Profile image
Profile image

Mark K.

Oak Lawn, IL

4.9 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
Image 1 of 41
Image 1 of 41
Image 2 of 41
Image 3 of 41
Image 4 of 41
Image 5 of 41
42PhotosView All

Services

Mark can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Mark can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I only work at night a couple days a week so I home a majority of the the and can provide your pet with constant care

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Mark K.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a house with a yard but there is no fence so dog would be on a leash outside. I currently have no pets in the house

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Mark K. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know of anything I need to be aware of with behaviors and preferences. I'm pretty flexible and accommodating but a heads up is always welcome on anything special or out of ordinary

A typical day

Do a walk first thing in the morning play with toys at times throughout the day. A second walk in the later afternoon. All dependant on age and energy level but whatever they are good for

Location

Oak Lawn, IL

Mark K.'s Neighborhood

Lover of animals!

Pet care experience

In the past I've owned cats for 16 years and a dog for 6. I have experience with elderly cats and dogs. I have also pet sit for family and friends

Cat care experience

Profile image
Cats are great!

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

Reviews

Greg W.
Boarding • Jun 10, 2026
Profile image

Mark was very pleasant to work with and just great with my dog Cassie. Communication was excellent. Expectations were met and exceeded. He let me know about her attitude walks (eager) and towards the kibble I left for her (less enthusiastic.) Would book again.

Andrea K.
Boarding • Aug 02, 2025
Profile image

Mark was great with answering my questions, and quick to respond to! Mark sent photos of how my dog was doing which I appreciated and made me feel like he was really being taken care of. He was great with my dog and I will not hesitate to ask Mark to watch him again.

SaraBeth V.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 29, 2025
Profile image
Profile image
Profile image

Mark treats our cats so well. We highly recommend Mark & appreciate his time.

Tamar E.
Boarding • Jul 18, 2025
Profile image

He did a good job my fur baby came back all nice and calm even after she got nervous and left him a package

About Mark K.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a house with a yard but there is no fence so dog would be on a leash outside. I currently have no pets in the house

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Mark K. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know of anything I need to be aware of with behaviors and preferences. I'm pretty flexible and accommodating but a heads up is always welcome on anything special or out of ordinary

A typical day

Do a walk first thing in the morning play with toys at times throughout the day. A second walk in the later afternoon. All dependant on age and energy level but whatever they are good for

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.
Profile image
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Profile image
Verified Enhanced Background Check

Mark K.

Oak Lawn, IL

4.9 out of 5 stars
15 reviews