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Tracy M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Tracy M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $75 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
35 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dog-lover in Deerfield

I have lived with, trained, brought up and loved dogs all of my 60 years. Currently I live alone and travel quite a bit for work so cannot own a dog myself but am happy to take care of yours when I'm available. I would not be a good regular sitter due to my schedule, but generally, you can count on me to look after your pup or cat while on vacation or whatever. I have lots of experience with senior dogs, and have on occasion babysat at your home if you are comfortable with that situation.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
26 ratings
Bert T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 20, 2025

Perfect, great communication and my dog is always excited to see her again, that’s the best sign for him having a good time at Tracy’s.

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Rachel C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 26, 2025

Tracy was fantastic! Very communicative and flexible. I felt comfortable leaving my dog with separation anxiety with her! I will not hesitate to book with Tracy again :)

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Bert T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 24, 2025

Top dog sitter, flexible, caring, friendly, and fast communication.

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Jennifer K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jan 21, 2025

Tracy is such a great host. My old gal was a little ill today and she took great care of her. Would highly recommend!

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Skyelar G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 11, 2024

Thank you for everything, Tracy!

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Jennifer K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Dec 03, 2024

I love going to Tracy and I know Maggie does too. She is great host and sends pics of her stay.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I walk a lot around my apartment complex, which is very welcoming to dogs. I am also home during the day so your pup is not alone.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

When you board your dog with me, you can expect he or she would get a walk in the morning, around noon and during the evening with some short outside breaks as needed to do his or her business. If I visit your home, I can walk once a day for about 20-30 minutes.

A typical day

I generally walk around my apartment complex which is welcoming to dogs. I may take your dog to a dog park just north on Waukegan, or play fetch in a fenced in area on the grounds near my home. That would be about 3 times per day with a few short breaks if needed. Bedtime would be about 10pm, sleeping near me but not in the bed.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time
Tracy can host up to 1 pet per night
I prefer larger breeds but I'm flexible. I do not want to deal with dogs that may be potentially vicious or that outweigh me (120lbs). The ideal dog should be friendly with other dogs, and if not, I need to know. Also, I would like to know if there is a history of viciousness.
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.