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Yessica A.

4.8 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Yessica A.

4.8 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Buffalo Grove, IL

Contact for Boarding

from $70 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Caring for your fur babies

🐾 About Me: Your Dog's Home Away From Home! I started pet sitting for one simple reason: I absolutely love animals. Providing families with complete peace of mind while they are away is incredibly rewarding to me. Every animal has a unique personality, and getting to know them is the best part of the job! There is truly nothing better than the pure excitement of my regular "fur babies" running to greet me at drop-off—it never gets old. 🐶 Meet My Pack! Your pup will have some wonderful, friendly company during their stay! I am proud to have two furry helpers at home: •My 14-Year-Old Pitbull: He is a gentle, sweet senior who gets along wonderfully with other dogs of all shapes and sizes. He is a pro at making guest dogs feel welcome and relaxed. He isn’t here sometimes because he gets passed around amongst my family, but he is the best dog to be around when you are in a new home. He isn’t protective of anything. He’s actually pretty easy to take down. My foster puppy is constantly tripping him when they play. He’s the reason she’s learning good behavior. He’s actually great with dogs who don’t like other dogs. He’s minds his business. •My 4-Month-Old Terrier Foster Puppy: I am currently fostering this little youngster! Having a puppy around means our home is filled with fun energy, and I am highly experienced in managing puppy play, socialization, and routines. 🏡 My Home & The Doggy Oasis I currently rent a home with a fully fenced yard where your pup can safely run, play, and socialize with my dogs. My ultimate goal is to buy a house with a massive backyard to create the ultimate doggy oasis! Because I love what I do, dog sitting is something I plan to do for the long run. When your pups stay with me, I love treating them like family and bringing them along to as many dog-friendly places as possible. 📅 My Schedule & Availability I work a standard Monday through Friday job, but I work from home 3 days a week, meaning I am around for plenty of mid-day potty breaks, puppy supervision, and companionship. •Weekdays: Pups are safely left for standard working hours on my in-office days, but have my full company on work-from-home days. •Weekends: I am completely off! Weekend guests enjoy extra-long walks, outdoor adventures, and constant attention. 🌟 A Note on My Services & Total Transparency If you browse my profile, you will see a history of wonderful regular clients, along with one outlier review from the only time I attempted house-sitting at a client's home. Due to an unexpected, urgent personal situation, I had to return to my own home overnight, leaving the pups safely inside their familiar environment for an 8-hour window. While the dogs were completely fine and suffered no accidents, I completely understand how stressful unexpected scheduling changes can be for owners. To ensure the absolute highest quality of care and eliminate any unpredictable variables, I have chosen to exclusively offer pet sitting inside my own home. Hosting pets in my own space ensures I can maintain a seamless, safe, and reliable routine for your dog alongside my own pets, no matter what. Most of my clients are wonderful regulars, but I am excited to welcome a few new furry friends into the family. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. I can't wait to meet your pup!

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.8
stars
13 ratings
Meg A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 25, 2025

Yessica was amazing. So attentive, kind and genuinely warm. Our older pup Henry is 13 and blind and has never stayed with anyone outside the family, so I was pretty nervous… but she put me at ease right away. She went above and beyond to make him comfortable with endless snuggles, treats and gentle attention. She was equally wonderful with our energetic pup Gunnar, who usually gets sad when we leave. She just has a real way with animals. We felt totally at peace knowing they were with her, and we’ll absolutely book with her again.

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Brian D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 27, 2025

Yessica was great. Una really enjoys spending time with her. When I picked her up it seemed like she wanted to stay there instead of going home. Thanks again Yessica, we look forward to our next play date (stay).

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Christine C.
2.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 03, 2025

Yessica was hired to house sit and spend the night and she did not do that, leaving my 2 dogs alone overnight for more then 9 hours. I was very disappointed

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Michael H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 29, 2025

First time using Rover! Yessica was awesome ! We have a Covid 4yr Multipoo who is very needy. She was amazing from the day we met her and her beautiful sights who were going to care for Wesley while we were on vacation. Yessica sent us pictures and videos through our trip. We knew he was in great hands! Highly recommend Yessica and fam. Will definitely be rebooking.

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Brian D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 22, 2025

From the photos that Yessica had sent I was worried that Una wasn’t gonna not gonna want to come home. Thank you so much for watching her on such short notice.

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Kathyleen P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 08, 2024

Took good care of my fur baby when she wasn’t feeling well.

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Schedule

I have a Monday-Friday job. I always get home by 3:30pm. I am able to work from home if necessary. I’m pretty flexible when it comes to work.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have two daughters who love to play and snuggle with animals. Your pets will receive a ton of love, attention and play time all around.

A typical day

My kids and I go on walks all the time. Is your pet afraid of bikes? My daughters ride bikes while I walk along them.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat
Yessica can host up to 5 pets per night
Do they get along with kids? Do they get along with other dogs? Are they allowed on couches? Are they crate trained? Are they up to date on vaccines?
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.