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Monica & Calvin M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
112 repeat clients
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Monica & Calvin M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
112 repeat clients
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Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

Highlights

Monica & Calvin have Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Your fur baby's new best friends!

Hi! My husband and I are animal lovers who recently moved from a condo in the South Loop to a townhouse in Pilsen. We started Rover shortly after losing our dog, Coco, to cancer 2 years ago. We weren't ready to have another dog yet and thought Rover would be a great way to still care for other dogs and get to know all kinds of different breeds. We've recently adopted a dog after doing Rover for a few years. His name is Parker and he is the sweetest and most loveable labradoodle.

Qualifications

112 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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David W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 28, 2026

Monica and Calvin always take amazing care of our two cats! Great pictures, too!

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Emily C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 25, 2026

Amazing cat sitters, highly recommend

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Cheyenne E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 01, 2026

Calvin was an amazing pet sitter and we will absolutely book with them again. He was very responsive, asked specific questions about our pets that showed his experience, and was incredibly easy to work with. It was clear that Calvin took the time to get to know our two cats and their personalities. His summaries and the pictures made us feel so much better about leaving for several days in a row. I highly recommend Monica and Calvin to anyone who wants a worry free vacation away from their fur children.

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Angel V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 22, 2026

Another great experience with Monica & Calvin! I am always at ease leaving my dog with them. They are very attentive and make sure he’s well taken care of. Glad to have found such great dog sitters on here. They are the best!

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Nour E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 02, 2026

Every time I need a cat sitter I know I can rely on Monica and Calvin. I can travel stress free knowing they’re in the best of hands. Thank you for taking such great care!

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Amy P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 28, 2025

Calvin and Monica have been great - they’ve come the last two times we’ve had an extended time away and come home to a happy cat :-)

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

We live in a townhouse with a fenced in yard, where your dog can run around and play fetch to their heart's content. We are also outdoorsy and love to take our doggy clients on excursions to nearby parks for long walks. We will treat your dog with the utmost care, as if they were our own furbabies.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I work from home most weekdays so I can give your dog lots of love and attention. I can also provide daily updates with photos or videos. Please Note: We accept dogs up to 30 lbs. For new clients, we require a meet and greet prior to booking the stay. This is so we get to know your pet a bit and to get care instructions from you. We will also bring our pet to ensure that the dogs get along. It also allows you to ask us any questions you may have, and to make sure you're comfortable with us as well! If you would like to make a boarding reservation with us, please provide accurate pick-up and drop-off times. This helps with organizing our own schedules to make sure we are home for drop-off and pick-up.

Pets

A typical day

Your dog will get multiple walks during the day, taking in the sights of the neighborhood. We sometimes will have excursions to different parks like McKinley, Ping Tom, or the lakefront and South Loop. We will only board one dog at a time so your pup will get lots of love, attention and snuggles.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Monica & Calvin can host up to 1 pet per night
Is your pet/does your pet have -House trained/crate trained/pad trained -Vaccinated -Neutered or spayed -Allergic to anything -Separation anxiety or aggression issues & triggers -Special diet Does your pet get along with dogs? Does your pet get along with children? Will your pet allow us to wipe their paws after a walk? Is your pet okay with going up/down stairs?
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.