Rachel V.
Rachel V.
Contact for Boarding
from $55 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your dog wants to go hiking!
I have two friendly cats and backyard chickens. I have had cats and dogs for most of my life. I go trail hiking at local forest preserves and state parks 2-4 times a week and would love to take your dog with me! I only have one dog guest at a time (unless they are from the same home) so I can give them lots of care and attention and provide you with regular updates and photos. You will know your pet is being well looked after. My goal is to make your pet feel like it is on a fun vacation while you are on a fun vacation. Nothing makes me happier than dogs I've cared before, coming back and pulling on their leash to come into my house on their next visit!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Rachel was such a caring and kind sitter for our two precious kitties. We are very grateful to have found Rachel and plan on hiring her for future pet sitting needs! She did everything we asked and more, and really spent time trying to get to know and understand our cats, which we appreciated. She sent great updates with every drop in visit. We came home to two very happy kitties who were well taken care of and appreciated Rachel’s care, too. Thanks so much!


Rachel was great and treated my pup with so much love! I was visiting from out of town and she sent lots of photos and updates which helped ease my anxiety about leaving my pup with someone else in a new city!

Rachel was absolutely wonderful with Bitty! She was so friendly, warm, and responsible, and I could tell that she genuinely cared about making Bitty feel comfortable. She sent me lots of photos and updates throughout the stay, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. Bitty clearly had a great time with her and became more and more comfortable each day. I really appreciate how attentive and caring Rachel was, and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a wonderful sitter!

Rachel was incredible with my senior dog, Vincent. She gave me regular updates, and I always felt confident that his needs were being met and that he was in great hands. Caring for an older dog can require extra attention, and Rachel was patient, attentive, and compassionate throughout his stay. It gave me real peace of mind knowing Vincent was comfortable and well cared for while I was away. I would absolutely book with Rachel again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter.

Rachel was wonderful! Sent lots of updates and pictures throughout her short visit and seems to really love caring for other people’s animals! Would absolutely book again!

Rachel is super dependable for a good walk or hike! Great communication as usual. Thank you!

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Schedule
I only work half-time so I have plenty of time for pets. I know how important your pet is to you and I'm very responsible.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
My dog guests are walked at least three times a day including a walk or hike of 30 minutes or longer. They are also able to use my fenced in backyard when the chickens are locked up for the night .
Pets
A typical day
I have a whole basket of dog toys and cat toys for your pet to enjoy. I give lots of pets, kisses and belly rubs so your pet will feel loved and cared for until you return.
