House Sitting in Sterling

About: I’ve always had dogs when it came to growing up. My family thought it was only natural to have them! I grew up living amongst 5 Great Danes. I’ve taken care of dogs of all kinds! I’ve had dogs that weigh almost twice as me, and dogs that can fit into purses. I have over 10 years of experience with reactive dogs, since my pittie is very selective of other dogs. I have over 15 years of experience with puppies and training them as well! I’m currently working full time Monday-Friday. 6:30-2:30. After that, I’m available for the rest of the day to let out, walk, feed, and take care of any pets. On the weekends, I am fully available, all day and all night! I care for my pets like they’re my own babies. We don’t have a fenced in yard, but I have one dog that is off leashed trained, and the other that must be on a leash at all times. Which means we go on walks around the property daily! I have an entire room dedicated to the bunnies, and the cat gets the whole house, along with the dogs.

“Jamie was an absolute lifesaver. We needed a sitter for the day on short notice and she was very accommodating. Very polite and professional. The dogs absolutely loved her! We highly recommend her and will definitely be using her in the future.”

Javier C.

About: My boyfriend and I have always had animals in our lives. Growing up he lived on a farm with dogs, cats, goats, pigs etc. and I have had dogs and cats my whole life. We currently have 2 beautiful Great Danes, a bunch of rabbits, outside kitties, and a chinchilla! Our dogs love people, small animals, and would love a bigger dog to run around with. We would love to cuddle with your fur babies, go for walks, or just play in the fenced yard! We currently work 4 days a week leaving Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday to watch and care for your animals. My boyfriend is an early riser and I’m a night owl, so you’re pet will have plenty of time to get the care they need. We have a 2 story house with lots of room for them to lay around and have their own space if needed. We also have a large backyard that is fenced off already for our dogs.

“Danae went above and beyond when sitting for my dogs and cat. She sent pics to show me they were doing well, and I could tell they getting lots of love while we were away. She even went the extra mile to comfort my dog that is scared of storms. I would highly recommend her and will most definitely use her again!”

Susan L.

“Zebulon tended to my dogs perfectly. They took to his kind and gentle soul and were calm and content when I returned home from an overnight trip”

Linda A.

About: I have 14 years Veterinary experience with pet care, including medication and fluid administration, light grooming, post op care, and senior care. I know and am able to recognize signs of distress, medical emergencies, and changes in behavior which is vital to any Pet Care Professional providing services for your family member. I make it a point to document and monitor pets thoroughly and keep constant communication for owners peace of mind. Your pet's health, safety and happiness is my top priority and putting your furry family member first I own my own business specifically tailored to providing the best care for your pets, equines, and livestock. I am available 7 days a week and at a minimum try to book out at least a week in advance aside from my weekly clients that i see regularly, however I also work Monday through Friday from 830am-430pm I believe it is important to care for your family member in a stress free environment, and because of that i do not offer services in my home but instead i travel to you and provide services to your family member in their home where they are most comfortable and at ease.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs ever since I was 11 years old .I’m very but of an animal lover I’ve also taken care of cats birds I am very good at take care of animals any time of the day I can pet sit your pet sun-sat would be better to meet up first I have an unfenced yard I would take them out on a leash and I can take them to a dog park to run and play

About: I have many years of cat and dog sitting including my own pets and friends and family as well some neighbors as well I love it I have open availability and love to spend time with pets at all times and would like to experience new adventures with some new pets I have a fenced yard and a spare room to keep them separated if necessary from my own pets we have small children that are good with animals

About: With five-years experience I have worked with a variety of pets that include: small animals; such as hamsters and guinea pigs, small and large breeds of dogs, and cats of all ages. I'm currently working a full-time job Monday through Friday 6:30am to 4pm and Saturdays 6am to 11am. I am available during the evenings starting 5pm and on Sundays. When it comes to care for your pets my top priority is creating a safe, calming atmosphere where they are free to be themselves. Proper play, some lite grooming, and a variety of other services are provided in my care.

About: Hey everyone I'm Ella and I've always had a house hold full of pets. Growing up my parents allowed a wide variety of animals to stay in our home. I love animals so much that I'm going in to a career field that is dedicated solely on the help of marine organisms. I currently live with a dog, cat, bearded dragon, leopard gecko and a ton of fish. So basically I can care for any pet needed. I work part time so I have a ton of free time on my hands. I’m trying to find better ways to spend my time rather than always going out. Hanging with any pet is always so fun and usually a better time then going out to begin with! Each pets different, all come with special likes and dislikes. I usually love to take dogs for walks but some may not be able to walk, and in those situations I like to do mind puzzles. For pet sitting I’d come over to the clients home and spend a few hours with them unless it’s a sleep away care. Pet walks would last min 30 minutes just to give the dogs some fresh air longer than normally done during days.

About: I had dogs all my life long and I took some trainers for my different dogs . So when I look after your dog maybe I will trainer him / her with treats 🤩 Hi! I can schedule apt during afternoons or evenings bc I work during mornings (mon- fr) but I’m feee all weekends. Just text me 🤗🦊 I live with my dog. We have a yard and we love playing outside or go for a walk. My dog is very good with other dogs too.

“Sierra was amazing! We came to her in a rushed panic when our original dog sitter had backed out 12 hours before we were going away for a week. Sierra was super accommodating and picked up our dog and dropped her back off so when we arrived at home, our dog would be waiting for us. She sent us photos and recaps every day! Our dog Netty had a smile in every photo lol! We will DEFINITELY use her again!!”

Brittney H.

About: Hi, together Christie And Kendra (cousins) have a full lifetime of caring for dogs. Dogs have always been a part of our life. We are local to Rock Falls to help with your dog sitter needs. We have 1.5 acre of land for long walks. We would love to take great care of your fur babies while you are away from home. Consider us your fur babies home away from home!! Rock Falls, Sterling, and surrounding areas! Free meet and greets. When we leave the house is typically always local. Your fur babies will be safe with us. We are always happiest home with the dogs. Your dogs will be allowed on beds, furniture and free to roam the house. Regular potty breaks. Nice large yard. Lots of free kisses for the pups.

“HIRE CHRIS. I won the lottery with him. It was my first time using Rover. I have a special needs rabbit who needed a caretaker after a rabbit boarding service was no longer available. I messaged several sitters and Chris was the first to respond. He is responsive and communicative. What I absolutely love about Chris, among many things, is that he asks questions. Not in a "what do I do" kind of way. Rather, "how do I do this to make sure it's done correctly". My special needs rabbit is on a specialized diet. I left Chris with instructions, which he followed to a tee, but he also sent a photo of the food. (My rabbit is feed very soft, watered down pellets and Critical Care due to recent dental surgery). I'm happy that he did because my rabbit can't chew on pellets. He sent lots of photos of Moo, too. Chris was also flexible with the initial meet 'n' greet appointment and visiting my landlord's office to pick up my front door key (which has to be loaned out). One of the reasons I chose Chris was his close proximity to my apartment. I will 5000% hire Chris again for my rabbit sitting needs. He took great care of my very special needs rabbit and Moo liked him too! I recommend him for your pet sitting needs, including small mammals!”

Jade T.

About: multiple years in animal shelter care, experience as a veterinarian assistant, aspiring veterinary student wide variety of experience: puppies - senior care, as well as experience with fearful/reactive animals As of now, I would be able to walk or drop in on dogs as needed. I am a student having summers off, which makes my schedule flexible. I understand that our animals may feel more comfortable in their own home. Unfortunately, my own pets don’t allow for play dates at my house. I am more than willing to spend time with your pups in the comfort of your own home.

“Kayla did a great job house sitting our dog! She kept in contact and we could tell our dog was happy and well cared for. I already have her booked again!”

Kara S.

About: I’ve always wanted pets since I was a kid. When I was 10 I got my first dog, a Saint Bernard named Barry. I’ve been nuts about dogs ever since. That grew into a love for all animals, and I have owned horses, cats and dogs over the last 20 years. 10 years ago I accepted a job at an equestrian facility. That opened the door to my first ever pet sit and since then I’ve worked all over the area. I took a break for awhile, due to my schedule becoming to full with other commitments, now I’m back ready to accept some new clients. Obviously our pets are a huge part of our lives. I do not take that responsibility lightly. When I come into a home I bring my heart and passion to the job to make sure the animals under my care feel comfortable, safe and as smoothly adjusted as they can be to someone new in their environment. I have worked with pretty much every dog you can think of. Rescues with timid personalities, small pups, giant breeds. And hard work does not put me off, I most recently spent two weeks rehabbing a German Shepard who had broken her leg. This is not a normal situation but I mention because this happened two days prior to this client leaving. There was very little time to plan and adapting on the fly was necessary. And that’s what I can do, provide a solid plan of care but also think on my feet if the situation arises. I look forward to the conversations to be had here and the new pets that I will meet. I recently switch careers which has boosted my flexibility in providing my overnight pet sitting services which is why I’ve reactivated my Rover services. I specialize in sits that last a week to two, with former experience from the last 10 years I’ve learned how to treat my clients pets as my own and tailor my schedule to their needs. I work fully remote in the banking sector. This means I take work with me to my housesits and can be hands on with the pets during the day. I do require high speed WiFi for work, if looking into having me stay during the day this is required for me to work from your home. Otherwise my care is overnight and home to work during the day and then back for overnight with the pets. I provide both full days of if I can bring work with or just overnight and mornings if I cannot.

About: I have helped with animals, from pet sitting to walking, any age. I help train and love all animals! Very good with dogs and other pets. I work from home, so i can usually make my own schedule. I am available all week to help with pet care needs such as walking, feeding, playing with. I have 2 friendly dogs, a big fenced in yard, lots of toys to play with.I can come to your home if needed, I have my own car and insurance.

About: From nose ears to little pads I know what's going on with my little guys being very big on doing things myself so that way I catch when things are not right with them. I currently my own Boss with my own schedule with some time and some flexibility to help out with other families that might need help Walkable access to parks and trails for opportunities for outdoor play and fun time. I've always been big on both supervised engaging play time 🤓

About: I've taken care of friends, family, and coworkers pets for the duration of their vacations, as well as many of my own over the years. Never a worry when leaving your family members in loving capable hands. I am currently a stay at home mom, looking for work at home or close to home so that my daughter may accompany me while caring for the animals. Secure and spacious back yard, plenty of room to run and play fetch, baby safe household (doubles as extra dog safe!), lots of love and attention provided