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Gail G.

Westchester, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
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🌠 Winter Specials 🌠

Pet care experience

🌌 $20 off any service if you book a total of three consecutive nights between February 1st and March 21st, 2024. 🌌 Complimentary overnight petsitting if booking 5 or more overnights from February 1st - March 21st, 2024. 🌌 Purchase FIVE 30-minute drop-ins and receive a 1-hour complimentary drop-in to be used anytime. Family, friends and acquaintances have been relying on me to care for their animals (and plants) when they are out of town, for they know that I will love and take care of them like they are mine. A bit about me: I get along quite well with children and animals. :) I'm also a city girl - born and raised - and am very careful when it comes to home safety/protection (i.e., locking doors, closing windows, asking for emergency contacts, watching out for suspicious people, checking mail/packages, etc.). I also believe in being discreet and maintaining clean, comfortable surroundings and will help with light housekeeping duties. What I provide for your pet(s): a loving, protective, nurturing, respectful, caring, responsible, fun environment. I am involved in animal rescue, too, so I have lots of experience with animals of all ages including cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, hamsters, mice, rats, lizards (geckos, bearded dragons), and will petsit snakes, too, but I will not feed them live mammals. Thank you! References available.

Reviews

Courtney T.
House Sitting • Mar 25, 2024
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Gail was amazing! She truly cares about animals and will go above & beyond for them! I would highly recommend her!!!! ❤️

Megan M.
House Sitting • Mar 09, 2024
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Gail was amazing with our 3 dogs! She was very communicative and sent a bunch of pictures. She was patient and gentle with our very fearful and nervous dog. We came back to a house that was cleaner and looked better than before we left. She even had dinner waiting for us which was such a sweet surprise after a long day of travel. And of course, our pups were happy as could be when we got home! We’ll definitely use Gail again.

Shea V.
House Sitting • Jan 21, 2024
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Wow! Where do I even begin? This woman is truly an angel on earth. She deserves all the praise and respect, not only did she take excellent care of our Duke- she also tidied up the house, made us dinner and breakfast for when we got home. My husband and I went to my grandfathers funeral and Gail reached out with pictures, videos, and provided a sense of comfort during this incredibly difficult time. We don’t have any family in IL and honestly now consider Gail to be a member of our family. Thank you thank you Miss Gail for your kindness, generosity and patience these last few days. I honestly cannot say enough good things about this woman. She is a true kind person!

Katie S.
House Sitting • Oct 12, 2023
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ALWAYS so amazing. We always get pictures and updates while we are gone. Gail is the best sitter and I couldn’t have asked for anything better. We are so grateful for her and how she cares for our kitties just as much as we do. Couldn’t recommend her more!

About Gail G.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I spend time playing with, talking to, and giving pets as much attention and affection as they like, respecting their space and individual personalities. It's all about them. 😺🐶🐹🐭🐰🐢🦎🐍

Information Gail G. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know the personality and temperment of your animal(s), the type of foods they eat and what they are allowed/not allowed to eat/play with. I also expect emergency contacts, i.e., veterinarian, and written information regarding any types of allergies, phobias, etc. your pet may have. I'm happy with all kinds of animals.

A typical day

Depending on your animal(s)' needs and desires, I will give them as much affection as they like, brush, play, hang out with them, and if you have a dog, take them on nice walks and with your written permission, on car rides. I always use two leashes (preferably a harness), have my charged phone and emergency contacts with me at all times, and never take your pet off the leash when outside. Regarding safety reasons for ALL involved, I do not allow others to hold your pet's leash, pet your dog, or allow your dog to play with other animals while in my care unless prior arrangements in writing have been made.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$115per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Gail can watch in your home

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

Availability

PETS ARE FAMILY! My schedule varies so it all depends on each client's specific needs. Regarding overnight stays: ****Each client has different needs, but here is what one could generally expect for overnight stays: an 8-hour overnight stay, dinner, 40-minute dog walk <depending on each 🐕 dog's overnight potty needs>, playtime, breakfast, another 40-minute walk, then a 40-minute midday or late afternoon walk. It also includes light housekeeping duties. And of course, as much attention as s/he wants! 🐕🐾🐶 Please let me know about parking situations. ***Parking is not included in my fees (this statement of course only applies if complimentary parking or non-metered street are not available). ***Depending on each animal and pet parent(s)' situation, my fees are negotiable.

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About Gail G.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I spend time playing with, talking to, and giving pets as much attention and affection as they like, respecting their space and individual personalities. It's all about them. 😺🐶🐹🐭🐰🐢🦎🐍

Information Gail G. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know the personality and temperment of your animal(s), the type of foods they eat and what they are allowed/not allowed to eat/play with. I also expect emergency contacts, i.e., veterinarian, and written information regarding any types of allergies, phobias, etc. your pet may have. I'm happy with all kinds of animals.

A typical day

Depending on your animal(s)' needs and desires, I will give them as much affection as they like, brush, play, hang out with them, and if you have a dog, take them on nice walks and with your written permission, on car rides. I always use two leashes (preferably a harness), have my charged phone and emergency contacts with me at all times, and never take your pet off the leash when outside. Regarding safety reasons for ALL involved, I do not allow others to hold your pet's leash, pet your dog, or allow your dog to play with other animals while in my care unless prior arrangements in writing have been made.

Location

Westchester, IL

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Gail G.

Westchester, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews