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Sara & Jose Y.

Star Sitter

West Town, Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
138 reviews
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Services

Sara & Jose can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Sara & Jose can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I work from home, so I can give your pets lots of attention, and they will rarely be home alone. I'll do at least 3 good walks a day and give out lots of cuddles and treats!

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About Sara & Jose Y.

Communication

45 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

We have a baby gate we can put on our stairs if we have animals who need to be separated. We can give oral meds but not injections. We have experience with senior dogs.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Sara & Jose Y. would like to know about your pet

We prefer chill, low-key dogs that are good with people and other animals. We love older dogs and have extensive experience giving medicine, putting on doggy diapers, and more. Unfortunately, we've had a handful of supposedly potty-trained dogs that consistently made messes in our house. Please be honest about your pet's behaviors, as we'd hate to have to interrupt your time away to find them a new sitter. We live in a building with five other units. I know dogs bark occasionally, but we cannot take reactive dogs who lose their mind whenever someone is in the hall. NO YAPPERS!

A typical day

We will go on several walks a day. My 15-year-old kid (along with my husband and I) will enjoy throwing a ball for fetch, offering lots of rubs and cuddles and plenty of playtime.

Location

Chicago, IL

Sara & Jose Y.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Sara & Jose Y. have Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Work from home animal lovers

Pet care experience

I'm a work-at-home mom who loves animals. We currently have two cats. We live in a large condo with plenty of room to separate doggies from kitties if they need some quiet time. Our condo has a small fenced-in area, but unless the weather is bad, we won't use that space. Instead, we will always head out and about with your dogs each day. We offer lots of walks, playtime, and love. Being home full-time means we can follow any schedule your pup is used to and give them lots of attention. We are also available to watch cats. We're crazy cat people and love taking care of cats and kittens. As I work from home, I'm available almost 24/7 to look after your pet. Walking and playing with our clients gives me a much-needed break throughout the day and provides exercise and fun for the animals. Our large two-story condo gives everyone plenty of room to spread out in case dogs don't get along with our cats. We are not "precious" about any of our furniture, and cats and dogs are all allowed on most of the furniture, although we try to discourage them from sleeping in bed with us. We take both crated and uncrated dogs. We like to spoil the animals with lots of treats and cuddles.

Cat care experience

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Crazy cat people

Sara & Jose also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Brooke B.
Boarding • Jul 17, 2026
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Sara was great! She was communicative, asked thoughtful questions, and took great care with my special boy. It was a great experience!

Michelle D.
Doggy Day Care • May 23, 2026
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Sara and Jose take such great care of our 1 year old. I feel very at ease knowing our pup is in great hands and we’re so lucky to have them as a recurring pet sitter when I’m at work. They do a great job at making sure her daily schedule is met, maintain training, and give them lots of love and affection. My puppy loves spending time with their family and highly recommend!

Lexy W.
Boarding • Apr 19, 2026
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Always our #1 choice for dog boarding- the very best, so thankful for them!

Caroline M.
Boarding • Apr 02, 2026
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Sara and Jose were wonderful. They took a last minute booking request and provided great daily updates about how much they loved Joey. I was very nervous booking with a new person last minute and they made me confident that Joey was in good hands.

About Sara & Jose Y.

Communication

45 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

We have a baby gate we can put on our stairs if we have animals who need to be separated. We can give oral meds but not injections. We have experience with senior dogs.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Sara & Jose Y. would like to know about your pet

We prefer chill, low-key dogs that are good with people and other animals. We love older dogs and have extensive experience giving medicine, putting on doggy diapers, and more. Unfortunately, we've had a handful of supposedly potty-trained dogs that consistently made messes in our house. Please be honest about your pet's behaviors, as we'd hate to have to interrupt your time away to find them a new sitter. We live in a building with five other units. I know dogs bark occasionally, but we cannot take reactive dogs who lose their mind whenever someone is in the hall. NO YAPPERS!

A typical day

We will go on several walks a day. My 15-year-old kid (along with my husband and I) will enjoy throwing a ball for fetch, offering lots of rubs and cuddles and plenty of playtime.

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Sara & Jose Y.

Star Sitter

West Town, Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
138 reviews