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Katie "Anni" W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
31 repeat clients
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Katie "Anni" W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
31 repeat clients
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Near South Side, Chicago, IL

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Katie "Anni" has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Need work from home companions!

I have grown up with animals ever since I was a child. I grew up in a family with chickens, rabbits, dogs and cats as pets. I also have an animal care training background as part of my training for my graduate science degree. I receive requests for taking care of both dogs and cats of all different ages and needs. Please message me if you are looking for something specific. Depending on my projects at work, I either work from home or partly take meetings for a few hours outside of the house. If your pet were to come over, I will make time to stay home and take care of them, please message me ahead of time so we can coordinate. My apartment is very safe, in a high rise. I have been petsitting for years now and nothing bad has ever happened to any of them. Prices on my profile are general rates without consideration of dog size. If you would like to discuss custom rates based on the care of your dog or for longer stays or holidays, please message me directly so I can help accommodate ahead of time!

Cat care experience

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Even the grumpiest cats like me

Katie "Anni" also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

31 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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105 ratings
Christy N.
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Boarding • Aug 23, 2026

Anni was extremely attentive to our older dogs, great communicator and anticipated dogs needs well.

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Maria B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 17, 2026

Exceptional service! Anni was communicative and patient with my Goldendoodles, Archie & Messi. Accommodating to their walk schedules, feedings, playtime/habits, and cuddles/affection. Highly recommend her services

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Joseph D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 16, 2026

Great communication and Indy seemed to genuinely love her stay!

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Kathy M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 18, 2026

Bear always loves his stay with Anni. She always taken the best care of him ❤️

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Grace G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026

Anni was a great sitter - super communicative, caring, and clearly loves pets! Would highly recommend.

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Mai Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 23, 2026

Katie was in constant communication with me about my dog’s situation and very accommodating. Which I really appreciated.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work remotely at home so it would be great to have a furry companion. I live in a pet friendly building next to a dog park so I’m happy to either stay at home or go play at the park. Please try to ask me for availability at least one to two weeks before the actual date.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Feel free to ask for special accommodations if necessary, ie medications, special diets, etc. I typically follow care instructions written out for each pet and adjust to their schedule so I am flexible as long as they are comfortable with me. Please note that I am currently in a high rise building and would require dogs to do well in the unit (ie no pooping indoors, loud barking, etc). If your dog has separation anxiety, please let me know. If your dog cannot do well on their own if I leave for a few hours, let me know as well. Any noise disturbance in my building will be subject to a fine from HOA, so unfortunately if your dog is a continuous barker if I am away from my unit then I wouldn’t be able to accommodate at this time.

A typical day

I mostly adapt to the pet’s schedule and behavior. Cats are generally low maintenance so I let them do their thing. For dogs, I would usually take them out 3-4 times a day and maybe go on a long walk if they need the exercise. This totally depends on each pet though so just let me know ahead of time what to expect.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Katie "Anni" can host up to 3 pets per night
Please let me know ahead of time which vet they usually go to in case of emergencies. Otherwise let me know what their general routine is and if they have any special diets or medical considerations. If you are looking for a long term boarding or long term daycare, I’m happy to negotiate a flexible rate that works for you aside from the prices listed.
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