Pet Boarding Lake Villa

“I was a little hesitant to leave my Ridglan beagle with anyone, having had her just four months myself, but she warmed up to Cynthia with no problem and the experience turned out to be really good for her. I won't hesitate to do this again when I need to!”

Liz W.

“Wow, I was very happy with my dog Riri's overall stay. This was my first time using Rover.com, I was a little worried but I am so glad I did. Riri is a rescue, she has separation anxiety. Taking Riri to Aesia's home, she look comfortable and relax, this is rare for her. I am so happy that Aesia enjoyed Riri as well. My husband is in the military, this service is prefect for us because we are new to the area and and it's nice to know we already found someone that Riri feels comfortable staying with if we need a sitter. ”

Melissa L.

“We boarded our dog with Jessica for 14 days! Jessica and her big family were great! We have a senior greyhound who needs medication/supplements due to arthritis and bad teeth, is a bit on the fragile side and can get easily injured, does not like to be left alone by himself EVER (we're working on it lol), and can be a bit grumpy about personal space boundaries sometimes. Despite this house having 2 adults, 6 kids, 1 dog, 2 cats, and 3 birds, Jessica and her family keep the house SPOTLESS and there is a great balance for senior dogs to have quiet time and social interaction time because the kids are gone at school for a lot of the day and then they come home and hang out with him! Jessica makes sure her kids know the dog's limits for personal space and she upholds that her kids follow them. Plus, her kids have had experience with older dogs in the past so they know what to expect anyway. The cats pretty much kept to themselves and left our greyhound alone and their shiba is very sweet and chill and pretty much kept to herself too I think because she was like OMG that dog is big!! Jessica is a stay at home mom and with a big family, someone is ALWAYS home which is perfect for a dog like ours with separation anxiety. Lastly, their house has quite a bit of hard flooring including at the top and the bottom of the stairs which can be very intimidating to our greyhound at times and she did a wonderful job guiding him and making him feel secure going up and down the stairs every time and made sure he never went by himself. Jessica and her family also did a spectacular job of pampering and giving attention to our noodle (maybe even more than we do at home haha!). Most of the day he hung out on their couch and in the evenings they even let him on their bed, and every morning before school, she said each kid pet him goodbye! Lastly, Jessica sent several updates and pictures every 1-2 days of him and she always let us know if she had a question or if she was unsure about something. I am happy to have found her and I am happy to be her first Rover client and review!!! We will definitely be using her any time we go on vacation from now on!”

Gwendolyn C.

About: I’ve been around and caring for dogs for over 15 years and genuinely love being around them. I also went to dog grooming school and am certified in dog CPR, so I have experience safely handling all different breeds, sizes, ages, and personalities. I’m comfortable with everything from big energetic dogs to little ones and seniors who need some extra patience. I’ll always treat your dog like I would my own and make sure they’re safe, happy, and getting plenty of attention! I currently have a flexible schedule and plenty of availability throughout the week. I love being active and spending time with animals, so pet care fits naturally into my routine. I’m happy to work around your pets normal schedule whenever possible. Making sure your pet feels safe and comfortable is always my first priority. My training at Midwest School of Dog Grooming taught me proper handling and safety techniques for dogs of all sizes and personalities. I’ve also attended dog safety seminars and am dog CPR certified. I’ll respect your pets routine, your home, and any specific instructions you leave for me

“This was our very first time leaving our pup with someone other than family. We had the best experience ever. Definitely will be using her in the future.Morgan was amazing!”

Mary H.

About: I am the definition of an animal lover, which I attribute to having had animals around my entire life. I grew up with Australian shepherds, German shepherds, cats, hamsters, and even tarantulas! I am extremely comfortable walking dogs, giving them medication via food, and managing when to let them out to go to the bathroom. I’m also willing to give a big furry dog a good brush if they need it! I have lived primarily with big dogs, but have had close relationships with small dogs through friends and my husband’s family whom I have dog sat for in the past. In addition, I am a massive cat lover. I was given a kitten when I was 8 years old and had her for 19 years until she just recently passed. In her senior years, she had both hypothyroidism and asthma so I am well-versed in giving cats inhalers and medication in various forms (via dropper, ear application, in treats, and in food). I am a dependable dog and cat sitter/caretaker because I know how much your animal means to you. I’m an extremely organized person so you can count on me to be reliable with pick-up, drop-off, and everything in between. Taking care of your animal would not be a job to me because I am so happy to do it! I work all day Tuesday and Thursday and the occasional Monday, Wednesday or Friday depending on when I am scheduled (only 4 hours shifts on those days) so I could watch an animal full time during three weekdays in addition to weekends. I am still more than willing to watch an animal for an entire week and either modify my work schedule to be with them more, or just make sure they are set up for the days I am in office. I have a non-smoking home with one cat and two people including myself. My home would be an extremely relaxing environment for a pet and due to my flexible schedule, I can dedicate nearly full-time care to an animal. Since I have a cat, I would only really be able to have dogs stay overnight for a couple-day stint since I'd prefer to keep them separate. In my client's home I would offer the same care in addition to respecting the environment. I'm naturally a very clean person and always pick up after myself.

“Dorothy is amazing and we couldn’t recommend her enough. She took the time to get to know my pup and her needs, and sent many updates while we were away. We are happy to have found someone we trust so much!”

Amberly P.

About: In addition to my own dogs, I have also owned cats of my own in the past, giving me years of firsthand experience with feline care. This personal background fits perfectly with the routine care I provide for my sister’s animals whenever she goes on vacation four times a year. I take complete charge of her four dogs—three Miniature Pomeranians and a Goldendoodle—and have even cared for their puppies in my home on two separate occasions while she was out of town. My responsibilities for her also include looking after her cats, ensuring they are properly fed, and keeping their litter boxes clean. This extensive, hands-on experience with multi-pet households, puppies, and feline care has made me highly adept at maintaining safety, routines, and a nurturing environment for animals of all ages and types. I'm pretty open as I'm a special education teacher and off in the summer. I have free time and I'm flexible. I would love to make extra money doing what I love. I care for them as I would my own children. We are all in the same area as a family. Pets are free to roam the house and I have a fenced in yard.

“We have used Katerina 3 times for our fur baby! She is wonderful. Our dog is always happy with her. She sends us pictures regularly with updates on how our girl is doing throughout her stay. We have been very happy using her!”

Kari & David D.

“Brianna is so excellent with my fur baby. He loves going over there so much to stay with her and her family. Safety oriented, flexible and friendly.”

Nicole S.

“Anastasiia did a wonderful job watching our boy Barley on such short notice. We had two trips out of state back-to-back and she took wonderful care of him while we were away!”

Cody B.

“Goose had an amazing time - she was well loved and had a blast. I felt confident that she was safe and happy while staying with Shalyn and her family.”

Maddie H.

“Thank you for taking such good care of our senior frenchie, Duke. He had a great time and I had no doubt he was in great hands while we were out of town. Marta was quick to respond to messages and sent great pictures and updates throughout the stay.”

Cara P.

“Alex did a great job taking care of our golden retriever! He sent lots of pics and took her on lots of walks and was super communicative. I would definitely use Alex again, thank you!!”

Lauren E.

“Michelle was fantastic at making sure my dog had the best time while with her! From the very beginning, Michelle was very communicative and made the whole experience feel straightforward and easy. I also really appreciated the updates and getting to see how much fun my dog was having. I will absolutely be asking for availability again in the future and would recommend anyone looking for pet care to reach out as well!”

Andrew B.

“We needed a sitter for Coco and was able to connect with Shari very easily and quickly. Easy meet up to meet Coco and a few days later we were off. Very communicative during our trip and even sent pictures and videos of the fun we were having!! Coco had a blast and it was super easy and comfortable with Shari!! Thanks!”

David S.

About: I grew up with a dog and loved him very much. He passed away, and the family has not yet gotten another, but I miss caring for a dog. I love all dogs and cats of any size and any animal, for that matter. I am incredibly attentive to animals and always love giving them care, even when they are not mine. I am almost always home and able to pet sit through the day and overnight. I am currently in college, but taking classes online, so I am constantly available to tend to your pet's needs. I am a very active person who can take your pet on walks or runs more than once each day if need be. If your pet enjoys resting, I will also do it with them as I complete work on my computer and will pay close attention to them or snuggle with them if it's what they like. I will care for each pet depending on their specific needs, whether they need to have walks, use the bathroom often, or receive personal care. My home is very safe for pets, as it was already set up for a dog in the past with carpeted stairs and a yard to play in. The yard has a fence around part of it, but it is still open, so if I take your pet outside to play, I will use a leash and keep them in the yard safely separated from any danger. The only other person living in the home will be my mother, who is also an animal lover, but is generally at work during weekdays.

“Dorota was very welcoming and made sure to have all of the information she needed when I dropped my toy poodle off. I could tell he had had a great stay and felt comfortable.”

Sarah M.

“She's simply the best! Reliable, caring, and good at keeping in touch. Sending me photos daily and brief updates on what Sugar is doing. Thank you, Beth! You made taking this vacation a little easier knowing Sugar was in good hands.”

Diane B.

“Yamile is super nice and you can tell she likes pets. She took good care of my dog and cat. I also appreciated that her dog was very chill, even around my cat (they barely acknowledged each other!). Would book with her again.”

Laura D.