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Ella V.

Star Sitter

Winnetka, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
281 reviews
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Services

Ella can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Ella can care for

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

Availability

My schedule is reliable and predictable, and I always make sure each pet gets the attention, care, and supervision they need. If your pet has specific needs or time-sensitive routines, just let me know — I’m happy to accommodate as long as it fits safely within my daily structure.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Ella V.

Communication

118 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. I provide a calm, structured, and loving environment where pets feel secure, understood, and well cared for. I have experience with a wide range of breeds, temperaments, and special needs, and I always tailor my approach to match each dog’s personality and routine. I’m attentive, gentle, and very detail-oriented when it comes to safety—doors are checked, feeding instructions are followed precisely, and I maintain clean, pet-friendly spaces at all times. Whether I’m caring for your pet in your home or mine, I make sure they are always supervised appropriately, never in unsafe situations, and kept within the comfort level they’re used to. I’m also trained to spot early signs of stress, anxiety, or discomfort, and I adjust my care to help your pet feel reassured and relaxed. Communication is extremely important to me, so you’ll always receive updates, photos, and full transparency about how your pet is doing. Your pet deserves a trustworthy, consistent, and safe pet sitter and I take that responsibility very seriously. 🩵🐾

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Ella V. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your fur baby requires any special needs and/or medications. Are they friendly with other animals/people, and are they potty trained?

A typical day

I love taking long walks, spending our days at the beach and at the dog park! I'm a very outdoorsy person so your fur baby will definitely get their exercise! ( if your fur baby is older, I'll make sure to take it easy on them!!)

Location

Winnetka, IL

Ella V.'s Neighborhood

Ella V. 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.

OBSESSSSED with fur babies!🤩

Pet care experience

I've taken care of animals since I was 12, I used to be a manager at The Dog Wash salon, and have worked at a few boarding kennels! Duties consisted of, walks, feeding, giving proper medication at specific times, and bathing. I have PLENTY experience in caring for senior dogs with very specific needs! Please feel free to ask me about all my experiences! Your fur baby will always have someone around to give them lots of love and affection and plenty of walks! Your fur babies will be in good hands when I care for them and will do so as if they were my own! I can care for all ages too!

Reviews

Lily Y.
Drop-In Visits • mai 16, 2026
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Amazing sitter and Ahmi loves her!

William O.
Boarding • mai 11, 2026
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I always worry when leaving my fur baby due to some bad prior experiences. Ella and Sydney were very kind, knowledgeable, accommodating, responsible, and caring. They communicated with me throughout the visit. Athena had such a great time that she didn’t want to leave. If you are on the fence on whether to book with Ella or not do not hesitate before some other lucky family reserves them. Thank you again!!!

Ashley W.
Boarding • avr. 23, 2026
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Ella and Syd took great care of our little dog who has some behavioral issues at home. We will use them again and highly recommend if you need a good pet sitter. I felt comfortable leaving our dog there and appreciated their attention to our preferences. I got many updates and photos and knew our dog was in good hands. Ella set up a small pen because I mentioned she sleeps in one at night. They gave some tips with our dog who is a rescue.

William F.
Dog Walking • avr. 10, 2026
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Super responsive, consciousness and great communicator

About Ella V.

Communication

118 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. I provide a calm, structured, and loving environment where pets feel secure, understood, and well cared for. I have experience with a wide range of breeds, temperaments, and special needs, and I always tailor my approach to match each dog’s personality and routine. I’m attentive, gentle, and very detail-oriented when it comes to safety—doors are checked, feeding instructions are followed precisely, and I maintain clean, pet-friendly spaces at all times. Whether I’m caring for your pet in your home or mine, I make sure they are always supervised appropriately, never in unsafe situations, and kept within the comfort level they’re used to. I’m also trained to spot early signs of stress, anxiety, or discomfort, and I adjust my care to help your pet feel reassured and relaxed. Communication is extremely important to me, so you’ll always receive updates, photos, and full transparency about how your pet is doing. Your pet deserves a trustworthy, consistent, and safe pet sitter and I take that responsibility very seriously. 🩵🐾

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Ella V. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your fur baby requires any special needs and/or medications. Are they friendly with other animals/people, and are they potty trained?

A typical day

I love taking long walks, spending our days at the beach and at the dog park! I'm a very outdoorsy person so your fur baby will definitely get their exercise! ( if your fur baby is older, I'll make sure to take it easy on them!!)

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Ella V.

Star Sitter

Winnetka, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
281 reviews