Personalized care for your dog or cat - Lake View
Highly-rated overnight sitters - Lake View
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“Frankie had an amazing stay with Julia. She was very attentive and took great care of him. Also, she was great at communicating with us and making us feel comfortable, knowing that he was doing great. Highly recommended!”
“Adam is incredible! Fast and clear communication. Our puppy loved him instantly! He is near the lake to take dogs on long walks. Adam is an ideal dog sitter in just about every way! I will be asking him to watch my dog next time i'm out of town!”
“Another great stay with John, Ryan and Bruno! This was Bambi’s first extended stay (two weeks) and I’m so happy we found John and Ryan to be her sitters. She loves it there and Bruno is the perfect host and playmate. Communication was great and we received plenty of photo updates. Highly highly recommend- they will treat your dog as if they were their own and you will have peace of mind knowing they’re in good hands.”
“We moved to Chicago a year ago from Milwaukee and used our sitter there before. It is too time consuming to travel to Milwaukee to take Lily to her sitter before our trips, so we decided to find one in Chicago. We booked Irene through Rover based on her excellent reviews. We decided to let them get to know Lily before we leave her with them for our long travel at the end of this month. It worked very well. I met Ronnie when we left and picked up Lily. He is a very nice person and I can tell he loves dogs very much. Irene and Ronnie treated Lily like their own. They sent her pictures frequently. We can tell that Lily was happy there with Irene and Ronnie. Hopefully her longer stay will work as well even better. We highly recommend them.”
“Can't say enough thanks to Jorge and Lake. After my travel plans unexpectedly changed, they were able to keep my dog an extra night. I truly appreciate their flexibility and love that they embrace my high energy pup!”
“Susan was delightful and such a caring friend to Galway. She communicated well and had a natural love for my pup. Her dog Isla is the cutest and makes a wonderful playmate. A great time was had by all!”
“Mikey is amazing. He was scheduled to take our 6 month old puppy for 2.5 weeks while we were out of the country. Two days before we left, our puppy (Freddie) got pneumonia. Mikey still agreed to take him without batting an eye, despite now needing him to stick to a strict med schedule and tending to all his needs while he recovered. We came home to a healthy puppy, and Mikey gave us daily updates of Freddie and nursed him back to health while we were gone. We are forever grateful for him!”
“I felt so comfortable leaving Maggie with Whitney over the weekend. Maggie seemed to love her straight for the get go, and Whitney kept us up to date with regular pictures and videos. Will definitely use her again in the future. Thanks again!!”
“Maria is the absolute best! We have worked with Maria a few times and she is our favorite resource for boarding. She is outstanding with our 2 dogs. One of my boys is a senior and requires gentle care. Maria goes above and beyond to meet the needs of my boy. She is so communicative and cordial. Truly the gold standard!”
“Michelle is super friendly, caring, and communicative, and her dog is very sweet! My dog absolutely loved staying at her home! I'll definitely use her services again!”
“Katie and Java did a good job sending photos and updates. Katie is pleasant to work with and was flexible in allowing me to pick up my dog a day early. Thank you Katie !”
“Sky was the absolute bestttt with my dog while she spent the week with her. Great communicator and very understanding. My dog had so much fun, she came back home so worn out. Definitely booking her again soon!”
“Cary was great with my dog! Very friendly, calm and accommodating! I was nervous about finding someone to watch my dog for me, she has strong opinions about people and doesn't like everyone, but she warmed right up to Cary, we had no issues at all!”
“Tracy is the best! Rick & Tracy are dog lovers with a comfortable home and large fenced in yard. I can tell Jax feels comfortable being there and is well taken care of. Of course we will be coming back. Thank you Tracy!”
Over 4.1 million dogs curled up for a sleepover in a sitter's home on Rover1
Cat caregivers near you - Lake View
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“Gaby did such a great job with Harry. She came on time, cleaned his litter, played with him, fed him, and sent me a photoshoot :) She really made me feel like I was there with him! I would definitely book Gaby again and recommend her to friends/family.”
“Cori took great care of my two cats for a short vacation with pics included! They looked happy as can be under her supervision so I would definitely book Cori again and recommend her to others looking for a pet sitter!”
“Definitely recommend Zoe to anyone. She’s super responsive and experienced. She took detailed and great care of our two cats, and they both look happy in the pics!!”
“Brooke was such a great sitter! Super friendly, punctual, good with the cats and instructions, and very communicative. Will definitely come back to her for our sitter needs!”
“Lauren took great care of our boys! She kept us updated, and it was clear they were well cared for and comfortable. We came home to happy cats and would definitely recommend!”
“Katarina was wonderful! She always sent photos and updates after visiting my cats and was also willing to clean litter boxes and sweep. I would definitely hire her again :)”
“Ryan is an excellent sitter! He took care of my cat, Spooky, for the second time this year, and his service was amazing. He sent regular updates and pictures, and was always on time. I would definitely recommend him for your furry friend!”
“Tabitha did a fantastic job watching our two cats while we were away for five days. She was prompt and communicative, and she shared descriptive updates with truly excellent photos—well love getting more than 1 or 2 pictures to see what the cats are up to while we are away, and Tabitha really delivered. It’s always hard to leave your pets, but we felt truly comfortable knowing that Tabitha was checking in each day. We’d 100% recommend Tabitha and will use her again!”
“Jessica is the best!! Our cats loved her drop in visits and she did a great job catering to each of their personalities/needs. We came home to a clean home and happy cats. Great communication, detailed updates, fun photos, and a true cat lover.”
“Rachael did a wonderful job looking after my 2 cats - she sent detailed daily recaps with lots of pictures. I felt confident that she was taking good care of my cats and giving them lots of love and attention while I was gone.”
“Madeline was amazing with our two cats! She was incredibly accommodating and attentive to our babies. She was super easy to communicate with, took lots of photos, and left great detailed messages after each visit! She eased our finicky cat and it was clear that both felt very comfortable with her. Thanks Madeline!”
“Gail is the BEST! It was the first time that we booked her and it was for our 11 days long trip and we were nervous because our 2 four Y.O. kitties are very shy and one of them needs two liquid meds twice a day, and Gail was a new person in their life. Everything was great! Gail was loving, carrying, meticulously dispensing meds, etc. we always got cutest pics and good updates. Definitely will recommend her to friends and in general to anyone who needs help!”
“Tokyo, my cat whom is extremely nervous and people shy, LOOOVES Maryluz. She has the special touch and has been so wonderful with my baby girl. Thank you so much for taking care of her while I was away!! If you’re looking for a trustworthy sitter to care for your nervous kitty, Maryluz is the one to go to. She’s so wonderful and extremely detailed at giving updates. At this rate, I consider her a cat whisperer. Thank you again! 😁”
“Claire was great with the cats and came over beforehand to meet them. She was very punctual, responsive and the cats were doing great when I got home. Would absolutely recommend Claire to others.”
“Lainie was amazing!!! She had great communication. We have a picky older dog and she followed all our instructions for her care. She gave her lots of love and attention too!”
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Perfect for high energy dogs - Lake View
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“Megan was a great host for our pups! Very willing to accommodate our schedule and responsive before and during our trip. Our two dogs had a great time during day care at her place and come home tuckered out both days they stated there. Thanks for taking such good care of them!”
“Brad was timely with communications, sent me the cadence of updates I asked for while I was gone, and everything appeared to be a-okay when I returned from my trip. I would definitely recommend booking Brad for taking care of your fur baby!”
“Rebecca provided wonderful care for my pup Kinga. I felt very comfortable leaving Kinga with Rebecca and appreciated the updates she sent. I would definitely recommend her.”
“John & Ryan took wonderful care of my dog Newton! They sent a cute photo update and were very flexible with pick up and drop off times. Would highly recommend!”
“Bruno had a great time at Lily’s apartment! She was easy to communicate with and made sure that Bruno was receiving the best care. I will definitely be I suing Lily in the future!”
“Michaela was awesome! Things I appreciated: Michaela is friendly and warm, she took great care of dog, and she gave us regular updates. Will definitely go back to Michaela!”
“Isabella was quick and responsive in her communication, willing to help in a pinch, and helped give my pup a great day out on the town! Would definitely recommend. Thanks again Isabella!”
About: I’ve cared for both dogs & cats for over 20 years, including my own 2 kitties and as a foster with The Catcade here in Lakeview. I have experience with timid and senior cats, and energetic and timid dogs, and understand the importance of taking time to build trust with your pet. I tailor my care to the needs of your pet and your preferences. My #1 priority is to create a safe and loving environment for your pet in your absence, and my promise is to love them like my own. I work from home full time and have lots of schedule flexibility to meet your needs! I'm a former full time corporate tech employee and am now working for myself, so I can be flexible to your pets needs. I have a fenced in yard, and a 2 bedroom apartment with 2 friendly resident cats. I am comfortable scooping and sweeping litter (for cats), administering meds, and will stick to your pets diet. I'm also happy to water your plants and bring in mail or packages while you're away.
“Max has been an amazing nanny for my dog, Noumea, a Bernese Mountain! First of all he agreed to keep her for me at the last minute (we are French and we were passing through to visit Chicago and the heat did not allow us to keep our dog with us). As we were visiting during the day we did not have specific times to come and pick her up and Max was extremely accommodating! once we were even more than an hour late because of the metro and he told us not to worry, it being very comforting. I know my dog very well and the attitude of dogs in general because I am a veterinarian and I can tell you that she was very happy to go back there (Max and his wife installed an air conditioning system for her)! they sent me pictures and I was very happy to have found Max and his wife! thank you so much!”
“Allie is an excellent caretaker. She took my puppy Charlie in for daycare over a weekend and her dog and mine got along great. They played, then napped, then played, then napped. Charlie looked very happy and cozy in all of her photos and she kept in touch regularly. Highly recommend.”
“Karlee is amazing! I don’t have enough good things to say. She made sure Winston was comfortable and was so patient with his shyness. She’s a great communicator and I love that she sends updates with pictures throughout the day. It was scary for us to leave Winston with someone he didn’t know but Karlee made it so easy for us and we’re so grateful <3”
“Sky provided top notch care for Groot! Several picture updates and cute memes of them gave me confidence in her quality care giving skills. It helps that Groot came home super tired from all of their playtime! Will book again!”
“I was hesitant about finding a babysitter (yes I said babysitter) but I’m glad I found Lawrence. He takes such good care of my miracle that she gets excited and doesn’t think twice about leaving me, which she’s usually stuck to my side. I receive pictures of their day together and it eases my mind when I’m at work. 5 stars!”
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Adventure-ready dog walkers - Lake View
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“Jessica’s great! Always attentive to Milo’s needs, gives constant updates and helpful feedback. We’ve come to depend on her reliability, efficiency and genuine care for Milo”
About: I grew up with a wide variety of pets and when I was young I wanted to be a veterinarian. We had two dogs (a Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier named Wolfgang and a Miniature Wire-Haired Dachshund named Winifred), hermit crabs, newts, and hamsters. Over the past few years, I've watched my friends' cats and dogs both at their homes and hosting them at mine. I am currently in between full-time jobs so I have a lot of availability! I can check in on pets during the day and can host during the work week. I have a nice two-bedroom apartment for hosting and a back porch where a pet can relax outside securely. Making sure your pet feels safe and comfortable is my top priority, whether at my home or yours.
About: I regularly volunteer with local shelters taking care of cats and dogs of all ages and breeds. Personally, have grown up with dogs and cats. I travel for work, when home in Chicago I am home and off from work 100% willing to provide flexible and my full attention to your pet. Mostly weekday availability. In a pet friendly apartment in Chicago near many dog friendly parks and walking trails. No pets in our house, so your pet will have my full attention.
“Erica is AWESOME!! She made us feel super comfortable and I can tell by the photos that our dog was loving all the attention! Erica is very communicative and reliable. If you’re choosing someone - Erica is your gal! 😊”
About: I’ve been around dogs my entire life, growing up with two family dogs and later helping care for my sister’s dogs as well. I have experience with dogs of all ages, from energetic puppies to senior dogs, and I’m comfortable working with a wide range of personalities and temperaments. Growing up in Nebraska, I was surrounded by all kinds of animals and developed a genuine love and appreciation for pets of every kind (yes, even cows). As a third-year law student, I have a very flexible schedule that allows me to incorporate pet care easily into my daily routine. Because I have relatively few fixed commitments outside of class, I can adjust my availability to meet your pet's needs, whether that means walks, drop-in visits, playtime, or overnight care. Safety and trust are my biggest priorities when caring for pets. I pay close attention to each pet's individual needs and personality, follow their usual routine, and make sure they feel comfortable and cared for. I'll make sure your pet gets lots of attention, exercise, and love while you're away.
“Sky was awesome walking my German shepherd! She kept me updated and took great care of my pupper. She was respectful of my home and followed instructions. Will definitely hire her again!”
“Claire is great and Sam got along really well with her. She was very flexible with my schedule and communicative which helped me out a lot! Would definitely go to her again!”
About: I have long enjoyed the presence of animals having been surrounded by pets from a very early age. As a cat mom myself I will take care of yours as if they were my own. I have experience dog sitting and cat sitting for friends. I regularly cat sit three lovely kitties and occasional dog sit overnight for friends. In terms of house sitting, I aim to care for your pet while keeping your abode as neat as possible and will also clean up after pets and ensure they get valuable play time, love, and lots of affection. I will make time to ensure your pet is well taken care of and looked after. My aim is to make sure your pet remains happy and healthy. I will work with you to see how our schedule aligns so I can provide the best care your pup(s) and/or cat(s) need. I am flexible on Tuesdays & Fridays, and other weekday evenings for drop ins/ walks and I'm also available on weekends. To me my cat is my world and admittedly I spoil her a bit too much. The same care applies to your cats. Knowing how cats can hide issues easily I am very attentive to changes in behaviour and eating. When cat sitting I usually document every visit with pictures, spend a few minutes playing with the kitties, and checking on food and water supplies. I also clear the little box. I am comfortable walking dogs of all sizes and extend the same care and attention.
About: Originally from Ireland but living in Chicago for the past 10 years. I share a spacious apartment with our my dog Frank, who's been my companion for almost 9 years now. Frank loves to chill out on the couch and go for relaxed walks. We’re located in a dog friendly neighborhood on the North Side of Chicago with plenty of amenities including dog beach, semi enclosed park and green areas short walking distance, allowing for a wide variety of activities for any high energy dogs. I am currently working from home and have plenty of time throughout the day to exercise and attend to your pups while during their stay with us here. Cheers! I work from home every day of the week so will always be able to take your dog out and spend time with them outside of meetings/ calls. My dog Frank can also keep your dog great company throughout the day. I have a spacious apartment with a spare room and separate area if you would prefer to crate your dog during their visit. Other requests can be accommodated if needed.
About: I’ve cared for both dogs & cats for over 20 years, including my own 2 kitties and as a foster with The Catcade here in Lakeview. I have experience with timid and senior cats, and energetic and timid dogs, and understand the importance of taking time to build trust with your pet. I tailor my care to the needs of your pet and your preferences. My #1 priority is to create a safe and loving environment for your pet in your absence, and my promise is to love them like my own. I work from home full time and have lots of schedule flexibility to meet your needs! I'm a former full time corporate tech employee and am now working for myself, so I can be flexible to your pets needs. I have a fenced in yard, and a 2 bedroom apartment with 2 friendly resident cats. I am comfortable scooping and sweeping litter (for cats), administering meds, and will stick to your pets diet. I'm also happy to water your plants and bring in mail or packages while you're away.
“Madison was professional, organized, and asked great questions when meeting me and my dog. I could tell she is a big dog lover and knew my dog would be in good hands! I appreciated her thoughtful update on how the walk went and wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to her again for future walks.”
“Kiefer saved the day! Last minute late at night I requested a dog walker for the next day and he accepted. He was responsive, flexible, and listened to my requests. I greatly appreciated the photos and kind comment after the walk. Walking my 3 boys could be a handful and Kiefer ensured the boys enjoyed their walk! I’ve found my new walker! :)”
“Mia has been walking my two dogs consistently for over a month now. She’s reliable, communicative, receptive to feedback, and super patient and sweet with my dogs. I highly recommend her!”
“Rich was great with our pups. Came every day at the scheduled time, was super gentle and patient with our timid dog. Took photos. Was very responsive to any inquiry I made on Rover. Made sure they were secure in their crates when he left. We felt very comfortable leaving our pups in his care.”
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Large dog specialists near you - Lake View
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Adam is incredible! Fast and clear communication. Our puppy loved him instantly! He is near the lake to take dogs on long walks. Adam is an ideal dog sitter in just about every way! I will be asking him to watch my dog next time i'm out of town!”
“Another great stay with John, Ryan and Bruno! This was Bambi’s first extended stay (two weeks) and I’m so happy we found John and Ryan to be her sitters. She loves it there and Bruno is the perfect host and playmate. Communication was great and we received plenty of photo updates. Highly highly recommend- they will treat your dog as if they were their own and you will have peace of mind knowing they’re in good hands.”
“Can't say enough thanks to Jorge and Lake. After my travel plans unexpectedly changed, they were able to keep my dog an extra night. I truly appreciate their flexibility and love that they embrace my high energy pup!”
“Michelle is super friendly, caring, and communicative, and her dog is very sweet! My dog absolutely loved staying at her home! I'll definitely use her services again!”
“Katie and Java did a good job sending photos and updates. Katie is pleasant to work with and was flexible in allowing me to pick up my dog a day early. Thank you Katie !”
“Sky was the absolute bestttt with my dog while she spent the week with her. Great communicator and very understanding. My dog had so much fun, she came back home so worn out. Definitely booking her again soon!”
“Jennifer was great!!! Very sweet. My little guy had a great time in her home and playing with her pup. She sent daily updates and photos. I will definitely be asking her to dog sit again!! Thank you, Jennifer!!”
“Per usual, Cocoa was in the best hands with Christina. She loves going over, so much so she dragged me there this time. I love all the updates and never have any second thoughts dropping her off with Christina!”
“Christian was very professional. He was responsive and inn time when he picked up Bonnie. He sent pictures of her while she was in his cage and she genuinely seemed comfortable and content. He followed instructions for her feeding. And he brought her back on time, safe and happy. Would his him again and recommend him.”
“Niamh was the sweetest with my pup! I last minute needed to bring him on a work trip to Chicago and she instantly put me at ease, knowing we wouldn't be able to do a meet n greet beforehand. From the video call, to dropping him off, Niamh was very communicative and provided updates throughout the day. Highly recommend her if you are in the Chicago area or traveling with your pet and need someone reliable to watch them!”
“Highly recommend Darla & Greg. This was our first time using Rover and we were extremely pleased with Darla & Greg. They sent lots of photos and our dog, Charlie, enjoyed their backyard and other dogs at the house so much!”
“My dog was well taken care of and had a great time with Rico! He was great about sending photos and updates. I was unsure of my exact timing for drop off and pick up and Rico was so kind and flexible with me. Excellent experience and I'd be happy to have Margo stay with him anytime!”
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