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jena s.

Rogers Park, Chicago, IL

4.9 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
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Services

jena can host

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

jena can care for

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

Availability

This is my full time job, and I’m always on the go around the city to all the pets I love to see everyday! Hope to see you soon! I have most availability everyday before 11am, and after 2:30pm! I do have some wiggle room for 1-2 walk clients for middays. Also always looking for sittings :)

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About jena s.

Communication

22 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I enjoy being around the animal I am with as much as possible, even if we’re just watching tv. I do encourage crate training in case of emergencies and hope to have a crate accessible in case it is ever needed, and I’ve had a lot of experience in handling food and medication for all types of dogs.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information jena s. would like to know about your pet

Allergies, medications, special needs, silly quirks, reactivity, fear, and triggers are all so important! Even if it’s something silly your pet loves, let me know!

A typical day

I try to provide an update on our time together during sittings every 3-4 hours, and provide a long walk 3x a day! I usually see my route dogs and kitties throughout the day everyday all over, riding around on my scooter :)

Location

Chicago, IL

jena s.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Your pet’s new best friend!

Pet care experience

Accepting new re-occurring walk clients 7 days a week! Raya or Jena! New to Rover, but not new to pets! Hello! I have been training and handling dogs for almost 6 years now, throughout both Iowa and Illinois. I have worked with trainers, boarding facilities, daycares, and taken online courses. I now have been working privately as a walker and in home caretaker for over a year. Happy to say I’m a 5.0⭐️ on Wag, Rover, and have great reviews from all my private clients 💚 I do a lot of training and handling in sports and show with my own dog, a golden retriever, who is great with other animals and understanding a home dynamic. While I may not have a yard, I live next to the lake and love to go for walks in the park and carry a long-line leash for more freedom and fun!

Cat care experience

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I don’t just train dogs ;)

jena also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Rachel L.
Dog Walking • May 11, 2026
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Penny is happy to see Jena which says a lot because she can be skittish with new people. Jena gives us daily updates with multiple pictures. We would happily recommend her to anyone. And we are so relieved she could help us out when my spouse was having a medical emergency and was hospitalized.

Erik M.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 02, 2026
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Jena was amazing and extremely communicative while we were out of town. We greatly appreciated the check-ins and report cards for our cats, and we’ll definitely be booking with Jena again in the future!

Leah B.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 30, 2025
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Thank you for taking great care of Lucy again! Appreciative of the details in Raya’s update and the last minute holiday help.

Riley P.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 26, 2025
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Jena was great to our kitty and incredibly communicative-Even during the holiday! I highly recommend Jena for any cat owner!

About jena s.

Communication

22 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I enjoy being around the animal I am with as much as possible, even if we’re just watching tv. I do encourage crate training in case of emergencies and hope to have a crate accessible in case it is ever needed, and I’ve had a lot of experience in handling food and medication for all types of dogs.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information jena s. would like to know about your pet

Allergies, medications, special needs, silly quirks, reactivity, fear, and triggers are all so important! Even if it’s something silly your pet loves, let me know!

A typical day

I try to provide an update on our time together during sittings every 3-4 hours, and provide a long walk 3x a day! I usually see my route dogs and kitties throughout the day everyday all over, riding around on my scooter :)

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jena s.

Rogers Park, Chicago, IL

4.9 out of 5 stars
50 reviews