Ariel B.
Ariel B.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Wherewoof & Katz
I'm Ariel! Your dogs & cats are my dream job but PLEASE check my profile first and limited area since I'm old as the hills and on foot. Apologies! I'm not available mornings until noon . My available days are weekends and because of other weekly dogs am available generally late afternoon and early to late evenings any weekdays. I can also do recurring walks on all days at those times. I would love a week's notice if possible and I can only do 1 visit or walk a day per animal because of those other regulars. The area roughly in West Town, Central Wicker Park, East Village & Ukrainian Village is great. Ideally inside Western, Ashland, North Ave, and Grand Ave, otherwise I spend more time getting there than with my animals! 🙂 So! 🐾 If given a choice between any walk anywhere and a walk with a dog, dogs always! I was a volunteer at PAWS for 2 years until I started doing this full time. I love the joy of a dog who knows it's walk time! I hope you'll let me share that joy with yours. I grew up with all kinds of animals, but dogs and cats are closest to my heart. Animal lives matter too! They mean as much as people to me. I'm also an unapologetic cliché cat lady and very experienced cat sitter (with meds & senior cats) if you need one. But I want both in my life whenever I can! They make me happy even in difficult times. 🐕🐈 ❤️
Cat care experience
Ariel also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
My landlord will not allow me to care for pets at home so I don't offer that service. Unfortunately, I'm also unable to stay overnight.
Ratings and reviews
The best ever! Spends so much time, attention, and care on my kitties!
Best sitter in Chicago hands down. No stress and came home to happy and healthy kitties as always!
The best of the best! Thanks Ariel
The best dog walker in the history of dog walkers!!
Best person ever to watch your fur babies. Truly.
We’re never worried about leaving Kissa the cat with Ariel! Thank you for the care and attention to detail!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I'm not available in the morning until 11. My other dogs are mid-day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, but evenings, weekends and the other days are great if you're not too far. (Pretty much Central Wicker Park, West Town, East Town & Ukrainian Village) I will happily take care of your dog or cat with a week's notice so check my availability.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsAriel can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
- Does the dog have a microchip? Tags up to date? How does the dog feel about people and other dogs? Does the dog hate certain kinds of weather? I've managed some excitable dogs up to 50 lbs and pullers if they have sufficient harnesses. I'm also experienced with some types of special needs and senior cats. I have experience with cats oral meds & injections. Diabetes, asthma, thyroid issues, kidney disease, subcutaneous hydration, cancer, age & frailty. Haven't done the more complicated med care for dogs yet but more than willing to take it on. I also have patience & experience with fearful and shy dogs and cats.