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Eleanor V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Eleanor V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $65 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

I'll run, walk and love your dog!

I have had multiple pets my entire life including 2 dogs, a total of 5 guinea pigs, 2 bunnies and 6 cats. I have experience pet sitting for friends and neighbors for many years. I also worked at a petting farm for many years where I took care of ponies, goats, sheep and other farm animals. I work remotely so I am very flexible and can accommodate many different days, weird hours or quick adds or drops. I also have experience working with dogs that have been abused by previous owners and the complications that can come with that such as depression, reactivity, and health problems. I also have thoroughly enjoyed training my family's dogs (with positive reinforcement and a lot of patience!) and look forward to training my own someday. I can't wait to meet you and your pups!

Cat care experience

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Professional Cat Lady

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

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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13 ratings
Coleman M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 27, 2026

Eleanor is a fantastic sitter. She took very good care of my dog and was very flexible with her schedule as it pertained to my dog’s needs.

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Piper M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 15, 2025

Great as always, Spaghetti loves staying here and always wants to come back!

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Summer C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 01, 2025

Eleanor was absolutely amazing as a dog boarder for our two dog brothers! I felt confident that they were in a loving, supportive, and well-educated animal household the entire time. They got plenty of excercise too, which I know they loved (as they came back both tired and happy!). As newly-relocated Chicagoans, it feels great to have someone that we can trust while being here. Would thoroughly reccomend to anyone else looking for a sitter!

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Dan M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 28, 2025

Eleanor and Jacob were amazing. Having a rescue with high anxiety, they were able to accommodate. They consistently asked for any advice and gave updates. I would highly recommend them as dog sitters and will continue to use them myself.

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Kelly R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 03, 2025

Ellie was great and provided consistent updates throughout the boarding.

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Carolyn L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 23, 2025

Our corgi stayed with Eleanor for a night. Eleanor provided regular updates and photos and our pup seemed to have a great time. Would book again!

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Schedule

I’m currently a remote worker with lots of daytime flexibility, perfect for dropping in on pups, going for midday walks and giving overnight stays the attention they need!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in downtown Belmont, a fantastic neighborhood filled with pet parents. When there is a pet in my home, I make sure that they have plenty of room to explore, rest and play. I personally allow pets on my furniture like the bed and couch but of course if you express that that is not allowed for your pet I will make sure they have sufficient rest space/equipment around the house. I check on the water frequently throughout the day and have a filtered water fountain for smaller dogs and cats. I happily follow any feeding guidelines a pet owner may have and do not give them other food or treats without express permission. I also have an XL and medium size crate as well as a puppy pen available if desired.

Pets

A typical day

I go for lots of walks throughout the day and will run with a dog if they are up for it! I also have plenty of time to play inside during the day as well. I make sure that nobody’s sniffing is rushed and they get as much stimulation as they want during the walks outside.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat
Eleanor can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if your dog has any special needs or accommodations that I should know about before caring for them. Please let me know how your dog acts around other dogs, their levels of reactivity and sensitivity to the environment, and their preferences for play/walks.
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.