Ilana S.
Ilana S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
“Good people love animals.” — Dad
Hi! 👋 I’m Ilana (ill-ana—though like my dogs, I answer to a lot of nicknames). I’m a lifelong animal lover and love getting to know pets and their people. I’m a native Los Angeleno and have explored lots of neighborhood pockets, which makes for great, engaging walks. I built a career in photography, fashion, and e-commerce, but animals have always been a constant. I live with two rescues (one foster fail, obviously) and a cat I rescued as a kitten from under a truck. I’ve worked with all kinds of dogs and cats—different breeds, ages, temperaments, and quirks—and have walked hundreds of dogs over the past year, building a steady stream of clients. I’m very attuned to each pet’s needs, reliable, and respectful of your routines. I’m happy to follow any specific instructions and tend to send lots of photo updates. I also love photographing your pets, including black-and-white shots I develop in a darkroom! Most importantly, I focus on making sure your pets feel safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for. If you think we’d be a good fit, I’d love to hear from you!
Cat care experience
Ilana also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
My neighbors call me the “animal whisperer.” I’ve been around pets my whole life and started working with shelter dogs and cats at 13. I love getting to know each pet’s personality and making sure they feel safe, happy, and cared for.
Ratings and reviews
Ilana is great! Neptune immediately loved her and he was well taken care of. I’ve already scheduled my next walk with her.
Ilana has been wonderful with Lola! She was nice and tired coming back home, and I’ve grown very excited to review her pictures when her walks are over! Thank you so much!
Llama is Great I highly recommend her
Ilana did an amazing job walking both of my dogs. Super communicative, caring and took great photos, Highly recommend and will book again.
the best sitter ever 🥰
Ilana was absolutely amazing with our dog, Kirby! From the very beginning, she was incredibly friendly, responsive, and communicative, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. She kept us updated, was very detailed in her communication, and it was obvious that she genuinely cared about Kirby's happiness and well-being. The thing that impressed us the most is that she somehow taught Kirby to shake—a trick we've been trying to teach him for years without any success! We couldn't believe it when we saw him do it. It just shows how patient, attentive, and great she is with dogs. Kirby absolutely adored her, and it was clear he was in the best hands. We are so grateful to have found someone we trust completely, and we can't wait to book with Ilana again. We would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for a caring, reliable, and wonderful dog sitter!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I’m a freelance creative with a flexible schedule, though my days are often filled with pet care. I do my best to accommodate different routines and can usually find a time that works with a bit of notice. I have two dogs and one cat of my own who need walks, but I’m happy to work with your schedule whenever possible!