Pet Sitting Buckeye Shaker

About: I have owned dogs and cats for 27 years and have learned that each pet is unique and deserving of great love and care. I've trained a puppy, rescued a young dog, given dogs and cats medicine, taken care of an ailing senior animal, gone on long walks and given plenty of belly rubs. I recently left my full-time job to focus on freelancing. This gives me flexibility and lots of time to care for pets. I would like to establish long-term relationships with pets and their owners. If I'm checking in on your pet, I will respect your home as if it were my own. I'll follow your care instructions to the letter, and make sure your pet feels safe and happy. For walks, I'll provide the utmost care to ensure your pet is safe while getting the amount of exercise and outdoor activity they need.

“Octavia took great care of our pups! Our one dog, Frankie, is very reactive to strangers and a hard sell and she warmed up to her so well! She took the time to make sure Frankie felt safe and comfortable! Both dogs were very happy to have her there! We can’t wait to hire her again!”

Megan K.

“Absolutely fantastic sitter. I’ve never had anyone bond with my cat so fast. She took care of every single instruction I asked perfectly and swiftly.”

Ryan S.

“Jackie was great she checked in on Chili cat everyday While I was gone and feed him. She texted me a picture everyday. My only issue is that the empty cans of cat food were discarded into a can that looks like a garbage can, but contains dry dog food and several bags of dog treats.”

Arlyn S.

“Eli left the best messages and pictures of my two girls while I was out of town!! Definitely will use her again”

James N.

“Angela was fantastic! She came over to meet us and our pets and exchange information prior to our weekend away. She followed our directions, spent quality time with our pets, gave lots of feedback (which is really important to us) and photos, and left the house in good condition. We will definitely be using her services again. Can't say enough good things about our experience!”

Penny C.

“took great care of my cats and provided lots of photos and updates about them. would highly recommend!”

Kashika D.

“Charlotte was incredibly efficient, always arriving on time and following my instructions. Communication was a breeze; she kept me updated with photos and messages, which put my mind at ease while I was away. Most importantly, my dog absolutely loves her! He was happy and well cared for, I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring dog sitter!”

Erlinda D.

“Was able to do drop in at last minute because of emergency! Much appreciated.”

Victor F.

“Elliot was responsive, took great pictures, and seemed to enjoy our kitty!! We would hire him any time. He was also good at giving our pill-hating cat his daily pills!”

Rebecca S.

“Kacey took excellent care of my two cats when I was gone and went above and beyond what I would expect from a sitter. I would definitely hire again in the future and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring cat sitter.”

Emily M.

“Christopher was wonderful! Responsive, came for a meet and greet on a flexible schedule and did so well with Zenni. Zenni has reactivity issues and Chris was patient with her, he clearly has a lot of experience. He quickly made her feel comfortable and was timely and communicative on his drop ins.”

Kirat S.

About: I have 5+ years of experience walking and taking care of dogs, and I’ve loved every second of it. Exercising with a furry friend is always on my agenda! I am currently a full-time student at DePaul University in Lincoln park! I only have a class or two daily, leaving me open weekdays from 8-11 and 5-10! Weekends my availability depends, but I am flexible! I love to exercise and find ways to get my walks in daily, the buddy would just be an added plus! I currently live in a dorm, so any services would need to be provided outside of my residence. Im willing to stay overnights most days, depending on distance to Lincoln park / the loop.

About: I’m a social worker, a mom to 2 pit bulls, 1 senior cat, and 1 human toddler. I grew up on a farm and I am a lifelong animal lover. Between the various needs of my creatures at home, and my experience over the last 20 years, I’m well equipped to take care of your babies. I have somewhat flexible availability during the week, and even more so on the weekends. I work from home some days of the week and can pop out as needed. I am attentive to your instructions for care and walk in with eyes wide open. If something seems off, I’ll let you know right away. I’m also happy to send cute pics to reassure you that your babies are doing great :)

“Thank you Sophie for helping us out in a pinch and coming by to walk Duke! He was a happy boy when we got home!”

Maria F.

“Emily was great! We needed a last minute sitter for a wedding and Emily was able to jump in! We really appreciated her help and flexibility!”

Gina L.

About: Reliable Care for Pets of All Kinds I offer in-home pet sitting tailored to your pet’s routine and personality. Services include feeding, fresh water, walks, litter box or yard clean-up, medication administration if needed, playtime, and regular updates while you’re away. My goal is to keep your pets comfortable, safe, and stress-free in their own home. I have experience dog and cat sitting for family and neighbors! I am a student so on weekdays I will only be available after 4pm but most weekends I am totally free! My nightly routine consists of making sure my pets are fed and taken care of and I always make sure they are happy and healthy! I know some animals need the extra care and how important it can be, so if there are any special instructions for a pet I always make sure to follow those to the letter!

“This was our first time using Rover and Alexis put us totally at ease leaving our cat in her care. Alexis was kind enough to stop by a few days before to meet us and our cat. Our skittish former-street cat took to her immediately, curled up with her, and Alexis was great at not only feeding her, but providing companionship a lnd many pets/scratches. She sent great Rover Cards and sweet photos. I would 100% use her again!!”

Sarah N.

“Mary was very easy to work with on very short notice! She was prompt and professional in communicating and the dogs had a great time! I will definitely keep her in mind for the future. Thanks again!”

Kasey D.

About: I currently have two cats who are well taken care of and who I have administered medications to and cleaned up after. I also grew up around dogs and am well versed with handling dogs of different temperaments. I work full time but I am very free on the weekends and after work to care for pets. I am also free around lunch times on Monday and Friday. I am adept at handling cats and dogs in difficult situations. For dogs, I would put them in their crate for a cool down time. For cats, I usually prefer to put them in time out in a room or disengage ntil they are able to not be as overstimulated. I also like to re-direct energy using play so pets do not feel punished for their energy.