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“With mom out of town and dad busy with long days at work. Christopher swoops in to save the day. With lots of love for the pups and the pups loving him. I get home after work knowing they had a great day makes me happy. I can tell that their in a good mood. No grumpy face from them being bord or lonely. Thank you, and most of all thank you from the pups.”
“Norma took really good care of my baby girl who is shy around new people. She gave her her meds and got her to sit on her lap. Norma is great with cats and I recommend her”
“Alyssa was fabulous with my two 6 year old kitties and if I could give her 6 stars I would! We were gone for 8 days and leaving them was so hard, but I knew they were in wonderful hands. Each day I received photos of Melody and Hoover along with notes about how they were doing, leaving no doubt in my mind that she was the right person for their care. She went 'above and beyond' which settled any uneasiness about leaving them. Even down to unforseen traveling delays coming home, she was there to lend a hand if necessary. I will definitely use her again.”
“Julie did a great job!! We have 4 dogs and we never thought we would be able to go on vacation. Now we have confidence knowing that our babies are well taken care of. We would definitely use Julie again in the future. Jeff B.”
“Rebecca takes great care of our pup. She makes traveling so much easier knowing that our dog will be well taken care of. She is great at responding to messages and always on time.”
“I can't say enough wonderful things about Brittany. She has been my go to person for my two boys for over a year now and they absolutely LOVE her. I never have to worry about them when I travel as I know they are in great hands and that peace of mind is simply priceless.”
About: I have always been the go-to petsitter of my family and friends. I have experience with dogs and cats, both juveniles and seniors. I am equipped to handle feedings, potty breaks, walks, bath time, and whatever else your pet may need, as well as loving them like my own. My other commitments have no strict schedule, so I am always available to care for your pets! This includes frequent visits, infrequent visits, and potential overnights! I understand and respect that every owner has different rules and expectations for what goes on in their home. I have been trusted in the past to be the sole caretaker of a client's home and pets over a 3 week period; the family returned and was excited to find their home cleaner than they had left it! This does not always have to be the case, of course, as I am happy to leave everything exactly as it is if that is what the client prefers. It is all up to the individual owner!
“Hope was simply amazing. She is very sweet and came over ahead of time to learn the ropes. She wanted to know where my kitties hid so she could find them and get pics for me. She made sure they had food and water and cleaned their litter boxes. I would recommend Hope to anyone at anytime.”
“Christy gave special care and attention to my senior dog. She was this little dog's, who had gone through many changes in a short time, first pet sitter and it went well. I will welcome Christy back and recommend her as a reliable, caring pet sitter.”
About: With over 5 years of experience in dog care, I’ve had the pleasure of working with dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments. Whether it’s playful puppies or senior dogs needing extra attention, I’m dedicated to providing personalized care tailored to each dog's needs. My experience includes: Puppy Training: Helping young pups with basic commands, potty training, and socialization. Senior Dog Care: Offering gentle, attentive care for older dogs, including medication administration and extra comfort during walks. Specialized Attention: I’m skilled in managing dogs with anxiety, food sensitivities, and medical conditions, ensuring they feel comfortable and safe. What sets me apart is my commitment to creating a calm, loving environment where dogs feel at home and their unique needs are met. I always take the time to understand each dog’s personality to provide the best care possible! I am fully remote at home, so Pet care is a top priority in my daily routine. I’ve designed my schedule to be flexible and reliable, ensuring your dog gets the attention and care they deserve. Here's how it fits into my week: Daily Walks: I make time for multiple walks each day, tailored to the dog's energy level and preferences. Playtime & Socialization: Whether it’s a game of fetch or some bonding time, I ensure dogs get plenty of interactive play and mental stimulation. Feeding & Medication: I follow specific feeding routines and can administer medication if needed, ensuring your dog’s health needs are met. Flexible Hours: My schedule is adaptable, with availability during weekdays and weekends to accommodate your dog’s routine and any last-minute care needs. With a balanced approach, I ensure dogs receive consistent care and attention, seamlessly fitting into my day-to-day activities. Your dog will always be in great hands! Your pet's safety and comfort are my top priorities, whether they’re in my home or yours. Here’s how I ensure a secure and trustworthy environment for your dog: Safe Environment: My home is dog-friendly, with a securely fenced yard and plenty of space for indoor and outdoor play. I take extra precautions to dog-proof my space to prevent any accidents or escapes. If I’m caring for your pet in your home, I respect your space and routines while ensuring your dog is comfortable in a familiar environment. Supervision: Whether at my home or yours, your dog will be supervised at all times to ensure they are safe and engaged. I follow specific routines to keep pets feeling secure and happy. Personalized Care: I tailor care to each dog's individual needs, whether they require extra attention, special dietary requirements, or have medical needs. I always check in with pet parents and provide regular updates so you can trust your dog is in good hands. Trustworthy & Reliable: I treat every dog as part of my family, offering them affection, routine, and a loving touch. I build trust with pets by being consistent, calm, and understanding, especially when they’re adjusting to a new environment or routine. Your dog will feel right at home, whether they’re with me or in the comfort of their own space!
“Amazing couple. Even though my fur babies hid, they took great effort to find and photo them. They kept their food and water bowls full. The two are great sitters.”
About: Aside from being a previous dog owner for 9+ years, I’ve dog sit for many of my family and friends dogs over the years! I’ve never had any issues with the puperinos 😁 I have a fairly flexible work schedule that allows me to be available most mornings, early afternoon and into the evening (typically free from 3pm-8:30pm. I’m somewhat of a homebody on the weekends as well. I thoroughly enjoy the outdoors and frequent the local forest preserves in the area numerous times a week. When I was a dog owner, routine walks and interactions with people / other dogs were important. Dogs need attention and exercise, I try to make them as happy as they make us!
About: I have been a Petco certified dog trainer since I was 18 and have dog/house sat many times since! I treat your dog like family and your home with respect! I have three days off (Monday, Thursday and Saturday), I work 6 hours three days a week from 2-8 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday) so your dog won’t be left for too long. Sundays I work 9-7. Quality time will be spent with your fur baby to make sure they keep busy. Plenty of playtime and mental stimulation. I love using puzzle toys, snuffles and other things to get a dogs mind working!
About: Hello! I'm Aimee, and I've been a pet owner since I was a teenager, taking primary care of our family pets growing up. Today, I'm a pround mama of a 4 yr old Boxer/Pitbull mix who is my pride amd joy! In the past, I've taken care of puppies, adult and senior dogs - specifically, senior dogs who require a lot of attention and patience due to medical issues. Additionally, being a behavioral analyst in my work life has allowed me to expand my training skills, which I have applied to my own pup at home. My schedule can be flexible and different every week. During the week, I'm available mostly in the mornings before 12pm - weekends can be flexible! I prefer to meet dogs with their owners present prior to beginning regular check ins - this will allow your dog to get to know me and become familiar before I introduce myself without their owners nearby.
“Bill was great with our two dogs. Thor loved his walk in the neighborhood. Bill is attentive to their needs, professional and flexible. Thanks Bill@”
“Kimberly is a fantastic pet sitter. Excellent communicator; thoughtful service; and high quality pet care. She went above and beyond for our pets. Highly recommend!”
“This was my first time leaving my dog home while going on vacation. I was nervous because he's 16 years old and I've never used a dog sitter before. But Guadalupe was great. She was very sweet with my dog, Motley, during the meet & greet. I could tell he was comfortable with her. She walked me through how to use the Rover app and was very accommodating, pleasant, and flexible with the holiday. She communicated well and I appreciated the text and photo updates. The house was exactly as I left it when I got back and I could tell my little guy was well cared for. Thank you, Guadalupe!”
About: My family rescued a dog from a shelter when I was 14, and I helped out with daily walks, clean up, training, taking to appointments, and (later in his life) helping to administer medications (pills) several times a day. Along with my own dog, I've house/pet sat for cats and dogs, walked dogs for many other people, and I have experience caring for many "exotic" pets like hamsters, rats, hermit crabs, sugar gliders, fish, tarantulas, and even bugs! I don't have the income to support my own pet at this time, but I have plenty of love and free time to ensure your pets receive the top notch care they deserve. I'm currently unemployed as I figure out my life plans, which gives me plenty of free time to stop in, walk, or babysit your fur babies if you can't be there for whatever reason. I also love long walks, and I'd love to add the company of a pet along with me, no matter the weather. I treat pets the way I'd treat my own. I'm patient and gentle, but I can also be firm ensuring a pet follows the house rules even in your absence. I always make sure to clean up after a pet, and I do my best to leave a place in the same state it was when I arrived.
“Maria was amazing. My kittens (8 months old) really enjoyed her visits and considered her part of their family. Have already booked Maria's next visit. Was nervous as this was my first pet sitter and first time away from my "crew" but a great sitter.”
“Marisa was great. It's our first time using Rover and she was wonderful. She came to meet our dogs in advance and answer any questions. She was on time when the actual day came and took good care of the dogs w feeding and pottying. We feel better knowing we have her services in the future.”
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1. Christopher R.
“With mom out of town and dad busy with long days at work. Christopher swoops in to save the day. With lots of love for the pups and the pups loving him. I get home after work knowing they had a great day makes me happy. I can tell that their in a good mood. No grumpy face from them being bord or lonely. Thank you, and most of all thank you from the pups.”
2. Norma G.
“Norma took really good care of my baby girl who is shy around new people. She gave her her meds and got her to sit on her lap. Norma is great with cats and I recommend her”
3. Alyssa B.
“Alyssa was fabulous with my two 6 year old kitties and if I could give her 6 stars I would! We were gone for 8 days and leaving them was so hard, but I knew they were in wonderful hands. Each day I received photos of Melody and Hoover along with notes about how they were doing, leaving no doubt in my mind that she was the right person for their care. She went 'above and beyond' which settled any uneasiness about leaving them. Even down to unforseen traveling delays coming home, she was there to lend a hand if necessary. I will definitely use her again.”
4. Tommy & Julie F.
“Julie did a great job!! We have 4 dogs and we never thought we would be able to go on vacation. Now we have confidence knowing that our babies are well taken care of. We would definitely use Julie again in the future. Jeff B.”
5. Rebecca F.
“Rebecca takes great care of our pup. She makes traveling so much easier knowing that our dog will be well taken care of. She is great at responding to messages and always on time.”
6. Brittany O.
“I can't say enough wonderful things about Brittany. She has been my go to person for my two boys for over a year now and they absolutely LOVE her. I never have to worry about them when I travel as I know they are in great hands and that peace of mind is simply priceless.”
7. Haley P.
“I cannot say enough great things about Haley. She has been pet sitting for our family for about 7 years. She has helped us with drop in visits, walks, and overnights. She is the one I call any time we go on a family vacation, she is the only one I trust with my fur babies, especially overnight and for multiple nights! I never have to worry if they are being properly cared for. It’s an amazing feeling being able to get away and know everything is being taken care of and my pets are being treated with love. We currently have 3 large dogs, 2 of which need to maintain their own space due to dominance issues and Haley does a great job keeping them separate, while also making sure their individual needs are being met. All 3 dogs get very excited when Haley comes to visit and I know they are being cared for amazingly and loved when Haley is there! We have 2 cats and a bearded dragon that Haley helps care for when she is here too, so she has definitely mastered caring for multiple pets at a time! Haley does a fantastic job following all of my pets feeding schedules and daily routines, and most importantly, treats them with the love and care they deserve. I can’t imagine choosing anyone else, Haley will forever be my go-to pet sitter.”
8. Hope J.
“Hope was simply amazing. She is very sweet and came over ahead of time to learn the ropes. She wanted to know where my kitties hid so she could find them and get pics for me. She made sure they had food and water and cleaned their litter boxes. I would recommend Hope to anyone at anytime.”
9. Christy W.
“Christy gave special care and attention to my senior dog. She was this little dog's, who had gone through many changes in a short time, first pet sitter and it went well. I will welcome Christy back and recommend her as a reliable, caring pet sitter.”
10. Lynett S.
“I can’t recommend Lynett S. enough as a pet sitter and dog walker! She has been an absolute lifesaver for me and my pets. Lynett has watched, walked, and played with my Jack Russell terrier, Buddy, my Corgi, Stout, my Rat Terrier, Roo, my Border Collie, Gizmo, and my Pug, Harley. Every time I’ve had to leave town, I’ve been so at ease knowing that she’s looking after them. What's even more telling is how the dogs react when we pick them up—they’re always so happy and comfortable with her that they don’t even want to leave! Unlike other sitters, my dogs can’t wait to come back to Lynett’s care. It’s clear that she has a special connection with animals. Lynett’s love for animals extends beyond dogs—she’s also owned birds, fish, hamsters, and gerbils, so she’s experienced in caring for all types of pets. Her heart of gold, patience, and gentle nature make her an incredible choice for any pet parent. She’s responsible, caring, and trustworthy—any pet would be lucky to have her as their sitter!”
11. Anays & Francis V.
“Amazing couple. Even though my fur babies hid, they took great effort to find and photo them. They kept their food and water bowls full. The two are great sitters.”
12. Mike R.
“Mike is the kind of guy that gets along with anything that breathes. He knows how to play well with dogs and he’s able set appropriate boundaries when needed. He’s experienced and knowledgeable on how dog’s minds work. He’s very punctual on feeding and walking times. He’s watched Rex (my pitbull) a few times now and he’s has grown to really love Mike! Rex does get excited when anybody walks in my house but when Mike walks in, there’s always a couple extra layers of excitement that come out in Rex.”
13. Shalynn B.
“Shalynn has been my English Mastiff's trainer for over a year and we are currently working towards the Canine Good Citizen. Shalynn is extremely knowledgeable and passionate with all pets. She stayed at my home with our pup, two cats and two lizards for a week while we were on a family vacation. I was very relieved knowing that our pets were safe and in great hands as she sent me pictures throughout the week. Shalynn's love for animals shows in her knowledge, enthusiasm and outgoing personality! I would highly recommend Shalynn as your trusted pet caregiver!!”
14. Aimee T.
About: Hello! I'm Aimee, and I've been a pet owner since I was a teenager, taking primary care of our family pets growing up. Today, I'm a pround mama of a 4 yr old Boxer/Pitbull mix who is my pride amd joy! In the past, I've taken care of puppies, adult and senior dogs - specifically, senior dogs who require a lot of attention and patience due to medical issues. Additionally, being a behavioral analyst in my work life has allowed me to expand my training skills, which I have applied to my own pup at home. My schedule can be flexible and different every week. During the week, I'm available mostly in the mornings before 12pm - weekends can be flexible! I prefer to meet dogs with their owners present prior to beginning regular check ins - this will allow your dog to get to know me and become familiar before I introduce myself without their owners nearby.
15. Bill W.
“Bill was great with our two dogs. Thor loved his walk in the neighborhood. Bill is attentive to their needs, professional and flexible. Thanks Bill@”
16. Kimberly W.
“Kimberly is a fantastic pet sitter. Excellent communicator; thoughtful service; and high quality pet care. She went above and beyond for our pets. Highly recommend!”
17. Guadalupe P.
“This was my first time leaving my dog home while going on vacation. I was nervous because he's 16 years old and I've never used a dog sitter before. But Guadalupe was great. She was very sweet with my dog, Motley, during the meet & greet. I could tell he was comfortable with her. She walked me through how to use the Rover app and was very accommodating, pleasant, and flexible with the holiday. She communicated well and I appreciated the text and photo updates. The house was exactly as I left it when I got back and I could tell my little guy was well cared for. Thank you, Guadalupe!”
18. Lee K.
“I've known Lee since he was a baby and he's always has a great affinity for animals. He took care of my 15 year old Pomeranian when I was out of town and was very responsible. I knew I could always depend on him even if the weather was horrible. My pooch loved him too! Lee would make a great pet sitter/Walker.”
19. Maria S.
“Maria was amazing. My kittens (8 months old) really enjoyed her visits and considered her part of their family. Have already booked Maria's next visit. Was nervous as this was my first pet sitter and first time away from my "crew" but a great sitter.”
20. Marisa C.
“Marisa was great. It's our first time using Rover and she was wonderful. She came to meet our dogs in advance and answer any questions. She was on time when the actual day came and took good care of the dogs w feeding and pottying. We feel better knowing we have her services in the future.”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Round Lake Heights on Rover as of May 2025 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.
As of May 2025, there are 375 pet sitters in Round Lake Heights. 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, 89% of Round Lake Heights pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Round Lake Heights have an average of 16 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 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 Round Lake Heights.
Rover makes it easy to find Round Lake Heights 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 375 pet sitters in Round Lake Heights on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Round Lake Heights, 100% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 100% 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.
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