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“Tanya provided exceptional care for our cat and two dogs while staying over a long holiday weekend in our home. She asked excellent questions during our "meet and greet," so when it came time for us to leave our animals we knew they were in good hands. She arrived to house sit early afternoon on Friday and left late on Monday to accommodate our travel schedule. Our animals each have particular needs and personality quirks. For instance, we have one high energy dog that requires oral medication, frequent potty breaks, and long walks. Our other dog is content sleeping all day and needs to be convinced to take short walks! Plus, the energetic dog will eat the lazy dog's food if given the opportunity, so we feed them separately. Then, our cat is low maintenance, but still needs food, water, affection, and to have her box cleaned daily. Finally, the dogs wake up at 5am for breakfast (whether we're awake or not). Caring for the three of them is a lot of work and Tanya did a great job attending to their needs! We came home from vacation to happy, heathy pets and a clean house. We could not have asked for a better pet sitter. I highly recommend Tanya and would absolutely employ her services again.”
“I have used Rover several times throughout my dog’s 10 years and have NEVER seen her warm up (and calm down) to someone the way she did with Milo, which speaks volumes about how Milo handles animals with care and compassion. We came home to two very content animals after being away for a couple of nights and booking at the last minute, and Milo was also super respectful of our home. I would definitely recommend, and I know Milo is going to make an amazing vet tech!”
“Rilee watched our dogs in our house for the second time while we were gone for vacation. She communicated with us often and sent pictures of the boys throughout the week. She gives them plenty of play time in the backyard and even administers meds! We feel lucky to have Rilee for our boys and will be using her again!”
“Rachel was wonderful watching our dog! She sent us regular updates and pictures, was super responsive, and was flexible with our travel plans. She also left our place cleaner than she found it, which was an awesome plus. We will definitely be booking with Rachel again.”
“Mindy took care of my higher energy dog out of my home for 5 days while we were away. It was my first time having a sitter in my home like this and Mindy was absolutely amazing. She was wonderful in making sure all of my concerns were addressed and that she had all of the information she needed to provide high quality care to my pup. She sent me lots of pictures and videos and I could tell Mindy was going above and beyond to meet my dog's needs.”
“Sarah was amazing with our shelter dog! Reliable, dependable and trustworthy. She was wonderful with our timid Pepperoni. She took him on walks and kept him busy while we were gone. I will be booking Sarah again in the near future! She's a keeper!”
“Corey was a helpful and communicative pet sitter who spent time with my dog, and was flexible. Checked in multiple times to make sure we had his services as long as they were needed. I would book with Corey again.”
“Sent lots of pictures of her time with my kitty. She spent lots of time with him playing and cuddling. Very flexible with schedule and timing that I hoped for him to be watched. Highly recommend having Emma take care of your furry family!”
“Melissa is a dream! She was so fantastic staying with our puppy while we were away for 6 days. She kept Olive busy and happy, and our house was spotless when we got home. We’ve already booked Melissa for two more stays for the summer. She’s amazing.”
“Amy was awesome with our dogs and cats while we were out of town! She kept us updated and sent photos every day, so I could tell they were being well taken care of. One of my dogs has a lot of medications and is a picky eater, and Amy was so on top of it, which put me at ease knowing he was in good hands. I will definitely book with Amy again!”
“Patrick housesat and watched our dog and kitten over the Christmas holidays. He sent us daily photos and prompt messages. On very short notice he was able to stay an extra night due to our travel delays. We would definitely schedule again for any future pet sitting 😊”
“Sarah was the best!! Our dog was so comfortable with her and it was great to have the peace of mind of having a responsible sitter while we were out of town. She sent us pictures and videos every day and we came home to a happy and healthy puppy. We will definitely rebook with her for our future trips!”
“I have used Addison twice now and will continue to use her in the future! She kept my dogs exercised and happy. When I returned home they exhibited no stress! She kept in great communication if anything happened and sent pictures throughout the week so I could tell they were having fun!! And she left my house as clean or even cleaner than when she got there! I highly recommend her.”
About: Hi there, I’m Sierra! I currently reside in Champaign and work at a few daycare/boarding facilities here. I’m currently going to school to become a vet tech, so on top of having animal care experience I also have some vet med experience! I have two dogs of my own and spend everyday around all sorts of dogs, miniature to giant! I look forward to meeting you and taking great care of your pup! *Please see the last photo in my gallery that shows pricing and policies!* Pet care fits into my daily routine best in the morning since I go to work in the pm, but I work with animals every day and have a different schedule every day! If my schedule looks confusing or even if I have a day marked unavailable that you need pet care on, please reach out to me, I’m always willing to see if I can move anything around to accommodate! Pets will feel right at home here! I offer an unfenced area for them to run and potty as well as living not far from a dog park. I always make sure the dog is comfortable with me at all times and take the steps needed to gain and maintain their trust, I never want to stress the animals out in a new environment or in their own environment.
“Becky stayed at our house while we were out of town. I am one of those pet owners that gets very anxious and worries a lot about my dogs. However, when Becky was there I felt totally at ease and didn’t worry once. She was great with communication and sent pictures. I will definitely be using her again in the future!”
About: I've lived with and taken care of dogs for 11 years! I love all dogs and animals in general. I'll treat your pet like family, and they will be my number 1 priority while I'm taking care of them. I'll be doing a research assistantship at UIUC over the summer with 8-10 hours per week committed to that. This won't take up the majority of my time, so I'll have more than enough to take care of your wonderful pets! I'll treat your pets just as well as I treat mine. They'll get whatever care they need and plenty of extra love on top of that! I treat my client's home extremely well and make sure to clean up after myself. I take pride in keeping a clean living environment for myself and for my pets. I'll be sure to leave the house just as clean as when you left, and I'll be sure to give plenty of love and care to your pet as well!
About: I am a student at the University of Illinois majoring in English and History. I've been taking care of pets in my hometown neighborhood for 10+ years, including walking, feeding, letting outside, administering medication, and cleaning up messes. I also have experience caring for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and fish! I enjoy playing outside and caring for pets as if they were my own! I am a working student, but I have lots of time to take care of your pets between classes, on weekends, and during school breaks or holidays! I am a very organized and respectful person when it comes to being in someone else's space. I have experience caring for pets in someone else's home and making sure the space stays clean. I will be extremely mindful of the areas I am allowed and what I must do to keep your home and pets safe.
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Tanya W.Star Sitter
“Tanya provided exceptional care for our cat and two dogs while staying over a long holiday weekend in our home. She asked excellent questions during our "meet and greet," so when it came time for us to leave our animals we knew they were in good hands. She arrived to house sit early afternoon on Friday and left late on Monday to accommodate our travel schedule. Our animals each have particular needs and personality quirks. For instance, we have one high energy dog that requires oral medication, frequent potty breaks, and long walks. Our other dog is content sleeping all day and needs to be convinced to take short walks! Plus, the energetic dog will eat the lazy dog's food if given the opportunity, so we feed them separately. Then, our cat is low maintenance, but still needs food, water, affection, and to have her box cleaned daily. Finally, the dogs wake up at 5am for breakfast (whether we're awake or not). Caring for the three of them is a lot of work and Tanya did a great job attending to their needs! We came home from vacation to happy, heathy pets and a clean house. We could not have asked for a better pet sitter. I highly recommend Tanya and would absolutely employ her services again.”
Milo W.Star Sitter
“I have used Rover several times throughout my dog’s 10 years and have NEVER seen her warm up (and calm down) to someone the way she did with Milo, which speaks volumes about how Milo handles animals with care and compassion. We came home to two very content animals after being away for a couple of nights and booking at the last minute, and Milo was also super respectful of our home. I would definitely recommend, and I know Milo is going to make an amazing vet tech!”
Rilee H.Star Sitter
“Rilee watched our dogs in our house for the second time while we were gone for vacation. She communicated with us often and sent pictures of the boys throughout the week. She gives them plenty of play time in the backyard and even administers meds! We feel lucky to have Rilee for our boys and will be using her again!”
Rachel C.
“Rachel was wonderful watching our dog! She sent us regular updates and pictures, was super responsive, and was flexible with our travel plans. She also left our place cleaner than she found it, which was an awesome plus. We will definitely be booking with Rachel again.”
Mindy K.
“Mindy took care of my higher energy dog out of my home for 5 days while we were away. It was my first time having a sitter in my home like this and Mindy was absolutely amazing. She was wonderful in making sure all of my concerns were addressed and that she had all of the information she needed to provide high quality care to my pup. She sent me lots of pictures and videos and I could tell Mindy was going above and beyond to meet my dog's needs.”
Lilibeth S.
“Communicated well and was always responsive! Went out of their way to grab extra supplies and take care of cleaning ☺️”
Sarah M.Star Sitter
“Sarah was amazing with our shelter dog! Reliable, dependable and trustworthy. She was wonderful with our timid Pepperoni. She took him on walks and kept him busy while we were gone. I will be booking Sarah again in the near future! She's a keeper!”
Cory S.Star Sitter
“Corey was a helpful and communicative pet sitter who spent time with my dog, and was flexible. Checked in multiple times to make sure we had his services as long as they were needed. I would book with Corey again.”
Emma T.
“Sent lots of pictures of her time with my kitty. She spent lots of time with him playing and cuddling. Very flexible with schedule and timing that I hoped for him to be watched. Highly recommend having Emma take care of your furry family!”
Melissa S.
“Melissa is a dream! She was so fantastic staying with our puppy while we were away for 6 days. She kept Olive busy and happy, and our house was spotless when we got home. We’ve already booked Melissa for two more stays for the summer. She’s amazing.”
Amy S.
“Amy was awesome with our dogs and cats while we were out of town! She kept us updated and sent photos every day, so I could tell they were being well taken care of. One of my dogs has a lot of medications and is a picky eater, and Amy was so on top of it, which put me at ease knowing he was in good hands. I will definitely book with Amy again!”
Madeline N.Star Sitter
“Madeline did so great taking care of our pups! I came home to a clean home and a happy dogs. Made me feel so comfortable being away and not worrying!”
Abigail L.
“Abigail was great, we appreciated the updates and pictures while we were away. She communicated well and took good care of our sweet girl (13 year old dog). We will book again :)”
Patrick D.
“Patrick housesat and watched our dog and kitten over the Christmas holidays. He sent us daily photos and prompt messages. On very short notice he was able to stay an extra night due to our travel delays. We would definitely schedule again for any future pet sitting 😊”
Sarah F.
“Sarah was the best!! Our dog was so comfortable with her and it was great to have the peace of mind of having a responsible sitter while we were out of town. She sent us pictures and videos every day and we came home to a happy and healthy puppy. We will definitely rebook with her for our future trips!”
Addison M.
“I have used Addison twice now and will continue to use her in the future! She kept my dogs exercised and happy. When I returned home they exhibited no stress! She kept in great communication if anything happened and sent pictures throughout the week so I could tell they were having fun!! And she left my house as clean or even cleaner than when she got there! I highly recommend her.”
Sierra F.
“Sierra has provided pet sitting services for me on several occasions. She has always provided great care to my pets. She has given medications to my pet post surgery. She is always my first choice for a pet sitter. I appreciate her attitude and communication skills.”
Rebecca H.
“Becky stayed at our house while we were out of town. I am one of those pet owners that gets very anxious and worries a lot about my dogs. However, when Becky was there I felt totally at ease and didn’t worry once. She was great with communication and sent pictures. I will definitely be using her again in the future!”
Benjamin P.
“Benjamin does a great job with our anxious dog! He is patient and dependable, and my dog is calmer after Benjamin has come to walk him and give him medication. I highly recommend him!”
Lily K.
About: I am a student at the University of Illinois majoring in English and History. I've been taking care of pets in my hometown neighborhood for 10+ years, including walking, feeding, letting outside, administering medication, and cleaning up messes. I also have experience caring for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and fish! I enjoy playing outside and caring for pets as if they were my own! I am a working student, but I have lots of time to take care of your pets between classes, on weekends, and during school breaks or holidays! I am a very organized and respectful person when it comes to being in someone else's space. I have experience caring for pets in someone else's home and making sure the space stays clean. I will be extremely mindful of the areas I am allowed and what I must do to keep your home and pets safe.
Over 416 pet parents in Urbana have booked house sitting
Urbana pet parents share their Rover experiences
Another great Savvy and Savannah sleepover! From the moment we leave until we return, we know Savvy is in loving, capable hands. Savannah kept us updated with thoughtful messages and adorable photos, giving us complete peace of mind throughout our trip. If you’re looking for someone who treats your pet like family and your home with the utmost respect, Savannah is the one to call. We highly recommend her to anyone who wants worry-free pet and house sitting! Tim and Cynthia
Zoey took great care of our < 6 month puppy & 9 year old for a long weekend. She closely followed our preferred schedule, gave the pups plenty of attention, sent thorough updates and was very professional. It's clear she had a good rapport with them and we would definitely recommend her to others!
Sarah has been a gem of a find for us and our family! She was quick to respond on our initial inquiry and came over to our home for a nice introduction to our baby girl, Riley! She has a love for big dogs and it showed immediately upon meeting her. On our trip, we got regular updates, photos, and realized our doggy daughter was in the perfect hands with Sarah. Riley got all the play time and cuddle time she requires and we came home to a well kept house and a very happy dog. We appreciate Sarah more than words can say and look forward to her coming to stay in our home and care for our pup in the future. If you are lucky enough to get on her list, count yourself blessed.
Jo was a FANTASTIC sitter. We needed someone to stay the night with our cats and Jo was so wonderful. She was great with communication and letting us know when she was at the house. We get anxious leaving our babies and it was so reassuring having her there. 😊 we will absolutely use Jo again!
Bailey was great! Communication was good and I received a ton of photos throughout my trip! Everyone in the house loved them and their clear love of animals made it easier to leave my animals in their care. Bailey did great with following the notes left behind and left the house as clean as they found it. I will definitely use them again and recommend them to anyone needing a reliable pet sitter!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Urbana is $50
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Sitters in Urbana average 3 repeat house sitting clients
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Urbana 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 181 house sitters in Urbana. 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, 87% of Urbana house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Urbana have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Urbana.
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. Urbana 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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