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Ilene M.

Allentown, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
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Services

Ilene can care for

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

Availability

I work a full time job 3:30 to midnight so my hours of availability are mornings until 2PM and I have off on weekends so I have plenty of time to play with your pups on those days. I take the time to double check with pet parents booking with me to see if my schedule works for them so I can make sure I am the best fit for you and your pets!

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About Ilene M.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
90% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I take great care in respecting the homes of pets and owners when I’m providing care. I strive to prevent messes when possible and make sure pets are fed, watered and their spaces are well maintained and home owners spaces are left the same or better than when they departed.

Information Ilene M. would like to know about your pet

Any dietary restrictions, medical conditions, special needs, and aggressive behavior that I should be aware of if I am to provide safe and proper care of your pets. I also need to know if you’re comfortable leaving your pets alone for any duration of time as my full time job will require me to be away for 8 hours in the evening.

A typical day

I like to take dogs for long walks and make time for lots of playtime. I take the time to understand the pet’s needs, find out what toys they like to play with and how to keep them entertained so you come home to a happy and hopefully calmer companion!

Location

Allentown, PA

Ilene M.'s Neighborhood

Caring companion for your fur child

Pet care experience

I’ve been dog sitting for 4 years and have been around all kinds of dogs my whole life. I’m experienced with different temperaments, routines, and care needs, and I always provide patient, attentive care. I mainly have experience with older dogs (1 year to senior) and don’t shy away from the many needs dogs require in their twilight years. I primarily have been dog sitting for a close friend with two beagle mixes and can tell you they gave me enough experience to be able to handle the high energy and stubbornness that comes with their breed. I’m a huge animal lover so it’s all worth it in the end when our furry friends are happy and thriving!

Reviews

Rikki G.
House Sitting • Jul 19, 2026
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Ilene was great usual! Not only does she take extra care with our finicky pups, but she is very respectful of our home and always leaves it in perfect condition. Highly recommend her and I will continue to book her!

Rikki G.
House Sitting • Jun 29, 2026
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Ilene stayed at our house with our three small dogs while we were away for a week and she took the best care of them! She sent updates and photos any time she could, and she made sure to follow the extra instructions I had for miscellaneous things around the house. The dogs really seemed to enjoy her and I would rebook her anytime!

Gray S.
May 28, 2026

Ilene has been so great with our two dogs. She’s watched them a bunch of times, and they absolutely love her. Every time she comes over, they get super excited to see her, which really says it all about how comfortable and happy they are with her. She’s reliable, caring, attentive, and you can tell she genuinely loves animals. It gives us a lot of peace of mind knowing our dogs are with someone we fully trust. We’d definitely recommend Ilene to anyone looking for a wonderful dog sitter.

Mason S.
May 26, 2026

She has always done an amazing job, we have had her watch our dogs probably at least 5 times now while we have been on vacation and we have never had any problems. She goes above and beyond.

About Ilene M.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
90% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I take great care in respecting the homes of pets and owners when I’m providing care. I strive to prevent messes when possible and make sure pets are fed, watered and their spaces are well maintained and home owners spaces are left the same or better than when they departed.

Information Ilene M. would like to know about your pet

Any dietary restrictions, medical conditions, special needs, and aggressive behavior that I should be aware of if I am to provide safe and proper care of your pets. I also need to know if you’re comfortable leaving your pets alone for any duration of time as my full time job will require me to be away for 8 hours in the evening.

A typical day

I like to take dogs for long walks and make time for lots of playtime. I take the time to understand the pet’s needs, find out what toys they like to play with and how to keep them entertained so you come home to a happy and hopefully calmer companion!

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Ilene M.

Allentown, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews