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Heather Y.

West Town, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•16 reviews
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Dogwalker, pet sitter, med student!

Pet care experience

Hi there! I'm Heather, a Loyola medical student who grew up in a California farm town with two dogs, three cats, a pigeon, and many, many goldfish! I love caring for animals, and they've always been a huge part of my life! I've worked as a dogwalker, trainer, and petsitter for multiple families, and I've currently got a rescue stray kitty of my own named Momo. My style is gentle but firm. I use consistent commands and positive reinforcement to keep your doggo on their best behavior, and I’m happy to work with you to get to know what’s best for your furchild. Having had shepherds all my life, I absolutely love taking animals out to run and play (even cats!) for long periods of time. I'm always conscientious of a pet’s past, socialization preferences, and special needs and factor that into how I handle them. I’m experienced in taking care of pets with medical needs and am comfortable administering medications. And if you’d like, I'm happy to send periodic picture updates throughout the day! I'll always care for your pet like family, because that's exactly what they are! :)

Reviews

Joel K.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 22, 2023
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Heather is our go to watch our kitty Lucy. She gives her the pets and cuddles and is one happy kitty. Thanks as always Heather!

Clare G.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 05, 2023
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Heather did a great job taking care of my two cats while I was out of town for almost 2 weeks! Even my shy cat who hides around anyone new was comfortable when Heather was there!! She also sent the cutest pictures of them that always were a highlight to my day and put my mind at ease that they were well taken care of & not getting into trouble. 10/10 recommend Heather for your pet-sitting needs!

Carolyn K.
Drop-In Visits • May 21, 2023
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Heather did a great job checking in on my cat! She administered multiple medicines to my not very friendly cat, not an easy task! Will definitely rebook with Heather for my next vacation

Joel K.
Drop-In Visits • May 09, 2023
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Amazing job as always! Our kitty was very happy to see Heather

About Heather Y.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
66% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in backyard with lots of running and play space, as well as a nearby park where I love taking dogs for walks.

Information Heather Y. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know ahead of time if: - Your dog has any special needs (allergies, medications) or behaviors. - There is anything that makes your dog anxious, so I know to take care. - There is a specific time when your dog likes to be let out. - Your dog plays well with cats!

A typical day

I love keeping dogs happy physically and mentally! We'll play fetch, go on nice long walks around the neighborhood and to the nearby dog park to check out all the new smells, and spend plenty of time blissed out with bellyrubs.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit

Heather can watch in your home

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

Availability

I’m currently on clinical rotations at the hospital and am able to drop in before and after shifts and on days I’m not working. I update my calendar weekly to reflect off days.

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated 4 months ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Heather Y.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
66% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in backyard with lots of running and play space, as well as a nearby park where I love taking dogs for walks.

Information Heather Y. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know ahead of time if: - Your dog has any special needs (allergies, medications) or behaviors. - There is anything that makes your dog anxious, so I know to take care. - There is a specific time when your dog likes to be let out. - Your dog plays well with cats!

A typical day

I love keeping dogs happy physically and mentally! We'll play fetch, go on nice long walks around the neighborhood and to the nearby dog park to check out all the new smells, and spend plenty of time blissed out with bellyrubs.

Location

Chicago, IL

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Heather Y.

West Town, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•16 reviews