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Donna C.

Star Sitter

Wilmette, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
587 reviews
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Services

Donna can care for

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

Availability

We only provide out call services. Those are services in your home not ours. We find most pets are more comfortable, safer and happier in familiar surroundings.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Donna C.

Communication

139 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I try to be sure your home is cared for, mail, packages, plants etc while you are away. I want you to return to everything clean and in it's place so you can relax not work when you arrive.

Information Donna C. would like to know about your pet

I love all animals, have had all breeds of dogs: mixed breeds and pure breeds from my smallest, a beagle, to my largest, a Great Pyrenees. I have had several pets with special needs and want to know exactly what your pet needs.

A typical day

My favorite exercise is walking, but not alone! I love to walk in parks, forest preserves, beaches but your neighborhood is my favorite. Let me know what works, meet people and other dogs, just me and your baby, backyard or in the house pets, belly rubs, fetch, I am up for it all!

Location

Wilmette, IL

Donna C.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Donna C. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Longing for fur on my clothes!!!

Pet care experience

Love all animals, as soon as I turned 17 I had pets nonstop! Everyone would bring neglected, abandoned animals to me, knowing I would never turn any away. My favorite pet ever was my Great Pyrenees - Bumble. When my kids were young I was a nanny, pet sat for those families and my friends and family. I love animals so much that I spent years doing allergy shots for cat allergies, and now can have my own cats! I enjoyed many pets over the years, cats, dogs, bunnies, small mammals, reptiles, even a beautiful painted turtle. Happy to take care of any species. My husband and I try to provide the same care for your furry children that you do. We both believe in positive reinforcement and do not think there is any such thing as a bad animal. I work outside the home but partner with my husband. He is also a Rover sitter who does fulltime pet sitting. Between the two of us we can provide midday breaks to any pets when we are on a house stay but we do require they can be alone at least 4-6 hours. We do not offer constant care. We are Bonded and Insured for your additional assurance.

Reviews

Marla B.
House Sitting • Jul 15, 2026
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First time using River and Donna. Was a great experience. Very grateful to have found such a loving and competent dog sitter.

Kristina S.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 04, 2026
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Amazing as always

Anna P.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 20, 2026
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Wonderful care for our old and sometimes finicky kitty, Ollie. He came right out for them each time they visited. He hasn't done that for new people in years!

Ellen G.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 17, 2026
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Fantastic trustworthy cat sitter.

About Donna C.

Communication

139 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I try to be sure your home is cared for, mail, packages, plants etc while you are away. I want you to return to everything clean and in it's place so you can relax not work when you arrive.

Information Donna C. would like to know about your pet

I love all animals, have had all breeds of dogs: mixed breeds and pure breeds from my smallest, a beagle, to my largest, a Great Pyrenees. I have had several pets with special needs and want to know exactly what your pet needs.

A typical day

My favorite exercise is walking, but not alone! I love to walk in parks, forest preserves, beaches but your neighborhood is my favorite. Let me know what works, meet people and other dogs, just me and your baby, backyard or in the house pets, belly rubs, fetch, I am up for it all!

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Donna C.

Star Sitter

Wilmette, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
587 reviews