Dog Sitting in Vernon Hills

“Giada was great with my cat, Apollo. She played with him and gave him social interaction while I was gone and also administered his medication. She was very easy to work with and a great sitter!”

Bob C.

About: New to Rover, not new to pet sitting! I have been pet sitting since the early 2000s, starting by taking care of my neighbors, friends, and families pets as a first job. Now, it’s something that brings me great joy outside of my day job. I work remote, so I’m fully available to check in & help with your fur babies 7 days a week at any time. During my spare time, I volunteer at a cat sanctuary that specializes in re-socializing abused cats. This has given me experience in proper medication administration, baths, and behavioral rehabilitation. I’m a pet owner myself & know how stressful it can be to leave your fur babies at home with a stranger. Let me help so you can stress less! I work full-time, permanently remote with a flexible job & hours. I’m available mornings, afternoons, and evenings whether it be for spontaneous trips or weekly scheduled visits. Pet care not only fits into my day to day life & job, but it’s what brings me joy! Safety & trust are my top priorities myself. Having two pets of my own at home, I understand the stress of having someone new visit your animals. Let’s chat about your expectations & needs per pet before visits begin. I promise to follow your rules to a T to ensure all steps are followed & everyone is safe.

“Beth is so wonderful with my cats. They are so happy when she comes! I really appreciate how reliable she is and completely trust her caring for them. I highly recommend Beth. Thank you!”

Melissa H.

About: I have had the pleasure and joy of being able to take care of lots of different animals for over 10 years. I spent some time on a farm where taking care of sheep, pigs, chicken, ducks, and the barn cats and dogs was a daily thing. Later on, I was the proud mama of a german shepherd named Bruno who stole my heart in every way. Unfortunately he is now gone since November of 2023. Since then, my lifestyle has changed and I am not able to have another dog of my own due to long working hours four days out of the week. However I love taking care of pets, especially dogs, and this is the perfect way to still have a connection with these wonderful creatures, even if they are not my own :) I promise to take care of yours as if it was my own! They will be royally treated with me! My Fridays through Sundays are free from other work and I would love to be able to take care of your pets, especially your dogs! I have a spacious home where your pet can feel free to roam and rest. I also have many trails I can take them on walks. There is also a spacious park area where we can play around if that's what your dog prefers! If I am coming to your home, I am more than happy to walk them short or long distances, play with them, or tend to any other pet needs!

“Cathy started caring for our black lab, Wendy, last week. She responded so quickly to my messages and was able to do a meet and greet within days of my first message to her! Our dog loves Cathy and it’s been going really well when Cathy comes to let her out at lunchtime. I would definitely recommend Cathy to care for your pet! She has a lab of her own and a lot of experience.”

Alexandra B.

“Maria graciously responded last minute as our original cat sitter fell through. She quickly stopped by so I could show her around the house. She took such good care of our fur babies and kept us updated throughout the weekend while we were gone. Thank you so much!”

Aliya K.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs since I was in my 20s. I’ve also taken care of senior dogs, so I know how to handle their special care. I’m very experienced in feeding and grooming, and I love the companionship it brings to a family! I am a stay at home mom, and my husband works from home, so there’s always someone there to watch and play with your fur baby! We always have lots of time for walking and playing throughout the day. I have an extremely safe neighborhood with a little park about a 3 minute walk away, two kids that love playing with dogs, (15 and 8) and an extremely friendly mini goldendoodle!

About: I have worked as a pet boarder and sitter on Rover for about a year. Having previously worked as a certified nursing assistant, I have experience as a caregiver, and one of my greatest passions is caring for pets. Dogs and cats are members of a family, and it is so important to care for them as you would any other family member. I have several years of experience boarding dogs for their owners when they have been on vacation, and have also cared for my own animals throughout my whole life. I also have experience as an animal transporter for West Hancock canine rescue, in which I would work with a team to take dogs and cats from high kill shelters to foster homes or rescues. I also have a wonderful dog I rescued, Ollie, who is friendly and likes to play with other dogs at times. I’m working part-time so have time to play with pups! And our family loves animals, so it’s a great fit for us to pet sit, and we like providing a home environment for owners who need to travel. I provide a calm, safe and fun environment for pets to play. Provide walks and let pets out regularly. I believe it’s important to attend to all feeding and medication needs as a high priority.

“Mallory takes great care of Sasha and Sasha lives her walks and play with Mallory. We try to use her every time we aren’t able to take care of Sasha ourselves. She is great.”

Susan M.

“AK was excellent. She played with Pebbles on her terms (cats…). She took care of everything and sent lots of pictures. I would highly recommend her.”

Ruth M.

“Luna and Elina get along very well. Elina is timely, professional and caring.”

Stephen O.

About: Pets have always been a part of our family. We are unable to have them in the home we rent but nothing says we can’t care for yours! We have three pet friendly kids to keep your pet happy and loved and a half fenced yard. Our home is about two thousand square feet and we will go on lots of walks! I have owned several dogs, cats and reptiles over the years. My fiancé has experience with rabbits as well. This is more about having pets around us than making extra money. Your pet will be cared for and shown as much attention as they desire! We do not have a crate. Please bring whatever your pet will need. Food, snacks, toys etc. Thanks!

“Brianna was so responsive and accommodating. She took great care of my cat and sent photos and even a sweet video. You could see that Brianna cared and did a great job! Thank you so much!”

Mara H.

“Deidre was great - she was on time and spent the full time with my dogs. They looked great when I got home and she sent good photos of their progress.”

Jaclyn S.

“Noemi was quick to respond and act upon a very last minute request to feed/let out my 3 dogs. She was very prompt and thorough in her care. Will def use her again when the need arises.”

Kevin K.

About: My grandparents growing up had 4 dogs that I use to help take care of. My family had a golden retriever so I'm accustomed to a lot of energy from dogs. I currently work part time and I'm not at the point yet where I can own my own dog, so I love spending time with dogs so I thought being able to interact with dogs and make some extra money would be awesome! Allowing them time to get out their energy is a huge part of an animals life. Walks are also a huge part its also good exercise for me and very stimulating for the dog.

About: I’ve been caring for dogs since I was 15 and have had dogs in my life for as long as I can remember. I currently have a cat, so I’m comfortable with both cats and dogs. I’ve previously provided dog walking and house sitting services during the week, and I understand the importance of keeping pets happy, safe, and loved while their owners are away. I treat every animal like family and bring years of hands-on experience to each visit. I work a full-time job Monday through Friday, but I’m available for pet care after 5 PM on weekdays and fully open on weekends. I love spending my free time with animals—it’s the perfect way to unwind and bring joy to my week. Safety and trust are always my top priorities. Whether I’m caring for pets in my home or yours, I provide a clean, calm, and supervised environment. I follow each pet’s routine closely and make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved. I never leave pets unattended outdoors and always use leashes on walks to ensure their safety.

“Leaving Zeus with a dog sitter for the first time had me stressed, but Megan killed it! She went above and beyond, keeping him comfy for 11 days while we were away. The constant updates and pics showed he was having a blast and well taken care of. Megan's the real deal – definitely a five-star dog sitter! ---”

Karimah W.

About: I have been an animal lover all my life and have had two dogs of my own since the age of 18. I love playing fetch, walks and cuddling just as much as my pets do. I have a German Shepard and had a Rottweiler who passed away earlier this year. I have been dogsitting now for over 8 years and love being able to give my clients peace of mind while they are unable to be there! I love updating my clients and sending photos throughout my visits especially since I know what it’s like to have to leave your pets in the hands of someone else! I just recently graduation ultrasound school and work full time as an ultrasound technician. I am very used to the daily routine of having a pet and have no problem helping out where I’m needed! The best thing about being able to provide these services is knowing how comfortable my clients feel with me taking care of their pets. I love each pet as if they were my own and will always put their sacred and needs as my main priority.

About: Currently open to all kinds of pets and needs! Please make sure to add any specifics in your first message— it helps so much! Thank you for trusting me with your fur-babies! Currently in uni part time (CLC), but other than that I’m open nearly all week! Currently unemployed outside of this. Please note: I’m more able to work after 4pm My own dog is a needy cuddler! Those kinds of pets are the least of my worries. I can crate, walk, etc. no matter the needs- especially with disabled pets.