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Kelly W.

Star Sitter

River Grove, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
229 reviews
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Services

Kelly can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Kelly 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

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.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Kelly W.

Communication

49 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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!

Home

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

Information Kelly W. would like to know about your pet

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.

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.

Location

River Grove, IL

Kelly W.'s Neighborhood

Kelly W. 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.

Looking for a fur-ever friend!

Pet care experience

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!

Reviews

BS Creations
Drop-In Visits • Jul 06, 2026
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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.

Kevin B.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 30, 2026
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Thank you!!!

Cameron B.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 19, 2026
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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.

BS Creations
Drop-In Visits • May 31, 2026
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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!

About Kelly W.

Communication

49 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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!

Home

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

Information Kelly W. would like to know about your pet

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.

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.

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Kelly W.

Star Sitter

River Grove, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
229 reviews