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Ellie D.

Star Sitter

Des Plaines, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
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Ellie D. 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.

Dog Lover-Responsible-Trustworthy

Pet care experience

Hi there, I’m Ellie! Being around dogs and taking care of them has always been a big part of my life. Growing up my family has always had dogs, and through the years I have continued to love and care for my family's, friend's, and roommate's dogs all varying breeds, rescues, sizes, and ages. I have experience working with dogs with lots of energy, naughty pups, and easy going pups. I love taking dogs on walks, giving feedings, and giving lots of belly rubs!

Reviews

Jen C.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 12, 2024
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So thankful for Ellie being available very last minute to mind our dog Rocky! We so appreciate the detailed updates and photos, and overall amazing level of care.

Laurie M.
Dog Walking • Oct 20, 2023
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Ellie is My Mojo’s new best friend, professional, courteous, punctual, knowledgeable and reliable 🎉🥳‼️Thanks Ms Ellie ❤️

Joanna L.
House Sitting • Jul 17, 2023
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We needed a dog sitter to watch our 1.5 year old pups, a 70 lb American bully and a 40 lb pit mix. We looked into boarding facilities and local sitters, many of which were out of our budget. Since both girls are bully types, one boarding location would keep them in a kennel most of the time with only 30 minutes of play with an employee, instead of hours in a dog playgroup simply because of their breeds. We also contacted many candidates on Rover and most did not respond or responded several days later, and others simply said they would not be able to watch our dogs without providing a reason. Unfortunately, many are fearful of these breeds and options for sitters are often limited. We were out of town for 3 days and this was the first time being away from our girls for more than a few hours and the first time having a sitter of any kind in our home. We wanted to find someone who was trustworthy in our house and comfortable around our dogs. We met Ellie for a meet and greet and saw how our pups interacted with her. She was very attentive, took notes and wanted to familiarize herself with where to find things in our home. She was very responsive and kept us constantly updated all throughout her stay. It put our minds so much at ease to see all the things they were up to. We came home to a clean home and happy pups. We will definitely work with her in the future and would recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, responsive, and reliable sitter!

rupanjana k.
House Sitting • Jul 02, 2023
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Ellie stayed to care of our pup when we had to travel out of town for a couple of days. She reached our place on time, and gave us regular updates about our pup and shared pictures. It was our first time leaving our pup overnight with a dog sitter and Ellie did an excellent job taking care of our pup. We highly recommend her as she is very good with dogs and dependable.

About Ellie D.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am very flexible, communicative, and detail oriented when it comes to taking care of others beloved fur babies. Every pet and home I watch I treat it as if it were my own. Therefore, I keep a close eye on all activity, clean up after the pet(s) and myself, and lastly I provide several updates and pictures throughout each booking, so that owners can have peace of mind while they are away. Before each booking, I prefer to have a meet and greet to ensure I am a good fit to care for your pet. During our meeting and/or initial phone call, I take detailed notes to ensure that I provide top quality of care to each pet’s own unique needs and schedules. Also during this time it provides an opportunity to discuss all logistics and go over any questions you may have. Rest assured, your beloved furry family member will be in safe and fun care with me! Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile and learn more about me. I hope to hear from you soon!

Information Ellie D. would like to know about your pet

Tell me about your pets personality. What makes them them? What are some of their favorite toys and treats that get them excited? Is there anything that your dog is fearful of or may act out at? Do they have any triggers?

A typical day

During bookings, I enjoy taking dogs on walks to have them explore, exert some energy, and also provide an opportunity to sunbathe when the weather is nice.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$65per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$15per walk

Ellie can watch in your home

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

Availability

I currently work full-time with a flexible hybrid schedule (work from home Mon & Fri, in office Tues-Thurs). Mon & Fri I am available mornings before 9am, lunch time 11am-1pm, & evenings after 5pm. Weekends I am available upon request.

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Not available
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Calendar last updated 11 days ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Ellie D.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am very flexible, communicative, and detail oriented when it comes to taking care of others beloved fur babies. Every pet and home I watch I treat it as if it were my own. Therefore, I keep a close eye on all activity, clean up after the pet(s) and myself, and lastly I provide several updates and pictures throughout each booking, so that owners can have peace of mind while they are away. Before each booking, I prefer to have a meet and greet to ensure I am a good fit to care for your pet. During our meeting and/or initial phone call, I take detailed notes to ensure that I provide top quality of care to each pet’s own unique needs and schedules. Also during this time it provides an opportunity to discuss all logistics and go over any questions you may have. Rest assured, your beloved furry family member will be in safe and fun care with me! Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile and learn more about me. I hope to hear from you soon!

Information Ellie D. would like to know about your pet

Tell me about your pets personality. What makes them them? What are some of their favorite toys and treats that get them excited? Is there anything that your dog is fearful of or may act out at? Do they have any triggers?

A typical day

During bookings, I enjoy taking dogs on walks to have them explore, exert some energy, and also provide an opportunity to sunbathe when the weather is nice.

Location

Des Plaines, IL

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Ellie D.

Star Sitter

Des Plaines, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews