Dog Walkers in Wood River, IL

“As always Jill is the best. She has been Lucy’s best friend for almost a year. It started out as an age necessity but now it’s because Lucy would be lost without her.”

“Courtney loves animals! She is very patient and understanding…anytime she has watched my animals they have a good time and they are very excited to see her again! Definitely recommend!”

“She is fantastic and Bruce loves her walks”

“Kyleen is absolutely wonderful! She even left some little Valentines presents for my girl this week 💕 Excellent communication and highly recommend!!!”

“Alexis has been our pet sitter for years! She is delightful to work with, always sends us updates and pictures, and makes sure our babies are all well cared for. We have 2 large dogs, 5 cats, a bird, and lots of fish at home and she goes above and beyond to make sure they are all taken care of to the highest standard. We have never had any issues, and will absolutely have her pet sit for us in the future when we go on trips throughout the year. You truly cannot go wrong hiring Alexis to care for your pets!”

“Brooke has watched my Rottweiler, Roxie on multiple occasions and does excellent with her. When I mention Brookes name to Roxie she will look out the patio door for her. Brooke is very caring, and loving with animals, as well as a very easy going person to communicate with.”

“Joy went out of her way to meet our dogs beforehand. She was kind and attentive, she sent photos of our boys while she was there. Will definitely be using her again!!”

“Raleigh took on the care of my girl at a moment's notice. She kept me updated on her walks with Wynnie. My girl was much calmer and happier than I've seen her in weeks. I will call on her again.”

About: Hi, I’m Gabbi, and I have over 6 years of experience caring for other people’s pets! I am new to Rover, but I have multiple pet sitting references that I can provide from customers that have had me hired me for years! I’ve watched dogs of all sizes from Great Pyrenees to Chihuahuas. I’ve handled hundreds of cats so I am used to every personality. I have also cared for reptiles, amphibians, fish, farm animals, and rodents. I’ve watched dogs who need vigorous exercise, as well as the opposite. I’ve cared for puppies and kittens, seniors, and every age in between. I’ve watched a litter of kittens that were still nursing. I have experience with cats and dogs affected by cerebral palsy, deafness, blindness, and other special needs. I am experienced in administering multiple forms of medication. I also volunteer for an animal shelter, which gives me a lot of unique situations and experiences! I have a relatively flexible schedule. I work part time at a dog grooming salon. My shifts are typically 6 hours or less, and I only work up to 3 days a week. I do sometimes have other commitments that are unlikely to take more than 4 hours at a time. I am currently only taking one online college class so that does not interfere with my availability. For people interested in boarding, I have a fenced yard and a 9/yo, 15 lb Shih Tzu who is very friendly. He is laid back and prefers dogs who are also laid back, but has never shown aggression with high energy dogs. I typically walk the dogs I watch at least once a day, but that can vary on the age and/or the activity level of the dog. I can also take them to a park, weather permitting! I always try to keep the pups experience as stress-free as possible, so I listen closely to everything you tell me about your pet. I try to stick to any routine that you guys share, whether that be feeding times, walking times, or anything else! I live in a quiet neighborhood where your dog will be safe with me.

“Rebecca was great! Buzz loved her and you could tell he had a good time walking with her. She came inside and met my other dog, who is sometimes hard to get along with. He took very well to her as well! We will definitely be using her for sitter services in the future. Thanks Rebecca!”

“I’ve known Sarah for years now, and she is very caring. She loves animals and is very professional. She has her own fur babies, that she spoils rotten. She is an amazing animal mommy, and would make an amazing caretaker for your babies too!”

“Hannah first and foremost loves our furry friends! She has been my life Partner Gregs adopted Mom! Greg is a 4 y/o Chihuahua. Hannah has cared for him too many times to count! Professional, trustworthy most caring surrogate dog mom I've ever met! You won't go wrong with Hannah! B.Webb”

“Megan has a heart of gold especially for fur babies. She is very inventive towards their feelings and well being. She is very warm and caring and would be excellent for anyone needing their pets cared for.”

About: My whole life I've wanted to work with animals. Currently I’m a vet tech, I went to school for 2 years for it. I love all animals so dogs, cats, birds, pocket pets, and reptiles are all exceptional for me to take care of! I've owned dogs, reptiles, and right now have 2 cats of my own. Whether it's a check in on your pet while you're at work, or a month of house sitting while you're on vacation, I can help! Thank you for considering me. <3 Like stated before I a full time vet tech but I do have certain days of the week off to care for your pets! Take a peak at my calendar to see my availability. You can always reach out to me too if you need more details. I’ll do drop ins and overnight house sitting in your home to keep your pet as comfortable as possible. If it’s a walk we can go wherever they normally enjoy walking to.

About: I have spent my life with pets. I've fostered for rescue, worked with several pet food companies and am very educated in pet nutrition. I've volunteered at my local humane society. I'm an experienced pet handler and have worked with a pet relocation company providing boarding and long distance ground transportation. I have and excellent knowledge of dog breeds and breed specific behavior and needs. I treat every animal I work with as if he/she were my own. All animals in my care are treated as royalty. I have a special love for senior and special needs dogs and always welcome them for services. I will always treat your pet as a member of the family and take extra special care when taking them on dogs walks and transporting them. I'm bonded and insured and a member of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters I work from home part-time so I'm always home for daycare and boarding. I also have the flexibility to do drop-in visits and petsitting in your home In home boarding and daycare are cage free. Pups are crated at night for sleeping depending on how many dogs are in the house, how well I know them and of course, what they're sleeping preferences are. I'm not a fan of crating pups unless its necessary for health and or safety.

About: Hi I’m Chen. Moved to Alton last year. I'm currently working Product Management at a Software Development Company, so I get to work from home all the time! I love animals, and I have a wiener dog and a calico kitty. I am currently working from home. My work schedule is quite flexible, so I have plenty of time to take care of your fur babies. I have a yard at my house and one puppy and one cat to keep your fur babies company. Your babies will be supervised most of the day unless I am out running errands. If they are fully house-trained, I can just leave them be, otherwise, I can easily crate them!

“Sylena has been watching my furry friend Felix for over a year now and has been such a help. She is a compassionate, caring animal lover and I have been so lucky to be able to entrust my dogs needs in her care.”

“My puppy was always excited to see Shelby for their daily walks while I was away! Thank you Shelby!”

“Amanda was great. Very friendly, responsible, and responsive. We had her come walk our large labradoodle several days during the week. It was nice to meet with her prior to the walks. Would definitely recommend her!”

“Always above and beyond!”