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Lydia S.

Oak Park, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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Services

Lydia can care for

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

Availability

I work full time from home with the occasional day work trip and I have a lot of flexibility with my schedule. I am a mom of two young kids in daycare and elementary.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Lydia S.

Communication

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

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I am a trustworthy, reliable, and friendly person. I will care for your pet as though it is my own and I will follow instructions to the letter.

Information Lydia S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know about any special concerns or things to be aware of when we are walking especially in terms of encountering squirrels or other folks :)

A typical day

We will walk and play with toys your pet enjoys! I love playing fetch! I enjoy slow walks and allowing dogs to sniff and enjoy nature in the neighborhood.

Location

Oak Park, IL

Lydia S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Local mom - reliable and kind

Pet care experience

I grew up with a dog who lived 15 years and I adored him. I have taken care of dogs for family and friends and steadily built dog walking and house sitting opportunities by word of mouth. I’m looking forward to meeting even more for fur friends!

Cat care experience

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Life-long cat owner

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

Reviews

Tina B.
House Sitting • Apr 15, 2026
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Lydia was very sweet with my anxious dogs. They were immediately drawn to her. I know she was attentive in her care with them because they were calm upon our return. I enjoyed the frequent updates and pictures.

Shanice R.
Dog Walking • Jun 12, 2025
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Lydia was so great with Charlie! I will deff book her again!!

Amanda K.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 27, 2025
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Lydia was amazing! She gave us detailed updates and pictures of our cat. She was punctual and responsive to any questions we had. I would highly recommend!

Sara B.
Jan 24, 2025

I recommend Lydia with immense appreciation and enthusiasm. I’m so grateful to have found her to be with my dog when my family is away. Lydia clearly loves animals and they love her too. My dog seemed comfortable from the moment they met. Lydia treated my dog like her own and really got to know her. She maintained all of my dog's routines—walks, snuggles, food, sleep. It was so reassuring knowing that my dog was being so well taken care of and that all her needs were being met. Communication with Lydia was smooth before, during, and after my family's time away. When my dog sees Lydia now she gets SO EXCITED; her tail cannot stop wagging and her butt cannot stop wiggling. Lydia will be my go-to dog sitter forevermore :)

About Lydia S.

Communication

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

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I am a trustworthy, reliable, and friendly person. I will care for your pet as though it is my own and I will follow instructions to the letter.

Information Lydia S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know about any special concerns or things to be aware of when we are walking especially in terms of encountering squirrels or other folks :)

A typical day

We will walk and play with toys your pet enjoys! I love playing fetch! I enjoy slow walks and allowing dogs to sniff and enjoy nature in the neighborhood.

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Lydia S.

Oak Park, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews