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Kelly W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
49 repeat clients
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Kelly W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
49 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $68 per night

Highlights

Kelly has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Looking for a fur-ever friend!

Hello! My name is Kelly. I have plenty of experience with cats and dogs. I’ve had 3 cats over the years: Tyson a black and white Magpie, Zoey a Maine Coon and Carmel a beautiful tan Tabby. Carmel lived to be over 20 years old! I’ve had four dogs: A Cockapoo, Chi-poo and two German Shepherds. Shepherds are my favorite dog bread, but I love chihuahuas and anything in between! My dog Harley and I enjoyed 13 fun filled years together and he and I, trained together at TOPS in Grayslake. For the last few years I haven’t had any pets of my own—an “empty nester”—but now I have time and room in my heart and home for your fury family! Please be assured, your pet will be in caring hands. I’m currently caring for pets (walking, visiting and boarding) full time and I am loving every minute! Looking forward to meeting you and your precious fury family too! I have a fenced dog run and deck with a gated pool. My husband and I love hosting all breeds of dogs who enjoy walks and the outdoors!

Qualifications

49 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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229 ratings
BS Creations
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 06, 2026

This was our second time having Kelly sit for our two cats and the experience was just as great as the first. She is awesome and really takes great care of our girls while we are away.

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Kevin B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 30, 2026

Thank you!!!

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Cameron B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 19, 2026

As always, Kelly is fantastic. Our kitties love seeing her every time she comes to check on them and fed them. She’s diligent, friendly, caring and always provides lots of photos and updates. Cannot recommend highly enough.

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BS Creations
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 31, 2026

Kelly was a phenomenal cat Sitter! She watched our two girl cats while we were on a nine day trip. She was super communicative and kept us informed every day. She made sure to provide a lot of photos which gave us peace of mind. Before we left for our trip, she was very flexible in how to hand off the keys, etc. Will definitely be requesting her services again. Highly recommend!

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Janet & Saar Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 25, 2026

We had to leaveaat minute when we found out my father was dying and Kelly jumped in to be there for our fur babies.

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Sandra H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 06, 2026

My pets are not typical and I was hesitant to make my request on Rover. Kelly provided excellent care for my 4 hens providing them with food and water, nest clean out and collecting eggs. If you need someone to take care of your chicks contact Kelly. Sandy

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Along with boarding I am a part time dog walker so there are short periods your pet will be left alone. Your pet’s walks and care will be priority.

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 not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I currently do not have any pets of my own. So rest assured your precious pet will enjoy lots of love and attention during their stay!

A typical day

We have lots of windows for our guests to enjoy bird and squirrel watching while in-doors and a dog friendly neighborhood for our two daily walks (weather permitting). Our dog run, back deck with fenced pool is where we enjoy our after dinner socials. Each guest from different households has their own suite to retire to at night.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Kelly can host up to 3 pets per night
It’s helpful to know If your dog has ever been boarded for extended periods. How they react when left alone, to new people, other dogs, and on walks when they see other animals. We love to know what their daily routine is like so we can do our best to provide a similar environment for them.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.