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“Karolina was a wonderful dog sitter! She took such great care of our dog, Hank, and kept him happy and comfortable while we were away. It was clear she really cared about him, and that gave us a lot of peace of mind. When we got home, everything was clean and just as we left it—she even tidied up before heading out. We will definitely be using Karolina again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a kind, responsible, and thoughtful pet sitter!”
“Donna is amazing!! She took excellent care of our two dogs and cat while we were on vacation for a week. She took great care of our house, walked the dogs and took them to park for exercise. This was our first trip without the dogs and felt very reassured knowing they were in good hands. I would highly recommend Donna and plan on requesting her in the future.”
“We had Ron stay at our house and care for our dog, Ruby. Ruby was well taken care of, and the house was immaculate upon our return. I would definitely recommend Ron for caring for your animals.”
“Rachel is fantastic. She took great care of our super sweet giant snuggle pup and our house. She was incredibly prompt in responding to all of our messages, checked in regularly and sent pictures. She went not an extra mile but extra miles to provide a great experience. Thank you for being awesome to Red Cloud and to us Rachel!”
“Morgan was great! She watched my two dogs all day with short notice, one of whom is older and has medical needs. She also cleaned up the house and sent me updates, photos, and videos regularly.”
“Nicole did a great job with Max. I received daily updates with pictures/videos. Max is a scaredy cat and Nicole, thru her patience, was able to win him over, even though it was towards the end of the cat sitting. I will use her services again.”
“This is my second time booking and amazing per usual. Louie loves the walks, attention, and care given during the stay. Very happy to have a trustworthy, communicative, and attentive sitter!”
“Highly recommend Shyla. Just as everyone else stated, she provides many many updates and ensures that she keeps you, the owner as comfortable as the fur baby. Georgie was well loved during our week away. I would definitely hire her again-no reservations. Thank you Shyla!”
“Nathaniel was great! He made sure that our two kittens were as comfortable as possible, even when it took several days for them to adjust to having a new person in the house. He communicated regularly, and everything was exactly as we left it when we got home from our trip.”
“It's always tough with a new sitter but Ari took great care of them. The best part was we came back to healthy and calm dogs, the house looked good, the tomato plants and fish alive!! She was an excellent active listener, had lots of experience and was above all loving to the dogs and sending us communication regularly. Thanks so much Ari!!”
About: I offer dependable and attentive pet care for animals of all shapes and sizes. With a calm and grounded approach, I create a peaceful, safe environment while respecting each pet’s unique needs, routine, and personality. Whether it’s daily walks, feeding, play, or companionship, I would love to meet your pet! My schedule is currently very flexible. I’m available to offer thoughtful, individualized pet and house sitting. I genuinely enjoy keeping cats company, walking dogs, watering plants, or just making sure everything feels cared for while you’re away. I’m open to daytime and overnight visits. I take the time to learn each pet’s unique routine, needs, and personality. I strive for you and your pet to feel at ease while you’re away. I like to prepare for visits by learning what’s important to you and your pet, what you need from me, and what your pet might need in your absence. I care about cleanliness and do my best to ensure that your space is tidy for your return.
“Karla was amazing with our 5 month old puppy. She stayed in our home and left it immaculate! We appreciated her love and care for our new puppy (we had lost our 12 year golden just a few days before our trip). She made sure our puppy got lots of love and attention. We will absolutely use Karla again.”
“Alyssa is such an animal lover, and took excellent care of my anxious and dog reactive Great Dane. She communicated throughout the stay, and took great care of my house as well. I would highly recommend her services!”
About: Anytime I watch an animal I do my best to keep them in there normal routine. This is especially important with young and senior animals. I have a senior pup and while he’s flexible with me, I understand the stress it can cause animals to be away from there family and out of the daily routine. I work full time caring for aquatic animals and when I come home I care for the furry kind! I have been house and dog/cat sitting for many years for co workers, friends, and my volunteers who I work with. I have always loved animals and care for yours like they are my own. I walk my dog first thing when I get home to get us both out of the house and enjoy exploring the outdoors. I have an unfenced yard but the animals never go out in supervised. I have 20ft leashes that easily reach the grass and farther for those who tend to wander.
About: I have had my lab mix since i was 16 years old potty trained and leashed trained him! In highschool i took a vet course and got to learn about healthy diets and grooming for dogs!! I currently work 4 days a week and need some extra cash to get me through school i have three days off a week and get off early two of my work days! I love to give my dogs lots of outside time playing fetch sun bathing or walks!! I always love to get fun toys or treats for my dogs!
About: I have had the pleasure and opportunity to be an adoptive mom to 5 schnauzers over the past 28 years. I love dogs and treat them as a beloved family member. I currently am not working and will be able to give my full attention to your pet while he/she is staying in my home. This includes playtime, cuddling, mealtime and walks. Your pet will be loved and taken care of as if they are at home. I have a fenced in yard in a beautiful neighborhood. In addition, I have 2 toy schnauzers that will keep your fur baby company. They love to play and cuddle but also know when to leave elderly dogs be.
About: Love going on walks and want to help out local animal parents with walking + sitting for all animals! Love dogs of all energy levels I have a completely open schedule as I am self employed so just looking to add in walks and sitting for something fun to do throughout the day! I have one cat who is very friendly and loves any people and other animals, he is very independent when he needs to be which allows for time with any other pets.
About: I’ve been around dogs my whole life and currently am a professional dog whelper for several breeders, can administer medications, can watch puppies or Pregnant females as well. Currently work from home so I’m available anytime after 10 am can do earlier just need to be advised in advance and can also watch weekends if planned in advanced. My routine varies depending on how many pups we watch 🙂 We have fenced off an area for our dogs, and will have supervised outside play time. We also have private Trails we can go for hikes.
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Karolina F.Star Sitter
“Karolina was a wonderful dog sitter! She took such great care of our dog, Hank, and kept him happy and comfortable while we were away. It was clear she really cared about him, and that gave us a lot of peace of mind. When we got home, everything was clean and just as we left it—she even tidied up before heading out. We will definitely be using Karolina again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a kind, responsible, and thoughtful pet sitter!”
Donna H.
“Donna is amazing!! She took excellent care of our two dogs and cat while we were on vacation for a week. She took great care of our house, walked the dogs and took them to park for exercise. This was our first trip without the dogs and felt very reassured knowing they were in good hands. I would highly recommend Donna and plan on requesting her in the future.”
Ron K.Star Sitter
“We had Ron stay at our house and care for our dog, Ruby. Ruby was well taken care of, and the house was immaculate upon our return. I would definitely recommend Ron for caring for your animals.”
Rachel O.
“Rachel is fantastic. She took great care of our super sweet giant snuggle pup and our house. She was incredibly prompt in responding to all of our messages, checked in regularly and sent pictures. She went not an extra mile but extra miles to provide a great experience. Thank you for being awesome to Red Cloud and to us Rachel!”
Morgan S.Star Sitter
“Morgan was great! She watched my two dogs all day with short notice, one of whom is older and has medical needs. She also cleaned up the house and sent me updates, photos, and videos regularly.”
Nicole P.
“Nicole did a great job with Max. I received daily updates with pictures/videos. Max is a scaredy cat and Nicole, thru her patience, was able to win him over, even though it was towards the end of the cat sitting. I will use her services again.”
Kelli B.
“Kelly was wonderful to work with, my poodle Ginger is happy and she cleaned up! I think I have found my dogs, new dog auntie! I will certainly ask for her assistance again!”
Samantha W.Star Sitter
“This is my second time booking and amazing per usual. Louie loves the walks, attention, and care given during the stay. Very happy to have a trustworthy, communicative, and attentive sitter!”
Shyla Q.
“Highly recommend Shyla. Just as everyone else stated, she provides many many updates and ensures that she keeps you, the owner as comfortable as the fur baby. Georgie was well loved during our week away. I would definitely hire her again-no reservations. Thank you Shyla!”
Nathaniel D.
“Nathaniel was great! He made sure that our two kittens were as comfortable as possible, even when it took several days for them to adjust to having a new person in the house. He communicated regularly, and everything was exactly as we left it when we got home from our trip.”
Arianna B.
“It's always tough with a new sitter but Ari took great care of them. The best part was we came back to healthy and calm dogs, the house looked good, the tomato plants and fish alive!! She was an excellent active listener, had lots of experience and was above all loving to the dogs and sending us communication regularly. Thanks so much Ari!!”
Gabriella M.
“Gabby did a great job taking care of my cat! They sent picture updates, communicated well, and were responsive to my cat's needs. Highly recommend Gabby.”
Karla N.
“Karla was amazing with our 5 month old puppy. She stayed in our home and left it immaculate! We appreciated her love and care for our new puppy (we had lost our 12 year golden just a few days before our trip). She made sure our puppy got lots of love and attention. We will absolutely use Karla again.”
Alyssa H.Star Sitter
“Alyssa is such an animal lover, and took excellent care of my anxious and dog reactive Great Dane. She communicated throughout the stay, and took great care of my house as well. I would highly recommend her services!”
Emilee C.
“Emilee is my first choice for dog sitting my spoiled 10 year old Weimaraner. She is loving, attentive, well educated in animal care and trustworthy! She has been caring for my dog for many years and I'm always relieved to learn she is available to stay at my place with her dog Jackson and my dog. She is popular so I give her advanced request when possible!”
Danielle S.
“Danielle is very sweet. Our kitty was happy and relaxed when we returned home from our trip. Our kitty made a new best friend. Danielle took good care of our house, too.”
Mikayla L.
About: I have had my lab mix since i was 16 years old potty trained and leashed trained him! In highschool i took a vet course and got to learn about healthy diets and grooming for dogs!! I currently work 4 days a week and need some extra cash to get me through school i have three days off a week and get off early two of my work days! I love to give my dogs lots of outside time playing fetch sun bathing or walks!! I always love to get fun toys or treats for my dogs!
Heather P.
“I have known Heather for 35 years. She has a heart full of love for dogs! Her own dogs are loved for and cared for in the best way. There has not been a dog who met Heather that hasn't loved her!”
Isabella W.
About: Love going on walks and want to help out local animal parents with walking + sitting for all animals! Love dogs of all energy levels I have a completely open schedule as I am self employed so just looking to add in walks and sitting for something fun to do throughout the day! I have one cat who is very friendly and loves any people and other animals, he is very independent when he needs to be which allows for time with any other pets.
Rubi M.
“Rubii is an outstanding person, she has taken amazing care of my past pets over the years. She is a responsible and communicative individual, she keeps me updated on my pets health and grooming needs. She also has an excellent personality that really makes you feel comfortable and euphoric whenever you interact with her. I recommend Rubii to the fullest extent.”
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Thornwood is $50
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Sitters in Thornwood average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Thornwood on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $50 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 Aug 2025, there are 581 house sitters in Thornwood. 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, 88% of Thornwood house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Thornwood have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Thornwood.
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. Thornwood 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.
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