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Darla G.

Spring Grove, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
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Services

Darla can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Availability

I am retired and I have a flexible schedule. Summer is here and the needs of your family pets change like the seasons. Please let me know what I can do to make this season a happy, comfortable time for your pets. I take care of pets of all ages.

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Darla G.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I am available to come to your home to take care of your cat or dog in whatever capacity is needed. I am open to caring for other animals. I give lots of snuggles & love.

Information Darla G. would like to know about your pet

I think communication with a pet owner & myself is crucial to understand your pet’s temperament, likes & dislikes. I welcome any information you can share with me that will help make this experience a great one for your pet. I will send pictures & update you daily, if you like.

A typical day

I am a senior so senior dogs, cats, & other animals will get along great with me. I enjoy short walks. I am content to sit for cats who enjoy attention or not.

Location

Spring Grove, IL

Darla G.'s Neighborhood

DOGS & CATS ARE WHERE IT’S AT

Pet care experience

I have 15 years of experience Housesitting cats & dogs. I am open to caring for other animals. I have experience with rescues. I am currently taking small or medium size dogs, puppies & cats. Summer is upon us & the care of your animals change with the seasons.

Cat care experience

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I Love Cats…Just Like You.🐈🐈‍⬛

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

Reviews

Dan H.
House Sitting • Mar 11, 2026
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Darla was great and very communicative for her stay with our pup gizmo. She always does a great job and we will continue to use here since she is awesome!

Annette D.
House Sitting • Oct 06, 2025
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Darla was a great house sitter! She was thorough in getting to know the house and Gemma’s behavior, and was very respectful with our space. We came home to clean house and a very tired pup! Appreciated the touch of leaving calming dog TV on for Gemma while she was home alone 😄

Christine K.
House Sitting • Sep 29, 2025
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Darla was wonderful. She bonded with our 9 year old dog and it was so easy for us to relax on vacation. She sent many pictures and texts keeping us updated on how much fun they were having. Our house was immaculate when we returned home. We will definitely use Darla again.

Taylor C.
House Sitting • Sep 09, 2025
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Darla was great with our cats. We got a new kitten and didn’t feel comfortable doing only drop-in visits since he and our other two cats didn’t know each other well. Darla spent almost a week at our home, sent plenty of cat pics, and stayed in touch about pets and house stuff. We felt very comfortable with her staying in our home and would use her again.

About Darla G.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I am available to come to your home to take care of your cat or dog in whatever capacity is needed. I am open to caring for other animals. I give lots of snuggles & love.

Information Darla G. would like to know about your pet

I think communication with a pet owner & myself is crucial to understand your pet’s temperament, likes & dislikes. I welcome any information you can share with me that will help make this experience a great one for your pet. I will send pictures & update you daily, if you like.

A typical day

I am a senior so senior dogs, cats, & other animals will get along great with me. I enjoy short walks. I am content to sit for cats who enjoy attention or not.

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Darla G.

Spring Grove, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews