Hi. My name is Steve. Like you, I am a dog lover. I've had dogs since I was a child. Baz (a two year old that loves everybody and everything) is my dog. I'm offering you the full array services, walking (30 minutes with just your dog or dogs), overnights in my home or yours and cat care. My wife and I live in a very nice single family home in the Logan Square neighborhood. With two spare rooms and a fenced in back yard we have plenty of room for your dog. Not only do I have 40 years experience taking care of my own animals, for the last ten years I've been walking and boarding (in my home and theirs) other folks' dogs in my neighborhood. In the event of an emergency I am not far from the Chicago Veterinary Emergency Hospital on Clybourn Ave. and I have a very reliable vehicle to transport your pet. In addition, I will send you photos every day of your pooch via text, email or through this website. I'd be happy to answer any of your questions or concerns in person, through email, text or phone. I guarantee that I will give your pet the same care, attention and love that I give my own. Hope to hear from you. Steve Herson About this sitter: My name is Steve Herson. Karen, my wife, and I are happily married and have been living in Chicago for the last 30 years. Currently with our dog, Baz. We reside in our own 3 bedroom home (plenty of room for your pooch) with a fenced in backyard. Since leaving Boston University School of the Arts I have been pursuing my career as an actor. Though I have appeared in films, television and many a theatre production I have not quite been successful enough to buy the Italian villa next to George Clooney. For ten years I was co-owner of the fabulous Four Moon Tavern in Roscoe Village. Ultimately, I gave that up to continue my pursuit of an acting career. As a dog and cat lover all my life I started a small dog walking/cat care business in my neighborhood and have been taking care of the same dogs & cats for the past ten years. As far your animals go...I guarantee I will give them the same care, attention and love that I give my own. I'm always happy to meet you and your pet personally before you take advantage of my services. Thanks for your interest. Hope to hear from you. Steve Herson Why I love dog sitting I got my first dog when I was 6. A beautiful beagle-mix my father found in a box on the side of a road in Maine. I have not been with out a pet since. I have also been involved in rescues and aiding with adoptions. For some reason, abandoned pit bulls seem to find me. They have all been placed in good homes. Meet my pets I have one dog, Baz. 2 years old, 20 pound Schnauzer mix, that loves everybody and everything. You can see pictures of my dogs and backyard in this profile. About my yard Completely fenced in. Brick patio, pea gravel path, the rest is mulch, plants and trees. There will no place off limits to your dog. My experience administering medication Yes. I have administered injections and am skilled at making sure dogs swallow their pills.