Norma G.
Norma G.
Contact for Boarding
from $37 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Compassionate about ALL animals
I just retired on June 4, 2026 as a 5th grade special education teacher in Northbrook, IL and loved working with special needs children. I have been doing this over 36 years. Over the summer I play with my own pets. I currently own a 4 year old dog named Amanda, a 4 year old dog named Shelby, and a 4 year old dog named Dixie who are all rescues. I also have two cats named Jake and Teagan. I am also a foster mother for dogs through K9 Lifeline Rescue out of Wisconsin and love when they find their forever home. I grew up owning dogs of all different sizes and breeds. I love cats just as much as dogs, which is why I own both. I have taken sick cats and rescue dogs into my house and cared for them. I also love taking care of my friend's pets when they go on trips. I am very organized, detail orientated, kind, and loving to all animals large or small. I am also very patient and love long walks. One of my cats had kidney disease for many yeara and I had to give him fluids in the nape of his neck, twice a week. When he passed away I was devastated and miss him dearly. So, I am very comfortable administering medications to any animal. I have taken care of several cats who have diabetes. I not only understand the needs of kids, but I love caring for animals .
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Saved our lives! Our flight was canceled was last minute and she was able to help us so much. She’s so professional and so kind. Our dog is typically a very nervous dog, but with Norma she was able to welcome her wonderfully and our dog had such an amazing time with her. I will definitely be booking again!
Norma will take great care of your fur baby
We have left our two miniature schnauzers sever times for a month at a time when we take our annual summer vacation overseas. The dogs love Norma and her big beautiful back yard. Norma is great at updating us with pictures and little video clips of the pups while we are away. That definitely helps ease missing our fur babies. Thank you Norma. See you again next summer.
I really dislike leaving bad reviews, this will actually be my first bad review I’ve ever written… First, I wasn’t told that she was going to be gone all day the FIRST day that my dog arrived. When I asked her how he was she only responded with very vague things like “he is an awesome dog” or “he is the perfect guest” there was never any specifics or photos of him even in the house. It was only pictures of him outside. I think what we all look for in a sitter is someone to give your dog love, snuggles, things that make the dog and us owners feel comfortable and cared for. I never received any photos of her sitting with him or spending any time with him. I finally messaged her and said “can you send me a picture of what he’s doing right now” and she said she’s not even home with him that it’s her birthday. Why wouldn’t you tell me this? I didn’t pay for my dog to be kenneled all day. It gave me such bad anxiety while I was away, and I felt so guilty that I did this to my dog. On top of that I gave her ointment to put on his feet every day because his feet are really hurting from the gravel that he plays on when I bring him to work (I work at a dog retreat/daycare) and he came back with his feet terrible and there was nothing even touched out of the ointment. And lastly he came home and drank an ENTIRE bowl of water like I’ve never seen him drink before. He immediately ran to the water bowl. I know my dog, he never does this. He had to have gone without water for I don’t even want to think how long. How can you do this to him Norma? No water? Are you kidding me? I trusted you and you didn’t give my dog any proper care. She’s doing this for the money, y’all. Please don’t book. I feel terrible for letting this happen.
I highly recommend Norma. She really tries to work with shy cats
I highly recommend Norma. She went above and beyond by noticing i had accidentally turned off my heat and turned it on for me. She trys to work with my shy /timid cat that hides. She is wonderful
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Schedule
I just retired in June, 2026 as a 5th grade special education teacher, so i will be home during the day and on most holidays.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced yard and let the dogs out regularly. My dogs love to play ball and fetch. I would play with the dogs I board or take care of at their home.
Pets
A typical day
I can take them to the dog park near my house with my black lab. I also take my dog to different locations like Pet Smart, Bass Pro Shop just to stretch their legs. We can also walk around the house.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsNo females in heatNorma can host up to 5 pets per night
- When I take care of my friend's dogs, I find out any health issues they may have. For example, my black lab had knee surgery and can not be runned too long otherwise she starts to limp. I also like to know the dog's personality. If they are shy, anxious, temperamental, etc. Like my cats, some animals take different medications, so I would like to know about that as well.