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Esmirna G.

North Lawndale, Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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Services

Esmirna can host

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

Esmirna can care for

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

Availability

I eat, live, breathe pet care. It's what I do on a daily basis with over fifty one cats and three dogs in our facility, that is truly what I am passionate about. And do it all day.

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About Esmirna G.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Besides having a fenced in yard, every part of our space has their safety and security in mind, Above all. From protocols in place to introduce New pets to the space so they can be comfortable, to separate spaces that accommodate your pets away from the rest of the population and systems to ensure the pets wellbeing above all.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Esmirna G. would like to know about your pet

It's important to me to know a little bit of your baby's background and personality, In order to customize the care to suit their needs.

A typical day

The yard I have is pretty much a dogs wonderland with everything they need to be stimulated. And exercised. They will love spending time outside when it's beautiful as well as have a space to rest in peace inside. I can definitely customize the daily activities to suit your baby In particular. I do 2 walks a day. Standard. I have a local park 2 blocks away, where we like to play fetch.

Location

Chicago, IL

Esmirna G.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Home away from home

Pet care experience

My life is centered around cats and dogs. I currently run and host an independent catch shelter from home. We have a completely separate unit to host on board Your cat or dog at any given time. We also count with a fenced in yard. Where they get to hang out and play on beautiful days.

Cat care experience

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I wrangle cats for a living!

Esmirna also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Isabella S.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 23, 2026
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I booked with Esmirna again, this time for doggy daycare, and as always, it was a great experience. Nadia truly enjoys her time there and is always happy and comfortable when she’s with Esmirna. She is professional, kind, and clearly cares about the animals she watches. I would definitely recommend Esmirna to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter.

Isabella S.
Boarding • Jun 02, 2026
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Thank you so much, Esmirna, for taking such great care of Nadia! I was nervous about boarding her because I had never boarded a dog before, but Esmirna made the entire experience easy and stress-free. She was attentive and kind throughout Nadia’s stay. The updates and communication gave me peace of mind and helped ease my anxiety. It is clear that Esmirna is an animal lover and truly cares about every pet in her care. She treats them as if they were her own, and that made all the difference for me. Nadia had an absolute blast! She got plenty of playtime, made new friends, and even got to meet some cats. It was wonderful knowing she was having such a great time while I was away. I couldn’t have asked for a better first boarding experience. I would absolutely trust Esmirna with Nadia again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, reliable, and loving sitter. Thank you again, Esmirna, for loving Nadia like your own! 🐾🩷

John K.
Mar 12, 2026

Esmirna has always been amazing with Morty. Huge heart and an absolute lover of animals in general, seeing that she runs her own ad-hoc cat shelter. I never have to worry when I leave my pup with her. I know he'll have a great time and loves her very much. I can not recommend her highly enough. 5 enthusiastic stars!

Edid B.
Mar 10, 2026

I want to espress my gratitud to Esmirna for always taking great care of animals. I have known Esmirna for 15 years and she has been the most loving person towards animals. I have witnessed all her passion for caring and helping all animals

About Esmirna G.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Besides having a fenced in yard, every part of our space has their safety and security in mind, Above all. From protocols in place to introduce New pets to the space so they can be comfortable, to separate spaces that accommodate your pets away from the rest of the population and systems to ensure the pets wellbeing above all.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Esmirna G. would like to know about your pet

It's important to me to know a little bit of your baby's background and personality, In order to customize the care to suit their needs.

A typical day

The yard I have is pretty much a dogs wonderland with everything they need to be stimulated. And exercised. They will love spending time outside when it's beautiful as well as have a space to rest in peace inside. I can definitely customize the daily activities to suit your baby In particular. I do 2 walks a day. Standard. I have a local park 2 blocks away, where we like to play fetch.

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Esmirna G.

North Lawndale, Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews