sitter Profile Image: Kayla W.
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Kayla W.
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$15
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17 years of experience
Rockton, IL, 61072

About: Being a certified veterinary technician for 17 years has given me a multitude of experience both medically and behaviorally with animals. I have worked in clinic settings and home settings with animals. I have always had pets in my own home and helped friends and family members with their pets. I can assist with pets with special needs, elderly pets, and young pets due to my vast medical knowledge. I can also help with exercising, basic training, bathing, nail trims, and other basic grooming. I am currently a stay at home mom, so outside of school drop off and pick up, plus some after school activities during the week and some weekends, my schedule is pretty open for bookings. I can be flexible as needed and can schedule on a case by case basis. I am currently only offering to come to your home to do cares. My personal pets are special needs and cannot mix with other animals, so for the safety of your pets and mine, I cannot welcome pets into my home. When I come to your home, I will respect any requests, rules, wishes you have for me to complete or follow when I am there to take care of your pets.

Sitter Profile Image: Kristen Y.
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Kristen Y.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 23 reviews
10 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Rockton, IL, 61072

“Kristen was very professional. She appears to love animals. She was a sitter for my dog Bella and it was the first time Bella ever had a Pet Sitter. When I got home Bella was happy and well cared for. I will sure use Kristen for future and I recommend her highly.”

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Abbey B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 64 reviews
18 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Rockton, IL, 61072

“My reactive and nervous dog really took to Abbey well quite quickly. She spent her time playing with him to ensure he was comfortable so I will happily rebook with her as often as I need drop in services!”

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Marla W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 48 reviews
17 repeat clients
10 years of experience
South Beloit, IL, 61080

“Marla is a reliable sitter for my small pet family. She is flexible, and professional. I ask her first every time for the check ins for my puppies.”

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Amanda V.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 90 reviews
20 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Machesney Park, IL, 61115

“This was my first time working with Amanda. She met at the house for a pre-trip meeting and was very engaged with meeting my cat and understanding the set up. Excellent job taking care of my old cat while I was abroad. She provided good communication and photos. I strongly recommend Amanda for cat sitting.”

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Abigail P.
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$25
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
6 repeat clients
2 years of experience
South Beloit, IL, 61080

“Abby is a great! Extremely quick responses. Adorable picture updates- We highly recommend her”

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily G.
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Emily G.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
5 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Machesney Park, IL, 61115

“Emily is great. I can tell she really cares for animals and my dog (and fish) would agree. She’s punctual and shared plenty of picture updates while we were away. I definitely recommend Emily for your pet sitting needs! 😃”

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Morgan G.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
3 repeat clients
13 years of experience
beloit, WI, 53511

“Morgan did a wonderful job of taking care of Callie while I was away. I came back to a clean house and a happy cat. Will definitely hire her again when I travel. Thanks!”

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Bridget F.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Beloit, WI, 53511

“I very much trusted and enjoyed having Bridget drop in for visits to help with our 13 yr old Yorkie. She was timely and took care of Lucy as asked for. I would certainly recommend her and I will reach out again as needed. Thank you, Bridget.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley P.
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Ashley P.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
8 years of experience
Rockton, IL, 61072

“This has been our first time ever leaving our dogs home and had someone other than family take care of them. We have two large dogs a German shepherd and a German shepherd mix. Ashley was confident the first time we met her that she could take care of our dogs. She came over and met them multiple times prior to our trip and was so kind. During our trip Ashley communicated with us each day along with photo updates. A storm came through town and dropped some debris on our roof while we were gone and Ashley communicated with us right away and. I can’t say enough good things about Ashley. I would highly recommend her services!”

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Emilie B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rockton, IL, 61072

“Thank you Emilie for being so patient and attentive to all of my requests and need to over explain our needs! :) my dogs liked Emilie instantly and they are the best judges of character. When all 3 like you it’s a win! 🥇”

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Drew P.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
6 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Rockford, IL, 61107

“Drew was amazing with our dogs and sent wonderful photos showing how comfortable our dogs were with her! Already booking out next visits! Drew's a treasure!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lori E.
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Lori E.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Roscoe, IL, 61073

About: I have had dogs for over 25 years now, both small and large breeds. I also have experience giving them medications when needed. I currently have 2 doodles and a pitbull mix at home. I work full-time but I have a flexible schedule and can work remotely when needed. As long as I have some notice, I can accommodate most schedules without any issues. I'm dependable and love dog cuddles! I will make sure all of their needs are met and provide play and love! If they have any special needs I am more than capable of handling that with care as well.

Sitter Profile Image: Ali B.
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Ali B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 36 reviews
9 repeat clients
8 years of experience
South Beloit, IL, 61080

“Ali took great care of my cat. She was really loving toward my cat, so the cat came out to see Ali every day she came over. Ali also communicated with me if there was an issue with the house. She let me know when the temperature in the house was too warm, so I was able to remotely turn on the air conditioner, Any time I had a question, Ali quickly responded. I highly recommend Ali as a pet sitter”

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Sitter Profile Image: Stacy M.
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Stacy M.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
5 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Roscoe, IL, 61073

About: Growing up I lived in the country with cows, horses and chickens next door. We always had many cats and dogs because we had the space and they just knew we would take them in if they didn't have a home. I wish I had the space now to have more animals but since I dont, it would be an honor to take care of yours. My experience with animals would be having a cat that needed shots daily for diabetes, a blind dog, dog that had seizures, taking care of friends and family's pets. Some which needed daily medicine or had a lot of energy : ). I ppreciate the trust they have in me to take care of their fur family members. Each pet, like humans, have their own personality. I work with my client's schedule I work with my client's schedule I work with my client's schedule I work with my client's schedule I work with my client's schedule N/A not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable

Sitter Profile Image: Victoria M.
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Victoria M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Beloit, WI, 53511

“I reached out to Victoria last minute and from the get go communication was great! She updated us with pictures and let us know how well our pups did every visit. This was our first time having a Rover sitter and I will absolutely use Victoria again! I think our pups were secretly upset it was us walking in the door and not her...”

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Sarah F.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Beloit, WI, 53511

“Love how I felt very comfortable having Sarah take care of my fur babies.”

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Jocelyn G.
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$25
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5 years of experience
South Beloit, IL, 61080

About: I have been around animals my whole life and currently have 1 cat of my own! I graduated college to be a vet tech and currently have been a full time vet tech for 5 years. I also have an emergency veterinary background as well! I have dog sat many times for family, friends and neighbors.I love taking care of animals in all aspects! I currently work overnight at a veterinary emergency clinic so I am very flexible with scheduling! During the day, I am mostly free even if the calendar says otherwise! I like to go for runs in the morning and can easily incorporate your pet! My cat is friendly with other dogs and there is some parks.

Sitter Profile Image: Ian M.
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Ian M.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
9 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Janesville, WI, 53546

“Ian was a super pet watcher for us he was very reliable and had great communication throughout a long day! I appreciate him very much. I could tell our pu ps were very quickly at ease with him and I did not feel stressed or worried myself. I would 100% utilize his services again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Brittany & Branson S.
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Brittany & Branson S.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 197 reviews
78 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Loves Park, IL, 61111

“So grateful to Brittany and Branson! The kitties looked like they were having a great time. We have 1 that doesn’t warm up to anyone but she loved Brittany! Thank you so much for taking such good care of our babies!!”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Abbey was phenomenal with our dog, who can be very energetic. We will definitely book with her in the future!

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Julie B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristen was fantastic! I had a last minute need ( one day notice) and she answered the call. Came by the same day for a meet n greet, and accepted the booking. Kristen took great care of my dogs and communicated with me both times she stopped by. Really appreciate her responsiveness, kindness and care. Would definitely use Kristen again.

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

Ashley went above and beyond to make sure our pets were happy and comfortable in our absence (we have five!) Her communication was excellent and I will definitely ask for her in the future! ❤️

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

Marla was so kind and patient with my kitties. She listened to all of my direction and gave them more attention than she even needed to which put me at ease and made it much easier to enjoy my time away. She is a breath of fresh air. I will definitely be hiring her every time I go out of town!

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

Maiah has been taking wonderful care of our two dogs and they love when she comes over to let them out, feed them and cuddle! She is very responsible and communicates promptly. I highly recommend Maiah!

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Tim H.
Drop-In Visits
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The average cost of Pet Sitting in Rockton on Rover is $16 per visit as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $14 and $25 per visit. sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of October 2026, there are 499 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Rockton. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

You and your sitter can agree on a care schedule that fits your pet’s routine and the sitter’s availability. Pet Sitting can be booked as a one-time or recurring drop-in visit. If you need overnight care or dog walks, you may also be able to book House Sitting or Dog Walking through Rover with the same sitter, provided they offer those services.

Before booking, confirm:

  • the timing, length, and frequency of visits;
  • the care instructions the sitter should follow;
  • which parts of your pet’s usual routine should be prioritized;
  • how often you would like to receive messages, photos, or other updates.

Not every sitter offers the same services, availability, or booking options. Review their profile and discuss the care you need through Rover before booking each service.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Rockton. On Rover:

  • 98% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 93% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.

Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.

During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet .

sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.

Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.

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