House Sitting in Urbana

About: Thanks so much for stopping by our page! ~ We’re a family of animal lovers who truly enjoy caring for pets. Visiting zoos and animal sanctuaries is one of our favorite things to do, and at home we have a pyredoodle and a bearded dragon. ~ This account was originally created when our son was 8 years old, and over the years it has grown into something he truly loves. Now at 15, he is the primary caregiver during stays. Pet sitting has been an incredible way for him to build responsibility, and he genuinely gets excited every time he has a booking. He has several consistent repeat clients and treats every dog like family—just like he does his “brother,” our pyredoodle. ~ Of course, my husband and I are always present and supervising to ensure your pet is safe, happy, and well cared for. All communication and arrangements will go through me, and all earnings go directly to our son. ~ As we aren't on Rover to generate an income our profile may be different from other sitters.Please review the below to ensure we are the right fit for you and your fur baby. ~ Please review the details below to see if we’re a good fit for you and your pup: • We only host one dog at a time so your pet receives our full attention and care • If you have two dogs and one is very laid-back, feel free to message me—we may be able to accommodate • We do not use kennels unless requested • For puppies or dogs not yet potty trained, please provide diapers (with tail holes) ~ MEET & GREETS *Not required if your dog is friendly with other animals, as we only host one guest at a time. ~ For safety, we don’t share our home address until a booking is confirmed through Rover. This is just a precaution we follow, and Rover provides our address in the confirmation email once the booking is complete. For unconfirmed visits, we’re more than happy to meet at a nearby dog park first so everyone can meet and make sure it’s a great fit! ~ About our dog: Our pyredoodle (born November 2020) lives inside with us. He is playful, gentle, but he's not always interested in other dogs. He isn't aggressive. He'sa big jealous baby and just ignores them completely. He is also very submissive—so if your pup is more dominant, just keep in mind he may try to climb into my lap for safety (he’s a big guy 😊). ~ What to bring: Please send your pup with their leash, food, food bowl, and any comfort items. That said, many visiting pups prefer using our dog’s bowls, which is perfectly fine too! ~ Updates: I typically send daily updates with photos in the evening. For longer stays, updates may be every other day—but I’m happy to adjust based on your preferences. ~ At the end of the day, if you’re looking for a home where your dog will be treated like part of the family—with lots of attention, care, and love—we may be the perfect fit. We’d love to meet your pup! 😊 I work remotely and can easily accommodate most routines. My son goes to an online school and is here to play as soon as he finishes school in the morning. Our yard is fenced in with a vinyl fence. It's almost 1/2 acre. We do let our pup out by himself. If your pup digs under fences or is a Houdini that can climb over a 6ft please let us know. We let your pup stay in the house and roam the same as we do our pup. Also, we do not allow our dog on the furniture. He knows to stay off, but don't make a big deal out of it if your pup is more comfortable while they're with us.

“Holli was great! She kept me up to date with my dogs and sent pictures! She provided comfort when we were having some recent health issues with the pups.”

Kali D.

“Hailey gave our little toy poodle excellent care! Honey warmed up to Hailey very quickly. Hailey followed all my instructions. I appreciated how she kept in touch with me about Honey and how she was doing. I would definitely have Hailey watch our pet again!”

Polly L.

“Kayla is wonderful and took excellent care of my dog. My dog generally does not like new people but fell for Kayla in about 10 minutes. Kayla was very communicative and let me know that the dog was fine throughout the weekend. The best!”

Adeline A.

About: I have worked at a dog boarding facility in the past, as well as pet sitting! I have experience giving medication and with special diets. I am comfortable with younger pets up to senior pets! I am responsible and responsive! I currently have a full time job Monday-Thursday, so I am looking for pet care work Friday-Sunday! There is an option to provide morning walks every day of the week. I will be very respectful of your home and space while caring for your pet. I don’t offer pet care in my home, because I have a cat.

“As usual, Jordan was great with our pups. He graciously handled one of our dogs having an upset tummy and he was respectful of our home. Thank you Jordan! We appreciate you so much!”

Amber R.

“FANTASTIC PET SETTER and a wonderful person. Debbie is a hard working and reliable person ! We would trust Debbie with our lives! I highly recommend Debbie without any doubt! THANK YOU MISS DEBBIE!”

DR ROBERT T.

“Kayla was so great with my guy. He has special needs and she made sure she fully understood his routine and needs. He loved her. I highly recommend Kayla and she will be my go-to whenever I am in the area.”

Amy R.

“Vada was awesome! My dog can be very anxious and I always worry about him but Vada communicated so well with me and it was my first trip not worrying the entire time. I am so thankful! She spent so much time with him and kept him very happy!”

Lindsay B.

“Lance was awesome. He watched and took care of our 3 Pomeranians as though they were his. He sent us morning and evening photos with updates. He did everything as we asked. I was not worried at all the whole time we were away. That was nice!! I know we have finally found someone to trust with our kiddos. DO NOT HESITATE TO GO WITH LANCE S............HE IS AN AWESOME GENTLEMEN”

Pat B.

“Natalie communicated well, took great care of Kong, and left the house tidy. She reached out ahead of time about a couple of things she needed to accommodate her work schedule and about whether visitors were allowed, which I appreciated. She was patient with my detailed instructions for my stubborn but sweet senior dog. I’d recommend Natalie!”

Mindy T.

“We absolutely loved having Madeline watch our two pups while we were on vacation! I am guilty of leaving too many instructions sometimes, and she made me feel at ease before and during our time away. She also cleaned the house, washed all linens, and left the house in perfect shape. We’d be honored to have her as a sitter again!”

Tori P.

“Ashlynn was great!”

Matt K.

About: Growing up I lived on a farm. I had pigs, chickens, rabbits, ducks, dogs and cats. I have always had a love for animals of any kind. I’m currently a stay at home mom. With that being said I would be able to take care of your pet at any hour through out the day. I have a fenced in yard at my house because I have 2 dogs of my own. If I were to come to your house to take care of your dog, I would be sure to take the dog out on a leash so that the dog doesn’t run off.

About: I have been involved in several volunteer groups for pets and rescue organizations. I’m sure I could help your peace of mind when you need. I’m currently working for Rover full time. I’m looking to make this a career path and I’m trying to earn more than happiness from Rover. My apartment has a private entrance and I have parks and trails to take them near me that are secure. I have multiple options for boarding.

“Judy did a great job with our dog. She was very responsive to texts and kept us informed during her stay at our house. She left the house as clean as when she came. We will definitely use her again when we are traveling.”

Sally H.

About: I have been catering for dogs ever since I was young. I am hardworking, flexible, and love animals. I am a responsible student who is majoring in nursing. I am willing to put the work in. I am currently a studen. My open days are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday. On Wednesday and Friday I can do evening. I am pretty flexible. I live on a lot of land, have a big backyard and another dog to keep your pet company. I would be available to crate the dog if needed

“Bree by far is the best dog sitter we have ever booked with!! Our little guy was comfortable with her right away and so was I! She made sure she had all the information she needed to take the best care of him, was so responsive, and gave so many amazing updates of Baxter during her stay. She took care of him as if he was her own and I’m so thankful for that. I will 1000% be booking with her in the future and recommending her to anyone else who is looking for a sitter.”

Tayler G.

“Quincy was great with our two senior pups. They were relaxed and content when we got home.”

Rebecca B.

“Laura Rose was great - friendly and helpful. Laura was very good with our dogs, and they and our house were well taken care of. We appreciated receiving photos while we were gone. A positive experience for me and the dogs.”

Diana D.