Erin & Shane R.
West Chicago, IL
Erin & Shane R. have 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.
Farm life in the suburbs
Pet care experience
We offer an interactive, warm and welcoming experience for your pet while you are away. One of us works remotely and is able to provide companionship for your dog throughout the day. We are both here in the summers :). Your dog will enjoy being outside, walking around the acre and a half, playing in the fenced in area, and going for walks on the bike path (in front of the house). We provide frequent check-ins to insure you feel connected to your pet while you are away and we can always be reached during the day. We have experience taking care of a variety of animals from horses, sheep, chickens, ducks, inside and outside birds, rabbits, rats, fish, cats, and dogs. We try to tailor your dog's stay to what they normally experience at home. We will talk with you to create a plan of stay depending on your dog's needs. We provide large 42 inch length crates, beds and food bowls. We do crate at night for the safety of your pet. We currently do not take puppies under 6 months, pets that are un-spayed or un-neutered, pets that are not potty trained or pets that are aggressive towards other animals.  For the safety of our dog and any other dog we have staying with us, we ask that owners share documentation of an annual vaccination summary with us. Your pet's most recent records for vaccination are required to stay with us (rabies, Flu Vaccine H3N2, distemper, parvovirus, and Bordetella, negative fecal tests). We do request that flea/tick medicine has been applied, as we are in a heavily wooded area. Drop off is as early as 6 am and pick up as late as 6 pm. We book 24 hours stays for boarding, so drop off and pick up time should be within the same time frame, but we are flexible by an hour or two. If your pick up is 2+ hours past the 24 hour drop off time, day care will be needed. When communicating a drop off/pick up time, please give us a set time and not a window of time. We greatly appreciate texts about arrival and departure times. We have a pet care routine with our own dog Goose, so it is easy to add others into our walking, feeding and loving routine. :) We follow instructions from each pet owner regarding physical activity, feeding and lounging on a daily basis. We aim to make your pet as comfortable as he/she is at home.
Reviews
Shane and Erin are amazing! Our dog Hank recently spent 10 days enjoying long walks and their large back yard. Other dog friends to play with as well! Great communication and pics with daily updates. Would highly recommend them and will book Hank for a future stay!
I am so thankful for Erin and Shane! They took such good care of our golden retriever puppy while we were out of town. I was nervous to leave him, but they sent pictures and updates daily. He got lots of play time and exercise and had a great stay! We will use them again in the future for sure!
My Lab had a great time wit Erin and Shane. I highly recommend them.
I'm just upset that I did NOT book my previous sitter with them! Erin and Shane are amazing, and wonderful people. I left my dog for an entire month with them due to my wedding and surgery overseas, and they sent me pictures and videos of my baby every single day! they took very good care of him and walked him twice a day as the weather allowed them. You guys are awesome and will definitely recommend you to everybody! Thank you!!!!!!!!
About Erin & Shane R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a fenced in yard where dogs canrrun and play freely. We air on the side of caution and never leave a dog unsupervised in the yard. We are here 24/7 to monitor and support your pup during his/her stay. We harness/leash every dog and crate at night to make sure each dog is safe.
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Information Erin & Shane R. would like to know about your pet
Please share your daily routines with us regarding sleeping, feeding and exercising. If your pet has any allergies please let us know. Please bring any medications or treats that your pet is accustomed to.
A typical day
We walk on the acre and a half property as well as the bike path in front of the house. Depending on the dog we walk just in front of the house, on the bike path along the road, or on the bike path that goes into the Forest Preserve.
Services
Erin & Shane can host
Availability
We have an established pet care routine with our own dog Goose each day and are happy to incorporate your loved pet into our routine.
About Erin & Shane R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a fenced in yard where dogs canrrun and play freely. We air on the side of caution and never leave a dog unsupervised in the yard. We are here 24/7 to monitor and support your pup during his/her stay. We harness/leash every dog and crate at night to make sure each dog is safe.
Home
Information Erin & Shane R. would like to know about your pet
Please share your daily routines with us regarding sleeping, feeding and exercising. If your pet has any allergies please let us know. Please bring any medications or treats that your pet is accustomed to.
A typical day
We walk on the acre and a half property as well as the bike path in front of the house. Depending on the dog we walk just in front of the house, on the bike path along the road, or on the bike path that goes into the Forest Preserve.
Location
West Chicago, IL
Pets
Erin & Shane R.
West Chicago, IL