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Andrew N.
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$50
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5 out of 5.0 stars
42 reviews
13 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Evanston, IL, 60201

Andrew did a great job with my pooches. I think they didn’t even miss me after three days being gone. He was very quick to respond and was great with the communication. The dogs instantly took to him when they met him. Would definitely use his services again.

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Loren M.
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$70
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5 out of 5.0 stars
61 reviews
24 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Des Plaines, IL, 60018

Loren did a great job pet sitting our two dogs in our home. She provided photo updates and left our house just as we left it. Thank you, Loren!

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Gabrielle R.
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$55
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5 out of 5.0 stars
96 reviews
30 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Prospect Heights, IL, 60070

Gabi was great! ZuZu remembered her from our meet n greet and took right to her. The house was in excellent order when we returned. She took great care of everything. I’ll definitely use Gabi again.

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Alexa D.
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$30
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5 out of 4.8 stars
6 reviews
4 years of experience
Evanston, IL, 60201

We couldn't be happier with Alexa's care for our rescue dog, Jazzy. From the very beginning, Alexa demonstrated her professionalism and genuine love for animals by taking the time to meet Jazzy before the actual sit. This pre-meet was great in helping Jazzy and us get more comfortable. During the meet and greet, Jazzy, in her true rescue dog fashion, discovered her "bark," but it didn't faze Alexa one bit! She handled it with complete calm and understanding, which truly put our minds at ease. Alexa was prompt, communicative, and professional throughout the entire sit process. We wouldn't hesitate for a second to hire Alexa again to watch Jazzy. We're even hopeful that, when Jazzy is ready, Alexa will be the one to take her on walks! Thank you, Alexa, for providing such wonderful and stress-free care.

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$65
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5 out of 5.0 stars
210 reviews
59 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Chicago, IL, 60656

Liz did a great job caring for our large crew of 2 dogs and 3 cats! She was responsive and her calm confidence was reassuring, especially given that we were "off the grid" for some of our trip. She also coordinated the handoff of responsibility with a friend who was petsitting for some of the time we were gone. I appreciated that she sent pictures when she arrived, and left a note to let us know how things went. We also had a flight delay on the way home, and she was willing to stick around to make sure the pets were cared for in case we were further delayed. I highly recommend her!

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Mary L.
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$75
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5 out of 5.0 stars
54 reviews
18 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Niles, IL, 60714

The dogs were well taken care of. Mary sent lots of pictures and updates while we were gone. It was obvious she genuinely cares about their well being. We would absolutely hire her again.

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$100
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5 out of 4.8 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Northbrook, IL, 60062

We always come home to a spotless home and happy pups! Our dogs don’t love everyone so it is very reassuring when Judith is here! Great communication and flexibility!

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$45
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5 out of 5.0 stars
1 review
24 years of experience
Schaumburg, IL, 60007

Carolyn is great! She clearly loves dogs and cats. We felt 100% comfortable leaving our dog and cat with her and having her in our home. She did a great job. Would highly recommend!

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Nicholas L.
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$75
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5 out of 5.0 stars
23 reviews
9 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Edison Park, Chicago, IL, 60631

About: I will always make sure your pet has the best care possible. This means walking in the shade on sunny days. Making sure they have water during their walks. Watching them the entire time to ensure they don’t eat anything. Keeping them close so they don’t jump on strangers or other dogs. Giving them a good pet after their walk to get off any outside critters from their fur. I care for each pet tailored towards their own needs and don’t mind doing the extra work to make sure they’re comfortable and safe. I have had 3 dogs, a bunny for 3 months(we took care of her), and now a cat I took in from the street. I am a genuine and loving caregiver. I communicate with animals as much as possible giving them joy and comfort. I believe animals are very intelligent and communication is key in figuring out their likes and dislikes and thus giving them a life of joy. I am constantly active and on the go. This makes it easy for me to fit pet care into my daily routine. I am available in rain, hail, or sunshine. I work well on short notice and am able to pickup bookings any time. I dknt mind accepting far requests and in-fact enjoy the long travel. I live in a house with and open backyard and a designated pet area. I live with two cats and two dogs. I am currently unable to dog watch at home.

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Charlotte R.
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
21 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Mount prospect, IL, 60056

super friendly and help us last minute.

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Krissy K.
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$90
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5 out of 5.0 stars
48 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Arlington Heights, IL, 60004

Krissy took great care of Otis while my wife and I were out of town. Regular updates, accommodated his picky eating habits, lots of walks and love. 10/10 would recommend for all pet/house sitting needs!

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Aurora S.
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$50
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5 out of 5.0 stars
8 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Arlington Heights, IL, 60005

About: My grandma has groomed dogs all my life, my aunt trains service dogs. Animals have a special place in my heart, making a dog happy makes me happy. I’ve been around dogs all my life, ranging from big to little, Cane Corsos and german shepard’s to Pugs and boston terriers I work at starbucks and i do currently take classes at harper, however i’m looking for the extra money and i’m still left with time on my hands and I would love nothing more than to help someone that needs it. i take them on good long walks, when they lay in the grass i sit with them and i’ll play with them. All dogs love attention and affection and i’ll make sure they are fed and cuddled.

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Mia K.
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$60
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5 out of 5.0 stars
8 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Edison Park, chicago, IL, 60631

Awesome experience. Great communication. Took very good care of my pups even though they decided to be difficult while I was on vacay! Lol highly recommend and will book again

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Arielle A.
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$85
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5 out of 5.0 stars
48 reviews
26 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Des Plaines, IL, 60016

Arielle was great sitting for our two dogs. She sent photos of them on walks. She came to meet them before her stay. We’ll definitely be booking her again!

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Ava H.
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$28
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5 out of 5.0 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
9 years of experience
Rosemont, IL, 60018

Ava was kind with our dogs and communicated well. She left the house very clean and followed instructions. My male barks a lot at new people but that didn’t phase her any. Appreciate her help!

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$45
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5 out of 5.0 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
18 years of experience
Park Ridge, IL, 60068

Eva did a great job looking after our pets and house. House was tidy and pets happy on our return. One of our dogs is disabled and uses a wheelchair, and she even took extra time to learn how to get her harnessed up correctly. Great job and will rebook in the future!

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Rebecca G.
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$60
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5 out of 5.0 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Des plaines, IL, 60016

Becca is amazing! We've used her multiple times since moving to the area and she always takes fantastic care of our pup and our home. She's easy to communicate with and sends the best photo updates!

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Jackie K.
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$80
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5 out of 5.0 stars
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Des Plaines, IL, 60016

Jackie stayed at our house for 2 days with Kingston. She paid very close attention to him and sent pictures of them cuddling! Thank you again for such a great job!

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Sam A.
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$50
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5 out of 5.0 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Des Plaines, IL, 60016

About: I'm very patient, eager to learn new things, and have a very caring heart for all animals! I take time to care thoroughly and listen to specific instructions! I'm available anytime, day or night! Seriously! Call whenever and I will come to the rescue! Right now, I can be on call and help whenever you need me! Currently, I live with 2 cats at home and care for them as often as possible! My girlfriend secretly gets jealous that I've spent more time with them! I plan to discuss each pet's individual routine, likes, dislikes, and individualities to cater to everyone on an individual level. Also, my girlfriend is a veterinarian and is more than happy to help when needed!

Sitter Profile Image: Traci O.
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Traci O.
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$99
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5 out of 5.0 stars
11 reviews
1 repeat client
13 years of experience
Des Plaines, IL, 60016

We couldn’t have been happier. Traci was very upbeat and friendly. Great with communication. She went above and beyond with caring for our baby as well as our home. She did many thoughtful things that were not expected of her, and they did not go unnoticed. We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. We highly recommend her to anyone in need of help with their fur babies.

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Sitter Profile Image: Andrew N.
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Andrew N.
Rover 101
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Lover of all pets 🐶🐕🐰🐈🐇🦮
Evanston, IL, 60201
8.5 mi. away
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5 out of 5.0 stars
42 reviews
13 repeat clients
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Andrew did a great job with my pooches. I think they didn’t even miss me after three days being gone. He was very quick to respond and was great with the communication. The dogs instantly took to him when they met him. Would definitely use his services again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Loren M.
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Loren M.
Rover 101
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Attentive, Caring pet sitter
Des Plaines, IL, 60018
2.2 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$70
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5 out of 5.0 stars
61 reviews
24 repeat clients
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Loren did a great job pet sitting our two dogs in our home. She provided photo updates and left our house just as we left it. Thank you, Loren!

Availability updated 31 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Gabrielle R.
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Gabrielle R.
Rover 101
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I'll treat your pets like my own!
Prospect Heights, IL, 60070
6.3 mi. away
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$55
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5 out of 5.0 stars
96 reviews
30 repeat clients
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Gabi was great! ZuZu remembered her from our meet n greet and took right to her. The house was in excellent order when we returned. She took great care of everything. I’ll definitely use Gabi again.

Availability updated 5 days ago
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Alexa D.

Experienced and Reliable Dog Walker
Evanston, IL, 60201
9.3 mi. away
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$30
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5 out of 4.8 stars
6 reviews
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We couldn't be happier with Alexa's care for our rescue dog, Jazzy. From the very beginning, Alexa demonstrated her professionalism and genuine love for animals by taking the time to meet Jazzy before the actual sit. This pre-meet was great in helping Jazzy and us get more comfortable. During the meet and greet, Jazzy, in her true rescue dog fashion, discovered her "bark," but it didn't faze Alexa one bit! She handled it with complete calm and understanding, which truly put our minds at ease. Alexa was prompt, communicative, and professional throughout the entire sit process. We wouldn't hesitate for a second to hire Alexa again to watch Jazzy. We're even hopeful that, when Jazzy is ready, Alexa will be the one to take her on walks! Thank you, Alexa, for providing such wonderful and stress-free care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Liz D.
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Liz D.

I'm a Pied Piper!
Chicago, IL, 60656
4.6 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$65
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5 out of 5.0 stars
210 reviews
59 repeat clients
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Liz did a great job caring for our large crew of 2 dogs and 3 cats! She was responsive and her calm confidence was reassuring, especially given that we were "off the grid" for some of our trip. She also coordinated the handoff of responsibility with a friend who was petsitting for some of the time we were gone. I appreciated that she sent pictures when she arrived, and left a note to let us know how things went. We also had a flight delay on the way home, and she was willing to stick around to make sure the pets were cared for in case we were further delayed. I highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mary L.
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Mary L.
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Your caring, dependable dog buddy
Niles, IL, 60714
4.2 mi. away
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$75
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5 out of 5.0 stars
54 reviews
18 repeat clients
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The dogs were well taken care of. Mary sent lots of pictures and updates while we were gone. It was obvious she genuinely cares about their well being. We would absolutely hire her again.

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Judith C.

Over 35 Great Reviews from CA to IL
Northbrook, IL, 60062
7.5 mi. away
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5 out of 4.8 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
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We always come home to a spotless home and happy pups! Our dogs don’t love everyone so it is very reassuring when Judith is here! Great communication and flexibility!

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Sitter Profile Image: Carolyn H.
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Carolyn H.

Young professional who loves pets!
Schaumburg, IL, 60007
7.2 mi. away
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$45
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5 out of 5.0 stars
1 review
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Carolyn is great! She clearly loves dogs and cats. We felt 100% comfortable leaving our dog and cat with her and having her in our home. She did a great job. Would highly recommend!

Availability updated 6 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Nicholas L.
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Nicholas L.
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Steve Irwin is my hero
Edison Park, Chicago, IL, 60631
4.1 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$75
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5 out of 5.0 stars
23 reviews
9 repeat clients

About: I will always make sure your pet has the best care possible. This means walking in the shade on sunny days. Making sure they have water during their walks. Watching them the entire time to ensure they don’t eat anything. Keeping them close so they don’t jump on strangers or other dogs. Giving them a good pet after their walk to get off any outside critters from their fur. I care for each pet tailored towards their own needs and don’t mind doing the extra work to make sure they’re comfortable and safe. I have had 3 dogs, a bunny for 3 months(we took care of her), and now a cat I took in from the street. I am a genuine and loving caregiver. I communicate with animals as much as possible giving them joy and comfort. I believe animals are very intelligent and communication is key in figuring out their likes and dislikes and thus giving them a life of joy. I am constantly active and on the go. This makes it easy for me to fit pet care into my daily routine. I am available in rain, hail, or sunshine. I work well on short notice and am able to pickup bookings any time. I dknt mind accepting far requests and in-fact enjoy the long travel. I live in a house with and open backyard and a designated pet area. I live with two cats and two dogs. I am currently unable to dog watch at home.

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Sitter Profile Image: Charlotte R.
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Charlotte R.

I think I’m a dog whisperer
Mount prospect, IL, 60056
3.9 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
21 reviews
8 repeat clients
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super friendly and help us last minute.

Availability updated 7 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Krissy K.
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Krissy K.
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Animal lover - gentle & caring!
Arlington Heights, IL, 60004
6.9 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$90
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5 out of 5.0 stars
48 reviews
14 repeat clients
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Krissy took great care of Otis while my wife and I were out of town. Regular updates, accommodated his picky eating habits, lots of walks and love. 10/10 would recommend for all pet/house sitting needs!

Availability updated 9 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Aurora S.
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Aurora S.

At your doggies service😌
Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
4.7 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$50
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5 out of 5.0 stars
8 reviews
6 repeat clients

Aurora is amazing with Charlie my Golden Retriever. She has been with our family since getting Charlie which has been over a year now. She dog sits when needed and does daily walks with him 3 x a week, when I’m at work. . She is reliable & trustworthy. She is also patient as Charlie is not the best walker on a leash.

Availability updated 7 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Mia K.
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Mia K.

Furever Friend: A Pet's Perfect Pal
Edison Park, chicago, IL, 60631
4.2 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$60
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5 out of 5.0 stars
8 reviews
5 repeat clients
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Awesome experience. Great communication. Took very good care of my pups even though they decided to be difficult while I was on vacay! Lol highly recommend and will book again

Availability updated 15 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Arielle A.
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Arielle A.
Rover 101
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Student with spare furbaby time
Des Plaines, IL, 60016
1.4 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$85
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5 out of 5.0 stars
48 reviews
26 repeat clients
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Arielle was great sitting for our two dogs. She sent photos of them on walks. She came to meet them before her stay. We’ll definitely be booking her again!

Availability updated 8 days ago
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Ava H.

Let me help you and your pets!
Rosemont, IL, 60018
1.8 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$28
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5 out of 5.0 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
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Ava was kind with our dogs and communicated well. She left the house very clean and followed instructions. My male barks a lot at new people but that didn’t phase her any. Appreciate her help!

Availability updated 32 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Eva F.
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Eva F.

Before & After School Availability
Park Ridge, IL, 60068
2.2 mi. away
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$45
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5 out of 5.0 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
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Eva did a great job looking after our pets and house. House was tidy and pets happy on our return. One of our dogs is disabled and uses a wheelchair, and she even took extra time to learn how to get her harnessed up correctly. Great job and will rebook in the future!

Availability updated 3 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Rebecca G.
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Rebecca G.

Will love your pets like my own
Des plaines, IL, 60016
0.2 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$60
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5 out of 5.0 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
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Becca is amazing! We've used her multiple times since moving to the area and she always takes fantastic care of our pup and our home. She's easy to communicate with and sends the best photo updates!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jackie K.
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Jackie K.

The trusted sitter of 4 leg friends
Des Plaines, IL, 60016
0.4 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$80
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5 out of 5.0 stars
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
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Jackie stayed at our house for 2 days with Kingston. She paid very close attention to him and sent pictures of them cuddling! Thank you again for such a great job!

Availability updated 6 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Sam A.
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Sam A.

Ruff!!! Meow!!! Sam To The Rescue!!
Des Plaines, IL, 60016
0.6 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$50
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5 out of 5.0 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients

Sam is a very trustworthy individual and loves animals! He has helped us out by watching our cats while we were out of town. He took extra time to go above and beyond for them, including going to the pet store to get their favorite treats! Sam is very willing to learn about each individual pet and puts us at ease that our pets are in good hands!

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Sitter Profile Image: Traci O.
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Traci O.

Your pets 2nd best friend!!
Des Plaines, IL, 60016
1.1 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$99
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5 out of 5.0 stars
11 reviews
1 repeat client
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We couldn’t have been happier. Traci was very upbeat and friendly. Great with communication. She went above and beyond with caring for our baby as well as our home. She did many thoughtful things that were not expected of her, and they did not go unnoticed. We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. We highly recommend her to anyone in need of help with their fur babies.

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5 out of 5.0 stars

Tatiana was a wonderful sitter! She gave frequent updates and sent sweet pictures of my babies. Definitely will use her services again! Very dependable and responsible.

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Tara F.
House Sitting
5 out of 5.0 stars

Emma took excellent care of Ruby (and our house) while we were away. She communicated extremely well and kept us updated so we knew Ruby was well taken care of. She even watered our plants for us too. We would recommend Emma to anyone who needs a trusted, communicative dog sitter.

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Stephen R.
House Sitting
5 out of 5.0 stars

Emma was great once again with our fur baby. Our mature lady has a sensitive tummy and Emma was so patient through her tummy troubles during her stay. She was also extremely respectful of the house, even went as far as washing sheets and dishes and taking out trash. Will definitely be using again (and again)! :)

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Julie C.
House Sitting
5 out of 5.0 stars

Add did a good job as a sitter taking care of our senior dog with lots of anxiety. She was a good companion for him, especially for overnight stays. This was a much better experience for him than the last drop-off sitter we used. Ann took care of our house and followed most of our instructions very well.

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John T.
House Sitting
5 out of 5.0 stars

Traci is hands down one of the best sitters we have ever had. We’ve had multiple sitters before, all of whom provided a good experience, but Traci truly went above and beyond while caring for our little pup for almost a month. We were never worried about him. She took excellent care of him, trained him, gave him baths, and ensured that he was comfortable and healthy while we were away. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to care for our pet.

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Shiju M.
House Sitting
5 out of 5.0 stars

John was wonderful with Odie! Sent many updates and pictures to let us know our boy was doing good.

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Amy P.
House Sitting
5 out of 5.0 stars

Rebecca did an awesome job watching our baby girl. Our dog is reactive towards many different things. Through her daily updates to us (including lots of pictures), Rebecca demonstrated that she had a solid understanding dealing with reactivity in dogs. Our dog needs a lot of mental stimulation, so we left Rebecca with things that help our dog with that (puzzles, time outside, etc.) and Rebecca was doing those daily with our dog. Overall, we could tell Rebecca really appreciated and embraced our dog for who she is. We are so appreciative of her not only watching our dog, but giving our dog the love and attention while we were away. Rebecca also left the house clean and organized which was a great feeling to return to from our vacation. We will have Rebecca look after our dog in the future and would highly recommend to friends and family.

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Kyle L.
House Sitting
5 out of 5.0 stars

We've used Arielle before, and she's always tremendous. We left the country for ten days for an anniversary trip. I can't overstate how much Arielle played a part in making our trip the dream we hoped it would be, because not once did we worry about Chewy and Mika. They were in great hands!

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David S.
House Sitting
5 out of 5.0 stars

Leah and her husband did a phenomenal job with our young golden retriever. Excellent communication, tons of photo updates, and is a natural with dogs - thanks for making our vacation stress-free.

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Ethan C.
House Sitting
5 out of 5.0 stars

Ellie was fantastic with taking care of our two cats while my wife and I were out of town for a few days. She did everything that anybody would want for their pets and provided constant updates. Ellie is completely trustworthy and was extremely loving with our cats. She helped eliminate a ton of stress for us during our trip. Thanks, Ellie!!!

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Carl G.
House Sitting
5 out of 5.0 stars

Anibeth is an amazing find! I was so worried about leaving my 15 year old senior dog with medical needs with a sitter but I need not have worried. Anibeth was very responsible, communicative, and caring. I returned to a happy, healthy dog (who even got free massages from her) and as I received frequent updates, I didn't have to worry during my trip. She also left my house in excellent condition, and even helped organize my messy kitchen pantry. Thanks Anibeth for your loving care!

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Adrienne L.
House Sitting
5 out of 5.0 stars

Tara has been terrific and a reliable cat sitter. She continues to surprise us with her dedication to our cats. She has paid special attention to our senior cat's needs as well as making sure our younger cat has had plenty of play. We appreciate that we've been able to book her every time we've needed her.

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Brad C.
House Sitting
5 out of 5.0 stars

I am blown away by the overall customer service, attention to detail and level of care that Ellie gave to our pups while we were gone for 7 days. She communicated so well that I felt like I knew exactly what was happening. My pups were so content with her and the schedule she followed. Ellie followed all instructions completely. We came home to a tidy house and a thank you note with pics of the doggies! I won't book anyone else. Thank you Ellie!! You really are the best.

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Amy R.
House Sitting
5 out of 5.0 stars

Hayley was fantastic! Our dog loved having her stay and she was really communicative. We’ll definitely book her again!

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James H.
House Sitting
5 out of 5.0 stars

Stephanie took excellent care of my senior dog and cat. She provided updates and photos throughout, helping put our minds at ease. I will definitely work with her again!

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Holly B.
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