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Fiona S.

Palatine, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
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Services

Fiona can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I work a 3-5 hour shift at my med spa, 3 to 5 days per week. I generally wake around 8, do breakfast for everyone, work from home for an hour, take the doggies for a walk, do kitten playtime, leave for work between 12-3, get everyone snack/treats, doggies get a second walk around 4:30, then I am home for the rest of the evening. I do dinner for myself and the animals, playtime, and then last chance for snacks. The animals sleep in my room with me, we love to snuggle!

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About Fiona S.

Communication

96% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

35 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

I love that the animals have each other to interact with even while I'm at work. We do not use any crates. I provide 4 bowls of double purified water so there is no risk of anyone going thirsty. I am a nurse so more than capable of following any feeding or medication regimens you may need. I am very big on socializing my animals. I encourage them to be vocal and friendly. My cat Jon Snow has over 50 distinctive vocalizations. To keep myself fit I do two dog walks per day, about an hour and 20 min total at a leisurely pace. I am steps away from Doug Lindberg park so we walk past ducks, otters, herons, and lots of other doggies (although I keep my distance since I don't know vaccine history or temperament). I have a 6 ft fenced in yard and let the dogs out frequently when it's sunny.

Home

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

Information Fiona S. would like to know about your pet

Please make sure your pets are up to date on vaccines and flea and tick medication. The area I walk in is semi wooded. Thanks!

A typical day

I love to be active and generally go on 2 walks a day with my own dogs... We would love to have you join in. On top of that I let the gods into my fenced yard often throughout the day.

Location

Palatine, IL

Fiona S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Caring nurse on maternity leave!

Pet care experience

Thanks for checking out my profile. I've been caring for cats and dogs my whole life; 17 animals over the years. I currently have 2 well socialized doggies and 1 adult cat. I am also fostering 2 kittens. I love my little snuggle buttons and am constantly training, playing, petting, and caring for my animals. I would love my animals to be well socialized with many animals so thought Rover would be a great option for that. Also, Im on maternity leave and I am biologically wired to provide snuggles right now! I am available for drop offs/ pickups between 9 AM and 9 PM

Cat care experience

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Long time kitten rescuer

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

Reviews

Scarlet V.
Nov 09, 2025

Fiona is a huge animal lover and experienced caregiver in her professional role as a nurse. She has rescued many animals over the years; squirrels, racoons, birds even a snapping turtle. She also raises and releases monarch butterflies so really tends to all creatures great and small. She has very well socialized animals that are welcome at my house anytime.

About Fiona S.

Communication

96% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

35 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

I love that the animals have each other to interact with even while I'm at work. We do not use any crates. I provide 4 bowls of double purified water so there is no risk of anyone going thirsty. I am a nurse so more than capable of following any feeding or medication regimens you may need. I am very big on socializing my animals. I encourage them to be vocal and friendly. My cat Jon Snow has over 50 distinctive vocalizations. To keep myself fit I do two dog walks per day, about an hour and 20 min total at a leisurely pace. I am steps away from Doug Lindberg park so we walk past ducks, otters, herons, and lots of other doggies (although I keep my distance since I don't know vaccine history or temperament). I have a 6 ft fenced in yard and let the dogs out frequently when it's sunny.

Home

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

Information Fiona S. would like to know about your pet

Please make sure your pets are up to date on vaccines and flea and tick medication. The area I walk in is semi wooded. Thanks!

A typical day

I love to be active and generally go on 2 walks a day with my own dogs... We would love to have you join in. On top of that I let the gods into my fenced yard often throughout the day.

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Fiona S.

Palatine, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews