House Sitting in McKinley Park, Chicago

“Sarah is always a delight. She is so good with our crew. Our dog and I were outside in the yard when he heard her open her car door and he excitedly barked his hellos with his tail wagging ‘til she walked into our yard. That’s a pretty great indication of how beloved she is to our family.”

“This was the first time we've had someone stay in our home to watch our dog while we were away and Emily was wonderful! She was very attentive to his needs and was able to manage his anxiety meds and special diet. We really appreciated all the photos and detailed updates every day! I would certainly recommend Emily!”

“Lindsay housesat for Jaxx this week and was right on time with his walks and feedings. Her communication was great and help put my mind at ease while I was traveling for work. She kept my place picked up which is always greatly appreciated. I will definitely use Lindsay again.”

“I highly recommend Otis as a Rover sitter! He was very punctual and professional during our meet and greet. During his stay in my home, he followed all instructions - including correctly using a type of leash that was new to him - and sent lots of updates and photos. I will definitely book Otis again in the future!”

“Gaby was excellent. She was very detailed, kind and went above and beyond to make sure that was taken care of while I was out for a week. Gaby was punctual, asked many questions to get to know Tati better, and was very communicative with me. I had to find a sitter in less than 48 hours and she was very flexible, made time to meet Tati, and the process went super smoothly. She always kept me in the loop and asked questions when needed. I highly recommend Gaby to anyone who is looking for a sitter for their pet.”

“I had to pass through Chicago on my way from the West to the East coast and needed to bring our dog with me. Dalila came to hotel to watch Maxie in the afternoon/evening and following morning. Clearly a dog lover and very reliable. Would definitely recommend.”

“Araceli is the best!! My dog was recovering from an injury and needed to be watched closely and given medicine while we were gone and she went above and beyond to make sure he was resting and healing and that I felt reassured while being away. She even picked up more medicine when needed. She was responsive and flexible as our travel plans changed. Araceli will take the absolute best care of your pet! She makes a stressful situation much less. Can’t recommend her enough!!”

“Jasmine is amazing with dogs. Our pups love her. When she came to visit them they remembered her from the last sit, even though it was only a few hours, and got super excited. That says everything. She communicates well with updates every morning & evening and lots of photos. During a walk our neighbors large dog got loose & tried to attack our dogs. Jasmine physically defended our small dogs against the bigger one and got them to safety. Above and beyond care. Jasmine let us know immediately what happened. You can trust she will do everything in her power to keep your pups safe & happy.”

“Gloria took such good care of Yvie and our home during her stay! She was great to communicate with and we had complete peace of mind while away :)”

“Callie was extremely communicative since day 1 of reaching out to her, we did a meet and greet and the dogs seemed instantly bonded with her and she asked a bunch of questions to really get to know their schedules and personalities. During our stay she provided us with updates and pictures and when we came home the house was spotless and the dogs were so happy. She is an extraordinary caretaker and even more talented artist! I’m so glad we went this route instead of the dog hotel this time around because my dogs are so much happier and healthier because of Callie. Anytime I had a special request she was there to help me out. Thank you so much.”

“Marlena was flexible and responsive. Our dog was relaxed when we returned home later than scheduled and it was apparent that he had fun hanging out with her. We hope to be able to schedule her for dog sitting again in the future!”

About: Hi, I’m D (they/them), a professional caregiver with years of experience in residential homes and on farms. With each new relationship, I strive to take a trauma informed approach. Positive reinforcement and play are two of my favorite tools for working with your companion! I love making new non-human friends while helping to make their humans’ life a little more seamless. Communication, consistency, respect, and being on time are values that I strive to uphold. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions! My availability varies each week with caregiving jobs and art work. If you would like a consistent care schedule, I would be happy to make accommodations. When caring for companions in clients homes, I follow the humans’ house rules and instructions with meticulous attention to detail. I leave every space I touch tidier than I found it!

“Elizabeth was so great! We were able to meet before the house sitting and went over the specifics of my dog. She gave me daily updates and let me know he was doing well which I really appreciated!! I would definitely book again ?”

“Sujae did a great job carrying for my furry crew when I had to travel!”

“My cat sitter cancelled on me at the last minute. But as it turns out I was meant to find Belicia. She took excellent care of my girl Zuri. Belicia was communicative, kind, and followed all instructions. She sent me messages and photos to absolve any worry and it didn't take long for my anti-social kitty to take to her. Having her care for Zuri was such a peace of mind. When I came back home, I realize that everything worked out as it should have. This is the beginning, as I will be scheduling with Belicia again.”

“Natalie was absolutely wonderful. She called in advance to be prepared on what exactly the needs were. She was flexible in her timing and drove all the way to my place even while storming. My dog loved her instantly and even ate while I was away (speaks to the level of comfortability she must ve felt.). Would absolutely use her services again and couldn't sing higher praises.”

“Nicole was phenomenal with my big, excitable, very opinionated pitbull - Juniper. I was gone for a full week and it was the first time I’d met Nicole. We did a meet and greet and she asked fantastic questions. She checked in a few days before my trip and arrived right on time the day I flew out. Throughout the week I was comforted by little updates and FANTASTIC pictures of Juni (honestly I don’t know how she did it because I haven’t been able to get a good pic out of Juni in months). She asked good questions throughout the week when needed and was super communicative. I got my times mixed up on the Rover app in regards to when I’d be returning and Nicole stopped by the house outside of the agreed upon times to make sure June got her dinner and a final pee. She also changed my bedsheets and folded my laundry??? Truly above and beyond - Juni (and my home and space) were well taken care of. Cannot recommend Nicole enough!”

“Lupe was great! Took really good care of my 13 year old dog! Lupe is very communicative and responsive, she’d send lots of pics of Rockie! Also, our apartment was cleaner when we got back than before we left! Thank you again!!”

“Allison is absolutely fantastic. I feel so comfortable leaving my dog and my home in her hands. We will absolutely continue to be repeat customers!”

“Janette is so awesome! Janette watched my baby Lana for five days when I went out town. Lana was calm and relaxed when I got home. Janette asked a lot of great questions regarding her meds and even went as far as cleaning her harness and toys. She was communicative the entire time and really cared for my girl. Thank Janette! I cannot recommend her enough!!”