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Ella V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
122 repeat clients
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Ella V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
122 repeat clients
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Winnetka, IL

Contact for Boarding

from $90 per night

Highlights

Ella has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

OBSESSSSED with fur babies!🤩

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!

Qualifications

122 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% 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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300 ratings
Bernadette B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 07, 2026

Ella was reliable and communicative and checked in everyday with an update on Pippa. We enjoyed our vacation knowing she was well taken care of! We would book again.

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Adam C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 24, 2026

Charlie had a great time!

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Rick B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 23, 2026

Ella did a great job with our dogs. We have always boarded our dogs at kennels and this was the first time we had someone stay in our home with our dogs. We were very nervous about how our dogs would react, and more importantly how a dog sitter would handle our dogs. Ella seemed to genuinely care about our dogs and this gave us great peace of mind while we were gone. She would send us an update each morning with a couple of pictures. I really appreciated her quick responses to my text before we left on our trip. It never took her more than five minutes to respond to one of our texts. We wouldn't hesitate to use Ella again if she would be willing to stay with our dogs.

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Jaclyn M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 16, 2026

So loving and great with cooper! Grateful he was in such a loving place while we were gone!

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Nancy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 26, 2026

Ella is excellent - reliable and our dog loves her. Thank you!

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Shep H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 24, 2026

Ella was great with my dog, and incredibly responsive. Definitely recommend!

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Schedule

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.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

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. 🩵🐾

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!!)

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Ella can host up to 4 pets per night
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?
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.