April Y.
Merrillville, IN
Services
April can host
April can care for
Availability
As of April 2026, I am on sabbatical from my day job so I am wide open for pet sitting! My partner Ryan works full time out of the house but he may also be present (dogs love him).
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About April Y.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am a homebody and happy to stay in and snuggle with dogs that have separation anxiety and/or don't do well in public settings. My own dog is old and very used to having other dogs around if yours would like a buddy while you're away (a lot of solo dogs benefit from this!) For housesitting, no other human or pet will enter your home without your express permission.
Home
Information April Y. would like to know about your pet
Do they have a specific feeding/walking schedule; are they allowed on furniture in their home; are they sensitive/allergic to any foods so I can provide appropriate treats; what skills, if any, can I help reinforce while I am watching them? (e.g., a trick you are working on, or a behavior you are trying to nip.) Do they like being handled/picked up? Do they have any sensitive areas I should avoid? (e.g., my big dog has arthritis so I am careful with his hips.) Where do they usually sleep?
A typical day
Would discuss what you're comfortable with before taking your dogs out of the house and of course give them all the pets and scritches they could ask for!
Location
Merrillville, IN
Pets
Remote worker, rescue experience <3
Pet care experience
I have a beloved 15-year old mutt of my own plus 10+ years' experience fostering and volunteering with dog rescue organizations. Throughout fostering and pet sitting, I've hosted pups of all ages, sizes, and abilities (e.g., blind, tripod, recovering from surgeries, etc.) and have training in dog behavior and socialization. Awarded "Foster Home of the Year" in 2016 by renowned Chicago animal rescue One Tail at a Time. After living/Rovering in Florida for a few years, I'm excited to be back north and have a huge yard to share with your pups!
Cat care experience
April also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
April is an amazing sitter! She is extremely thoughtful, communicative, and has a clear love for both her pets and for the pets of others! I highly recommend April and my pup absolutely adores her.
April was quick to respond and schedule, super communicative, and took such good care of my husky mix! Her love for animals is clear and I definitely recommend her services :)
April was such a fantastic sitter! She has years of experience and you can tell she cares for your pet! She was attentive to our Aussie’s special needs and we are thankful for her flexibility and her kindness.
April is great. This is our 2nd time hiring her to care for our 2 dogs and 3 cats. They love her and she goes above and beyond . She takes care of our house also, brings in the mail and packages makes sure everyone is safe and sound. We would recommend her to our family and friends she deserves more than 5 stars.. We will be using her again .Thank you April
About April Y.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am a homebody and happy to stay in and snuggle with dogs that have separation anxiety and/or don't do well in public settings. My own dog is old and very used to having other dogs around if yours would like a buddy while you're away (a lot of solo dogs benefit from this!) For housesitting, no other human or pet will enter your home without your express permission.
Home
Information April Y. would like to know about your pet
Do they have a specific feeding/walking schedule; are they allowed on furniture in their home; are they sensitive/allergic to any foods so I can provide appropriate treats; what skills, if any, can I help reinforce while I am watching them? (e.g., a trick you are working on, or a behavior you are trying to nip.) Do they like being handled/picked up? Do they have any sensitive areas I should avoid? (e.g., my big dog has arthritis so I am careful with his hips.) Where do they usually sleep?
A typical day
Would discuss what you're comfortable with before taking your dogs out of the house and of course give them all the pets and scritches they could ask for!
April Y.
Merrillville, IN