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Houston S.

Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
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Services

Houston can care for

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

Availability

Pet care is my full time job; so I plan my weekly routine around what clients I have scheduled and what their specific needs are.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Houston S.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

It can be stressful on a pet to be away from their owner(s) so I like to keep in their traditional routine as much as possible.

Information Houston S. would like to know about your pet

To offer the best care it is helpful to know as much about an animal as possible. Including, but not limited to, their schedule, medication lists, likes, dislikes, and favorite activities/toys.

A typical day

I love taking dogs on walks, to the dog park, or to get a pup cup (all with owner permission of course). If we aren’t going on a field trip I like to spend a lot of time playing with them in a style they prefer. (Fetch, tug of war, stimulating puzzles, etc.)

Location

Chicago, IL

Houston S.'s Neighborhood

The Best Care For Your Best Friend

Pet care experience

Hello! My name is Houston and my love for animals began at a very early age. There has not been a time in my life when pets weren't a part of it. While I lived at home I helped care for our family pets and after high school I became an Approved Veterinary Assistant through NAVTA. Since then I have worked as a veterinary assistant at an Animal Emergency Hospital and a research associate at a Clinical Research Organization. Over the years, friends and family would ask me to care for their pets because they trusted my abilities and knew I would treat their pets as my own. I began my official pet sitting journey with Rover in March of 2019 and have since met so many amazing owners and pets! I understand the difficulty of finding someone who will care for your pets and respect your home. My clients can rest assured that they will be provided the highest degree of professionalism and heartfelt care for their four-legged family members. I believe that all pets and pet care regimens are unique and I pride myself on following your specific needs to the best of my ability and giving your pets my undivided attention. I can't wait to hear from you!

Reviews

Kelli C.
Drop-In Visits • Dez. 27, 2025
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Another wonderful experience with Houston! She took excellent care of our cat over the holidays & provided pics/videos of our LuAnn who was all snuggles.

Nancy C.
House Sitting • Juli 29, 2025
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Houston stayed with our 2 pups for a long hot and stormy weekend! She sent pics of daily walks, playtime and sitting for more treats! The pups were happy and the house was tidy when we arrived home. Will definitely book again.

Sarah W.
House Sitting • Juli 07, 2025
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Houston is the BEST! She always takes great care of Mya and now Maui. She sent pictures and made sure that the dogs were well taken care of.

Jenna P.
House Sitting • Apr. 03, 2025
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Houston was amazing!! This was our first time having a dog sitter stay at our house that wasn’t family and she really made things so easy and comfortable. Our dog took to her instantly and Houston cared for her and our house like they were her own. The house was left in immaculate condition. 5 stars!!

About Houston S.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

It can be stressful on a pet to be away from their owner(s) so I like to keep in their traditional routine as much as possible.

Information Houston S. would like to know about your pet

To offer the best care it is helpful to know as much about an animal as possible. Including, but not limited to, their schedule, medication lists, likes, dislikes, and favorite activities/toys.

A typical day

I love taking dogs on walks, to the dog park, or to get a pup cup (all with owner permission of course). If we aren’t going on a field trip I like to spend a lot of time playing with them in a style they prefer. (Fetch, tug of war, stimulating puzzles, etc.)

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
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Houston S.

Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews