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About: I've done pet sitting for family, friends, and neighbors for most of my life. This includes care of dogs to include feeding, play, walking, and administering meds if applicable. I currently have a six year old English Bulldog who is a stubborn sweetheart and I regularly pet sit for a family member's pitbull mix. I will be available on marked days, most regularly weekends as well as selected weekday options as I have a flexible/remote work set-up. I take care of pets of my own (as well as children) so I can confidently fill in to care for your pet. I have reliable transportation and defined radius on my profile so I can arrange for several walks and in home check-ins and care throughout the day and evening. When/if I do board or care for a client's pet in my home, there is a fenced in backyard and one other dog in the home.

“Shane was AMAZING!!! If you’re looking for the best, you have found it! Shane took care of our special needs senior dog, Stewey, while we were away for our wedding. Shane was super attentive to Stewey’s needs and exceeded our expectations (which are high!). We couldn’t have been happier and highly recommend Shane for anyone’s future needs!”

“Cindy was an amazing house sitter. She watched my dog and two cats while I travelled out of the country and took great care of them. I don’t enjoy leaving my animals while I travel, but she made me feel super comfortable that they were being loved in my absence, including sending updates on their antics along with adorable pictures she captured throughout her time with them.”

“Heidi tool great care of my pup, Felix. She was very organized and made sure she had a list of questions to fully understand his routine before I went out of town. She made sure to give me updates throughout the day and was responsive to all my inquiries. I highly recommend Heidi for any of your pet care needs!”

“Hayden was great taking care of our puppy and cat while we were away. Our puppy was still crate and potty training. Hayden managed it wonderfully and kept us in the loop while we were gone. They were in great hands!”

“Sara did a phenomenal job house sitting and taking care of my pup. She was always responsive and sent updates with pictures. After her stay, she had some great suggestions which I will use in the future. I will use Sara again and cannot recommend her enough.”

“We had an amazing experience with Adrienne! She stayed with Mickey and kept us updated with frequent messages and adorable pictures, which gave us a peace of mind while we were away. It was clear Mickey was well cared for, happy, and comfortable the entire time. We truly appreciated the communication and attention to detail. We would absolutely book again and highly recommend Adrienne to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter!”

“Hannah is a rockstar! I was so fortunate to be able to secure her for this past weekend as my other dog sitter had to cancel 48 hours before our trip due to a death in the family. I reached out to Hannah and she was so quick and responsive to my request. She came over that afternoon for a meet and greet with Oscar and to tour our home. She was professional and courteous, and I booked her that evening! We retuned to a VERY happy pup - and our house was in perfect order. Hannah was responsive during our time away and provided numerous updates. I highly recommend!!”

“I highly recommend Jessica! I was extremely happy with the care she provided for my two cats and my little special‑needs dog. She was responsive whenever I reached out and consistently shared updates throughout her stay, which gave me great peace of mind knowing my pets were in excellent hands. Jessica was also very respectful of my home—it was left tidy and well cared for (trash taken out, bed made, no dishes in the sink, etc.). I’m really looking forward to booking her again the next time I travel!”

“We needed a sitter on really short notice and Christyn was available. She sent pics of our dogs showing how they were, our hound took to her immediately. Thank you for taking care of our pups! Definitely recommended!”

“Jennifer is amazing! We booked her services with little notice when our previous sitter canceled on us. We were headed down to TN to get married and we’re worried about leaving our two labs with a new person. Jennifer was amazing and our dogs loved her immediately. It was so nice getting daily updates and pictures to keep us reassured all was well! Would recommend to anyone, and especially those who are like us and have high expectations when it comes to our pets!”

“Mikayla was wonderful! My senior pup has seizures and I hate leaving her but Mikayla sent lots of pics and messages which helped me feel so much better! She's amazing, highly recommend! We'll definitely be using her in the future!”

“Raquel is always dependable and always goes above and beyond even when we forget to leave the key!!! Oops! She took great care of our dog Hercules and kept our little fish alive!”


About: I have experience with different types of animals including dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, guinea pigs. I enjoy being active, spending time at home, and taking pics of animals I work full time in healthcare. Available mornings before 7am and after 5:30-6pm on week days for walks. I am also free any time on weekends!! I make sure the pets can hang out with me instead of in a crate while I am present in the home. I make sure to supervise and ensure pets are not damaging household items. I also enjoy being outdoors and I would take the pet/dog on a walk if allowed.
“Victoria was an amazing sitter for my dog Felix. Felix can be a bit shy but he warmed up her quickly. She sent me photos and updates every day, which I appreciated so much. I trusted her completely with my pup and my house and I’d highly recommend her for any pet needs!”

About: At college during the school year but home now for the summer!! I’ve been helping dog sitting for as long as I can remember. I’ve even trained my dog when he was puppy and now he’s a great well trained dog. I’m currently a sophomore at Miami University and I have a flexible schedule during the summer! I’d love to spend my free time taking care of your furry friends! I’m super patient and understanding with all dogs especially puppy’s. I’ve always had a great connection with all dogs and get along with them great.
About: I’ve taken care of dogs my whole life since I was under 10. My first dog was a 100 pound lab. We’ve always had multiple dogs in the house and I’ve always fed, walked and taken good care of them! Like they are my kids! Please leave me a review after I’ve taken care of your pups to ensure others get great service too! I work from home. I am free to help take care of your pets when you can’t! We have a fenced in back yard and have 2 3 year old rescues that are brother and sister. They are Chihuahua pitbull mixes if you can imagine that. I work from home and can walk or care for your dogs around my work schedule and my daughters life! I love them and treat them as if they are my own! I treat others dogs like they are my own. Make sure they get exercise if that’s what is needed, play time, potty breaks, food and water breaks and lots of love and pets!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Urbana is $50
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Sitters in Urbana average 4 repeat house sitting clients
House Sitting FAQs
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 Jun 2026 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 Jun 2026, there are 2,447 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, 84% 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 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 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.




