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Tim & Mike P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
53 repeat clients
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Tim & Mike P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
53 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Tim & Mike have Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Furry Families in Chicago

Hi, we're Tim & Mike - a duo looking to help care for your furry family! Our reviews say it all, but check us out, send us a message and please do ask if you have any questions. We love animals so much we've made a side career out of caring for them. WHY WE LOVE WORKING WITH FURRY FAMILIES Tim has loved dogs all his life. He's housed and cared for them since he was a child, and couldn't imagine life without them. It's not much different for his husband Mike, who previously worked in dog rescue missions in both Boston and Louisville. Mike additionally works full time as a dog walker. OUR SERVICES 🏡 Boarding/House Sitting We have over 20 years of experience boarding cats and dogs both in our home and in their own home (often where they feel most comfortable). Normally we prefer to stay overnight in your home. Typically it's one of us there for the actual overnight (so the other can stay home with our own furry kids) while both of us share the care work outside of that so your pet is more comfortable while you are away and has constant attention. 🐕🚶🏼‍♂️Walks Because we have a handful of regular furry clients, we have some availability (with flexibility) throughout the week to walk your dog, and have availability both for new one-time and new regular clients. Walks are a minimum of 30 minutes and feature bathroom stops, plenty of sniffing spots to keep them engaged, and (if you prefer) a visit to your local park or lakefront area (applicable if near your home, of course). ✅ Check ins Much like walks, we can stop into your home for pet check-ins that may be a little more involved than simply taking your dog out for a quick bathroom break. This can include lots of pets, medication, feeding, or any other pet-related tasks you may need done while you're out for the day. OUR MEDICATION ADMINISTERING EXPERIENCE We are comfortable administering most forms of medication. Please inquire if you have specific questions!

Cat care experience

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Make your cat's vacay PURRfect!

Tim & Mike also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

53 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Please see above for more, but we do multiple daily walks for boarded dogs in addition to any specific instructions you may have. Our goal is to spoil your pet rotten while you're away! We'll spend the meet and greet ensuring we capture all requirements and nice-to-have's to ensure your pet is fully cared for whether it's medication, triggers, safety concerns with other dogs, etc. our mission is to put your mind at ease and give your pet(s) a top-shelf vacation experience of their own.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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121 ratings
John C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 20, 2026

Great communication and I always appreciate when they avail themselves for a walk even on short notice. Thank you!

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John C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 28, 2026

Reponsive, professional, great with my senior dog, and very reliable. Highly recommend!

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Amy W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 23, 2026

Friendly and easy to get ahold of! They were flexible when we needed to drop off the key instead of relying on the lock box when it was very cold. Most importantly they took our senior dog on a nice long walk.

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John C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 06, 2026

Responsible, punctual, great rapport with my senior dog, recommend highly!

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Brendan N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Nov 23, 2025

Thanks for taking great care of my hound.

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Brendan N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Oct 22, 2025

Great preparation before or first walk, including an in person meet and greet. Excellent pictures. Spent plenty of time with my dog on his first two walks.

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Schedule

We both work from home and devote a majority of our time to your furry family! We can discuss any specific time or schedule needs you may have at the meet and greet.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Tim & Mike can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
We have no breed preferences, though we do require pets be up to date on all shots. We do ask a few questions (typically at the meet and greet when we're getting to know you and your furry family). Some of these questions include (some apply only to house sitting): ~Quirks ~Barking triggers ~Eating habits (Special food, number of times per day, etc.) ~Sleeping arrangements (bed/crate/couch/floor/etc.) ~Leash and walk behavior ~How your dog behaves around other dogs ~Cleaning supply location(s) so we can take care of any accidents that may have happened before we arrived.
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.