House Sitting in Marengo

“Lisa did an absolutely amazing job watching our fur babies while we were out of town on a trip. She was helpful, communicative, and gave us peace of mind while we were away. We came home to very happy babies, and a few special treats she left as well. So thoughtful! She even took trash out and put dishes away. Definitely went above and beyond our expectations. Looking forward to having her house sit again for us and would absolutely recommend. Thanks Lisa!”

Sally K.

“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 was a great overnight caregiver to Einstein while we were out of town for a weekend. She communicated well via text and provided daily photos. She was very respectful of the instructions that were provided and asked a couple of questions to validate. Einstein said he’d like her to stay over again soon, which I have already let her know potential dates.”

Caroline E.

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! 😊

“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.

“Eloise was amazing! She was very flexible and accommodating with my last minute housesitting request and took great care of my dog while I was away”

Meadow F.

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.

About: I have been taking care of dogs my whole life! When i was younger I would walk the neighbors dogs and also let the dogs out when the family was gone! I love dogs as I have grown up with Great Danes, and I would love your dog the same amount as I love mine! I am currently working part time so I will have plenty of time to spend with the dogs! I am available for house sitting almost every day. I am able to crate dogs easily if needed, and I am also able to take your dogs to dog parks. I can walk dogs and stay with them!

“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.

“Scott is a reliable and loving dog and house sitter. Going above and beyond, he even helped with some household tasks while I was away! More importantly, he cared for my dogs as if they were his own, he even was able to win over the more difficult of the two dogs. He was able to patiently manage their more difficult qualities, like leash aggressiveness, and trash picking. I received daily updates and photos, putting me at ease. I confidently recommend Scott, and will be a repeat customer.”

Devin Z.

“Michelle was wonderful with my medically challenging senior dog. It was so reassuring to know that my Jamie was being treated with love and compassion while I was away. I will definitely be using Michelle again!!”

Susan E.

“Wyatt did a wonderful job with Bentley and our home. will call him again when we need help”

John H.

“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.

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!

About: I have worked with, raised, rescued, and rehabilitated many cats and dogs in my 24 years of life since I was 8 years old. I am very comfortable with any kind of pet and their quicks that make them, them! From behavioral, to puppies/kitties, sick or need medication, separation anxiety, potty training, general cleanliness, bathing/nail clipping, you name it I’ve done it! I am currently in school for my bachelors in Nursing and work FT overnights at an assisted living home. So I am really only looking for some boarding on my weekends off and evening work :) I care for them like I care for my own! I currently have a disabled tripod at home and I often go on 3-4 hr cycles with her and does great! Always very attentive, alert, refilling water when needed, plenty of walks and playtime, cuddle time, and a fixed feeding schedule. And always making for cleanliness to tidy up. And if needed, extra bath and grooming time! I will definitely make sure your money is worth if you hire me! :)

“Christine made our dogs feel well cared for and loved. She spent a lot of time snuggling with them for us. I loved getting pictures of them when we were gone.”

Samantha J.

“Kim is so sweet !!! As a dog owner I always hate having to leave my girls anywhere but Kim is such a good dog caretaker and I could have ease knowing my girls were in good hands !! Got updates as the day went on ! And she took the time to love and care for the girls !! 10/10”

Muskan M.

About: Ive had a dog in the past of my own & one currently ive been taking care of my dog for 3 year + my angel pup a couple years ago! im not professional in anyway im just looking for a small way of making extra cash while doing something i love! (: im currently working full-time im typically free on mondays and fridays those are usually my off days so im free at any time throughout those days and saturdays i work but i dont get off until 3pm so im free anytime after that…my usual shifts are 8-4s throughout the week so if any help is needed after 4pm on a day thats not set to my availability just contact me and we can definitely work something out!! :) i can house sit if needed as well. i have a friendly fur baby at home we live in a town house so i take her out 4 to 5 times a day she loves to be outside! shes a very energetic a playful dog she has lots of energy so if you have an energetic pup on you hands i can help wear all that energy out! (:

About: I have been around animals of all kinds my whole life. Love being around animals. Famil has always ask me to watch their pets. And love to. I work at an animal clinic, and have 3 cats and 2 dogs at home. Love coming home and getting all that love. Animals are always a part of my daily life. I do have fenced in yard, but prefer to keep pets in their own environment and stay st their home. So they are more comfortable.