House Sitting Dunning

“We are so grateful we found Colleen! She took amazing care of our 4-month-old puppy, Sal, and gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. On her very first sitting session with us, Sal ate a bee on a walk and vomited a couple of times. Colleen handled the whole situation with incredible calm and good judgment. She recognized something wasn't right, kept us updated the entire time, and got Sal to the emergency vet, through evaluation, and back home swiftly! It was an awkward and difficult situation for everyone, but knowing Sal was with someone who stayed level-headed and made all the right calls meant everything to us. Beyond that, she was kind, communicative, and Sal loved her from the first moment of the meet and greet. We will not hesitate to book with Colleen again and can't recommend her highly enough. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

Sarah T.

“Jailene was wonderful! She is very communicative and you can tell she really cares about animals. I will absolutely use her again!”

Lyndsey C.

“As always, Ray was a great communicator, my house was tidy and looked after and, most importantly, I came home to a happy, well cared for pup. Thank you!”

D L.

“Joanna did a fantastic job caring for our dog and cat while we were away. Lots of pictures and videos! She was very responsive to our messages when we had a momentary panic about scheduling. She reassured us all would be well and it was. Thanks Joanna!”

Emiko M.

“Johanna was truly exceptional. Her prompt communication, commitment to caring for our dog and ensuring he had all of his needs met, and respect for our space was astounding. When we got home, my jaw dropped when I realized the lengths she had gone to leave our home cleaner than we found it. We have always felt like having in-home dog care meant sacrificing some of the ways we like to care for our home. Often coming home to broken items, stains, and a mess to clean up. Johanna clearly went above and beyond any and all expectations. We feel so lucky to have found her! We will absolutely be hiring her next time we need care.”

Meredith S.

“Leah did a fantastic job of keeping us updated on our fur babies. She kept our space clean, maintained good communication, and loved our pups! We are happy to have her again!”

Josh K.

“Diane is amazing! Our dog Juni is really tough. She's petrified of strangers and sometimes nips. She's very slow to warm up and sometimes won't even let sitters let her outside. There have been times when she boycotted eating for days, and even when we have family watch her, she's often sick for days after we get back because of stress. Diane worked with Juni and treated her with kindness, patience, and understanding. She gave her space and even did some emotion/body coding work with her which I thought was really cool. She treated our house with respect and we returned to it spotless. I felt very safe and comfortable having her stay in our home, and I think Juni did too. She was in great spirits when we got back and she even had a great few days of eating, no stress sickness. We so appreciate Diane's willingness to work with her! In addition, she was very communicative and thorough when it came to the details/logistics of the stay, and came by in advance to meet us and Juni. I would recommend Diane to anyone.”

Jennifer C.

“Liz took great care of our dog, Ruby, over a long weekend. We got regular photo and message updates and it looked like everyone had a great time. Ruby loved snuggling with Liz all weekend! We would definitely recommend Liz if you need a friendly, professional, experienced sitter!”

Stephen R.

About: I unfortunately wasn’t allowed to have pets until I was older. I adopted my first pet (a cat) at 19 and she’s still with me! With the addition of 5 other cats as well since my family moved in with me😭. Although 2 of those cats are technically not mine, but one of family members, I still care for them all the same. I have also fostered kittens before and helped potty train them as well as bottle fed them. I have some experience giving medication to my cats for a short time; no long term medications as of now. —————————————————— I have pet sit for my friends whom are mostly fellow cat owners. For them, they usually just ask me to drop by during the day or evening to feed and change their litter and spend some time around them. I’ve taken care of my friends dog who doesn’t go on walks, so I would let her out in my friends yard to use the bathroom and then she’d come right back in to lay on the couch. I have several family members that are dog owners and I’ve been around them playing with them and occasionally went on walks with them or helped feeding them. But I’ve never officially taken care of them with out the owners being there. ——————————————— Although I am more of a cat person, I do get along with dogs! With cats I have 6 or so years of experience and with dogs I have about 2 years of experience. When visiting your home, I will take care of your home and leave things as they were!! If there any instructions you would like for me to follow, I will gladly read them, whether that’s for the fur babies or the house itself! I’m currently working part time so my schedule is pretty flexible and since my family currently lives with me they help take care of my own cats if I leave town. I typically work Wednesday and Friday afternoons and I’m free after 5:30pm, I do work weekends but I’m normally available after 4:00 pm and can stay overnight if needed. I’m normally off Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays so I can come by more during those days, but any day during the week I can fit in dropping by, specially in the afternoons! Since I currently live with family and 6 cats I understand most other pets might not immediately get along with 6 new animals, so I can always drop by or stay at your place to take care of your fur babies!

“Dylan was a wonderful sitter! He was very accommodating to my last minute plans and was able to come to my house to sit my dog Sabu. I think Sabu really enjoyed his time with him and I would recommend him to any pet parent!”

Nikita J.

“Tanisa was wonderful! Checked in often with the best pictures of our pups. They were happy and content with her! We enjoyed our weekend away knowing they were in good hands!”

Stephanie M.

About: I’ve grown up with both dogs and cats my entire life, and caring for animals has always been a large part of who I am. I currently have 4 dogs and 4 cats all of different breeds, sizes, and personalities therefore I am comfortable caring for pets with a variety of needs. I have experience giving medication, following feeding schedules, and making sure each pet gets the attention and care they deserve. I also enjoy spending time outside and going for walks. I’m currently a full time pre-nursing student and work PRN as a switchboard operator at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Because of my flexible schedule, I’m able to accommodate a variety of pet care needs, including drop in visits, walks, overnight stays, and some last-minute bookings whenever possible. My school schedule is subject to change and being PRN shifts could pop up here and there but I am very flexible and willing to work around what ever possibly comes up. In the aspect of my school schedule I have classes mon/tue/thur/fri. Monday and Friday 11am-12:30pm, Tuesday 9:30am-2:20pm and Thursday 8am-2:20pm. Safety and comfort are a priority to me. Each animal has their own personalities and day to day activities. I would like to know what your pet likes, whether it be extra playing time, going for walks, or even extra attention to make sure they feel the most comfortable at home. I am also comfortable crating a dog if it is needed.

“Hanna is fantastic! She took such good care of our two dogs and our home while we were away. She is very communicative and sent us photos and messages with updates every day. We've already booked a second dog/house sit with her for a few weeks out!”

Natalia M.

“Marin took great care of my puppy and senior dog. She was very communicative and caring and highly recommend her!”

Mary Alice H.

“Patrick stayed at our house for eight nights with our dog. He left the place immaculate. Our dog was excited for us to come home but not desperate, like she has been with other sitters. He was responsive with all requests and sent frequent pictures. I trust that my dog had a great time with Patrick and we'll definitely use his services in the future.”

Jenny K.

“Frankie house sat for my dog for four nights and was phenomenal. She was very attentive to my dog's behaviors and needs and both communicated with me and took appropriate action combining both her initiative and my instruction. As it turns out, Frankie also has a love for birds which she directed towards my cockatiel even though she didn't have to. It was a very nice bonus. I have to believe that had there been any major issues, Frankie was the gal to handle it. Also respectful of my property/ belongings. So if you need to get out of Chicago for a while and don't want to worry about your pooch's well being, Frankie is your sitter.”

Dean A.

“Had a great experience with Tammy, who provided in-home dog-sitting for our two dogs while we were away for a couple of weeks. She was kind, professional, communicative, and took very good care of the fur babies. We returned to a tidy house and a couple of happy, healthy doggos. Will definitely ask her to sit for us again, and would recommend her to others!”

Meghann C.

“Jo is great with dogs. Knows how to care for them. She puppy sat my 5mo old skittles with no issues. Thanks Jo! Will def have you over next trip!”

jeremiah p.

“Malcolm is very flexible and punctual! He gave our dogs so much attention and love. I have a reactive and anxious dog I was very worried of being away from, but she loved him and did well. He provides thorough updates and is detailed. Would recommend for dog walks and house sitting needs!”

Ashley L.

“Milagros did a good job taking care of our dogs while we were away. She was reliable, communicated well, sent photos, and made sure they were well fed and walked.”

Andy R.