Dog Walkers in Lawrenceville, IL

“Jackie is so excellent with Jojo! She was patient and sweet with her when Jojo was a little standoff-ish at first and won her right over :) Thanks for your amazing work!!”

Laura J.

About: I have watched beloved family pets for many friends and family during my life time. Being an animal lover myself, I know that your pets are family and I make sure to treat them as such! Growing up with family dogs and cats, and currently our funky boxer dog Rufus, I know what it takes to be a successful animal sitter and how much love they need. I work a full time job, from 9-4:30 pm Monday-Friday with the exception of one remote day on Wednesdays. Most pets are used to this schedule. I will ensure they will have potty breaks first thing in the morning, during my lunch break at 1, and then once I return to the home at 5. And then several throughout the evening and before bed. I will care for your pet in the environment they feel the safest in… your home. By allowing your animal to remain at home, it eases their stress and anxiety and gives them a comforting feel of familiarity. No need to pack up enough food and treats for the week. I will be happy to follow your thorough instructions on how to care for your pet.

About: I have always been an animal lover and love getting to meet new fur babies. I love that every animal has a unique personality and I love getting to know new breeds I haven't met yet. I have had two great danes in the past and my current dog is a labradoodle. I completed extensive obedience training with my labradoodle and I loved the experience. Neighbors, friends and family have relied on me to dogsit or let dogs out for walks or food. I currently work from home as an insurance claims adjuster and run a family business so I'm very flexible on availability when needed. I can provide service during the week or weekends. I have one inside dog and one outside dog which I care for daily. I have a home in the country with a large unfenced yard with plenty of room for your fur baby to run and play. There is also a pond on a nearby property if your dog likes to swim. I have two large crates which can be used if needed as well as plenty of toys and treats. I have two large dogs (one inside and one outside), but they are fantastic with other dogs of all sizes. My inside dog actually grew up with a Peekapoo (Pekingese and toy poodle) as her best friend and learned to socialize and play with smaller dogs at a young age. My partner has been a police officer for 19 years and I worked for child services for several years before committing to the family business full time and taking a job with insurance where I get to work from home. Dogs are allowed on the furniture (how else do you snuggle them?) and depending on size in the bed at night. Our labradoodle doesn’t sleep on the bed because she likes to roam at night and go from our bedroom floor to her bed in the living room to the couch to where ever she likes!

About: I have had several different breeds of cats over the years and I’ve learned they get very lonely when the owners are away for an extended period of time. Let me help ease your mind and comfort your pet while you’re away. Currently, I’m not working. This will provide me plenty of time to check in on your pets whether it’s one time a day, multiple times a day or just a few days while you’re away from home. I have an indoor cat who likes to occasionally go outside but for the most part, she is an indoor cat. Her food and water are just kept out for her to have whenever she wants them. She knows when I take my dishes to the sink at night, it’s time for her treat. She has her special place on the couch and usually sleeps with me every night. She’s a bit spoiled. I once took her on vacation with us because I didn’t have anyone to check in on her. It didn’t go so well so I probably won’t do that again and I don’t recommend anyone else trying it either lol. This is one of the reasons I decided to join Rover as a sitter. I will care for your cat/cats exactly the way you ask me to and will provide them some comfort while you’re away.