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Sonya & Bobby K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
34 repeat clients
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Sonya & Bobby K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
34 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $85 per night

Highlights

Sonya & Bobby have Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Your Furry Friend’s Newest Friends

We've grown up with dogs our entire life - separately, and together - of all shapes and sizes. From a grumpy Cocker Spaniel, to an energetic fuzzball of a Golden Retriever, and a love bug of a Great Dane… both Bobby and I are absolutely comfortable with them all. I (Sonya) have dog sat & walked growing up for family members and neighbors in the past - even those who needed special accommodations due to age, disability, recent surgeries, etc. Bobby has also always been the go-to for friends and family when they're in a pinch and need their fur babies watched for a weekend or two. Long story short, we're always wanting to give a helping hand where we can! Since moving into the city (Chicago) back in 2022, we've adopted two sweet & mischevious kitties together from One Tail at a Time & it was one of the best decisions we've ever made. While both of us definitely consider ourselves dog people, we love our little orange man and goatee boy more than anything, and we adore other cats & kittens the same. All are welcome in our home!

Qualifications

34 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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115 ratings
Melissa C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 25, 2026

Sonya and Bobby are the absolute best! They took amazing care of our 3 doggies. Most people wouldn’t be able to handle them together but Sonya & Bobby were up for the challenge and completely surpassed our expectations! They are such kind people and we would definitely trust them with our pets again. Thank you Sonya & Bobby!

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Hannah E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 26, 2026

As always the best :)

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Lisa F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 18, 2026

Sonya and Bobby are wonderful. We have a senior dog who has health issues and is very nervous. Their experience with senior dogs made leaving Lily much easier. They administered her meds, carried her up and down steps and lifted her up to the couch. In addition, they were very flexible with drop off and pickup and communicated each day she was with them. I will absolutely use their services again and highly recommend..

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Heather K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 29, 2025

The best! They gave me thorough updates every drop-in and it gave me so much peace of mind while being out of town. I will definitely be booking with them again!!

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Anna S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 28, 2025

Sonya and Bobby were communicative, flexible, and highly responsive. We had some trouble with our automatic litterbox while we were traveling and they helped us troubleshoot which we appreciated. Our home was in perfect order and our kitties were safe and happy when we returned & we would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a sitter!

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Shelby W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 10, 2025

Sonya and Bobby were great with our two kitties!! Highly recommend! Very communicative and treated our kitties so well!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I (Sonya) am currently a full-time employee; however, my schedule can certainly be flexible! That being said, I’m typically out the door by 9am Mon-Friday and am back by 6:30pm. Halfway through my day, I will usually stop by home around 2pm for a meal break and some relaxation before heading back to work. In short, times before 9am or after 6:30pm Mon-Fri work for me for walks/pick-ups/drop-offs with a wider service radius. If mid-day requests come in Mon-Fri, the 2pm lunch can be adjusted range wise, but will simply need to be closer to the River North area. As for the weekends, we are fully available if no prior commitment has been made! My partner is self-employed as an appliance repair man - so he's on an "on call" schedule that varies daily. Sometimes, he's home by 3pm, other days, I beat him back to the apartment or he hasn't had to leave at all. That said, he would be happy to keep your pet(s) company while I am away and vice versa. We're both open to meeting you ahead of time so that you know exactly who your furry friend will be spending their time with.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have an enclosed grassy courtyard attached to our apartment complex that is quickly accessible for potty breaks, but we also have easy access to a residential neighborhood area with plenty of greenery for longer walks. Though we have non-aggressive cats in our unit, we can either let the animals roam freely together or tuck the little ones away behind closed doors - whatever you feel most comfortable with! Open to following special diet restrictions, medicine routines, and more! Just let us know what accommodations you need :)

Pets

A typical day

Both Bobby and I are happy to stimulate your pet however best fits their personality. We can go on long walks, play fetch in a safe/enclosed area, incorporate training with treats, and more! Whichever way your pet likes to spend their time, we are happy to join them accordingly.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time
Sonya & Bobby can host up to 3 pets per night
We definitely want to ensure we are treating your loved one just as you would treat them in your home. Please let us know what they are/are not allowed to do in your home, where they can/cannot be, and what their daily schedules/routines look like. A heads up on what his or her personality is like would be appreciated prior to getting to know them further on our own!
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.