Personalized care for your dog or cat - Riverwoods
Highly-rated overnight sitters - Riverwoods
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Hannah's care to my dog was wonderful, the photo she sent to me daily really assured me that Ling-Ling was at a sweet home away from home, that gave me a great relieve to be able to enjoy my vacation as I knew Ling-Ling was enjoying her great vacation with Hannah and her 7 years old daughter. I will book with Hannah whenever I need to if no conflict with her schedule. It's a great feeling that I will not feel anxious to plan vacation at the future anymore because I found Hannah.”
“Jessica is fantastic! She took our pup to the park and on her errands which made him very happy. Very communicative too the entire time with photos and videos. And she takes excellent photos to boot!”
“We were so happy with the care that was provided for our two dogs. We received pictures of our dogs. They looked happy. She alway went the extra mile for our dogs. One of the dogs was licking his paw alot and she provided care for him. She kept us informed and we were confident of her care. We are so thankful and will definitely recommend her with your dog.”
“Ewa was an amazing sitter for my Basenji, he enjoyed his time very much while staying with her. I really liked the setup that enabled my dog to go in and out on his own when he needed to and she showered him with love and attention the entire stay. I will be contacting Ewa in the future.”
“Molly and Tilly had a terrific time with Mike! How do I know? They loved seeing me upon my return, gave me kisses, and then took a long nap! They were relaxed and happy! They hope to see Mike again soon! He’s the best!”
“This was the first time my 10yo dog, Finley, did not have someone stay with him in his own home. Kyle had been recommended to me by a friend’s daughter. We did a meet and greet prior to my leaving, and tho it went well, I was quite anxious about leaving Finn. Fortunately, all my fears were unfounded; each day I received a photo and/or a brief update. Finn was completely fine and quite nonchalant about my return. Kyle gave him his meds, more walks than I do, and I don’t think he was alone once! I feel great about having a resource in Kyle and his family for future trips!”
“Thao has kept my Golden Retriever, Sully, for two different stays when I have needed to board him when my husband and I travel. Once was for a 4 day stint and the other time was for a short weekend. She is very communicable via cell phone and responds to messages very quickly and responsibly. She has sent me updates of Sully with photos and videos and been very nice. It's been really great to be able to leave home and feel confident and trust that my dog is in good hands. She has even come to my home to pick him up before when I haven't had time to drop him off, and she's been very flexible and easy to work with. If you need to leave your pet with someone when you are vacationing, I would HIGHLY recommend her! I have been very pleased with both of my experiences with Thao and Sully always seems excited to see her, which says a lot. Thank you for taking such great care of my fur baby, Thao!!”
“Jean was amazing with my golden. I loved getting pictures and videos daily and knowing that he was having a great time. My big guy has terrible anxiety during storms and is on a high dose of anxiety medication that sometimes works. When a bad storm rolled in Jean was compassionate and loving and notified me about his condition. As a very overprotective dog mom I trust Jean and we will definitely be using her again.”
“Julie is fantastic with dogs. She takes great care of Harlie, as if she were her own. Her sweet Pug Daisy is such a lovely companion for my dog. Such a great dog sitter!”
“Balaji took really great care of our dog, sending photos everyday with updates. We have already used Balaji three times in a row and with each stay, can see that my dog is happy and having fun!”
“Nicole was absolutely amazing with Luna! She was incredibly communicative throughout the entire stay, sending updates and photos that kept me at ease. Luna had such a great time and came home happy and relaxed. It’s clear Nicole truly cares about the pets she watches. I highly recommend her and will definitely book again!”
“We left our dog with Bob for 7 nights while on vacation and didn’t worry once. Bob sent daily videos and was very responsive and accommodating from the moment we booked him. A few days before our trip Bob worked with us to schedule a time to bring our dog by to meet him and for us to see his set up. Once we saw Bob interact with our dog and ty either dogs that were there we were confident that we made the right decision. I would highly recommend Bob to anyone and we will certainly book him again.”
“Judy is amazing! She made our dog right at home. She also sent daily pictures so that we could see what our pup was up to while we were on vacation. I would highly recommend Judy to anyone.”
“Outstanding!! we love that we got multiple pictures and videos every single day. They took care of our pup like she was one of their own. Their dog has a great temperament and I’m sure our dog will miss playtime and naps with him! I will absolutely book again!”
“Soojin is an amazing doggy sitter! My pup Toby loved her so much, the next time I brought him to stay with her he was practically jumping out of the car window to jump in her arms. She truly loves dogs and caring for them and will treat your pup as if it's her own. 10/10! Will absolutely bring Toby back to stay with her when I need a sitter.”
“Amy and Lamar are beyond caring and treated our dog like he was one of their own. From the second we walked through the door, they went above and beyond to make sure our dog felt comfortable and was having fun! They provided updates with pictures throughout his stay and made sure he had the time of his life! They are responsive, professional, and trustworthy. I look forward to booking with Amy and Lamar in the future. I cannot recommend them enough!”
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Cat caregivers near you - Riverwoods
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Sarah took care of our cat for four days at our house while we were away. He has to be given medication at certain times during the day and also loves human attention. Sarah was caring and responsible, spent time hanging out with him, and made sure he got his meals and medicine at the right times. She also checked in with us, asked good questions, and responded quickly when we checked in with her. We hope to hire Sarah again, and highly recommend her for petsitting and housesitting.”
“Arianna did great with Porkchop! She was punctual to his feeding times and he looked happy and healthy when we returned. We will keep her in mind for future bookings!”
“Karina was attentive, caring and consistent while watching my cat. Mylo is the definitive ‘scaredy cat’, afraid of everyone and everything. He resisted her at first but she broke down his barriers and by the end of the week he was playing with her and letting her pet him! I’m grateful to have such a wonderful sitter for my fur children!”
“Leora was amazing! She was flexible, professional, and replied very quickly. She took great care of my cat and I’m looking forward to using her services again in the future! Highly recommend!”
About: Since finding a stray kitten when I was 5 to now, I can’t remember a time without a cat in my home. In that time I’ve handled it all from day old kittens to senior cats and everything in between (even bathing one after getting sprayed by a skunk). During this time I want to college and even got more knowledge on how to care for these fluff balls. I’ve given just about every form of meditation to cats if needed and I make sure they get mental stimulation for brain health as well. I’ve worked at a zoo taking care of animals as well so I know and have handled my own zoo at home!
“Was thankful to have found Jenny for our weekend away. Our sassy little cat was well taken care of and Jenny did all she could to get her out of her shell. Will absolutely look for her support again.”
“Natalia did an awesome job looking after Shweta yet again! She's very professional and very attentive to all of Shweta's needs. I'm very impressed and highly recommend her services!”
“My rover experience with Denis was excellent and I would definitely book with him again. While I did not meet Nikki, it was very nice to know they work as a team and that my pets would have an extra person to care for them! Denis was kind enough to do a meet and greet despite my cats being shy, he asked pertinent questions to their care, which I greatly appreciated, and made me feel extra comfortable knowing he was prepared and experienced. His updates throughout the booking put me at ease, and I came back to happy cats, which is all I could ask for.”
“Absolute lifesaver. My cat got tangled in a shopping bag while I was out, and I was panicking. Jason responded immediately, got to my place fast, freed my cat, and kept me updated the whole time. So grateful for his quick thinking in an emergency - can’t recommend him enough!”
“Our cats are very shy around most people but showed a lot of interest in Brianna! She took the time to make them comfortable and we would definitely book again!”
“Once again, Anna went above and beyond looking after our sweet pets! I love that she always sent us daily updates on the visits and so much appreciated the sweet photos she took. She turned on & off our lights, opened & closed our curtains too.”
“We were so lucky to have Abigail take care of our cat. Domu can be a bit skittish, but Abigail gave plenty of cuddles and TLC in addition to taking excellent care of her while we were away!”
“We really regret that only five stars are available to rate Thea’s service because she deserved all the stars!!! We don't have enough words to express our appreciation of Thea's care for our cat Jess, while we were out of town for six days. Jess is a large 14 year old Maine Coon cat, that at this point of his life, seeking a lot of love and attention. Thea was a great companion to Jess and she gifted us a worry free vacation. We knew she is always next to Jess and we did not worry about a cat! From day one, we learned that Thea is a loving, intelligent, disciplined, responsible, and a very creative person. She put a lot of extra miles by learning Jess's eating habit and sharing her thoughts with us. She took Jess outside for a walk, played with Jess and advanced him to be active! She also decorated Jess’s corner with the colorful balloons on his birthday. Thea constantly sent us the, pictures, videos and messages with the updates on Jess's wellbeing. No doubts, Thea is the best and we highly recommend her to every loving pets owners!”
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Perfect for high energy dogs - Riverwoods
Prices are estimates per day. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“A last minute booking on my end and Nicole was a lifesaver! Swooping in to watch my fur baby and deliver such care, attention, love and adventure. I’m very lucky to have stumbled across such a good caretaker.”
“Amy and Lamar were awesome taking great care of my energetic GSP. Lots of photos and communication kept me in the loop all day. I came home with a tired pup which is the best indicator of a fun day!!!”
“My dog Toby had the best time in Thea’s care. He really enjoyed going there and was happy to meet and socialize with Osiris and Chester, his big brothers. We are definitely be booking with Thea again. Thank you:)”
“Julie has been an accommodating and loving caregiver to our Bella. Bella really seems to enjoy her time at Julie's place. She will be our first-choice sitter whenever we need a caregiver for Bella. Thank you Julie!”
“Michael took such good care of my dog Jordan. Jordan has a few health issues and Michael was able to administer his medication on time. He also sent me pictures and updates during the day. Jordan loved his stay with Michael and his family. Would definitely have him stay again in the future Thank you Michael!”
“Daphne had a fabulous time with Svitlana! I was somewhat of a nervous wreck since my dog was attacked a few months ago by another dog and Svitlana was attentive to our needs and made sure Daphne still had a great time! HIGHLY recommend her!”
About: I owned a cat for 16 years and most recently a dog for almost 16! Not ready for another of my own just yet, but missing the cuddles and walks! As a teacher I am back to work this week so will only be available on the weekends for the time being. Will update my availability as holidays and school breaks approach. I have a fenced in side yard area that dogs can use throughout the day. I also have my own crate that a dog can sleep in, as well as my own litter box for cats to use.
About: I just graduated from UMass Amherst with a degree in Pre-Veterinary Science. I have grown up with pets and taken care of them for years! I’ve had dogs, cats, chickens, hamsters, guinea pigs, and fish! I have a lot of experience taking care of animals as I’ve interned at a zoo and volunteered at shelters and vet clinics. I’m very comfortable giving medications to pets as I’ve had a lot of practice with this with my own pets and while sitting! I am currently traveling in Europe and will not be home until October 10th. I am available after that for meet and greets or I can do virtual meet and greets as well! I am looking to move states in the coming months so I will not be available for long term sitting. My house has one kitten, and my backyard is not fenced in. I’d love to take care of your pet in either your home or mine, whichever is easiest!
“Very welcoming and very knowledgeable about elder dogs! Great energy which is so crucial when you leave your dog in a brand new place. Uma will be visiting many more times!”
About: Hello! We love furry friends. We will spend time with your pets and take best care of them. We will let your pets feel like they are always surrounded with love. We need to go to office three days a week. We will get home around 5pm and both me and my husband can take care daily. We have a very friendly 6 years old yellow lab, Coco, at home. We go out 3 times a day and play with her very often. We will do the same thing and crated if you request.
“This is the second time Vicki has watched Marty. Marty feels comfortable there and never comes back anxious. Vicki is a great communicator, responds quickly and is very flexible! Another great experience, we are very appreciative!”
“Erena is very friendly and personable with dogs. She was able to make our dog Leia feel comfortable in her surroundings and provided timely communication/updates. Overall, Leia had a great stay. We would highly recommend Erena.”
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Adventure-ready dog walkers - Riverwoods
Prices are estimates per walk. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Luna loved Nataliia! She was so sweet with her and listened to all the care instructions for Luna. She was responsive, professional and shared details and photos! We can’t wait fo for her to come back.”
“Jason has been a huge help taking care of my dogs a couple times a week. They love him! He leaves detailed notes, asks questions as needed, and sends lots of pics. Thanks Jason!”
“Hanna was wonderful with Jaxx on his first walk. He was shy at first since he’d never had a walker before, but her calm and patient approach helped him warm up quickly. She let him walk at his own pace, shared detailed updates, and even sent a picture, which I really appreciated. I felt very relieved and will definitely continue using her services”
About: My doggies taught me everything I know. They are no longer here - they went to doggy heaven and we miss them all the time. My teens and I have a lot love to give and want to share with your doggy. You can rest assured we would treat your doggy as if it were ours. Also, anything under 10.5 miles for more than 1 day I offer pick up and dropp off. I work from home and have a very tight routine in our home that will help your pet feel calm and secure. Since pets thrive on routine it will bring them peace and calmness. I can give extra walks when it's a nice day and make sure we stay active if need or relaxed and enjoying a lazy "dog day". I have a quiet, grassy backyard that gives dogs a calm place to sniff, stretch their legs, and enjoy fresh air. It's a low-stress space that's great for potty breaks and relaxed outdoor time. I'm very mindful of which dogs are a good fit for my space and always put safety and comfort first so that your pups feel happy and at ease while they're with me. Doggies are allowed on our beds and couches and even our bathrooms :) - we keep a light sense of humor
“Denis was awesome and we were so thankful for his help walking our puppy while he had giardia and couldn’t go to doggy daycare. The pics were awesome and Trever loved his visits, we will definitely be using Denis again in the future!”
About: I’ve had a dog since I was six who has gone through multiple health conditions and taken care of him. I was a secondary sitter for Paws 4 A Cause, an organization that trains and sits service dogs in training and I love to do this in my free time. Available in the mornings and daytimes Monday through Thursday. Available Friday-Sunday most times. Work in theatre so the nights are usually busy for me. I always keep my house pet friendly and safe, as well as providing an extra bowl for water and extra poop bags. I love walking with dogs and helping them learn new things.
About: I’ve taken care of cats and dogs almost all my life. I am also close relatives first option when it comes to looking after their pets. I currently have lots of free time to help look after your pets! I have six pets that I take care/help take care of it would be no problem adding more. I like to make sure all pets I look after are treated with as much care as my own. I have a fenced in yard but am more than willing to take dogs on daily walks.
About: My pet care experience started working as a vet tech in an animal hospital for 4 years . I have experience with many breeds of cats and dogs . I can do meds and injections as needed . Dog walking and pet sitting is now my full time job and I love it . Your pets happiness and well being is my top priority when caring for your babies . I do pet care full time! So my schedule varies from week to week ! My communication is always open when it comes to my schedule and your pets needs . Your fur baby is my priority! I want to make your pet feel as comfortable as possible ! I like to know their routine and what makes them comfortable during a house sitting or drop in visits .
About: I’ve had dogs in my family since I was in elementary school. I’ve been responsible for things like feeding them, walking them, and taking them out at night and in the morning Right now, my only commitments are on Sunday mornings, when I teach religious school in Deerfield. I’m looking for my next full time job currently, and heard about Rover through word of mouth. I’ll take your dog out first thing in the morning and last thing before bed. I’ll feed them right after they go out in the morning, and before I have dinner myself. I’ll also walk them at least once a day, weather dependent
“Samantha took great care of our pup. Sent us pictures and a recap every day. Our pup seemed to be really responsive to Samantha. I will definitely be using Samantha again. She is very caring of our pup.”
“Cathy is an outstanding dog walker! Our rambunctios 2yo lab loved her daily walks, and Cathy even worked with our nervous Border Collie to build up her confidence. Cathy is absolutely reliable, and we highly recommend her!”
“Diana was prompt, responsive and reliable! She was great to work with and I felt so much relief leaving my pets in good hands while I was away. Thank you Diana! Will absolutely rebook soon”
“Caroline is so dependable and truly great with dogs. Sue absolutely loves our dog and he looks so forward to playing with her. I have complete trust in her knowing Cody is in great hands.”
About: I’ve had dogs and cats for 35 years. I currently have a German Shepherd and a domestic short hair cat. I volunteer at the humane society socializing cats. I am retired and have time and love enough to care for your small dog or cat. We travel a bit but am available when in town. I’m available for drop in visits or overnights. I am experienced keeping an active dog entertained. I can take small dogs for walks in your neighborhood
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Large dog specialists near you - Riverwoods
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Hannah's care to my dog was wonderful, the photo she sent to me daily really assured me that Ling-Ling was at a sweet home away from home, that gave me a great relieve to be able to enjoy my vacation as I knew Ling-Ling was enjoying her great vacation with Hannah and her 7 years old daughter. I will book with Hannah whenever I need to if no conflict with her schedule. It's a great feeling that I will not feel anxious to plan vacation at the future anymore because I found Hannah.”
“We were so happy with the care that was provided for our two dogs. We received pictures of our dogs. They looked happy. She alway went the extra mile for our dogs. One of the dogs was licking his paw alot and she provided care for him. She kept us informed and we were confident of her care. We are so thankful and will definitely recommend her with your dog.”
“This was the first time my 10yo dog, Finley, did not have someone stay with him in his own home. Kyle had been recommended to me by a friend’s daughter. We did a meet and greet prior to my leaving, and tho it went well, I was quite anxious about leaving Finn. Fortunately, all my fears were unfounded; each day I received a photo and/or a brief update. Finn was completely fine and quite nonchalant about my return. Kyle gave him his meds, more walks than I do, and I don’t think he was alone once! I feel great about having a resource in Kyle and his family for future trips!”
“Thao has kept my Golden Retriever, Sully, for two different stays when I have needed to board him when my husband and I travel. Once was for a 4 day stint and the other time was for a short weekend. She is very communicable via cell phone and responds to messages very quickly and responsibly. She has sent me updates of Sully with photos and videos and been very nice. It's been really great to be able to leave home and feel confident and trust that my dog is in good hands. She has even come to my home to pick him up before when I haven't had time to drop him off, and she's been very flexible and easy to work with. If you need to leave your pet with someone when you are vacationing, I would HIGHLY recommend her! I have been very pleased with both of my experiences with Thao and Sully always seems excited to see her, which says a lot. Thank you for taking such great care of my fur baby, Thao!!”
“Nicole was absolutely amazing with Luna! She was incredibly communicative throughout the entire stay, sending updates and photos that kept me at ease. Luna had such a great time and came home happy and relaxed. It’s clear Nicole truly cares about the pets she watches. I highly recommend her and will definitely book again!”
“We left our dog with Bob for 7 nights while on vacation and didn’t worry once. Bob sent daily videos and was very responsive and accommodating from the moment we booked him. A few days before our trip Bob worked with us to schedule a time to bring our dog by to meet him and for us to see his set up. Once we saw Bob interact with our dog and ty either dogs that were there we were confident that we made the right decision. I would highly recommend Bob to anyone and we will certainly book him again.”
“Outstanding!! we love that we got multiple pictures and videos every single day. They took care of our pup like she was one of their own. Their dog has a great temperament and I’m sure our dog will miss playtime and naps with him! I will absolutely book again!”
“Amy and Lamar are beyond caring and treated our dog like he was one of their own. From the second we walked through the door, they went above and beyond to make sure our dog felt comfortable and was having fun! They provided updates with pictures throughout his stay and made sure he had the time of his life! They are responsive, professional, and trustworthy. I look forward to booking with Amy and Lamar in the future. I cannot recommend them enough!”
“Cindy, thank you for taking such amazing care of Bruno. It truly feels like he’s with another family when he’s with you. We really appreciate all the love, walks, and care you give him.. You are amazing ❤️”
“Rhondarose gave us multiple updates and pictures which was so great since this was the first time our pup was cared for outside of family. Cocco was able to run and play with other dogs and it was an easy transition with Rhondarose’s family. We are so grateful and already planned our next booking!”
“Our Tucker had a great time at Leigh and Richards. They always take good care of him and keep us updated on how he is doing, as well as sending pics. I would absolutely highly recommend them!!”
“Marta is top notch❣️ my pup's first sleepover went so well; Ronnie had a great experience playing with other dogs - and even went to Starbucks for his first ever pupcup💗!!!!”
“Lori is amazing!! My Honu has trouble trusting folks but he feels right at home with her! Very thankful for the awesome communication, pictures, love, and care she gave! We love Lori so much we recommend her to my sister for her doggy as well. Highly recommend Lori! ❤”
“Thea is amazing !!! She gave us daily report on crunch with pictures. Thea is kind and genuinely love dogs. She treated crunch like her own dog. She let Crunch sleeping on her bed. Osiris, Thea’s husky, is super adorable ! Osiris is such a gentle giant. Crunch loves both Thea and Osiris. We are very happy with Thea and Osiris and definitely recommending them for anyone who is looking for a dog sitter. Thank you so much Thea and Osiris for caring.”
“Thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of Saga. I appreciated all the pictures you shared, it let me know that she was really enjoying herself! It is truly a comfort having such wonderful caretakers available when I have had to be out of town.”
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