House Sitting in Garden Prairie

“Lisa took great care of my 3 dogs (including 1 puppy) while I was gone. Additionally, tidied up (puppy, remember??!!!) so I didn't have "chores" to address when I returned home.”

Maureen B.

“Taylor helped us out on very short notice and worked around our dogs idiosyncrasies and schedules. Kept us up to date on our aging girl, helped settle our anxiety with leaving her.”

Rachel M.

“Olivia watched our Pup, and cats while we were out of town for a couple of days. She sent pictures of them and followed all the instructions we left for her. Thanks Olivia!”

Si J.

About: Hi there! I am a UIUC Animal Science senior with a lifetime of animal experience. My background includes 3 years working professionally at a boarding kennel, active volunteering at an animal shelter, and a lifetime handling large animals, including horses. Due to this, I am fully comfortable with all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. I look forward to giving your pet the loving care they deserve while you are away! I am currently applying to veterinary school and home for summer, so my schedule is pretty open! I am very flexible with my hours and willing to help out in way that I can! I am very comfortable with pets of all sizes. With 3 dogs of my own, I can easily crate, walk, and care for your pet!

About: I have many years of cat and dog sitting including my own pets and friends and family as well some neighbors as well I love it I have open availability and love to spend time with pets at all times and would like to experience new adventures with some new pets I have a fenced yard and a spare room to keep them separated if necessary from my own pets we have small children that are good with animals

“Michelle filled-in last-minute when our booked sitter from Rover was unable to fulfill the booking. She was fabulous! She came in advance to meet our pups and to get acquainted, She was flexible with her schedule to accommodate us. Her husband even helped out to backfill for times Michelle had to work (because this was last-minute). She took great care of our pups: feeding, walking, sitting. She sent us pictures and notes daily to let us know how they were doing, and even stripped the bed and ran the dishwasher before she left! We highly recommend her.”

Vince V.

About: Paws & Pals; Pet B&B and In-Home Care is a collaboration of the mother-daughter team, Nancy Grandinetti and her daughter, Jessica Boyd. With a shared, and boundless passion for animal welfare, and 50+ years of animal experience (between the two of us), you can be sure that you are leaving your fur-mily in the best possible hands! Nancy (51yo) began her long history in pet care at age 13, working in her uncle’s veterinary practice. During her time at Glendale Animal Hospital [Glen Ellyn, IL], she volunteered for EVERYTHING, from grooming to medication administration. This was followed shortly by her first “real” job at Save-A-Pet. Thus, began her long history of both jobs and volunteerism in the animal care community. Currently, even though her career has currently led her to sales, Nancy is a registered foster home for CPR Fund Canine Rescue [www.cprfund,com], specializing in difficult to rehabilitate dogs. Due to her work-from-home schedule, Nancy is primarily available for in-home boarding. She’s specifically set up for doggos that prefer to be alone. Jessica (34yo), instilled with her mother’s enthusiasm for animal care, has expanded that passion into equine and farm care. She has worked with a myriad of animals, including wild and exotic species. Presently, she has found her home as a part-time senior barn assistant at Main Stay Therapeutic Riding Farm [www.mainstayfarm,org]. As a homeschooling mother of three, Jessica’s primary services include dog walking, drop-in home visits, and pack-friendly boarding. She specializes in “hard-to-walk” and large-xlarge breeds of ALL ages. So, what services do we offer? Well, here’s a quick list. Don’t see something you need? Message us! We may just not have thought of it yet! We’re POSITIVE we can help you out! +Dog Boarding: Let your fur baby(ies) get the true farm experience at one of our two homes, located on our very, private 5-acre, farmette. Our pet “B&B” package includes regular pasture walks, they will experience horses, pigs, chickens, ducks, and geese (from a safe distance), puppy playtime (if they enjoy it), scheduled mealtimes, regular cuddles, and LOTS of daily pictures, for you and your family to enjoy, while you’re away. Bed sleeper(s)? No problem! Climb aboard little doggy! Kennel trained? No need to bring your own, because we have one of every size! Just bring their favorite travel bed/blanket! Extended stays available upon request. +In-Home Visits (Dog/Cat/Birds/Cage or Tank Dwellers): Don’t want or can’t have your pets leaving home, while you’re away? Need an afternoon check-in and quick potty break? Late night at work or out on the town? We’ve got you covered! Schedule a 30-minute visit today! 60-minute visits available upon request. +Dog Walking: Need a potty break mid-day? Schedule your 30-minute walk today! An active, fast-paced walk to help burn a little energy. You will also receive a map and timer readout, so you know where your pup’s adventures have taken them! Is your dog a bit of a rude or pushy/pully walker? Are they an XL horse dog that drags people down the road? No worries! We specialize in energetic and XL (sometimes both at once) breeds! 60-minute walks available upon request. +Transportation: Groomer appointment? Vet visit, and you can only get a mid-day spot? Moving and the car is packed full? Let us provide safe, dependable transportation for you! Message us for transportation rates! So, if you’re looking for a team of mature, reliable animal lovers, to care for your fur/feather/scale/water babies, look no further! You’ve found the right profile! We look forward to meeting you and your pet(s) soon! And, THANK YOU for choosing us to make your pets happy, their smiles are ours! 😊

“Ewa is such a great sitter. She just loves dogs (cats too but I only have a dog). It might be hard to trust someone new to come into your house when you're not home to take care of your fur baby, but Ewa gives me such a good feeling, I don't worry at all about the house or my Maizy.”

Jorie S.

About: I have 5 years of animal experience with a variety of different animals. I have experience with dogs of all ages in a variety of sizes. My schedule very flexible so I can schedule animal care around any other appointments. I will be unavailable on Sunday mornings until 2pm and Monday afternoons from 1pm to 3pm. I will be staying in the client's home so your pets will be in a familiar and relaxed environment with whatever toys and beds are provided.

About: I’ve been surrounded by animals my entire life. I had my childhood dog, as well as caring for numerous family members animals. I‘ve done everything from popping over to watch cats and refill their food to overnight stays to care for animals. I currently work full time, but I can always work things into my schedule as that is the only other thing in my life currently! I love when owners leave me notes regarding their pets care and little trick and habits that will help the pets feel more comfortable. I ensure safety and care to any pets I sit or walk.

“Carrie was fantastic! She took great care of my very senior pup. 😊 She kept me updated with text messages and pictures while I was away. And she was very flexible with her availability which was appreciated.”

Lisa M.

“Michelle was polite, courteous and professional. Overall, she did the best she could with my youngest rescue being timid to the point of going inside the house for the three days I was travelling. Not her fault and I would like to continue for future trips in hopes of her acclimating to my shy, timid boy.”

Victor H.

“Brandi was a great choice for watching our fur babies! She was very good at communicating and sending pictures to us every day. I can tell she truly has a heart for animals and loves what she does. I would highly recommend her for your pet sitting needs ❤️ Hawk & Gingy can’t wait to hang out with you again!”

Christine S.

“Renee was excellent! She came on time, great communication, sent me a video, even cleaned. I would highly recommend! I’m booking with her again! Thank you Renee!”

Patricia K.

About: On top of about a decade’s worth of experience taking care of family and neighborhood pets, I’ve spent the last 1.5 years as a professional dog trainer! I have a passion for pets and making sure they’re happy and safe. I have taken care of and trained just about every age, sizes, and personality type. As long as you let me know what your babies need, I’m more than happy to help! I am a teacher currently on summer break! I have plenty of time to focus on your pets and give them the care and attention they deserve! I am open to doing whatever your normal routine is! I have experience with all kinds of care instructions including first aid and medications. Just let me know!

“Abigail was an amazing dog sitter for our little rescue dog. He can be a tricky one with lots of separation anxiety, but Abigail was such a great support and comfort to him. She was very communicative and tried everything she could to make sure he was happy and healthy. She went above and beyond and we are so thankful to have had her as our sitter!”

Lauren K.

About: I foster dogs for a rescue so I have plenty of experience with caring for and watching dogs. I even have tons of experience with puppies. I’m a teacher so I have summers off and am home during the day and the night during summers! Take advantage of my schedule and allow me to help you keep your furbabies happy! I have experience with crate training and other training as well and I’d be happy to follow any training procedures that you have set up in your household for your animals as long as you let me know! I have 3 dogs of my own so your animals must get along with other animals, I can keep them separate from my animals but it would be easier if I didn’t have to do that!

“Sara stayed with our motley crew of critters while we went away for a long weekend. They’re somewhat high maintenance and I left feeling confident they’d be well cared for. Sara provided updates whenever asked and everyone was happy and healthy upon our return! Thanks Sara!”

Rebecca M.

About: Hello! My name is Cora and I just moved to Sussex, Wisconsin. I have a 1.5 year old brindle boxer named Diego who is a social butterfly. Dogs are the best animals! I use to volunteer and hangout with my grandpa who was a veterinarian at his clinic. I raised and took in many rescue dogs and nursed them back to health. I am very active person and love walking out in the neighbour and look forward to meeting you and your pets! I have watched plenty of my friends dogs and it’s always been a blast. Can’t wait to meet you and your animal (best friend).Feel free to ask me any questions and I’ll get back to you! Have a great day 💕 🐾

About: My whole life I’ve had animals cats dogs farm animals I love them all. I’ve handled big dogs and small dogs and have sitted for friends when they leave for vacation. I currently work full time but still have time on weekends and Wednesday evenings to take care of any pet of all sizes. I am comfortable with all pets My cat has her cat tower and clean litter boxes and she also sleeps in bed too. Lots of play time playing with her toys as well