Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In West Ridge

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Sitter Profile Image: Dimitrios V.
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Dimitrios V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Evanston, IL, 60202

Dimitrios was fantastic! We needed someone to house visit our dog a few days when our usual Rover sitter was unavailable. He came with only a few days notice to meet her and got along with her great. Highly recommend using him.

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Marcel G.
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Shante D.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
100 reviews
45 repeat clients
6 years of experience
West Ridge, Chicago, IL, 60645

As always, Shante is an awesome cat sitter! She sends great updates on our cat, and I appreciate knowing that she’s in extremely capable hands when I’m out of town.

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Elizabeth J.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
21 repeat clients
7 years of experience
West Ridge, Chicago, IL, 60645

Liz is the absolute best. She has already supported us in training our dog to cope with his separation anxiety, and she checked in on our cats every day while we were out of town. Liz sent lots of photos and communicated clearly and consistently. She really understands animals. We hope to continue booking Liz for a long time to come!

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Sitter Profile Image: Tony C.
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Tony C.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
4 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Chicago, IL, 60645

I recommend Tony and will rehire.

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Sitter Profile Image: Morgan R.
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Morgan R.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
5 repeat clients
19 years of experience
West Ridge, Chicago, IL, 60645

Morgan checked in on our cats and they loved her! I appreciated knowing they were getting care and attention and treats. She was good about communication and directions on where things are, etc. Would definitely ask her to watch them again!

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Julia M.
Sitter Profile Image: Ellie Z.
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Ellie Z.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
147 reviews
39 repeat clients
13 years of experience
North Park, Chicago, IL, 60659

Ellie was excellent! Felt very comfortable having her in my home, and she took great care of my cat, Holden. She was great about sending updates and photos, and stayed in touch when she ran into any issues.

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Sitter Profile Image: Parisa H.
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Parisa H.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
94 reviews
25 repeat clients
10 years of experience
North Park, Chicago, IL, 60659

Parisa was an absolute angel. Our beloved pet rabbit became sick while we were out of town, and she immediately stepped in to provide emergency care without hesitation. Her compassion, attentiveness, and genuine love for animals truly saved our little one’s life. We are forever grateful for what she did. she went above and beyond in every way imaginable. It’s rare to find someone as kind and dedicated as Parisa, and we can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter. She’s simply amazing

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily N.
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Emily N.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
5 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL, 60626

Emily was amazing with our cats! She is very knowledgeable about cat behavior and it shows with now they came to trust her. She went above and beyond in caring for our house as well. I appreciate Emily and would absolutely recommend her to take care of any pets

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Faith A.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
25 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Chicago, IL, 60626

Faith is so responsive and helpful! I ask her for drop in visits and the time and she always is very communicative and fast to respond! She takes good care of my little chunk

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Julia H.
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$18
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5 years of experience
Chicago, IL, 60659

About: I’ve had pets in my family all my life - dogs, cat, fish, bunnies - I’m a huge animal lover! I currently live with my adorable orange cat Franklin, and I’m open to meet lots more furry friends. During August-June, I work with kiddos, but now that summers here I have a very flexible schedule. I’d love to pet sit or dog walk for you, let’s connect :) I currently only work 2 days a week, as I’m on my summer break (I’m a teacher!). I have plenty of time to pet sit, dog walk, or let your animal out for a potty break, most days and times of the week! I am careful and considerate when entering clients’ homes. I will be sure to give your pet the care and attention they need that day!

Sitter Profile Image: Isabelle B.
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Isabelle B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Chicago, IL, 60659

Isabelle was amazing! We were able to finally leave the house without worrying about our pup, and Isabelle took very good care of Charlie. Hoping to book with her again soon!

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Sitter Profile Image: Houston S.
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Houston S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
35 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL, 60625

Houston was awesome with my two large dogs. They were well taken care of and Houston had excellent communication, patience, and flexibility with me for all of the changes in my schedule the day she was with them.

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Sitter Profile Image: Adriana R.
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Adriana R.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
9 repeat clients
5 years of experience
West Ridge, Chicago, IL, 60659

About: Hi! I have a flexible schedule and love being able to structure my days around care work. As a social worker, I’m reliable, attentive, and calm in all kinds of situations. If my calendar doesn’t line up, message me anyway – I’m usually happy to try to make it work. I’m a lifelong caretaker (former teacher, child care provider, babysitter, and current servant to four cats). I grew up with dogs and have experience with everyone from wildly energetic puppies to senior pups who need a slower pace and extra patience. I’m very comfortable with pet quirks. Food warmed for exactly two seconds? Specific petting rules? Emotional support hair tie? I get it. As a cat mom, nothing surprises me. Whether your pet wants long walks, playtime, cuddles, or quiet companionship, I’ll make sure they’re safe, loved, and very well looked after. I have the most availability on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. I also have some AM and PM availability so it’s easy for me to fit pet care into my day. When I’m caring for pets in my client’s home, I do my best to follow their normal routine so they feel comfortable and safe. I make sure they get the right amount of food, playtime, walks, and attention based on their needs and personality. I also like to check in with photo or text updates so you know how they’re doing.

Sitter Profile Image: Meredith N.
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Meredith N.
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$20
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4.6 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
20 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Edgewater, Chicago, IL, 60660

This was my first experience using Rover. Meredith made it seamless. She communicated well and responded promptly. I would definitely book her in the future.

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Brenda P.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL, 60626

Brenda is amazing and leads with kindness and care for my cat! My cat is typically shy and reserved around new people but quickly warmed up to Brenda. Will be booking again for sure!

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Sitter Profile Image: Bethany & Ben H.
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Bethany & Ben H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
17 years of experience
West Ridge, Chicago, IL, 60645

About: I’ve owned dogs from 6lb to 120lb, cared for sick and elderly dogs (including IVDD, experienced with medications including fluids via IV), loved dogs of all kinds my entire life! Your dogs will need to get along with my 2, and you can expect walks in fenced Warren Park, frequent potty breaks, and photo updates from me. We are dachshund lovers so we have stairs and ramps all over the house so the shortest pups can safely reach couches and beds. My partner Ben is a big help, and we would love to know everything about your precious pup’s personality to make sure they feel right at home with us and make the transition smooth. Hope to meet you and your furry one soon. I work part time and remotely. Weekends are hit and miss, but Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri are open for dog care! Wed/Sat/Sun are dependent on current schedule. Any Qs, shoot me a message! My friendly pups will socialize with yours, and both are great at napping all day, too. Our potty breaks are every 2-4 hours, or sooner if your pup has special needs. We have a potty bell here, so if you use it at home you’re in luck (and Finn has been known to teach younger pups this skill). We walk daily a 1-mile loop in fenced Warren park, if that’s something your dog enjoys.

Sitter Profile Image: Claude h.
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Claude h.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
5 years of experience
West Ridge, Chicago, IL, 60659

About: I’ve been caring for animals for most of my life. I grew up looking after our family dog and helping with neighbors’ pets, and in my 20s and early 30s I regularly sat for, fostered, and checked in on friends’ and community members’ animals—mostly dogs and cats, with the occasional bird, frog, or turtle. I adopted my own cat in my 30s and have lived with multiple pets while sharing homes with roommates. While much of this care was informal, it gave me a wide range of hands-on experience. After a particularly rewarding role walking dogs for a company from 2022 to 2023, I began freelancing and now work with clients through community referrals. I’m just getting back into freelance pet care after taking time off over the past couple of years to recover from injuries, and I’m really looking forward to being active in this work again. My schedule is currently quite flexible as I rebuild my client base, which allows me to accommodate a range of needs. I’d love the chance to meet your pets and provide attentive, reliable care. Take care! When I’m pet sitting or doing drop-in visits, I start by confirming the schedule and any specific needs or routines for your pet. From there, I focus on being both thorough and present—making sure all daily care is handled carefully while also spending quality time with them. I approach each visit with genuine affection and attention, so your pet feels safe, cared for, and well-loved while you’re away.

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Elias B.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
10 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL, 60626

I was really nervous about leaving my pug Maui with a pet sitter because the last time I boarded him at a kennel, he unfortunately lost his eye. After reading all of Eli’s positive reviews, I decided to give him a chance, and I’m so glad I did. Eli was amazing. He was super responsive, very on top of everything, and truly cared about Maui. You can tell he takes what he does seriously and wants both the pets and owners to feel comfortable. Maui absolutely loved him! It gave me so much peace of mind knowing Maui was in good hands. I would definitely use Eli again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter. 🐾

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarma A.
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Sarma A.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Chicago, IL, 60626

Sarma was great! This was my first time using Rover and Sarma was great at helping me navigate through it. She was great with Zoey and I appreciated the communication throughout. Overall great experience, thank you!

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Huactemo C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
11 repeat clients
2 years of experience
West Ridge, Chicago, IL, 60659

About: My Husband and I care for pets, its a two Man team. As a current cat owner and animal lover, I’ve developed a deep understanding of both feline and canine temperaments. My experience has taught me how to read their needs, respond with patience, and offer gentle, consistent care. As a psychology student, I bring a compassionate, attentive, and nurturing approach to pet sitting—always prioritizing emotional safety and comfort. I’m dedicated to creating a welcoming, stress-free environment where pets feel loved and secure. Whether it’s playtime, walks, or quiet companionship, I tailor my care to meet each pet’s unique personality and needs. My Husband and I have full availablity usually, I currently work part time so I’m mostly available during the week. My Husband is mostly at home. My schooling is online, this allows me to have an open schedule for pet care. Clean, organized environment , minimizing hazards to curate a safe environment for any pet under my care and supervision. I keep things orderly and under control.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Daniel took excellent care of our cats while we were away! He also sent great updates! We will definitely be booking again!

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Dan A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We always have concerns about being able to get in this building and whether the elevator is working so it was great when she sent a message immediately then followed up with pictures every day and status update. The boy loves people but also can be unpredictable and bitey. No problem, he even sat on her lap which is something he has only recently done with me! There were no problems and, best of all, no worries. Highly recommend Lee.

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Michael P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

My kitties love Amanda! She is a great communicator and spends quality time with my cats when she visits.

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Tess S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I always book with Aubrey whenever I go out of town! She is reliable, friendly, and most importantly, my cat absolutely loves her!!

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Amaya M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Doris did a good job taking care of my cat! She is very thoughtful and thorough. My cat adjusted to her well.

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Juvy R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I really appreciate that Kaira doesnt just drop in, but engages and plays with my kitty. Hes an old man, and each visit Kaira gets him up and playing!

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Jessica G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alex was great! He was very communicative and took good care of my dog and kitty, including giving the dog his daily medicine and brushing my kitty. I even had a plumbing issue occur while I was away, and Alex let me know right away and did some quick clean up before the plumber could arrive.

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Katie P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Monika is absolutely wonderful! She has been caring for our kitty for about 3 years now, and we couldn’t recommend her more. She’s attentive, reliable, and treats our cat with so much love and care. It means everything knowing our girl is safe and happy while we’re away. 💕

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Brianna D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hayley was great checking in on our kitties. They warmed up to her quickly! Looking forward to booking with her again in the future.

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Samantha B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very professional, on time, and Herman seemingly took very well to Lauren, so I'm very pleased! Would book again

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Jhanelle S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Dylan is great with my special needs cats. He was able to cat sit when I had last minute work travel.

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Willow M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ingrid is great at communicating with us while watching our girls, and always goes above and beyond. She’s the best! We always trust our girls are in good hands when we’re away.

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Claudia C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Georgette was an incredible cat sitter - I received photos of my pet every day, she always arrived within the designated feeding times, and my home looked great when I got back from vacation. I would absolutely hire her again.

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Lenya F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lavinia did an outstanding job taking care of our three cats and following detailed / unique care instructions. She was a very clear communicator and we felt that our cats were very well taken care of.

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Amit M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Dimitrios was fantastic! He took excellent care of our two dogs and managed to get our very finicky eater to eat food when we were away. He went above and beyond in making sure our dogs were well cared for and their wet paws didn’t leave a mess on our floors. Thank you! We will definitely rebook!

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Colleen J.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Eddie is the best. Lovely, reliable service. The extra effort and care taken are most appreciated. Eddie goes above and beyond and we feel completely at ease knowing he will be checking on our cat. Thanks again, Eddie!

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Michael W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan is always great! We left in a rush and had a hectic weekend, and it's so nice having someone so trustworthy like Megan to take care of our cats!

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Kathy
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brenda has been very kind and considerate to my cat and her needs! My cat is pretty shy but opens up to Brenda whenever she visits so easily! Very happy knowing my kitter is in good hands when I am out :)

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Zijad S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Cori took great care of my 2 cats! She is super attentive and sent plenty of photos from each visit. I will definitely book with her again in the future!

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Ashley F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily did a great job with my kitty! Followed my instructions and no issues. Would use her again for sure!

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Julia B.
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