Pet Sitting Forest Glen

About: While I’m beginning my professional pet care journey, I’ve been around animals my entire life — including cats, dogs, turtles, and more — and I’m very comfortable providing loving, compassionate, high-quality care. I’m intuitive, empathetic, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator, which I believe are all important qualities when caring for animals. I understand how important it is to place your pets in trustworthy hands, and I’ll always treat your fur babies with the same love, patience, and attention I would want for my own. I’m not just there to complete tasks — I genuinely love animals and enjoy bonding with them, making sure they feel loved, comforted, and cared for while their humans are away. Whether your pet needs a fun, active environment or a calm and relaxing space, I’m happy to accommodate their unique personality and needs to help them feel happy, safe and comfortable while in my care. Thank you for considering me! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. I look forward to meeting you and your pets! :) I have a very flexible schedule as someone who creates my own work hours, which allows me to accommodate many different schedules and give your pet plenty of attention, care, and companionship throughout the day. I care for your pets in your home with the same love, attention, and respect that I would give my own. I greet them warmly and offer plenty of pets, cuddles, affection, and companionship based on their individual personality and comfort level. I make sure they are fed on schedule, have fresh water, clean litter boxes, playtime, and any additional accommodations or care requested. For pets who require walks, I ensure they are safely harnessed and comfortable while allowing them time to explore and sniff at their own pace. I stay attentive to their surroundings, prioritize their safety around other animals, and make sure they remain comfortable in all weather conditions — never too hot or too cold. My goal is always to help your pets feel safe, cared for, relaxed, and loved while you’re away. :)

“Annabel is great at connecting with my cat. He is shy around new people, but he seemed to be comfortable with her right away. He had lots of playtime and pets while we were away. We would definitely book Annabel again!”

Kyle G.

“Karli did a great job taking care of our cats! She was great at communicating and sent lovely updates and photos while we were away. I would definitely recommend hiring Karli to check in on your pets!”

Mary S.

“Jessica took wonderful care of my two senior cats, Mrs. Cat and Ms. Baby, and I couldn’t be more grateful. From the start, she was kind, attentive, and genuinely devoted to their comfort and well-being. She sent thoughtful updates and photos, which gave me such peace of mind, especially knowing how much care older cats require. When I returned home, both kitties were calm, happy, and clearly well-loved. It’s rare to find someone so patient and compassionate. I highly recommend Jessica to anyone seeking a truly caring and trustworthy pet sitter.”

Mary L.

“She did a great job, took good pictures and communicated to make sure my dog was well taken care of.”

Max B.

“Anana was amazing! Even though it was a quick check in she still sent me pictures which was really kind of her. Would definitely book her again!”

Matthew W.

About: I have 10 years of experience caring for dogs of varied breeds and sizes. I've fostered several large breed dogs. I've also volunteered at two no-kill shelters to take the dogs waiting for adoption on walks and helping to socialize them. During the winter, I'm very mindful of keeping your pup's feet healthy, and have lots of experience putting on booties to protect their paws or making sure to wash off any salt after our walks if they walk uncovered. I'm familiar with all kinds of harnesses, collars, and leashes. Keeping your pup safe while we are out is my number one concern. I also love to capture photos of your pup to send to you. I'm available for drop-in visits and walks on weekday evenings and any time on Saturdays and Sundays. I don’t have a lot of evening commitments so overnight pet sitting works well for me. We also rarely travel for the holidays. I have a fenced in backyard with locked gates. We always monitor time out in the yard. Non-smoking home with dog gates to keep pups out of off limits areas. Building trust is important, so I approach all dogs calmly and provide them with attention and care according to the owner’s instructions.

About: I have been volunteering with shelter dogs for almost a decade in many capacities-walking, fostering, and training. As a stay-at-home-mom with a son newly in school I’m looking to fill my days with more dog buddies! I’ve owned two senior sweeties and now a puppy, so I have lots of age range experience. I also have practice walking strong pullers and reactive dogs. I treat all dogs like my own family! Most of my availability is in the mornings before noon or in the evenings after 5 on weekdays. Weekends I am available most of the time! However, I have a flexible schedule so please don’t hesitate to reach out with any requests! I offer limited dog boarding in my home-I will only board one dog at a time and they should be good with dogs and kids! I have a fenced yard, a VERY friendly young dog, and lots of availability for walks. Dogs can be crated if needed, and are allowed on all furniture (including the bed) to make them feel as at home as possible.

About: I’m a lifelong animal lover with experience caring for pets in many different life stages and personalities. I have a 15 year old senior Chihuahua who has been through surgeries and illnesses, and through attentive care, patience, daily walks, and lots of love, she is still healthy, happy, and strong today. I also rescued an adult cat from the street who is now around 3–4 years old. Helping him adjust taught me patience, understanding, and how important it is to make animals feel safe and comfortable. In addition, I have an energetic 8-month-old kitten who keeps me active and experienced with younger pets as well. I am also a runner who’s ran the Chicago marathon, I am prepared to keep up with high energy pups! My pets are truly my family, and I understand how important it is to trust someone with your animals. Under my care, your pets will be treated with the same patience, attention, love, and priority that I give my own. I am available most days of the week for walks and drop-in visits, for house sitting I am mostly available on weekends. I keep my schedule updated daily :) I will care for your pet in your home and always follow your instructions carefully to maintain their normal routine and comfort. I understand how important it is to keep things consistent for animals, so I will make sure to follow all feeding schedules, care notes, and any special directions you provide. I will also provide regular updates so you can feel confident and at ease while you’re away, including messages, photos, and any important notes about how your pet is doing. My goal is to keep you fully informed and reassured. Most importantly, I will care for your pet in the environment where they feel safest and most comfortable, your home, so they can stay relaxed, secure, and stress-free while receiving attentive and loving care.

“Parisa did a fabulous job taking care of our pet bunnies. She followed all the instructions and took a great care of our bunnies. She is detailed oriented, caring and a very punctual. We would definitely reach out to her again in the future. Totally recommend her.”

M E.

About: I’ve always loved and taken care of dogs, so I know what it takes to raise a puppy and giving it all the attention and learning how to train them properly to now taking care of my senior dog and making sure he gets all his proper medications and being able to tell from his behavior if something is wrong. I’m working full time so only evenings work for me on being able to walk or visit your pup but the day does not matter I’m available 7 days a week As a dog owner myself making sure there’s a good fence up and clear line of vision to them is the number one safety when In a home

About: Love dogs! Adventurous yet responsible fun dog walker. Your pup will have so much fun they will almost not have to miss you. (Although we know they will miss u) I am currently taking a break from corporate America and am available full time seven days a week; morning, afternoon & evening. Would love to spend my summer providing new experiences for your pup I follow thr designated household rules. If rules are not provided; dog will always be on a leash unless in house or fenced in bk yard. I keep the dog away from any dogs the dog does jot know. I make sure the dog feels included in everything

About: I am a dog lover who has had pets my entire life. I have a super friendly husky and a super lazy greyhound who would love some friends to visit. I have a large fenced in yard that you’re pups can run around in. I would love to watch your pets and guarantee they are taken care of properly. **Your pet must be potty trained. I understand that accidents happen of course, but if it is a constant issue I will have to add a cleaning fee and/or cancel the stay. Lying about being potty trained is unacceptable. Let’s be adults** I have plenty of free time to take care of your animals. My schedule is flexible and I would love to watch your pups either at my home or just drop by to walk them near your area I have a completely fenced in yard but am more than willing to go to dog parks or stay in your home/yard, whatever works for you. My home is multiple levels so just Incase the puppies decided to not get along, the pups could be separated from each other. I don’t ever think this would be necessary, but always good to have backup plans!

“Ellie is the best! Always on top of things, loves my little one, and is communicative and sends lots of pictures 😍 I was so nervous about Rover, very grateful for Ellie and the relationship she’s built with Shuri. I can leave my little one with confidence she’s well taken care 😸”

Dominique A.

About: Your pets deserve more than just a sitter; they deserve someone who genuinely loves them. I’ve spent my whole life surrounded by animals, and for more than a decade I’ve turned that passion into a profession as a dog walker and cat sitter, while volunteering at local shelters along the way. I’ve cared for every personality under the sun including the shy ones, the wild ones, the velcro dogs, the aloof cats, and I love them all. What sets me apart? I treat every pet like my own. Not as a catchphrase, but as a promise. Accommodating each pet’s individual needs comes naturally to me, and every animal I care for gets the same love and attention I’d give my own. Your pet’s comfort, happiness, and safety are always my top priority. If you’re looking for someone reliable, communicative, experienced, and truly passionate about animals, you’ve found them. I hope to meet your pet very soon! I work from home during the week, so my schedule is pretty flexible! For drop-in visits and walks, I’m available after 4pm on weekdays and anytime during weekends. During our meet and greet, we can discuss all the ins and outs of your pets needs! Depending on the service, how I care for your pet in your home is variable. Dog walking includes 25 minutes outside, and 5 minutes inside for a little time to refresh their water, and playtime, or cuddle time, depending on what your dog is feeling! Cat visits inside, I tend to go by what one communicates during our meet and greet. Usually it will include cuddles, water refresh, and/or playtime. I will always take my shoes off, and double check to see if I locked your door correctly! :)

“Amazing - thank you!”

Matthew C.

About: I've had a dog since I was ten years old. I've grown up dog sitting and walking dogs with my family and on my own. I fostered a dog on my own during COVID for 8 months until she could find her forever home. I'll be working part time during the day and evenings. I can walk dogs in the morning and afternoons and board during the weekends with frequent play time and walks during the day. Regular walks, always having water available for the dog. It's important to always keep an eye on the dog to ensure they're safe and happy. Keeping dangerous food/things out of reach and generally just being aware at all times and regular play to ensure happiness and comfortability.

“Absolutely awesome! Great about communication, very friendly and did everything I asked! Highly recommend. Even worked on training a trick I couldn't get down! I will definitely choose Micheal again when I need some check-ins.”

Danielle B.

“Arlene has watched our dogs several times over the past year. She takes such great care of them, and it’s amazing to not have to worry about the dogs while we are gone!”

Sarah G.

“Amanda was super responsive and took great care of our pup even if he was a bit stubborn for her :). She even stayed a little late to finish his walk.”

Cara & Travis P.