Personalized care for your dog or cat - Highland Park
Highly-rated overnight sitters - Highland Park
“Wow, I am SO happy to have found and met Maria. She loves dogs so much and considers each one for their individual personality and needs. She got to know my two girls so well, just really observing their behaviors and genuinely wanting what’s best for them individually. She sent me so many photos and videos. There was not a single second that I was worried about their care. This was truly a vacation for my dogs and they had the best time with Maria. I can’t even say enough about what an incredible, kind and thoughtful woman she is. My girls and I have found a new friend and we just adore her!”
“Debra is attentive, patient, and so sweet with our senior dogs. We appreciate her timely communication and attention to the details and medication schedules. Highly recommend!”
“It was our first time ever boarding our dog. Kirsten and her family were spectacular! From the first time we met her and Bear (her dog) we knew we had made the perfect choice. She sent pictures and updates throughout our vacation and our dog was so happy and made lots of new friends. Leaving Bodhi with them gave us such peace of mind. We are using them again at the end of July.”
“Mckenna and her mom Shirley are the best caretakers of my wonderful old dog Chewie that I could ever imagine. He's near end of life now, but Mckenna still agreed to take him for a day in October even after his challenging week long stay at her house in September. Thank you, Mckenna and Shirley!”
“Jennifer is AMAZING! Very easy to work with, communicates well, and is flexible. She took Lola Rae on two walks a day and sent updates with pictures.”
“Omg, I wish I could leave more than 5 stars for Daria!!! She was incredibly caring and loving to our little Leo. She sent pictures, she took such good care of him, she gave him belly rubs, which he loves, and most of all, she helped him feel at home! I plan to use Daria every time we go away!”
“Erica is just great! Very responsive, responsible, and has her home set up in a way that any dog would enjoy. My dog is always exhausted when she comes home. :) She is my go-to sitter, hands down.”
“Brenda took wonderful care of our dog, Zelda, during our 4 day trip. Zelda can be a finicky eater and also chews up paper, so leaving her with a caring and attentive Rover really helps us be able to travel with ease. Zelda did great under Brenda's care, and came home happy and healthy. I definitely recommend booking with Brenda and will rebook in the future! Thank you so much!”
“Our dog had a great time during his stay with Miriam. She sent pics every day. Our fur baby also enjoyed hanging out with his new friend Betty (Miriam’s dog)! He was all puckered out when we picked him up. We will definitely reach out to Miriam in the future and highly recommend her!”
“Ashley took awesome care of and provided a calm, happy environment for my animal-reactive senior pittie while also rolling with my dog's developing medical/prescription needs in the leadup to her stay. Lots of updates and snuggle photos let me know my girl was well loved while I was gone for the week. Very grateful for such quality care and will definitely be reaching out for future boarding needs!”
“I just recently moved to the area and have never had someone outside of family, which I no longer have local to me, watch my dog. I was very nervous about it all. Kandice was great! She met with me one on one as well as a meet and greet with my dog. Everyday she was watching him, she sent me an update and photo. My dog seemed to of had a good time and loved her children.”
“Kevin and Kandice were fantastic! My pup loved them since the first moment he met them. They kept me updated and my pup looked so happy! I highly recommend them!”
“Couldn’t recommend them more highly - they were easygoing, very accommodating, and took incredible care of our girl. I absolutely recommend them and will use them again in the future!”
“Loic & Kristen and family were wonderful hosts for my dog, Basil. The They sent great pictures and videos of lots of walks, play time, and even new tricks! Their home is so loving and caring and Basil was very relaxed and happy when he came home. I hope that Basil can visit their family again in the future, and I know Basil hopes so, too!”
“Tianci took good care of Bagel! I enjoyed the shared Google photo album very much as they walked Bagel around the city and kindly also took him to the treat store.”
“Morris and Bryan were simply amazing with Taro. Their feedback is almost instantaneous, and I received pics every day of Taro having a great time while we were away. I'll use them again whenever I need to go somewhere without my pooch.”
“My three pups had an amazing time with Tu. I appreciated the ease of communication prior to booking and her availability to address and answer all of my questions. She shared photos throughout my pups stay with her and made sure to let me know everyday that they were doing just fine. I recommend her and will certainly book with her again in the future.”
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Cat caregivers near you - Highland Park
“Haley was wonderful and I felt that from our first meet and greet. The cats seemed to trust her immediately, which is great. I didn’t have any issues when I came home, and my cats were happy and healthy. Highly recommend Haley, and I am so glad to have found my new go-to sitter!”
“I've always had a great experience with Maura. She is punctual and takes care of my cats really well. Both my cats are very comfortable around her (even my introverted and scared cat). I love that she sends a detailed message about the cats along with pictures after every check in.”
“Chelsey is wonderful! She took great care of our cats and provided adorable photos and updates. Her outstanding care gave us great peace of mind while we were away. Will definitely book her again! ?”
“Karen is amazing. She stepped in to help me when I had an emergency trip out of town. This is the second time she has cared for my cat duo and they love her—even the cranky old one that gets a pill every day. It’s stressful to leave our animals in the care of others but I feel totally confident now that I’ve found Karen!”
“DeAnna was wonderful to work with. She was prompt, communicative, and shared photos along with a quick daily update, which gave me great peace of mind while we were away. She handled our automatic feeders and our slightly finicky cat door with ease, which we really appreciated. On top of that, she’s a genuinely lovely person. I wouldn’t hesitate to have her watch our two cats again and would highly recommend her to others.”
“Chis was amazing. We have a very sick kitten, and she was the most perfect caregiver to her while we were away. She was super organized, communicated well, and gave us very thoughtful updates. It was my first weekend away since our kitten being very ill. There isn’t anyone I could have trusted more. We are beyond grateful.”
“Holly always takes the best care of my cat. She went above and beyond this time, cleaning up kitty messes, checking in early to make sure he was doing ok in the heat, even watering plants and sweeping up before we came home! I couldn’t ask for a more reliable, caring sitter.”
“Dan was fantastic! We had a good chat before and I could tell he really cares for animals. That piece of mind helped me feel less anxious leaving my kitties. Regular daily check-ins were also very much appreciated. Cannot thank Dan enough!”
“Jasmine is so great with our special needs kitty. She has to be fed on a regular schedule and even though it was super early in the mornings Jasmine was on time for all feedings, communicated well, and followed all instructions. We're so happy to have someone to take care of our kitty so we can enjoy some time travelling.”
“Melissa was great with our cats. She obviously loves them and our shy guy even came out for her on the first day. The house looked great when we got home and she was communicative during her stay. ☺️”
“Hunter was so great! He stayed at our house with our two cats and when we got home they greeted us so sweetly and seemed like they had done really well while we were gone. The house was tidy and cared for. We will book again! Thank you, Hunter!”
About: My affinity for felines began when I was just a wee kid. I was always fascinated by them and strived to learn about them, which helped me be at the forefront for my friends and family to take care of their young ones if they ever had to leave for vacation or whatever life has to throw at you. I've had the pleasure of taking care of antisocial cats, the shy and curious cats, and the snuggly and affectionate cats, whichever kind of cat will feel respected and safe as they are under my supervision and care.
“Megan was so great looking after our kitty! He was well cared for and she was very communicative with us. She gave him plenty of cuddles and sent numerous photos every day. Thank you Megan! 🐈⬛🖤”
“I recently hired Lucas to take care of my cats, Daisy and Frank, for four days while I was away, and I couldn't be happier with his services. From the very beginning, when I first reached out to him, Lucas was extremely communicative and friendly. He came over to get an overview of Daisy and Frank's care instructions and to meet them, which I really appreciated. During my time away, Lucas followed my care instructions to the letter, visiting in the morning and afternoon. He sent detailed visit reports along with pictures of the kitties, which gave me great peace of mind. It's clear that he genuinely cares about the pets he looks after. I highly recommend Lucas to anyone in need of a reliable and caring pet sitter. He did an excellent job, and I'll definitely be reaching out to him again in the future.”
“Shelli was wonderful, and Luna liked her immediately. She communicated well, was very easy to talk with, and left us at ease while we traveled! I came home to a happy cat, and that's the real 5-star review! 🐾😸”
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Perfect for high energy dogs - Highland Park
“Kirsten took great care of our dog! He came home happy and tired after a fun day of playing. She was also responsive and conscientious to make sure our dog was comfortable and matched up well with the other doggies at daycare that day.”
“Maria is fantastic! Marky is hesitant when it comes to interacting with people and dogs when I am not with him but Maria showed him there was nothing to fear! They take beautiful walks together, naps with his friends, and gets to play all day in a pack. He comes home tired and happy when the day is done. Maria really loves all of the dogs like her own”
“My border collie mix (high energy!!) had such a great time at Eric's and I'm so thankful he was able to have a space to play and hang out during the day while I was away. Thank you Eric!”
“I am so happy I found Elle for my senior Shih Tzu. If you don’t feel comfortable leaving your dog with just anyone, you will feel good with Elle. This was my first experience with Rover and I was only going to choose someone with the highest reviews, standards and environment, all of which Elle has. She is very communicative and loving with the dogs (so is her husband!) and takes sweet pictures with updates. Great for senior dogs!”
“Rachael is the absolute best! Quick to respond and keep me updated on my doggo with pics. It’s my first time using Rover and she made the experience a great one. She came in as a lifesaver when i needed a super last min sitter. She took care of my Luna like it was her own. Super recommend ❤️”
“Nancy was so welcoming and sweet to my awkward little Formosan, Remy. She sent pics that clearly showed him playing, going to the beach, and being snuggled in a blanket. The fact that he ate food during his daycare stay showed just how comfortable he felt—Amazing! Remy will be boarding with Nancy soon and I’m so glad to know he will be with someone who makes him feel safe and loved while I’m away. Thank you, Nancy!”
About: Most people call me Josh. Dogs have always been my favorite animal and I've lived with them for most of my life. I am recently dog-free and I miss having dog energy in my house. I've raised two dogs through basic obedience to adulthood, one with a class, and one largely on my own. I am personally a big believer in the methods described in The Art of Raising a Puppy, because I have had excellent results with their techniques, but will of course prioritize whatever approach is preferred by owners. I am happy to help reinforce any basic obedience your dog may be working on, as well as senior dogs. I am comfortable with a wide range of dog breeds, sizes, and temperaments. Highly reactive dogs are not my favorite, but "highly reactive" can be subjective, so I will consider such dogs on a case by case basis. I am happy to work with dogs of varying activity levels, but extremely high-activity dogs will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. I am currently working from home and am available for dropoff in-home daycare most weekdays and dog boarding (including weekends). My schedule for my dog was three walks a day (morning, afternoon/dinnertime, bedtime) so that is what I'm used to, but I am happy to work with clients to discuss their routine and work with them to agree on an experience that fits their and their dog's needs. I currently have no other animals in my home, so your dog will get my full attention as needed. I don't have a fenced yard, but I am in a residential neighborhood with a good-sized park a block away. I am reasonably close to Seward Park and the Genesee dog park as well.
“Maria and Kalyan along with their fantastic pup were the best hosts for my 13 week old puppy's first time spending the day with another family and meeting a new dog for some much needed doggie socialization. They sent me many videos, messages, and pictures throughout the day for updates which also greatly assisted in putting my mind at ease, as it was very important for this initial introduction for my puppy to be a positive experience. Ziggy, my puppy, had so much fun and quickly made friends with their pup who provided lots of play, engagement, and excellent role modeling of great doggie behaviors for Ziggy. Highly recommend, they are the best!”
“Tu was absolutely fantastic with my girl Reggie. After drop off she sent me an update to let me know how she was adjusting to a new place and throughout the day I got pics of my bestie having her new adventure. Would 100% book again!!”
“Maria is the absolute best! I had so much peace of mind knowing my dog Moose was in the best hands with her. She gave me frequent updates and pictures so I knew what they were up to. You can tell she truly wants your dog to be well loved and cared for. I am so thankful to have found her through Rover!”
“Such a wonderful feeling when you finally found a great sitter for your pup! Zoie has never been this happy being away from me! It only goes to show that Daisha and Tam did a fabulous job of caring for and treating my pup like their own. I would definitely use their services again and highly recommended.”
About: Hello! I’m an outdoor educator and guide. While I don’t have any pets currently due to work constraints, have been dog sitting, boarding, and walking on my off-time for Wag!, friends and family for over 8 years now. I know the drill. From walks to play to medications, I can do it just tell me if your fur baby has any special likes/dislikes and what works best for them. I lost my cat to congestive heart failure this year 😭 so watching pets for others has been filling the holes in my heart. I’d be honored if I could watch your pets while you’re busy/gone. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me, I'm super friendly and love to spend time with all the fur babies, from walks or just playing around with all types of furry friends. Pet care fills in the gabs in my life. Since my cat passed away from congestive heart failure. Few months ago, pet care has been filling the holes in my heart from his passing. The fur babies need so much love, care and attention. I am really just here to give them love, care and play. Safety is a top priority! I ensure they always stay within the fenced areas, have on their collars, keep other dogs away if they are unfriendly, and ensure the lease is properly secured before opening the door.
“We have just started using Williams dog daycare service and already he has treated our Thali as though he’s known her forever! He has been extremely helpful and flexible for my schedule. He clearly loves working with dogs. Our shy pup is absolutely blossoming under his care!”
About: Welcome to Bud’s house 🐾 This is not a “drop your dog and hope for the best” situation — this is a play, cuddle, and feel-at-home experience. I helped build a dog daycare here in Seattle, so I’ve spent years learning how dogs actually behave—who wants to play, who needs a break, and how to make sure everyone stays safe and happy. At home, we keep that same vibe—but way more personal. Our dog Bud (2 years old) is the host. He’s friendly, playful, and great with other dogs—basically the guy who makes sure everyone feels welcome. If your dog likes to play, they’ll have a blast. If they prefer to chill, we’ve got cozy spots for that too. My wife (originally from Colombia 🇨🇴) has been around dogs her whole life and brings a ton of warmth and attention to every pup that walks through the door. What your dog gets: 🐾 Supervised play (no chaos, just good energy) 🐾 A safe, calm environment 🐾 Plenty of attention, affection, and breaks when needed 🐾 A new best friend in Bud We keep things small, intentional, and stress-free—so your dog isn’t just “watched”… they’re part of the pack. Dogs basically run our schedule 😊 We walk Bud three times a day, and since we’re home most of the day, there’s always someone around for playtime, snuggles, or a quick potty break. Your dog just joins right in. In our home, dogs are part of the daily routine—not just “watched.” We provide structured care with three walks a day, supervised play, and plenty of downtime when needed. We do have a partially fenced yard, but we don’t rely on it—dogs are always supervised outside and primarily get their exercise through regular walks. Because of my daycare background, I pay close attention to each dog’s personality—whether they want to play, relax, or have their own space—and make sure everyone stays safe and comfortable.
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Adventure-ready dog walkers - Highland Park
“Law does really well with our sometimes aggressive and difficult to walk dog. He walks the dog and the dog really respects his command. Great energy! We work with him weekly and it’s always been good.”
“Kirsten is wonderful! Extremely knowledgeable about animals and a joy to arrange our walk with. You can tell she loves animals and will treat yours like they are her own!”
“Lucas is great with my dog and always super reliable. He has also been flexible and communicated well any time we have needed to make schedule changes. I highly recommend him!”
“Matt is very patient. It took a while for my pup Joey to warm up to him, but Matt was so kind and gentle with him. After a few weeks, when Matt shows up, Joey would come out of his crate all excited to see Matt. I also have a cat that usually doesn’t like people, but on many occasions, my kitty boy also went to ask for pets from Matt when he came to walk Joey. If we could have Matt could walk Joey indefinitely, we would. Thanks for being so good to my babies!”
“Amanda filled in last minute! Rowdy fell in love with her at the meet n greet and he was so excited when she showed up again for his walk! We feel so lucky that we found Amanda! She’s fabulous!”
“Alex was amazing! Very kind and communicative and Fred was always very happy to see her and came back tired and happy from all their walks. It’s obvious they are an animal lover and knew Fred was in good hands. Alex was able help me out in a last minute pinch and I so appreciate their flexibility!! Would rebook in an instant in the future. Thank you Alex!!”
“I would recommend Shelli to anyone! She is so easy to work with — incredibly responsive, polite, kind, and professional. We were super nervous about using Rover for the first time, but we could not have been luckier to find her. We absolutely plan to continue using her for as long as she wants to walk Aspen. I will recommend her to all of my friends and neighbors. If you are looking for someone you can truly trust with your loved fur babies, Shelli is the perfect choice. She handled our lovely husky lady Aspen wonderfully, and if she can handle a husky, she can handle any dog! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
“Tim has been really great with my dogs. They get so excited to see him when he arrives. Its been a great help as I recover from an injury to know they are in good hands with their afternoon walk. He has also been very flexible with the schedule and adjusted a walk time as my schedule changed. My dogs are 90 and 70 lbs and he has had no issues with them.”
“Skippy has been great with my 90lb hound, Sydney! He walks her once a week and is consistent and reliable. I know she’s safe and happy when she’s out walking with Skippy!”
About: I’ve been taking care of my family’s dogs all my life and counting to this day. I have plenty of experience with following specific schedules and routines including medication, custom meals, and walks or any sorts of activities Currently doing freelance work but in between new a job, at the moment I am available all weekdays and weekends. Whether it’s a walk or check ins. My expertise includes understanding dogs behaviors, proficient leash handling, and expert spatial awareness and supervision. All crucial for ensuring the happiness and safety of your pets
About: Hello! I’m an outdoor educator and guide. While I don’t have any pets currently due to work constraints, have been dog sitting, boarding, and walking on my off-time for Wag!, friends and family for over 8 years now. I know the drill. From walks to play to medications, I can do it just tell me if your fur baby has any special likes/dislikes and what works best for them. I lost my cat to congestive heart failure this year 😭 so watching pets for others has been filling the holes in my heart. I’d be honored if I could watch your pets while you’re busy/gone. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me, I'm super friendly and love to spend time with all the fur babies, from walks or just playing around with all types of furry friends. Pet care fills in the gabs in my life. Since my cat passed away from congestive heart failure. Few months ago, pet care has been filling the holes in my heart from his passing. The fur babies need so much love, care and attention. I am really just here to give them love, care and play. Safety is a top priority! I ensure they always stay within the fenced areas, have on their collars, keep other dogs away if they are unfriendly, and ensure the lease is properly secured before opening the door.
“Deanna was wonderful! She showed up on time and was incredibly patient with my 14-year-old Australian Shepherd. It’s clear she truly loves animals and has a calm, caring presence. I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and compassionate pet sitter.”
“Wow, I cannot recommend Pinar enough! She was super punctual and professional, the play by play notes from the walk were incredible, and the pictures she captured show how much my dog loved her from the moment the walk started all the way through and showed how much Pinar cared for her. Before my booking was over I was already requesting her for more walks. 10/10 would recommend”
“Carrianne was amazing! Very accommodating to an address mix up which I greatly appreciated and overall I think Aspen enjoyed himself very much. He came back with most of his energy out and he was ready for bed. I will definitely be booking her again in the future.”
“My pups had a better time with Karen than they do with our family, for SURE! She is great and communicating, letting us know what the walk was like, sending pictures. 100% would book again, and highly HIGHLY recommend. Also, very covid aware and safe!”
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Large dog specialists near you - Highland Park
“It was our first time ever boarding our dog. Kirsten and her family were spectacular! From the first time we met her and Bear (her dog) we knew we had made the perfect choice. She sent pictures and updates throughout our vacation and our dog was so happy and made lots of new friends. Leaving Bodhi with them gave us such peace of mind. We are using them again at the end of July.”
“Omg, I wish I could leave more than 5 stars for Daria!!! She was incredibly caring and loving to our little Leo. She sent pictures, she took such good care of him, she gave him belly rubs, which he loves, and most of all, she helped him feel at home! I plan to use Daria every time we go away!”
“Erica is just great! Very responsive, responsible, and has her home set up in a way that any dog would enjoy. My dog is always exhausted when she comes home. :) She is my go-to sitter, hands down.”
“Macaley took excellent care of my dog, Picasso! She was attentive to his special needs, walking habits, and medication. I felt comfortable having him in her care!”
“Ashley took awesome care of and provided a calm, happy environment for my animal-reactive senior pittie while also rolling with my dog's developing medical/prescription needs in the leadup to her stay. Lots of updates and snuggle photos let me know my girl was well loved while I was gone for the week. Very grateful for such quality care and will definitely be reaching out for future boarding needs!”
“I just recently moved to the area and have never had someone outside of family, which I no longer have local to me, watch my dog. I was very nervous about it all. Kandice was great! She met with me one on one as well as a meet and greet with my dog. Everyday she was watching him, she sent me an update and photo. My dog seemed to of had a good time and loved her children.”
“Couldn’t recommend them more highly - they were easygoing, very accommodating, and took incredible care of our girl. I absolutely recommend them and will use them again in the future!”
“Another wonderful pet sitting experience with Allanah! She sent photos and videos and let me know how my boy was doing throughout the week. Highly recommended for anyone with an active pup!”
“My three pups had an amazing time with Tu. I appreciated the ease of communication prior to booking and her availability to address and answer all of my questions. She shared photos throughout my pups stay with her and made sure to let me know everyday that they were doing just fine. I recommend her and will certainly book with her again in the future.”
“Taylor was amazing with Fish! He stayed with her for almost a month and didn’t want to come home lol. She was patient and kind with both me and him. She handled his medications for me and give updates and photos. Thank you for taking such great care of my Fish!”
“Tiffany was the absolute best! She gave me timely, detailed updates for every day Maya was with her. When I got stuck out of the country for two additional days, Tiffany stepped up and was able to accommodate the last-minute change. I highly recommend her for any and all pet care, and will definitely be hiring her again.”
“Stephanie did an amazing job with our dogs. They can be anxious when they are away from us, but she was so good with them and made them feel so comfortable. She also responds quickly and provided us with pictures and updates throughout our trip. She is also flexible and was understanding of our possible changes in our trip plans and the delay we had in getting back to pick them up. We would definitely have our dogs stay with her again in the future!”
“Deborah was amazing! She took great care of my Sofie, taking her for walks a couple times a day, lots of play time and love. Sofie is not usually very affectionate to people she doesn't know and it seemed like she became very comfortable in her home quickly. Deborah is experienced with dogs who are not friendly with other animals which was perfect. She even remembered the small details, I briefly mentioned that Sofie isn't a big fan of rain and while Sofie stayed with them she sent a picture of Sofie in a raincoat that Deborah had on hand! So sweet 🥰 She is definitely on the top of our list of contacts for a dog sitter!”
“I highly recommend Joshua as a dog sitter! They were extremely understanding and made my anxious dog feel right at home. My dog had a lot of fun and was well taken care of. Communication was great, and they were really nice throughout the whole process. Would definitely trust them again!”
“Erin and Kevin were just the best! This was our first time using Rover and we were very nervous using internet strangers as dog watchers. Erin suggested a meet up before and left me with zero worries. Our dog was so well taking care of with daily photos and check ins on all their walks and play times. Will 100% be booking with them again on our next vacation!”
“Another great stay with Cynda! She’s the best! Our dog had to wear a cone for a healing infected paw during the beginning of his stay, and as always, Cynda took it in stride and even helped train our dog to not lick his paw. he always has fun with Cynda and other dogs that come to stay!”
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