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Andrew D.

Edgewater, Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
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Services

Andrew can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Andrew can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work from home full time constantly taking care of animals. I breed pet shrimps in aquariums at home and teach Spanish online as well, but they are only 1 hour classes. As in always home, I am easily able to take pets on walks, provide food and medication on time, play with them, take many pictures and provide many updates.

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About Andrew D.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I follow whatever instructions I am giving and use my many years of experience caring for all sorts of animals to determine what to do in any case of emergency.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Andrew D. would like to know about your pet

If your pet loves to catch fish from aquariums let me know before hand. If your pet is not potty trained, I would also like a heads up.

A typical day

I will take your dog to one of the many local parks and dog beach near me in addition to 3+ walks per day. I also love running and walks so they'll have a lot of fun. If your pup has anxiety of being alone, I rarely leave them alone at my place as I both I and my girlfriend work from home and enjoy entertaining and giving love to pets. We are readily available for any activities with the animals to keep them (and us) stimulated!!

Location

Chicago, IL

Andrew D.'s Neighborhood

Aquarium Expert who loves dogs

Pet care experience

I have many aquariums and I specialize in Nano fish and shrimp. I love to meet new dogs, cats, turtles and whatever cute pet you have! I have a car and am available for easy pick-up and drop-off. I am a 3 minute walk from the beach and 10 minute walk from the dog park. I have owned dogs in the past growing up and into my young adult life. I have trained multiple puppies into adulthood, and seen them move onto the next life. I have also taken care of senior and sick dogs as well as puppies all at the same time! I am diligent about any walking, medications, or anything that needs to be done on schedule. I am patient, kind and genuinely loving towards pets as I've had them most of my life.

Cat care experience

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Cats eat fish but they're darn cute

Andrew also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Lori F.
House Sitting • Jun 07, 2026
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I feel very lucky to have. connected with Andrew. my need for overnight care for my newly adopted pup so I could go on a business trip was rather last minute, and I was glad he was available. and then very glad he took the job! glAndrew took care of the basics with Tato and then some.., he is very kind and caring with Tato and Tato responded in kind! from taking him on his first car drive to his first experience at the beach the care was more than I could have expected. I felt very comfortable leaving Tato with Andrew overnight and I recommend him wholeheartedly.,. your pet will be in very good hands

Matt D.
Boarding • Jun 02, 2026
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Andrew was great with our dog and cat. Very responsive, flexible with last-minute adjustments. He administered our cats' daily medicine. Would recommend his services and use him again!

Misael S.
Boarding • May 05, 2026
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Andrew was great and patient with our older pup! He sent daily updates (not excessive) and we know our pup was having a great time.

Virginie A.
Boarding • Apr 13, 2026
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Maya had a great time with Andrew. She went out a lot, played, and he was very patient with her. I really appreciated receiving pictures every day. I highly recommend Andrew.

About Andrew D.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I follow whatever instructions I am giving and use my many years of experience caring for all sorts of animals to determine what to do in any case of emergency.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Andrew D. would like to know about your pet

If your pet loves to catch fish from aquariums let me know before hand. If your pet is not potty trained, I would also like a heads up.

A typical day

I will take your dog to one of the many local parks and dog beach near me in addition to 3+ walks per day. I also love running and walks so they'll have a lot of fun. If your pup has anxiety of being alone, I rarely leave them alone at my place as I both I and my girlfriend work from home and enjoy entertaining and giving love to pets. We are readily available for any activities with the animals to keep them (and us) stimulated!!

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Andrew D.

Edgewater, Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews