House Sitting in Wilbur Heights

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Katie F.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
13 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Katie was so lovely! She was so patient with our pup, Moira, making sure she was comfortable w her and so kind w Mo! While we were gone for the week she took excellent care in keeping me informed w how Mo was.doign, sending pics, and making sure to reply quickly to any texts I sent checking in. She did a lovely job of keeping our house picked up and even offered to clean her bedding. All of this is to say that I will definitely be hiring Katie again and am so thankful I found someone I can trust and that Mo truly enjoys, to stay w her if my family and I go out of town for a short or extended stay. Thanks, Katie, for being so wonderful! I know Mo looks forward to seeing you again (and so do we!) in the future! ❤️

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Mindy K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
7 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61822

Mindy did an excellent job caring for my dogs. She was very communicative and handled my excitable pup really well. Both dogs were very happy.

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Johanna V.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Johanna was great with Buster! She communicated frequently and sent pictures/videos with her updates. She was very professional and friendly. Will definitely be booking again!

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Rongruo M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
75 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Queenie was so great with our pups! She sent tons of pictures, was very responsive, and they seemed to enjoy hanging out with her for the weekend. We would definitely recommend Queenie to others and use her again in the future. Thank you!

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Valerie F.
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$34
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5 years of experience
Urbana, IL, 61801

About: I bring years of hands-on animal care experience from veterinary clinics, kennels, and long-term pet sitting, including special-needs care for a senior dog who requires diapers, hourly potty breaks, medication management, and a strict diet. My background in veterinary support and my 5-year commitment to caring for three dogs from one family means I’m reliable, detail-oriented, and fully comfortable supporting pets with complex routines. I treat every animal with patience, confidence, and genuine love, giving owners peace of mind while they’re away. Pet care fits easily into my weekly routine because, with school wrapping up, I have plenty of time to focus on consistent, reliable visits. I plan my days around each pet’s needs, keeping feeding, walks, and medications on schedule while balancing a few prior commitments on set days. For the most part, I’m available daily, which allows me to offer flexible booking, dependable check-ins, and attentive pet-focused care that never feels rushed. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I follow their routine exactly, keeping feeding, meds, and potty schedules consistent while maintaining a calm, clean environment. I provide gentle companionship, monitor behavior and health closely, and send regular updates so owners feel connected and reassured. My goal is to respect the home, reduce stress, and ensure every pet feels safe and understood.

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Madeline N.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
137 reviews
54 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Madeline did so great taking care of our pups! I came home to a clean home and a happy dogs. Made me feel so comfortable being away and not worrying!

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Olivia D.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
8 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Olivia is totally competent and kind. I came home to a very happy dog!

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Brittnee H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
25 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61822

Brittnee is an amazing dog sitter! She took such great care of our puppy fisher! Followed all instructions and even sent us go pro photo and video. Fisher was in great hands and got lots of love from her!

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Kylie L.
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$36
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4.8 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

She did amazing with them and they were well taken care of and happy when I returned home!

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Melissa S.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
247 reviews
96 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61821

Melissa did an amazing job taking care of our furry baby! She was easy to reach and responded immediately when we reached out. Loved the doggy pics we got while away! We would definitely invite Melissa back to help out!

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Kortney G.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61821

Outstanding communication! Kortney not only took excellent care of my dogs, but she also handled some unforeseen circumstances at the house ( water seeping in the basement, a power flicker). We'll definitely use her again!

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Tanya W.
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$50
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4.7 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
7 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Tanya provided exceptional care for our cat and two dogs while staying over a long holiday weekend in our home. She asked excellent questions during our "meet and greet," so when it came time for us to leave our animals we knew they were in good hands. She arrived to house sit early afternoon on Friday and left late on Monday to accommodate our travel schedule. Our animals each have particular needs and personality quirks. For instance, we have one high energy dog that requires oral medication, frequent potty breaks, and long walks. Our other dog is content sleeping all day and needs to be convinced to take short walks! Plus, the energetic dog will eat the lazy dog's food if given the opportunity, so we feed them separately. Then, our cat is low maintenance, but still needs food, water, affection, and to have her box cleaned daily. Finally, the dogs wake up at 5am for breakfast (whether we're awake or not). Caring for the three of them is a lot of work and Tanya did a great job attending to their needs! We came home from vacation to happy, heathy pets and a clean house. We could not have asked for a better pet sitter. I highly recommend Tanya and would absolutely employ her services again.

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Vanessa H.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Vanessa was great! Panda and Krueger took to her right away and had no issues throughout. She sent a few photos too! She was super easy to work with. I’d book her again!

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Mish M.
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$34
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Oak Center, Champaign, IL, 61822

Mish was great with my cat Dilly for a two week house sit! This was the first time I’ve left him for longer than a weekend, and I knew he’d be in good hands after meeting. They sent lots of photos and updates, and my apartment was well taken care of, too. Thanks again!

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Kerry B.
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Milo W.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
12 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61822

I have used Rover several times throughout my dog’s 10 years and have NEVER seen her warm up (and calm down) to someone the way she did with Milo, which speaks volumes about how Milo handles animals with care and compassion. We came home to two very content animals after being away for a couple of nights and booking at the last minute, and Milo was also super respectful of our home. I would definitely recommend, and I know Milo is going to make an amazing vet tech!

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Michelle R.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbana, IL, 61801

Michelle was great with our dog, Duke. This is the second time she watched him, and he was SO excited to see her! Unfortunately, our address wasn't updated in Rover and so she had to go across town out of her way first before coming to the correct address. Despite our inconveniencing her, she was still willing to stay a little late if we needed her to. We really appreciated her patience with both US and with Duke :)

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Sarah F.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
4 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Urbana, IL, 61801

Sarah was amazing! She took such good care of our high energy dog and 2 socially-picky cats. We will definitely rebook in the future. She's the best!

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Lidia H.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbana, IL, 61802

Lidia was wonderful with Roux! She was patient, reliable, and kept me updated. Roux was calm and happy when I got home. I really appreciate her help and would definitely book again.

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Kimmy S.
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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbana, IL, 61801

Kimberly was great with my Lab Mix. She sent updates from their walks, and remembered specific details about Leroy and his habits. She also got him to walk with a harness, which I had not been able to do.

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Cory S.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61821

Corey was a helpful and communicative pet sitter who spent time with my dog, and was flexible. Checked in multiple times to make sure we had his services as long as they were needed. I would book with Corey again.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Melissa did great with our girls. One doesn't have a care in the world, but the other is reactive and takes a very long time to trust someone. Melissa stayed patient with her and even had to change her walking plan with them, but Layla warmed up at the end. I didn't worry anymore then I normally would about them with her. She sent pictures, when there was a tornado warning, she did all the right things and messaged us about it. She kept us updated all week. We are booking her for more stays over the next few months already even before we even got back from our trip!

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Amber W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Have used Rachel several times. Responsible and caring. Even though she was going through an unexpected loss of her own, she still managed to make sure that our dog was cared for.

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Karen K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nicole is dependable, kind, and communicative! I felt very at ease leaving my 18 year old dog in her care, and I appreciated her updates and photos!

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Stephanie M.
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Queenie was an excellent sitter for my dog and leopard gecko! When I returned, my house was pristine and my dog was relaxed and happy. I highly recommend her!

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Michelle M.
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Lorri is like having a best friend take care of your animals - never have to worry, great communication and very happy dogs!

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Megan D.
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Sarah did an excellent job taking care of Lainey! She stayed at our home and brought her pup, Zuko! Lainey loved playing with her pup. Highly recommend!

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Kelli B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ava was a wonderful house sitter for my dog Whimzy. She sent me photos and updates and Whimzy looked very happy and well cared for. My house was sparkling and clean upon return. Super happy with her stay and would 100 have her sit again - hopefully soon. Highly recommend!

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kathryn f.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Salomé was amazing! I have a shy young dog and Salomé won her over quickly! She sent many photos and updates throughout the day. The dogs received the best care possible! I highly recommend.

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Karen G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Heather is the best! She is the kindest, most caring person and it shows in how she takes care of my little dog. He adores her! She is great with communicating, sends pics and videos daily and is the absolute best!

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Jennifer J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Johanna did a wonderful job house and pet sitting for us over a long weekend. We have three dogs and a cat and they all have unique needs. I communicated these to Johanna and she made sure each pet was well cared for. This included administering medicine to one dog, walking two dogs together and one separately, and cleaning up dog waste in our back yard. She didn't neglect the cat either - she cleaned her box and re-filled her water as instructed. We came home to happy animals and a clean house and yard. Johanna also communicated regularly with updates and questions while trouble-shooting minor pet issues on her own. I appreciate that she sent pictures showing happy animals and can tell that our dogs and cat liked spending time with her. Highly recommended!

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Magic W.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

I really can’t say enough good things about Cory. I handed him a foster that got adopted while I was gone and a “foster fail” of mine who is normally terrified of males but who warmed up to Cory right away. If you are looking for someone meticulously attentive to the safety, security, welfare, and happiness of your pets, Cory is who you need.

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Bridget P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emma was amazing! She sent tons of pictures, took my wild and strong dog on a daily walk and left the house cleaner than she found it. Highly recommend🐶🤩

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Sarah M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brittney has taken care of our two dogs on several occasions while we are travelling, and it makes the time away more enjoyable knowing that our two pups are being taken care of so well.

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Tom W.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the second time we've used Katie for a trip where my family and I were gone for at least 7 days. Katie did a wonderful job with our anxious pup, making sure she was well taken care of and sent lovely photos of our happy Mo while we were gone. Her communication was wonderful, and when our pup had some anxiety and wasn't eating as much as she usually does, Katie made sure to communicate this with me, and she had some wonderful solutions that made sure Mo was healthy and well-loved. I'm forever grateful that we found Katie and would recommend her and her wonderful services to anyone wanting to leave their pup in very capable and caring hands.

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Kathy T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Once again Lili was fantastic in watching Pete and our house. She was so accommodating and kept us fully informed (with plenty of pictures) and kept the house in great shape. We can't recommend her enough and hope to keep booking with her.

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Mark R.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

We love Milo! Milo is so kind to our high energy dog and cuddle hungry cat. We can leave town without a worry when Milo takes care of them.

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Dawn C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Repeat client, Sophie is so good! Very communicative, sends lots of photos. Our pets love her and she’s so good with them. I can’t recommend her enough!

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Aaricka h.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah stayed at our place and took care of our cat for 6 nights. Sarah is an excellent communicator and notified us upon arrival and departure of the booking, shared photos of our cat, and other updates. I would highly recommend Sarah for your catsitting needs!

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Logan L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Zoey did a wonderful job caring for my cats! She was very punctual and followed my instructions very well. She was also very sweet with my cats and communicated well during her visits. I’m so happy I found Zoey. Highly recommend her.

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Melissa H.
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Patrick is a true professional! He is extremely communicative and cares deeply about the safety and wellbeing of your pet. We look forward to booking him again.

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Katie & Mark S.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Wilbur Heights on Rover as of May 2026 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.

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As of May 2026, there are 193 house sitters in Wilbur Heights. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 92% of Wilbur Heights house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Wilbur Heights have an average of 16 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Wilbur Heights.

Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Wilbur Heights house sitters are great for:

  • Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
  • Cats and caged pets
  • Pet parents on a tight schedule
  • Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away

Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.

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