Emily M.
Emily M.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $18 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Walks & Wags with Emily
I’ve been surrounded by animals my entire life, growing up with dogs, cats, chickens, horses, and many other furry and feathered companions. I firmly believe that a house isn’t truly a home without a four-legged friend. Over the years, I’ve provided pet care for family and friends, caring for up to five dogs at a time of varying breeds, sizes, ages, and temperaments. I also have experience caring for cats, including both indoor and outdoor pets. My background is in nursing, which has given me valuable experience with responsibility, attention to detail, and caring for animals with special medical needs. However, my love for animals has always been just as strong as my passion for helping people. My family and I recently relocated from St. Louis, Missouri, to St. Jacob, Illinois. My husband and daughter share my love for animals, and our home is currently filled with the company of our three beloved cats. Earlier this year, we said goodbye to our sweet dog, Roxy, after 17 wonderful years together. Her absence has left a noticeable void in our home, and we miss the sound of her sassy little feet following us around. While we take our time deciding when we’re ready to welcome another dog into our family, I’ve decided to return to pet sitting and expand my services. Caring for animals brings me joy, and I would be honored to provide loving, dependable care for your pets while you’re away. Whether it’s daily walks, drop-in visits, medication administration, or vacation care, you can rest assured your pets will be treated like family.
Cat care experience
Emily also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
We live on a 2+ acre lot with lots of room to run/walk around the property. We do not currently have a fenced in yard so dogs would need to be on a leash to ensure their safety while staying with us. We have lots of walking paths in our area that we can offer for exercise. If your dog likes a quiet place to rest, we have used our laundry room as a quiet area for pets.
Ratings and reviews
Emily is awesome! She has watched our dog multiple times, and I have no doubt that Abbey is in good hands!
Emily was great! She was able to help me out in a pinch and made sure to keep me updated during the stay and sent lots of pics. I will use her again!
Emily was great! Our dog fell in love with her at our meet and greet, so we knew she'd love spending the weekend with Emily. During our trip we got photos and updates, and it was evident that Sasha was having a blast. We'll definitely book her for our next out of town trip!
Emily has been our pet sitter for quite some time. We have 5 fur babies, and they are very dear to us. She has taken excellent care of them. Following specific feeding directions from my husband was not a challenge fro Emily. She cleaned up after all 5 dogs. My neighbors told us they saw her outside playing with the dogs , just like my husband. We highly recommend Emily
Emily has sat for my beagle Buddy several times over the past few years. She is dependable and follows instructions to the letter! Buddy is an older dog, so he is very set in his ways. Emily knows what keeps Buddy happy when I am away and is willing to go the extra mile to make him comfortable. I would recommend her services to anyone!
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Schedule
I'm currently a stay at home mom and can offer plenty of flexibility for your pet's care needs whether that is drop in visits, walks, or boarding.