Emily D.
Emily D.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $17 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your dogs new best pal! 🤗🐾
Hi! I’m Emily — a dependable and caring animal lover based in Chicago. I’ve had medium to large dogs my whole life, so I’m very comfortable handling different energy levels, personalities, and needs. I also volunteer at PAWS Chicago, where I spend time caring for and working with dogs of different temperaments. This has given me experience reading dog behavior and helping them feel safe and comfortable in new environments. I currently don’t have a dog of my own at home, which allows me to give my full attention to the pets I’m caring for and be flexible with scheduling. My family dog Bella likes to come for a visit here and there for a few days in a row. She will not be with on our walks or home visits. I offer dog walking, drop-in visits, and house sitting, and I’m happy to adjust to your dog’s routine, energy level, and personality. Whether your dog needs a long walk, playtime, or just some company, I’ll make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and cared for. I’m very responsive, detail-oriented, and will keep you updated with photos and messages so you always know how your pet is doing. I treat every pet like they’re my own and aim to make the experience stress-free for both you and your dog. Feel free to reach out with any questions — I’d love to meet you and your pup!
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I provide a safe, calm, and attentive environment whether I’m in your home or out on walks. I always follow each pet’s routine closely, including feeding, walking, and any specific instructions you provide. I’m experienced with medium to large dogs and comfortable handling different energy levels and personalities. I prioritize safety on walks by using secure leashing and staying aware of surroundings, and I always make sure pets feel comfortable and cared for. I’m also very communicative and will send regular updates and photos so you feel confident while you’re away.
Ratings and reviews
Emily took amazing care of our dogs and our home! We can’t wait to have Emily come back next time we need to travel. She is great with communication.
Emily is a long time friend I met during the covid years who spent most of her time helping children and supporting our community. I have no doubts she would make a great caretaker for any loved one even a pet.
Emily has been an incredible dog walker and sitter for my Maltese, Gucci. She’s cared for her multiple times, and every experience has been fantastic. It’s clear she genuinely loves what she does—Gucci is always happy, well-cared for, and relaxed when I return. Emily is reliable, attentive, and great with communication, which gives me total peace of mind when I’m away. I truly appreciate the level of care she provides and would absolutely trust her with Gucci again anytime. Highly recommend!
I’ve known Emily for over a decade, and I can confidently say she is one of the most responsible, reliable, and trustworthy people I know. She has always had a genuine love for animals and treats them with the same care and attention she would her own. She takes commitments seriously, shows up consistently, and goes above and beyond in everything she does. I have no doubt that any pet in her care would be safe and well cared for.
Emily is a great pet lover. She is responsible and caring. Emily would make a great care taker and dog walker for your company. Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Emily is amazing. I would completely trust her to care for my pets. She’s a creative art teacher and a longtime pet owner, and it really shows in how thoughtful and attentive she is. I highly recommend her. 100% trust and 5 stars all the way!
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Schedule
I work in education so during the school year Monday-Friday I am free after about 4pm. I open on the weekends. During June-August I have a free schedule