House Sitting McKinley Park

About: • Lifelong pet owner with hands-on experience caring for dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments • Comfortable with feeding schedules, medication administration, and special dietary needs • Experience with crate training, basic commands, and leash manners • Knowledge of dog body language and signs of stress or illness • Confident with high-energy breeds and senior dogs alike • Able to handle multiple pets at once • Regularly walk dogs in safe, dog-friendly neighborhoods and parks • Provide both high-energy walks and relaxed strolls tailored to your dog’s needs • Keep dogs mentally stimulated through sniff walks and playtime • Familiar with using different harnesses, leashes, and walking tools • Keep your pets comfortable in their own home with regular check-ins and companionship • Maintain routines for feeding, potty breaks, and bedtime • Provide updates, photos, and videos so you always know your pet is in good hands • Water plants, bring in mail, and keep your home tidy while you’re away • Comfortable with litter box cleaning, feeding, and playtime • Experience with shy or anxious cats—patient and gentle • Can care for small pets like rabbits, hamsters, or birds I’m available any day and time that works best for you—except Sunday mornings. On Sundays, I’m free after 3:00 PM. Whether you need early morning walks, mid-day drop-ins, or evening snuggles, I’ve got you covered! When caring for pets in my client’s home, I do my best to keep their routine consistent so they feel safe and comfortable. I follow all feeding, walking, and medication instructions carefully, and make sure they get plenty of attention, playtime, and affection. I respect the home, clean up after the pets, and always keep you updated with messages and photos so you have peace of mind. If I’m caring for pets in my own home, I make sure they have a clean, cozy space to relax and feel at home. I provide regular walks, playtime, and cuddle sessions. I also pay close attention to how they’re adjusting to a new environment and take extra care to make them feel calm, loved, and secure. Whether your pet is high-energy or low-key, I adjust to their needs and treat them like family.

“This was our first time having Emily watch our fur babies and we couldn't be happier! She was fantastic!! Just came home to find 3 very happy pups and she also left the house and plants in amazing shape. We were gone for 10 days and received lots of great updates and pictures. We felt super comfortable leaving the pack in her care and will definitely request her again in the future. Thanks so much Emily!!”

Michelle P.

“Gabriela was absolutely lovely! She was very communicative with updates, photos and videos to let me know that the kitties were doing well and medication was administered.”

Julia R.

“Nicole is incredibly communicative. She goes above and beyond with our dog. We were so pleased to have her stay in our home. HIGHLY RECOMMEND and will be booking again.”

Katherine S.

“Mairead is awesome! She’s very communicative and this is my second time booking with her. She’s very very responsible and takes her job seriously. I’m very grateful to lean on her when I need to be out of town.”

Agnes R.

“Fiona was an all around excellent pet sitter. From the initial consult to the key return she was communicative and professional. She took such good care of my girls and my home, and sent plenty of updates and pictures! She truly went above and beyond for me and my pets and handled every hiccup (on my end) with tact and kindness. I will be booking her everytime I need a sitter! :)”

Amanda S.

“Elizabeth took amazing care of our dog and our home while we were away for a wedding this weekend. She is a great communicator, updated us every day on how our dog was doing, and our dog was in great spirits when we returned! We will definitely ask her to watch our dog again in the future and would highly recommend to a friend.”

Jenny L.

“Chauntrell was great sitting my dog and cat over a week long trip. He sent multiple pictures every day and was very detailed. He even checked on routine and if certain behaviors were expected from the pets. My dog was sad to see him go!”

David A.

“Allison was an excellent sitter. She was very responsive, proactive, and dependable. She also handled 2 difficult dogs very well. Would highly recommend her services!”

Andy H.

“Xena loved her time with Andres. I was regularly updated with pictures and always felt like Xena was well cared for. I came home to a happy pup all thanks to Andres. Highly recommend.”

Oswaldo A.

About: I love animals! I have always had pets growing up as a child and my love for them has grown into my adulthood even more. I have a passion for learning and understanding all different types of animals. My experience in pet care is from having my own pets and caring for family, friends and volunteering over the years. I currently work from home Tuesdays and Fridays so I’m available anytime those days for walking and play dates. I am available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday after 3:00 and any time on the weekends. I have a Boston Terrier of my own name Jax – love him so much !! I understand the importance of trusting someone to care for your "fur baby". I couldn't imagine my life without Jax. He brings so much joy and happiness to my life. Seeing his little faces everyday just puts a smile on my face! I will walk and care for you pet as if they are my own. I am trustworthy, reliable and always punctual so if you need someone to a walk your dog while you are at work, working late, venturing on a night on the town or just need someone to check in on them and play I am your girl. I will send pictures and videos to let you know they are in good hands.

“Nicole R. spent 4 days with Sunny and Sunny LOVED her! My house was spotless when I returned and I will definitely book her in the future. (Am working on that happening really soon.). I definitely would recommend her.”

Dawn K.

“Tatyanna, took such good care of our girls! She had great communication with us throughout our entire stay and really went above and beyond to make the pups comfortable and well looked after.”

Marie G.

“Nadine was great with my cats! Super communicative and sent lots of pictures. Everything was clean and kept up with. Will definitely book with her next time I need a sitter!”

Natalie M.

“Jessica was so communicative, clean and kind!! She has a calm energy that our golden retriever was drawn to immediately. We received lots of updates and pictures while we were away and came home to a very clean apartment. Our dog seemed very satisfied with all the walks and playtime which he needed. Definitely recommend! 😊”

Rebecca M.

“Kelso was absolutely incredible taking care of my doggo child who can be a handful, I completely felt at ease with my dog son in her care! She kindly gave me updates, pics, video, and even got him his first pup cup which he loved! She administered his AM & PM meds without missing any, gave him his special meals, and was able to handle his dog reactivity on walks & keep my boy safe & other dogs safe as well. Cookie was even sad to see her go as he made a new bff, and he’s a picky lil guy. She’s super easy going and down to earth, I will definitely be rebooking the next time I need a doggo sitter & will be recommending for any friends who need dog sitters too!! 🙏🙌👌💖💖💖💖💖🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🐶☺️🤩”

Claire B.

“Faith was great, I would absolutely use her again. She stayed overnight with Maple and took care of her exactly as promised. She's a sure bet!”

Valerie W.

“Samantha was marvelous! I’m always nervous leaving my 9yo wheaten terrier, as she’s been known to get kind of cranky and snarly around other dogs. However, Samantha assured me she felt comfortable with my high-maintenance fuzzy friend. She sent regular photos and updates throughout my week-long trip, and always responded quickly whenever I’d reach out. My place was very clean when I returned and, most importantly, my dog seemed happy and relaxed. I’ll definitely reach out to Samantha again for upcoming trips!”

Amanda W.

About: Hello i'm Janelle C.(she/her)! A dog walker and pet sitter with 5 years of professional experience at Fur Real K9's as well as with my own clients here in Chicago. I also have a life time of experience loving and caring for animals, including my own two adorable black cats Elizabeth and Momo. In my childhood I took care of all the cats, dogs and horses on our family farm back in Missouri. In my 5 years as a pet sitter i've taken care of everything from geckos to guinea pigs. In that time I took classes in pet CPR and behavior management, particularly for large dogs. I know I can give your pet the love, care and attention they deserve. I hope you trust me to be your next pet sitter! I'm free on weekends (Friday night, Saturday and Sunday) for pet sitting and walking as well as over nights. I have time on Wednesdays for walks and home visits. I consider myself to be an attentive, patient and caring pet parent and I look after my clients pet's just as I would my own. I've worked with all sorts of animals, I've broken up ugly dog fights, changed diapers and sat with pups through seizures

“I feel very lucky to have met Tylisha. My animals quickly fell in love with her, and she had constant professional communication. Thank you Tylisha!”

Shanna S.