Caitlin G.
Near West Side, IL
Serving West Loop’s Furry Friends!
Pet care experience
Hi there! As a cat mom myself, I know it can be stressful to leave your beloved fur baby in someone else's care. Let me ease your mind while you're away by providing personalized care for your pup/kitty. I have about 4 years of experience volunteering with PAWS Chicago as a volunteer, foster mom and an Adoption Counselor. I'm a Level 2 Feline Volunteer, which means I successfully completed a six-week training course and practical assessment to certify me to work with our more difficult kitty residents. Additionally, I have fostered both FIV+ cats and cats requiring medication. As a self-proclaimed crazy cat lady, I pride myself on my ability to read cat body language and adjust my approach accordingly. I also grew up with dogs and cats my whole life. I'm passionate about animal rescue & adoption and have been extremely fortunate to care for a number of rescue pets throughout my life. I'm a true animal lover and would love the opportunity to care for your babies. I look forward to working with you!
Reviews
Caitlin was amazing! We were nervous leaving our pets with someone new for the first time but she made the process easy and felt like someone we could trust instantly! She sent so many cute pics of our cats during the check-ins and provided awesome detailed descriptions of each visit. Can’t thank her enough and would absolutely recommend!
Caitlin is incredible. She always goes the extra mile towards taking care of our cats. We specifically have some very difficult cats to work with and to date Caitlin has been the only one to get them out of their shells. I would see my cats relaxing in the bedrooms rather than hiding in the corner on our cat cams after Caitlins visits and are so glad we found someone who can bring that out in our cats when we are not around!!
Caitlin was absolutely amazing with my cat Oreo! She sent detailed updates, sent plenty of great pictures, and made me feel relieved that my cat was in great hands. Thank you so much Caitlin I will definitely be reaching out again in the future!
I had the pleasure of having Caitlin look after my Bengal cat, Bacco. She diligently followed Bacco's feeding and play routines but also made sure to send in-depth updates and adorable photos, which gave me peace of mind during my time away. Bacco was one happy kitty when I returned, all thanks to Caitlin. I can't recommend her enough – looking forward to having her care for Bacco again! 😺
About Caitlin G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Trust and safety are critically important to me. Placing your pet in someone else's care is an enormous act of trust that I don't take lightly. When you book a dog walk or drop-in visit with me, you can trust that I will treat your home as if it were my own, that I will take appropriate safety precautions such as ensuring leashes/harnesses are secured before heading outside, and that I will provide the level of communication that I would want to receive from any sitter looking after my own pet.
Information Caitlin G. would like to know about your pet
I always make sure to check the "Details" for all pets that I'm going to be looking after, but please feel free to share any additional comments or instructions! I am more than happy to accommodate any special instructions that your pet may need. Please also let me know if your pet has any triggers or behaviors that I should be aware of.
A typical day
I can adapt my services to match your dog's needs. Do you have a dachshund that isn't a big fan of walks? No problem - we can take a short potty break and then play fetch inside instead! Have a high energy pup? We can do a brisk walk around the neighborhood to walk off some energy! Have a senior pet that needs a little extra time to get around? We can do a leisurely walk and stop for sniffs along the way!
Services
Caitlin can watch in your home
Availability
I work full time as a consultant but am fortunate enough to work fully remote. As such, I am at home in West Loop for the majority of the day. On a nice day, you can find me out for a walk or reading on my balcony.
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About Caitlin G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Trust and safety are critically important to me. Placing your pet in someone else's care is an enormous act of trust that I don't take lightly. When you book a dog walk or drop-in visit with me, you can trust that I will treat your home as if it were my own, that I will take appropriate safety precautions such as ensuring leashes/harnesses are secured before heading outside, and that I will provide the level of communication that I would want to receive from any sitter looking after my own pet.
Information Caitlin G. would like to know about your pet
I always make sure to check the "Details" for all pets that I'm going to be looking after, but please feel free to share any additional comments or instructions! I am more than happy to accommodate any special instructions that your pet may need. Please also let me know if your pet has any triggers or behaviors that I should be aware of.
A typical day
I can adapt my services to match your dog's needs. Do you have a dachshund that isn't a big fan of walks? No problem - we can take a short potty break and then play fetch inside instead! Have a high energy pup? We can do a brisk walk around the neighborhood to walk off some energy! Have a senior pet that needs a little extra time to get around? We can do a leisurely walk and stop for sniffs along the way!
Location
Chicago, IL
Pets
Caitlin G.
Near West Side, IL