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Ivonka N.

Star Sitter

Lake In The Hills, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
147 reviews
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Services

Ivonka can host

Cats

Ivonka can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I work from home so I frequently can check in on your pet, making sure everything is kept fresh and food and water is always available.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Ivonka N.

Communication

45 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

For your cats and my cats saftey, my cats are separated from any cats that are boarding in my home. If it is a longer stay, I will request that your cats meet my cats so they have more room to play. My cats are friendly and haven’t had any problems with other cats when introduced properly.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Ivonka N. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know any preferences about your cat that I can accommodate; food, toys, playing, snacks, or rewarding behavior. Anything and everything mentioned will help me get to know your cat and make him/her as comfortable as can be during their stay.

A typical day

In the morning I wake up around 6am which I usually go and feed the cats first, after that I just like to see how to cat responds to being in a new environment and adjust to his/her preferences.

Location

Lake In The Hills, IL

Ivonka N.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Ivonka N. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Your pets happiness comes first!

Pet care experience

*Very flexible schedule- I work from home as a Data Analyst/Programmer and can leave at any time to check on your pet!* If you will be BOARDING cats with me, let me tell you! My whole upstairs is dedicated and renovated for cats lol. New flooring, MORE cat shelves, MORE cat trees, MORE tunnels and toys, and MORE FUN!! I am completely in tune with animals needs. Also, if your cat needs a friend, my cats will make the perfect play date! They love meeting new cats and playing with them 😺 Animals are my calling! I wasn’t allowed to have an animal bigger than a hamster growing up, so I never knew, until I got my 2 cats I was OBSESSED. Animals are my life and I will always stop to help one and give them the best care, filled with love and compassion! I prioritize animals well being and researched plenty on caring for cats because I want to optimize my cats health and want them to live a long life… because they don’t have a choice but to live with me FOREVER! :) … anyhoo, consider giving me a chance and maybe I’ll teach your cat some tricks and they could meet some friends along the way! My animal care experience includes fostering kittens, pregnant cats, and feral cats. Ive also walked and checked in on dogs. I’ve seen it all! I own a duplex in a very safe neighborhood and have security cameras all inside and outside the home. Lots of space for cats to play!

Cat care experience

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Reviews

Aldona F.
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026
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This was a short stay for my kitties, I'm sure they had a good experience of home away from home. Grateful for finding the best cat whisperer.

Arlette C.
Boarding • Jul 06, 2026
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We love Ivonka, she es the best with our special Coco, will continue to reach to her when we need it.

Sue F.
Dog Walking • Jun 20, 2026
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This was our 3rd time having Ivonka watch our senior pit. She did an amazing job and we felt very reassured that our girl was having all her needs met. We would highly recommend Ivonka as a pet sitter.

Kris G.
Drop-In Visits • May 27, 2026
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Ivonka is the best pet sitter. She does a great job engaging with two very shy cats and we love booking her for our fur babies!!!

About Ivonka N.

Communication

45 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

For your cats and my cats saftey, my cats are separated from any cats that are boarding in my home. If it is a longer stay, I will request that your cats meet my cats so they have more room to play. My cats are friendly and haven’t had any problems with other cats when introduced properly.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Ivonka N. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know any preferences about your cat that I can accommodate; food, toys, playing, snacks, or rewarding behavior. Anything and everything mentioned will help me get to know your cat and make him/her as comfortable as can be during their stay.

A typical day

In the morning I wake up around 6am which I usually go and feed the cats first, after that I just like to see how to cat responds to being in a new environment and adjust to his/her preferences.

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Ivonka N.

Star Sitter

Lake In The Hills, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
147 reviews