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diane m.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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diane m.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dog Vacation on the Beach

I have had four dogs in my life over the years, i currently do not have my own dog and would welcome yours! I work from home so I can provide a relatively quiet and calm enviornment. I am retired, live on the beach in Chicago right on the bike path thus offering a lot of exercise options for your dog. Prefer dogs under 25 pounds.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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4 ratings
Jason M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 11, 2026

Thank you so much for your care foe Bounty. Your communucation and thoughtful meet and greet were very helpful. Thanks for your great care.

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Angy P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 29, 2026

Booking with Diane was a last minute request, and it was perfect. We were so lucky to have found her! We’re in Chicago for the weekend, and didn’t foresee that my dogs wouldn’t deal well being by themselves in the hotel room. Since my oldest dog gets a lot of anxiety in traditional boarding settings, I needed what Diane offers. The experience was like taking my dogs to a friend’s house to look after them. Diane was in the same area we were staying, communication was great, and she only takes one dog or pack at the time, which was ideal for the needs of our dogs. Our dogs are velcro dogs and Diane had good strategies to help ease the separation on the first day, the second day we dropped them they were happy to see her again. To my surprise they were calm when I picked them up, she even had to tell them “she’s here for you” so they would come to me. If we are back in Chicago, we will book again with you. Thank you so much for taking care of them Diane!

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Maicon S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 25, 2026

Diane was incredible. I went on a 5-day trip and left my two dogs with her again. She kept me updated the entire time with photos and messages, took them on walks at quieter hours since they’re reactive to other dogs, let them sleep in her bed, and even brushed their teeth. This is the first time I’ve picked them up after a trip and they weren’t stressed at all. She even took them to the beach! It was truly the best experience I’ve ever had with a dog sitter. I couldn’t recommend her more.

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Maicon S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 08, 2026

Diane was amazing. I have two small Maltese dogs with separation anxiety, so I was very nervous about leaving them. From the moment we met, she made me feel at ease. She welcomed them into her home and went above and beyond to make sure they felt comfortable, safe, and confident. It was a wonderful experience, and I could tell my dogs were happy and well cared for. I’m already booking with her again for future stays. Highly recommend!

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heather w.
Jun 06, 2026

I was referred to Diane by her daughter, who I met through Rover over 10 years ago and have become great friends with. Diane watched my two chihuahuas, Bruno and Birdie, when her daughter couldn’t and now I book with Diane as well. She has a great apartment on the beach, works from home, and takes such good care of my dogs and sends me photos and updates regularly. Bruno is currently on a lot of meds that he sometimes refuses to take and Diane welcomed the challenge. Highly recommend!

Sabrina S.
May 23, 2026

Diane loves small and medium dogs. She is a great caretaker and enjoys spending time with them. She lives right by the beach so it's like your dogs are on a beach vacation!

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Schedule

I am currently working part time from my home so I can schedule appointments with breaks so that your dog can take potty breaks throughout the day if needed.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I will respect whatever routines or schedule you have for your fur baby. I do take myself for walks at least 2x a day so having your pup accompanying me will be a delight. If your dog is a puller when leashed please do not sign up if they are over 25 pounds.

A typical day

I work from home part time and make my own schedule. I enjoy walking on the beach and path twice per day and would love to take your pups with me.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
diane can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know what your pet’s routine is and I would be happy to honor that. I am happy to have them on the couch and bed if they are allowed.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.