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Emily L.

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Emily L.

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Loop, Chicago, IL

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dog Lover | Walker | Sitter

I’ve grown up with dogs my whole life and have had five dogs of my own over the years. I’ve also spent a lot of time caring for family and friends’ dogs, so being around dogs is something I’ve always been comfortable with and genuinely enjoy! I’m super reliable and responsible, and I’ll always make sure your dog gets plenty of attention, exercise, and care. I also work from home, so I have a pretty flexible schedule and can be available for walks, drop-ins, or sitting. I’m happy to work around your dog’s routine and follow any specific instructions you have. I know how important it is to feel comfortable leaving your dog with someone, and I’ll treat them like they’re my own!! :)

Qualifications

81% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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Lisa S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 05, 2026

Emily was amazing! She took wonderful care of our yellow lab, Pancake, while I was out of town for a week. She was so responsive and easy to communicate with, and I felt completely at ease knowing Pancake was in her care. I would absolutely book Emily again and highly recommend her!

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Teagan D.
Oct 04, 2026

Emily has watched my lab, Porter, and little mutt, Tico, many times and they love her! You can tell she grew up around dogs and knows how to handle and care for them. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter 🐶

Tori S.
Oct 01, 2026

Emily is an absolute joy to work with! She is so kind and responsive and made she to send me lots of pictures of Maya while I was out of town. Maya was happy and well cared for, I would definitely recommend Emily to anyone I know. It is clear that she genuinely loves dogs and enjoys being around them and her love for our four legged friends translates into the high quality of care she has given my pup!!

Jordan J.
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Boarding • Sep 21, 2026

Emily was very flexible and kept me updated with lots of pictures. River was very happy in every picture I received. I would recommend Emily to care for your pet!

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Sue H.
Sep 13, 2026

Emily has taken excellent care of my dog. She pays careful attention to my instructions and gives Rufus lots of love when she is here. In addition, she sent pictures so I could see how he was doing. I will definitely have her sit with Rufus again.

Bruce L.
Sep 13, 2026

I have known Emily for 22 years. Emily is wonderful and my Corgi just adores her. Whether she is walking her or playing with her, Emily brings an enthusiasm and joy that transfers over to my dog. I strongly recommend her as a dog walker. Your dog would be lucky to interact with Emily

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Schedule

Pet care fits naturally into my daily schedule! I live right next to a dog park, and I work from home, so I have the flexibility to take breaks throughout the day for walks and bathroom runs.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced 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

I’m happy to follow your pet’s routine and any specific instructions you have, since I know every dog is a little different. I don’t currently have any dogs of my own, so your dog will get all my attention :)

A typical day

A typical day with your dog would include lots of attention, walks, and whatever else fits into their usual daily routine! I also love sending cute photo updates, so you can see how they’re doing and have peace of mind while you’re away!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Crate-trained dogs only
Emily can host up to 2 pets per night
I’d love to have an overview of your dog’s routine before their stay, including feeding times, walk schedule, medications if needed, and anything else that helps me understand how to best care for them.
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.