
Madeleine M.

Madeleine M.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $19 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Happy Walks + Pup’s New BFF 🐾
I grew up with family dogs, volunteer at PAWS, and I’ve been a dog walker for 5 years for families throughout Chicago. I also now help care for the two Aussies I live with. Dogs have always been a big part of my life! I’m in Lincoln Park / Lakeview with lots of weekday morning and daytime availability for walks & drop‑ins (+ same‑day booking). My focus is keeping your dog safe, happy, and on their usual routine. Whether your pup loves a chill walk w/ extra sniff breaks or needs a little patience getting out the door, I’ll go at their pace and do what works best for them and for you. I send photo and text updates during & after each visit so you always know how your dog is doing. I’m also happy to do a quick meet and greet so your pup can say hi before you book.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I care for pets by following each owners routine as closely as possible. On walks, I keep dogs safely leashed, stay aware of traffic, other dogs, and our surroundings and only do owner approved activities. For drop ins - I’m careful with doors, keys, feeding instructions, and your home. Always happy to do a meet and greet beforehand and I’ll keep you updated so you feel comfortable while your dog is in my care.
Ratings and reviews
Madeline is extremely reliable, professional and overall just amazing! My pup loves her and I always know she’s in good hands with Madeline. She treats my girl as her own!
We really enjoy working with Madeleine. Our dogs love her. She’s always on time, responsible, and goes the extra mile every single time without hesitation.
Getting a dog walker or sitter has always been incredibly nerve-racking for us. We have a very shy, skittish Australian Shepherd who doesn’t warm up to new people easily, so finding someone she trusts has always felt nearly impossible. Then we found Madeleine. From the very beginning, Madeleine took the time to build a genuine relationship with our dog before she ever attempted to put a leash on her. Her calm, patient, and gentle nature was exactly what our girl needed to feel safe. We’ve gone through several dog walkers who simply didn’t take the time to understand her personality or adjust their approach, but Madeleine did, and it made all the difference. Our dog is absolutely obsessed with Madeleine now, and honestly, I completely understand why. She is truly one of a kind. She’s thoughtful, dependable, punctual, and trustworthy. Most importantly, she loves and cares for our dog as if she were her own. Leaving your fur baby with someone new is never easy, and dog walking apps have always made me anxious. But Madeleine exceeded every expectation we had. She gave us complete peace of mind, and we know our dog is genuinely happy and well cared for whenever she’s with her. We feel so lucky to have found her, and we’re never letting her go!
For as long as we can remember Maddie has played a very special role in our family . She has been a caregiver extraordinaire to our fur- angel - child , Romeo and for that we are so thankful . For those particular about who they choose to take care of their pet , look no further than Maddie !
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Schedule
I currently have flexible weekday and Sunday availability for dog walks and drop-ins. Since I’m already used to daily dog routines, I’m comfortable working around feeding times, walk preferences, and the schedule your dog is used to. I’m reliable with timing, clear with communication, and flexible with changes if needed.
