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Charlize R.

Palatine, IL

3 reviews
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Services

Charlize can care for

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

Availability

i work part time hours at the animal hospital during the summer months and full time during fall and winter but i am extremely flexible, as i work on my terms and conditions. i am willing to fit last minute accommodation if it works with my personal schedule but i can also take time out of my day if needed to walk a dog etc.

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About Charlize R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

i unfortunately cannot have pets in my building but i am more than willing and able to go to anyone else’s beloved home to pet sit, or walk, or feed animals. i come in with a soft expression and wait for the animals to get used to me and my scent and then i wait for their approval to come further in their home/space. i am very careful to not touch them when they don’t want to be touched and i am always patient with animals especially if they’re new to my route.

Information Charlize R. would like to know about your pet

Please do let me know if your dog is dog and people aggressive so that i can be prepared to muzzle on walks if needed and provided, if you’re animal needs medication administered I am more than welcome to administer it but please do show me your way of administering the medication, with how much, and what time!

A typical day

i love to take dogs out into an open field and just play catch or take them on a nice long walk to stimulate their brain, so a typical dog walk is a long nature walk with water breaks and or catching a ball. For dog sitting it’s the same thing but when we aren’t out for a walk we will be having playtime indoors just keep their mind occupied! For cat sitting they’re typically in the more relaxed side so if they ask to play i will definitely love to pull out a string toy and have them play with it and do cat like activities with them.

Location

Palatine, IL

Charlize R.'s Neighborhood

trust me, with your beloved pets :)

Pet care experience

hello! my name is charlize i’m 22 i’ve grown up with animals my whole life and now i currently work at an animal hospital helping taking care of the dogs and cats that come in to see the vet. i’m very experienced with animals and taking care of animals and i love all different kinds of animals. i’ve worked at the animal hospital now for two and a half years and its been the most amazing two and a half years of my life. i am also going to school to practice becoming a veterinarian so i am really excited to meet all new furry friends for more experience. i am good with administering medication, i am good with dealing with aggressive dogs, i am good with any diabetic cat or dog with dosing insulin. you name it and i can do it!!

Cat care experience

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i am the mother of all felines!!

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

Reviews

Ciara K.
Jun 10, 2026

Charlize is amazing with animals!! She currently works for a vet, and always treats animals with the utmost care. She has personally watched my own cats, and they love her dearly!!! I highly recommend Charlize as a pet sitter!

Annika H.
Jun 09, 2026

Liza is such a great caretaker and very knowledgeable about animal health, wellbeing, and happiness. She is so friendly, communicative, professional, and takes such amazing care of my three cats when I am away. They love her so much and I trust her to keep a close eye on them, give them lots of playtime and cuddles, and make sure they are safe/ healthy. It’s clear that she really loves animals and makes sure they get the time and attention they need. I would absolutely recommend Liza to anyone who needs a sitter for their pets, and you can feel confident she will care for them as her own!

Anna R.
Jun 09, 2026

Charlize is a wonderful human being who dedicates her life to serving her community, tirelessly, and does it so beautifully too! I'm so grateful and blessed to have Charlize as my daughter and a helper! Ever since she was a small child she was cautious around animals and other babies; she always showed such great care towards others, which always made me so proud of her! She always takes care of everyone around and loves to do it with her heart open. Pets, children, elderly .. all love her for who she is! She's a great asset to the community she works within and is ready to branch out for brighter and wider opportunities!! You will not regret hiring her to be your helper, I PROMISE you: Hard working, talented, very kind and compassionate, detail-oriented, selfless, quick on her feet, and is able to manage stressful situations quite well and with ease! Thank you for giving her an opportunity to assist you! Mom

About Charlize R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

i unfortunately cannot have pets in my building but i am more than willing and able to go to anyone else’s beloved home to pet sit, or walk, or feed animals. i come in with a soft expression and wait for the animals to get used to me and my scent and then i wait for their approval to come further in their home/space. i am very careful to not touch them when they don’t want to be touched and i am always patient with animals especially if they’re new to my route.

Information Charlize R. would like to know about your pet

Please do let me know if your dog is dog and people aggressive so that i can be prepared to muzzle on walks if needed and provided, if you’re animal needs medication administered I am more than welcome to administer it but please do show me your way of administering the medication, with how much, and what time!

A typical day

i love to take dogs out into an open field and just play catch or take them on a nice long walk to stimulate their brain, so a typical dog walk is a long nature walk with water breaks and or catching a ball. For dog sitting it’s the same thing but when we aren’t out for a walk we will be having playtime indoors just keep their mind occupied! For cat sitting they’re typically in the more relaxed side so if they ask to play i will definitely love to pull out a string toy and have them play with it and do cat like activities with them.

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Charlize R.

Palatine, IL

3 reviews