Megan H.
Portage Park, IL
Dog Groomer Looking to Pamper!!!
Pet care experience
Hi there!!! My name is Megan. Ive loved and worked with animals all my life. I started pet sitting neighbors cats as a child and by the time I turned 16, I went to work at a boarding kennel. Within a couple of years, I became the supervisor and lived above the kennel. At night I became solely responsible for the care of many dogs and cats. From there, I moved to Chicago and went to work as an assistant to a groomer and as an assistant/kennel attendant at a vet hospital. While working, I attended a private grooming school in 2005. Once I graduated, I began my grooming career at Petsmart. I was with the company for 7 years at which time I became the salon manager. After I left Petsmart, I worked as a receptionist at a busy Lincoln Park animal hospital. but I still groomed at home. I currently groom at a shop in Portage Park and I dog walk. I have an extensive knowledge when it comes to dogs. I still continue to pet sit in my home as well as my clients home. I promise to spoil, pamper, pet, walk, groom (if need be) and love your furry family members as if they were my own! Im dedicated, responsible, have a strong work ethic, and Im committed to providing the best experience for your furry family members and for yourself. *Looking for your dog or dogs to be groomed? Ask about rates! *Please note sometimes I can accommodate dogs in my home. *NOTE: If your dates don't seem to be available on my calendar, please send me a message regardless. I am pretty accommodating and can usually make something work. *These are just some of my rates, please message me if you have any questions about my rates or policies. Why I love dog sitting: In addition to my work history I've been around pets from the time I was born. I grew up in central Illinois and we had a lot of room to have many dogs and cats over the years. Most of our pets were from the shelter or stray animals that I would rescue along my way. When I was 10, I was the one who took our dog through obedience courses, which was a tradition I carried out with every dog my family and myself have owned. I've also done volunteer work at animal shelters and events to raise money for homeless pets. Currently I reside at home with my partner, our dog Rue who I adopted in 2020, our cat Raj who my partner adopted when he was a kitten, and our cat Creamsicle who literally followed me home one day:)
Reviews
Megan is the best! She’s a great communicator and takes wonderful care of our pup. I highly recommend her to anyone!
Megan has been taking care of our cat when we're out of town for a few years and she always does a stellar job. Great pictures and notes, great with special instructions (our cat has diabetes and required meds/a certain diet) and even goes above and beyond to bring in packages and the like. She's the best!
Love & appreciate when Megan can come out to talk our little dude
Megan is great! My dog Charly doesn’t like strangers, but Megan is able to get her outside as needed; she also takes great care of my senior dog and provides such great pics and updates!
About Megan H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
No matter what service I’m providing I treat each pet as my own. In my home your dog will be part of the family and kept on a routine similar to theirs at home. In your home I’ll follow the directions you have provided for me while I’m there to properly care for your pet and give them the attention they need.
Home
Information Megan H. would like to know about your pet
I'd like to know your dogs breed and overall personality. Is he/she good with other animals. Is there any special needs he/she might require. I also like to keep your dog on a routine as close to their own as possible.
A typical day
Here's where we'll take our walks Around our well lit neighborhood and nearby park. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Wherever you would prefer. I have a large Kennel, my bed, couch, if you want to bring their bed. Time I'll spend with your dog My schedule is pretty flexible. I only work at the shop 3 days out of the week and am usually there 5 hours or less out of the day. Plus I make my own dog walking schedule. Extra house-sitting services: Yes! Whatever you would need completed!
Services
Megan can host
Megan can watch in your home
Availability
Pet care is what I do so it part of my everyday routine. I do dog grooming as well as pet sitting and dog walking. My schedule is flexible and it varies by week.
About Megan H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
No matter what service I’m providing I treat each pet as my own. In my home your dog will be part of the family and kept on a routine similar to theirs at home. In your home I’ll follow the directions you have provided for me while I’m there to properly care for your pet and give them the attention they need.
Home
Information Megan H. would like to know about your pet
I'd like to know your dogs breed and overall personality. Is he/she good with other animals. Is there any special needs he/she might require. I also like to keep your dog on a routine as close to their own as possible.
A typical day
Here's where we'll take our walks Around our well lit neighborhood and nearby park. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Wherever you would prefer. I have a large Kennel, my bed, couch, if you want to bring their bed. Time I'll spend with your dog My schedule is pretty flexible. I only work at the shop 3 days out of the week and am usually there 5 hours or less out of the day. Plus I make my own dog walking schedule. Extra house-sitting services: Yes! Whatever you would need completed!
Location
Chicago, IL
Pets
Megan H.
Portage Park, IL