House Sitting in Lyons

“I had a mandatory business trip and my pet sitter fell through fairly last minute. My 6 year old cat, Ollie, has separation anxiety (I rescued him from abuse when he was 6 months old) and he is not used to being alone for long periods of time because I work out of the house and am home most of the time. While he's friendly, he's not super snuggly or interactive with strangers; he just needs someone to be 'present'.  We had a meet-and-greet prior to booking the stay- She asked all of the pertinent questions about his personality and daily routine (Charlie, my 21 year old cockatiel, is easy- LOL). I was rest-assured things would work out so I booked the stay.  Deanne was wonderful with both Ollie and Charlie. She sent me updates throughout the day and plenty of photos letting me know they both were doing well (although I could tell in a couple of the photos Ollie was a little sad... But that is completely normal- As long as he was eating and following his regular routine I knew he'd 'survive'). This also helped me not stress out or worry about my pets and be able to focus on my trip / business dealings and that's honestly also a big part of traveling for me.  I arrived home, and while I know both Ollie and Charlie missed me, everything went right back to normal and that's what told me Deanne cared for them very well. She also was very respectful of my home and kept it clean during her stay. I'm very glad I found her and will be using her services again. I highly recommend Deanne to care for your pets!”

Stacey B.

About: I have had multiple pets over the years. I have watched my neighbors' dogs and have supervised friends and familys' pets when they were working and/or on vacation. On summer break, there are only a few days this summer I will not be free. Mornings and afternoons are great, but I am very flexible. I don't currently have a pet, my family and I just recently moved to Lake Geneva, once we get more settled in that may change.

“Ashley is always great.”

J C.

“Brandi is outstanding, I highly recommend! She is always sweet and kind to both our adorable furry family members. Our two dogs are medium sized and one is extremely shy. Brandi is patient and always wins them both over with her special touch and love. Did I also mention how reliable she is? I am always grateful knowing she is at home with our dogs while traveling.”

Shenlee S.

“Tami stayed with Millie for about 7 hours. She took her for several walks and I appreciated the picture updates of Millie's day. Highly recommend!”

Mary Jo G.

“Kya was great! I loved that she was familiar with my breed and was going to be around for him most of the day. Great communication and I absolutely loved that she printed off some photos of Chili for me that she took. Definitely rebooking!”

Deborah W.

“Overall things went well. Dogs were not stressed when we arrived home after she dogsat our three dogs for two nights. She also swept the floors before leaving (which is something we said she didnt need to do as we know the Huskys cause explosions). My only thing would be communication, the inital communication was great, I wish she had communicated a bit more for our meet and greet as she was late, which is fine as she was at work but I had to be the one to reach out to find out what was going on. I also wish there was inital communication upon arrival and final communication when leaving. Even an overall on how the dogs were/how things went when she left for the final time. The dogs seemed happy though when we returned and that is my biggest concern, and im sure is the same for others.”

Miranda B.

“Emily took great care of our pets and home while we were away! We came back after our trip to a clean house and happy pups and kitties. She is very responsive to messages and sent updates of the pets. I would absolutely hire her again!”

Raquel C.

“Declan was amazing with our two dogs. He sent pictures during their walks and playtime and communication was awesome. We would have him again and highly recommend him to others.”

Barbara T.

“My cats have never been so calm after I’ve been gone. They were so peaceful and didn’t even care I had gotten home! I know she took amazing care of them. She kept great communication and is an awesome person in general! Thanks Anna!”

Jessica R.

“We were so pleased with Emily. She spent 4 nights 5 days with our fur babies. She sent pictures and messaged us daily. We trusted her fully in our home. If we ever need her again and she is available we will definitely have her. She was definitely a blessing. ❤️”

Kelly W.

“Allison was great. She took good care of my animals, brought in packages, and even stayed an extra day on short notice. I would use her again.”

Tessa D.

About: I’ve had dogs my entire life and cats as well. I’m a huge animal lover! I’ve had golden retrievers, pit bulls, Rottweilers, and a mini golden doodle. We currently have a 3 month old Golden Retriever! I’m currently a Stay at Home Mom to a 17. Month old little boy and a 3 month old Golden Retriever! So I’m available all the time! My son is a huge animal lover already and will be joining me on check ins and walks so please keep that in mind! Your pets safety is my first priority. They will get plenty of love and play time from myself and my son! You’re pet will be treated as if they’re my own!

“Terri was the best sitter I’ve ever had. I have had dog/house sitters for 15 years and this is the first time I felt totally comfortable. Terri messaged me at feeding times, when my Weimaraners received their meds, and texts about how they were doing. I received pictures of my Girls and I could see they were happy! Terri is a true professional in all aspects. I would never use anyone else, felt so secure with her. I have found my forever animal sitter. I promise Terri will go above and beyond. I’m so happy I found Terri?”

Vicki B.

“I cannot say enough great things about Jack… His professionalism is top-notch, and his care for my two dogs could not have been better. He kept them on their routine with feeding and medicine, he was great, giving them daily exercise and care, and he just literally checks every box perfectly, and I felt lucky to have him as did my dogs”

Whitney O.

“We booked Jason for house sitting with our dog who has separation anxiety and does not do well in a boarding environment. Jason is great with our dog! Jason came into our house and our dog immediately migrated to him. Jason provided ample walks and gave our dog personalized attention. His wife Emily is also a dog sitter on this site and she has watched our dog too! She is also amazing! We will only be using their services for our dog! We love the husband and wife team!”

Jennifer E.

“Our Chunks loved hanging out with Rowan! He got lots of excersize, love, and play time and is now sleeping peacefully because he had so much fun! Definitely will be using her again!”

Naomi N.

“Michelle was absolutely amazing, she went above and beyond to ensure our nervous dog would be comfortable during her stay. She came over for multiple meet and greats prior to our trip, had amazing communication, and exceeded my expectations in every way!! I absolutely recommend Michelle for any of your pet care needs!!”

Miya L.

About: I have had dogs my whole life growing up and I always loved having their companionship. As an adult, I’ve had three wonderful dogs of my own, two of which I trained from puppies. I truly believe in the importance of daily walks for dogs—not just for their physical health, but also for their happiness and mental well-being. There’s nothing better than seeing a dog light up while exploring, sniffing, and enjoying the fresh air. Walking dogs isn’t just about them; I love the time outdoors, too. It’s a chance for both of us to recharge and enjoy life’s simple pleasures together. I currently work remote so my days are pretty flexible. As long as i don't have meetings scheduled, I can be available for a walk! My meetings are usually scheduled 24-48 hours in advance so I can plan accordingly. We have an open back yard that runs into the Fox River. Both sides of our yard have lots of trees, however it is open to the front. We keep an eye on our dogs when outside.

“Trina is such a lifesaver. We had a dog sitter lined up who had to bail on us about 12 hrs before we were supposed to leave on our first ever Disney vacation. She responded to my message immediately, was available on short notice and honestly spoiled the heck out of my dog! My dog is a senior citizen and takes 2-4 meds a day. She made sure he got all his meds, followed an intricate feeding schedule, and loved him as her own. She checked in with me daily to assure us he was doing well. She also helped feed our fish and turtle. What a lifesaver! We returned to happy animals and a very clean house. We will definitely be using Trina for all our vacations from here on out!”

Lana M.