Personalized care for your dog or cat - Palatine
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“Leanne was wonderful with Ella! Ella loved having built in play buddies and lots of attention from Leanne. The communication was great and I felt confident my dog was well cared for during her stay. We will definitely use Leanne again!”
“My dog made himself right at home with Eliza! They got on really well and I had loads of pictures during his stay. He was very happy and healthy when I saw him again, and he enjoyed himself tremendously. I’m very happy to recommend Eliza as someone who is very enthusiastic about dogs, has a great place, takes really good care of them (let my dog out several times a day!). She was great and I hope we can visit her again sometime! (Tucker thinks so too...)”
“I have booked with Michelle twice for my dog Bear and have been very happy with her professionalism and how she treats my beloved pet. I would highly recommend as I plan to book with her again.”
“Winnie had a great time playing with Loki! I got photo updates and it was easy to coordinate drop off and pick up. So easy, will definitely book again!”
“Leigh and Rich were incredible to my boy, Archie! I could tell from all the photos, updates, and when I picked him up, that he was well taken care of and loved while he was at their house! I felt super comfortable leaving him in their hands and I am so grateful to them for taking such great care of him, especially with all his quirks! I look forward to using Leigh and Rich again in the future! Thank you so much!”
“They took such great care of Abu! I really appreciated all the updates and pictures—they kept me in the loop the whole time. It was clear Abu was having the best time and felt really comfortable and welcomed.”
“Yaqi is absolutely the best, I have an elderly Frenchie who is generally with me 24/7. I was very worried about leaving her with anybody but Yaqi very quickly put my mind at ease. She sends many pics and videos and my dog loves her. I won’t sorry next time I leave town because I know my dog will be with Yaqi.”
“Bailey stayed with Cecilia for the fourth time this weekend. He was excited to arrive at her house and obviously felt comfortable the moment we walked in the door. Cecelia sent multiple updates and pictures each day we were gone. She had no trouble giving him his pills. Cecelia is extremely communicative. We are so thankful to have someone we can leave Bailey with whom we trust! It makes traveling so much less stressful.”
“Mary and her family were great caretakers of our dog. She was very communicative and accommodating. I really appreciated the periodic updates and felt confident that our pup was being well cared for. I would absolutely have her watch Maya again.”
“Kaylee was super great!! Edy loved staying there and got tons of energy and excitement out too! We got tons of pictures from her overnight and lots of updates. Our dog came home super happy and tired!”
“I am so happy I chose Michael to care for my Aussie Layla. She is like my child and I was worried about leaving her but Michael immediately put my mind at ease. He was so warm and welcoming and Layla went right to him. It was apparent how much he loves dogs. His home and fenced yard provided a safe environment with plenty of room to roam. He took Layla on nice walks and stayed in touch with me through texts and pictures. I will definitely continue to use him for any future needs.”
“We LOVED Stephanie & Kevin! They were so great with our dog! He stayed for a week and they provided daily updates and pictures showing that he truly made himself at home. He was best buds with their dog and they had lots in common! It was our first time using them and they seemed to genuinely love our dog and take such great care of him. I highly recommend them! We will definitely use again!”
“Our dog Luna absolutely loved staying with Ewa! She got lots of attention and enjoyed socializing with other dogs. We also appreciated Ewa’s flexibility when our flight was delayed and we needed to extend Luna’s stay. This was Luna’s second boarding with Ewa and we will be back again!”
“Christine is an excellent sitter, and I look forward to booking her again. My dog, Bentley, is my world and this was the first time, he was going to stay with a non-relative. I was nervous how he would do, but after returning from my vacay, I brought home a happy & healthy dog. His overall demeanor was enough for me to know that he was well taken care of and looked after. Also, Christine’s dog, Chloe is a sweet gentle gal, and it was easy for Bentley who has only-child syndrome to get along with her.”
“Erena was wonderful with my 2 girls! She truly treated them with such great care. She sent several photos and updates on how they were doing. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for someone to love your fur baby just like you do while you're away!”
“Yamile is super nice and you can tell she likes pets. She took good care of my dog and cat. I also appreciated that her dog was very chill, even around my cat (they barely acknowledged each other!). Would book with her again.”
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Cat caregivers near you - Palatine
“Melissa did a great job with my two cats! They can be shy with new people, but they warmed up to her on the meet and greet. She spent an hour with them each night and sent great photos of playtime. I hope to hire Melissa for future visits!”
“Bear just returned from Sara’s home. As always she was well cared for and enjoyed watching the birds from her favorite window! Sara kept me informed daily of activities. Sara takes very good care of her with her needed medications. I am so happy to have her care for Bear!”
“Sarah is the very best!!!!!! We loved having her watch our cats and will definitely be booking with her again. She has great cat energy and our two boys love her. We have a litter robot and automatic pet feeder, so we really just wanted someone to check in every couple of days while we were out of the country with no cell service for over a week on our honeymoon. Sarah noticed that one of our cats messed with the feeder machine and it looked like it wasn't dispensing food the right way. Sarah went out of her way to do extra visits to make sure that the cats had food. 10/10, she also helped water my patio garden plants while we were away”
“I've booked drop-ins with Jennifer multiple times and she is a great, reliable sitter with great attention to detail. She's very knowledgeable about cats and their cues, makes me more comfortable leaving my kitty under he care 🐈⬛”
“Karina is the absolute best she takes such great good care of my cat Aster. I love all the pictures and updates throughout the booking. I would highly recommend booking with Karina”
“Brianna took care of my cats while my fiancée and I were out of town. It’s a bit difficult to find sitters that can administer oral medicine to cats, and Brianna was able to meet the task, give love to my 2 cats and make sure their area was well kept. She responds quickly to texts as well. If you need a cat sitter, I would recommend her to any client!”
About: I've had cats for over 20 years now. I've recently had to put my finicky tortie girl down and currently still have a male tabby. I'm used to different temperaments, needs, medications and personalities. I'm happy to help out and watch your cat and give them some TLC while you're away!
“Shannon is amazing! She loves animals and has taken great care of our big orange tabby. We have such peace of mind and confidence when Shannon is helping us out!”
“Carl did a great job caring for our cat Finn! I knew from the moment we met Carl that Finn would be in good hands. Carl took the time to ask questions, to learn our cat’s routine, was always on time, kept the litter box clean and sent pictures every visit (along with entertaining Rover Cards which we looked forward to). We strongly recommend Carl and will most definitely use him again.”
“This was the first time Laura took care of my cat, Leo. She dropped in once a day for a few days and Leo loved her company! Laura was on time and took care of everything that I asked her to do. I’m so happy to have found Laura to check in on Leo in the future!”
“Giada was wonderful & took great care of our cat while we were away. Our cat doesn’t tend to do well with new people but warmed up to Giada during our meet & greet almost immediately.”
About: I have personally had cats for 22 years. I have experience giving meds as well and caring for cats with medical issues such as arthritis and asthma. They truly are fascinating creatures with fun personalities. In my bldg we have a lot of pets and we all help each other. Many times I’ve checked on, played with, given meds and cleaned up their litter boxes. We’re a tight community that all believe our pets are our family.
“Lauren did a great job! Very responsible and good with the animals. She even washed the bowls when she didn’t have to (I’m a crazy cat lady who has about 30 of them). I would use her again!!!”
“I highly recommend Rebekah! Our first experience using Rover and was more than pleased with the care and concern Rebekah gave our cat George! I think he was a little spoiled actually, and couldn’t be happier. Will definitely use her service again!”
“Faith is a rockstar. Not only does she truly love animals, but she’s quite the animal whisperer. It’s clear from the numerous photos that she provides that my cat loves her just as much as she loves him. Faith is excellent with communication and on several occasions she has responded to my cat-sitting requests on super short notice. I cannot recommend her enough.”
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Perfect for high energy dogs - Palatine
“I can confidently say Erena is the best dogsitter out there. She keeps updating with adorable pictures and is incredibly responsive. My dog is always happy and well-cared-for in her hands. Highly recommend!”
“When you drop your doggy off you can tell that Patricia is someone who truly loves dogs. She always has playmates which is perfect for my puppy to socialize and he always comes home to me happy and tired! Definetely recommend she is very flexible with time as well.”
“This was our first day care seekd for our dog Wasabi after we moved from Japan few months ago. Rhondarose san was so supportive and kind to clear our worries whether Wasabi is OK to stay outside.Also she carefully monitor Wasabi's first stay outside with very experienced approach. We are so happy to meet her this time and will ask support to Wasabi definitely soon.”
“Sue has been watching our pup Archie for a while with her daughter and does an amazing job. She treats him like her own giving us piece of mind that our pup is safe and happy while we are at work. We also appreciate the socialization he’s gotten meeting some other pups while at day care. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sue to anyone!”
“Our stay with Courtney was SOO great!! My dog was really anxious at first as this is her first time in daycare with a new person, but by the second day Belle wasn’t nervous at all. By the end out our daycare session she didn’t mind leaving me at all. I could tell she was getting all the love while she was there and enjoyed being there! Courtney was great, she was super helpful and accommodating with start and end times and let me know if she had any concerns or issues with belle during her stay. Her little one Pucca was respectful that Belle wasn’t very playful l, though I’m sure she was disappointed! I would definitely recommend and rebook with Courtney! Thank you!!”
“So happy to have found Marta. The Meet and Greet was great, it was comforting to know that Kenzie would be in an environment similar to home, which is exactly what I was looking for. I used Marta for daycare a few days and it was so sweet to receive updates and pics. I already rebooked Kenzie for boarding!”
“Patricia was wonderful!! My dog Hubble had a fabulous stay with her and her pup. The dogs are older and looked alike so the pictures she sent were so cute - like two little old men. I will definitely book her again!”
“She is an incredible professional. Her energy, knowledge, and passion for training dogs really stand out. She doesn't just work with the dogs—she also teaches owners how to better understand and train them. Scöll always comes home happy, relaxed, and excited after spending time with her, which says a lot about the care and dedication she puts into her work. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an outstanding dog trainer.”
“Michael was prompt and professional; yet a very friendly, warm and welcoming person. Daisy took to him immediately. I appreciated the photos. And, from the photos, I could tell that Daisy was well cared for and loved. Thank you, Mike, for your loving care of Daisy.”
About: My journey with Rover began approximately 8 years ago and it's been a delight to meet and care for furry babies when their parents were in need of a responisible and trusted caretaker. At that time, my Lola, was just as excited to befriend and play with pals. As my Lola grew older, she developed medical issues and my attention and all the time I could give,was directed only towards her. Therefore, I took a pause to spend time with her and give her all I could. Her time, to join the rest of angel friends, came on December 17th, 2025. I came back to Rover simply because I miss the company of the most pure soul and my best friend of 13 years. I know how important it is to leave your pet in good care, cater to your best friend just as your own family and hope to meet them soon.
“Andy was awesome! He took our last minute request in stride and was extremely friendly and professional. We got the perfect amount of picture updates and our doggo clearly had a fantastic day!”
“So thankful for Prithvi and her husband! They were so wonderful and patient with our puppy who still has a lot of energy and is shy around new people. I feel so comfortable with her in their care, and they sent lots of photos and videos. Their dog also showed my dog the ropes, and was great for her!”
About: I love taking care of dogs. I have my own dog who is very friendly and loves to play but also loves to be lazy. I've watched dogs for friends and family members for years and always enjoy it so I decided to open my home to more frequent furry guests. All dogs are treated like my own and get lots of love and attention (or space, if that's what they prefer). I'm happy to administer medications or accommodate individual needs. Working from home full-time enables me to closely supervise furry guests and allow for plenty of time to tend to their needs and provide lots of outside time by opening and closing the door multiple times a day (haha). I have a fenced-in yard and large deck for doggy sunbathing. My dog loves having canine guests and doesn't mind sharing me, his bed, toys, or food. I also have a teenage daughter who absolutely loves having more dogs around. I have lots of extra blankets and allow dogs on the furniture and beds. Everything is washed regularly. Paws are always wiped on muddy yard days. If your dog prefers sleeping in a crate or having a crate for alone time, that is perfectly fine, too.
About: The phrase man’s (or woman’s) best friend is extremely fitting for me! I connect so well with animals, and have always been a reliable source for family, friends, neighbors, and more! I have dog walked, pet sit for cats and dogs, and taken care of pets (including my own dog) since I was 10 years old. Animals are a huge part of my life and I want to surround myself with them more! I currently am a sports photographer so I only go in at most once per week to capture photos and videos, and then I edit at home. Sometimes it gets lonely, so I would absolutely love to take care of a pet whenever I can! I have a perfect dog park in my neighborhood, a nice walking path where sometimes there are other furry friends out for walks so we can meet them if they are interested, and a cozy home that welcomes any pet!
“D’Artagnan is a great provider for our boy and made sure to send us updates every once in a while to let us know he was doing alright. Reassuring and understood things our boy couldn’t eat or do. Overall very satisfied and believe our boy had a great time.”
About: I have been taking care of dogs since I was 12. We have had family dogs growing up and we raised since puppies. I have also dog sat and taken care many friends/ family dogs of all ages. I was a nanny in high school and college and would take care of their dogs as well. I have experience with dog sitting/boarding up to 3 dogs at once. My days are very flexible and I will have plenty of time to feed, play with, and walk dogs at any hour on the days of the week I am available. My husband also works from home full time and loves to help out with walks/playing! We have a fenced in yard. We do not have a dog of our own so your dog will get all of the attention! We have plenty of room to fit a crate if necessary. We also have a gate to fence off the upstairs part of the house if necessary as well.
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Adventure-ready dog walkers - Palatine
“I have nothing but positive things to say about Andreina since she started walking my dog. She has been very reliable, flexible , and responsive when it comes to booking. She has been very prompt and professional and my dog very much likes her and. Feels comfortable with her and I will continue to use her and recommend her to others who are looking for a reliable and caring person to look after their pet”
“Our dog, Maggie, loves Shannon! We have a high energy lab mix puppy who was having a tough time being alone for long. A weight has been lifted off our shoulders as Shannon comes to visit and walk Maggie. Shannon is reliable and super communicative! We get pictures every time along with a little summary of her visit. We feel like we the jackpot with Shannon!”
“Cathy is incredible! Right from the start, she offered to come meet my dog ahead of time and as soon as she walked in I knew she would be a great fit. She took the time to play with him, pet him, and let him get to know her. As a result, when she arrived to pick him up for his walk, he was happy to see her! This extra care to getting to know my dog (and letting him get to know her!) is so appreciated - especially since I have had other walkers give up on him. I would recommend Cathy to anyone who is looking for a caring and compassionate sitter or walker.”
“Leanne has been walking our dog regularly for several months now, and we couldn’t ask for a more reliable and dependable person to care for our furry family member. Leanne tends to our dog as if she was one of her own, and is always willing to change up the routine based on our dogs daily mood (playful, hungry, ready to walk, etc). We are grateful that Leanne takes such good care of our dog.”
“Karina was delightful to meet and she did a great job with our two dogs. She went the extra mile for us by doing it all on a short notice. We really appreciated her being available to lend a walking foot so we could go to Chicago for the day.”
About: I have owned, raised and loved all kinds of dogs my entire life. I am comfortable with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and personality types! Dogs have always been apart of my life and bring me so much happiness! I have trained my own dogs to walk on leash. I have also trained them to perform tricks such as shake, sit, lay down and “ready”. I have attended obedience classes with my own dogs and learned how to deal with behavioral problems such as overactive issues, jumping and potential aggression. For dog sitting I will ensure your dog or cat is safe, happy, and well cared for every time I come and visit. I would be so honored to come and walk or pet sit for you.
“Laura took excellent care of my Bullmastiff puppy and my 14 year old Senior Gucci. She is very easy to work with, gave me detailed updates and was on time ! Highly recommend her!!”
“Carl was wonderful with our senior dog! He was great with communication, took the time to get to know us and Hondo, humorous, calming, and caring! We were able to enjoy our vacation knowing our Hondo was in good hands. He is highly recommended.”
“Hello Walkers. For the 10 days I hired Lois as a walker for my Belgian Tervuren lko. I could have not been more pleased, confident and secure with my choice of Lois. She is a good kind soul who has a natural ability to gain trust of even the most leary of dogs. Thank you Lois! Thank You Rover! I wouldn't consider using another service.”
About: I have some experience as a child as my single mother let me have a Gerbil, a Hamster, and some fish up until I talked her into a dog when I was 16. His name was Scotty and he was the sweetest Pomeranian. -We got him from an elder who was moving into a nursing home and could only take one of her two Pomeranians that were siblings. Leaving Scotty available to adopt. We were initially told at the time he was 3, but his first vet visit we took him on they said he was 5. So we never really knew his true age. Now I have a 3 y/o Mini-Poodle who I learned about early summer of 2020-Prime COVID19/Lockdown time frame. At the time, I had been with my partner, Steve for over 2 years and was living with him and his 7y/o Rat Terrier-Chihuahua, Bear. I was jealous of their bond and wanted to add a female puppy to our family. Rory has shocked me with her talent and smarts in the last 3 years. She is sassy, smart, and sometimes can be shy and scared. I am open to discuss your want and needs and can be flexible. We take them out in the morning, afternoon, and evening’s at the very minimum. We treat our dogs as people to say the least haha. We clean their feet and wipe them if needed (girl always needs it ) after coming inside each time we take them out on their leash to go potty throughout the day. We brush them at least weekly to keep them happy and clean. My background in ABA techniques is a helpful tool to have when required.
“I'm happy with Eileen's care in walking Emily. She's a dog lover and care's for her as if Emily was her dog. She was very responsive, informative and forthright of her care for Emily.”
About: We have experience of raising our 4 year old pitbull since a pup! She loves company and we work from home allowing us to provide all the care to any dogs in need! We work from home so our schedule is super flexible. Any specific routines or schedules that your dog needs just let us know and we’ll make do! Our dogs are allowed throughout the entire basement and first floor. We have an unfenced yard for them to play and also have an additional crate. This is a dog-friendly neighborhood with perfect paths to go on a walk.
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Large dog specialists near you - Palatine
“I have booked with Michelle twice for my dog Bear and have been very happy with her professionalism and how she treats my beloved pet. I would highly recommend as I plan to book with her again.”
“Winnie had a great time playing with Loki! I got photo updates and it was easy to coordinate drop off and pick up. So easy, will definitely book again!”
“Leigh and Rich were incredible to my boy, Archie! I could tell from all the photos, updates, and when I picked him up, that he was well taken care of and loved while he was at their house! I felt super comfortable leaving him in their hands and I am so grateful to them for taking such great care of him, especially with all his quirks! I look forward to using Leigh and Rich again in the future! Thank you so much!”
“Yaqi is absolutely the best, I have an elderly Frenchie who is generally with me 24/7. I was very worried about leaving her with anybody but Yaqi very quickly put my mind at ease. She sends many pics and videos and my dog loves her. I won’t sorry next time I leave town because I know my dog will be with Yaqi.”
“Mary and her family were great caretakers of our dog. She was very communicative and accommodating. I really appreciated the periodic updates and felt confident that our pup was being well cared for. I would absolutely have her watch Maya again.”
“Kaylee was super great!! Edy loved staying there and got tons of energy and excitement out too! We got tons of pictures from her overnight and lots of updates. Our dog came home super happy and tired!”
“We LOVED Stephanie & Kevin! They were so great with our dog! He stayed for a week and they provided daily updates and pictures showing that he truly made himself at home. He was best buds with their dog and they had lots in common! It was our first time using them and they seemed to genuinely love our dog and take such great care of him. I highly recommend them! We will definitely use again!”
“Christine is an excellent sitter, and I look forward to booking her again. My dog, Bentley, is my world and this was the first time, he was going to stay with a non-relative. I was nervous how he would do, but after returning from my vacay, I brought home a happy & healthy dog. His overall demeanor was enough for me to know that he was well taken care of and looked after. Also, Christine’s dog, Chloe is a sweet gentle gal, and it was easy for Bentley who has only-child syndrome to get along with her.”
“Erena was wonderful with my 2 girls! She truly treated them with such great care. She sent several photos and updates on how they were doing. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for someone to love your fur baby just like you do while you're away!”
“Yamile is super nice and you can tell she likes pets. She took good care of my dog and cat. I also appreciated that her dog was very chill, even around my cat (they barely acknowledged each other!). Would book with her again.”
“We trusted Julio with our golden retriever while out of town for a week. We received many smiling photos of our pup assuring us she was in great hands. Julio is nice to work with and we’ll be boarding with him again.”
“Kyle and his family did a great job taking care of my dog Sugar. My mom passed away this week and he was available on very short notice, which I am grateful for. Anyway very communicative with pictures, etc, my experience justifies the other positive reviews... great person and family to take care of your dog!”
“Michelle took great care of our dog. She is very organized, thorough and responsive. She has a lovely home and a very big and gentle dog who will make a great friend to any dog guest. She definitely spoiled our dog! Highly recommended.”
“We met up before to make sure the dogs would get along, and everything was great! I loved getting daily updates and pictures. I would definitely go with D’artagnan again for dog sitting.”
“Thomas is an amazing sitter, and communicating with him is very smooth. He sends me photos of my dog and keeps me updated on how he's doing. He was very patient waiting for me before I picked up Echo. I will continue to use him as a sitter in the future.”
“Melissa and her family took wonderful care of Zephyr! Really grateful to have someone I can trust to take care of him when I need to leave him behind. He was so comfortable with them.”
“Cindy & her family were absolutely amazing with my pup. I am really cautious about leaving my girl behind, but Cindy made me feel at ease immediately. I received many sweet photos and updates. Highly recommend!!!”
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