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Vacation care from your local team

Pet Sitting From Your Neighborhood Team

When you travel, a pet sitter from your local Out-U-Go! team takes care of your pets right at home. Choose drop-in visits for your dog or cat, or have a sitter stay overnight. Your pets keep their routine, and you get a photo and a note after every visit.

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Marc, an Out-U-Go! pet sitter in Chicago, with Polly Frances
In this photo: Marc & Polly Frances, Chicago

Pet sitting for your whole furry family

Dog Sitting3 to 4 visits a day with walks, meals and fresh water. From $35 a visit.Learn about dog sitting →Cat Sitting1 to 2 visits a day with meals, fresh water and a clean litter box. From $35 a visit.Learn about cat sitting →House SittingA sitter stays overnight, so your pup is never alone at night. From $149 a night.Learn about house sitting →Your neighborhood teamSitters who live nearby and know your neighborhood.Find your team ↓

Included With Every Pet Sitting Visit

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A sitter from your local teamSitters who live nearby, not strangers from an app.
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Your pets’ routine, keptMeals, walks, litter and medications, planned around how your pets like things.
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A photo and a note after every visitSo you can relax and enjoy your trip.
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Fresh water and lots of lovePlenty of pets, belly rubs and playtime at every visit.
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Bonded and insuredEvery sitter is trained through Dog Walk University, our own training program.
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There 365 days a yearRain, snow, heat or holidays, we never miss a vacation care visit.

And yes, belly rubs are always included and always free.

Which Pet Sitting Is Right for You?

All three are vacation care from your local team. The difference is who you’re caring for and whether we stop by during the day or stay overnight.

Dog SittingCat SittingHouse Sitting
What it isDrop-in visits for your pup while you’re awayDrop-in visits for your cats while you’re awayA sitter stays overnight in your home
Daily care3 to 4 visits a day with walks, meals and fresh water1 to 2 visits a day with meals, fresh water and a clean litter boxOvernight company, plus your pup’s usual walks and meals
Best forIndependent pups who do well with regular check-insCats who are happiest at home (that’s most of them)Pups who don’t like nights alone, seniors and busy multi-pet homes
PriceFrom $35 a visitFrom $35 a visitFrom $149 a night
Learn moreDog sitting →Cat sitting →House sitting →

Rates depend on your neighborhood and visit length. Additional pets are $5 a visit for dog sitting and cat sitting. See rates by area.

Emily, an Out-U-Go! Pack Leader, with Gimli
Emily & Gimli
Who can schedule pet sitting

The Best Pet Sitting Starts With a Walk

After more than 30 years of caring for dogs, cats and pet parents, we’ve learned that the best vacation care comes from a team that already knows your pets and your home. That’s why in many neighborhoods, pet sitting is a perk of walking with us. Each local team sets its own options, so here’s how it works where you live.

How it works in your area

Chicago, Oak Park, North Shore, Denver and Boulder: pet sitting is available when you sign up for a dog walking plan
Madison, Downers Grove, Naperville and South Loop: cat sitting is open to cat-only homes too, so just ask your local team about dog sitting and house sitting

Good to know

New to Out-U-Go!? Reach out about 4 weeks before your trip so we can get your walks started first
Your sitter gets your pets’ routine, notes and home details before the first visit
Share your travel dates as early as you can
Start with dog walkingWeekly Walks or Add-On Walks, with vacation care when you travelDog Walking: Weekly and Add-On Walks →
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How It Works

From first hello to a worry-free trip in four simple steps.

1Check availabilityTell us about your pets and your trip dates. Your request goes straight to your local team.
2Meet your local teamA quick virtual meet & greet to go over your pets’ routine, home access and care needs.
3Plan your visitsWe’ll plan drop-in visits or an overnight stay around your pets’ routine.
4Travel easyYour sitter stops by while you’re away, with a photo and note after every visit.
Getting inMost pet parents use a lockbox or a smart lock. We’ll set it up together.
HoursWalkers and sitters are out from 7am to 9pm. Our office team is here 9am to 5pm.
Plan aheadReach out as early as you can before your trip.

Check availability on your street

Enter your address below to see if our neighborhood team covers your street. You’ll see your local pet sitting rates right away.

From $35 a visitTakes about a minuteNo commitment
  1. 1Tell us where you live and what you need
    Share your address, a bit about your pets and your trip dates. It takes about a minute.
  2. 2Meet your neighborhood team and see your rates
    We’ll show you which local team serves your area and the rates for the care you picked.
  3. 3Schedule a virtual Meet & Greet
    A quick video chat to get to know you and your pets and plan their care while you’re away.
Tania, Out-U-Go! Kitty Concierge, with Shelly the cat
Tania & ShellyKitty Concierge

“I’ve used Out-U-Go! for cat sitting since 2017 and they’ve been great… My cats are always happy and healthy when I get home, and I have peace of mind.”Meredith R., South Loop pet parent

  • More than 30 years caring for pets
  • Bonded & insured
  • Dog Walk University trained
  • Photos & a text after every visit

Find Your Neighborhood Team

Each neighborhood has its own local team of walkers and sitters who live nearby. Tap yours to meet the team and see the towns it covers.

NeighborhoodDog sitting fromCat sitting fromHouse sitting from
Chicago North & West SideLincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, Logan Square and more$41 a visit$41 a visitFor pet parents we walk$169 a nightMeet the team →
South Loop & Hyde ParkSouth Loop, Pilsen, Bridgeport, Hyde Park and more$35 a visit$35 a visitOpen to cat-only homes$149 a nightMeet the team →
Oak Park & River ForestOak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, Elmwood Park$41 a visit$41 a visitFor pet parents we walk$169 a nightMeet the team →
Evanston & North ShoreEvanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka$41 a visit$41 a visitFor pet parents we walk$169 a nightMeet the team →
Downers Grove & HinsdaleDowners Grove, Hinsdale, Westmont, Lombard and more$35 a visit$35 a visitOpen to cat-only homes$155 a nightMeet the team →
NapervilleNaperville, Aurora, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Lisle$35 a visit$35 a visitOpen to cat-only homes$149 a nightMeet the team →
DenverDenver, Lakewood, Littleton, Centennial and more$39 a visit$39 a visitFor pet parents we walk$150 a nightMeet the team →
BoulderAll of Boulder$39 a visit$39 a visitFor pet parents we walk$150 a nightMeet the team →
MadisonMadison, Middleton, Fitchburg, Sun Prairie and more$35 a visit$39 a visitOpen to cat-only homes$149 a nightMeet the team →

Pet sitting rates depend on visit length. Additional pets are $5 a visit for dog sitting and cat sitting. Don’t see your town? See every town we serve, or check availability on your street.

Pet Sitting Questions

What is pet sitting?

While you travel, a sitter from your local Out-U-Go! team takes care of your pets in your own home. For dogs and cats, that can be drop-in visits during the day. For pups who don’t like nights alone, a sitter can stay overnight with house sitting.

What’s the difference between pet sitting and house sitting?

Pet sitting visits are drop-ins: 3 to 4 visits a day for dogs, or 1 to 2 a day for cats. With house sitting, a sitter stays overnight in your home, and your pup still gets their usual walks and meals.

Who can schedule pet sitting?

It depends on your neighborhood. In Chicago, Oak Park, North Shore, Denver and Boulder, pet sitting is available when you sign up for a dog walking plan. In Madison, Downers Grove, Naperville and South Loop, cat sitting is open to cat-only homes too. Check availability and your local team will let you know what’s available on your street.

How much does pet sitting cost?

Dog sitting and cat sitting start at $35 a visit, and house sitting starts at $149 a night. Rates depend on your neighborhood and visit length, and additional pets are $5 a visit for dog sitting and cat sitting.

Will the same sitter come to every visit?

We aim for as much consistency as possible, but having the same person visit every day during a vacation isn’t always possible. It will always be someone from our team who knows all the ins and outs of your pets’ care routine.

How far ahead should I schedule?

As early as you can. If you’re new to Out-U-Go!, reach out about 4 weeks before your trip so we can get your walks started first.

Do you care for other pets?

Our pet sitting is all about dogs and cats. Some of our local teams can occasionally help with small pets too, so just ask your team when you check availability.

Happy pets, right at home

Tell us about your pets and your trip, and we’ll see which local sitters are free near you.

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