House Sitting Oak Park-Northwood

About: I’ve always had a soft spot for animals and genuinely enjoy spending time caring for them. I’m patient, attentive, and responsible, and I understand that every pet has their own personality, routine, and comfort level. I have professional experience caring for horses, which taught me that taking care of an animal is about much more than simply providing food and water. I’ve been trusted with the responsibility of maintaining animals’ routines, paying close attention to their behavior and needs, and making sure they are safe, comfortable, and well cared for. I also understand how important it is to trust someone with your pets and your home. I’ll treat both with care and respect, communicate with you throughout the stay, and make sure you feel comfortable knowing your pets are in good hands. Personally, I have owned a German Shepherd taught me just how important mental stimulation, exercise, play, and having a structured routine can be for an energetic dog. My Shih Tzu mix, on the other hand, gave me experience caring for a smaller dog with very different needs and personality. I am currently a college student with all morning classes, so my afternoons would be fully dedicated to caring for your pet. Weekends are also mostly spent at home, which provides plenty of opportunity to go out to parks if you wish so and play with your furry friend. I do currently live in a small studio apartment with no other pets. But I can compensate for it by taking your pet out on plenty of walks and mental enrichment

“Nichole was very attentive and Lenny enjoyed his time with her. She went above and beyond and paid special attention to him because he was sick, but still took the time to let my other pet out and take care of him. Her background as a VA was a big reason why we chose her, but her compassion and attention to detail is why I'll chose her first going foward.”

Carlos A.

“Great to know that Matthew is there to watch over are two dogs, Alice and Trixie. We have used Matthew repeatedly because he is extremely responsible and has been very flexible in meeting our needs and the dogs love him.”

Frank R.

“Leandra took great care of our pup and kitty and home! She was very flexible with our schedule changes and followed our very specific instructions we left as well as sent many updates to ease us since this was our first getaway leaving the babies behind. On her way out our puppy licked her which was evident she loved her time with her. Thank you for your help we will definitely be re-booking for future getaways!”

Tiffany D.

“Sarah was punctual, communicative, and so sweet with my dog. I appreciated her short turnaround response and hope to use her again soon for my frequent work trips. Highly recommended! Thank you!”

Michele D.

“Liz is AMAZING. My sweet rescue pup is a little anxious and jumpy, but Liz was so patient and gentle with her and gave her time to feel comfortable. And things went great! Liz sent photos and updates and left my house better than I left it. I could not be happier.”

Sayle F.

“Alina stayed with our dog and two cats for five nights, and they seem so relaxed and happy when we got home. They clearly loved her! She took great care of everything and sent tons of pictures all week. Highly recommend!”

Nicole J.

“William was awesome! Took great care of our little pup and sent amazingly adorable update photos. Great at communicating and felt really comfortable with him in our home while out of town. Highly recommend booking him!”

Elizabeth M.

“Jenn did a great job. She walked Cooper everyday and played with him a lot while she stayed at my home. This was the first time I had left him here while I traveled (13 days) and I felt very safe with her. She communicated daily including pictures.”

Billy C.

“Evelyn was AMAZING. She took such good care of my Shiloh guy. She sent me so many pictures and videos and was so reliable and responsive. And the pictures she sent me of Shiloh I knew he felt loved and comfortable 🥹 she will definitely be my go to!!!”

Jessica S.

About: I have owned animals most of my life. I had my first horse when I was 10 and my first dog when I was 12. Since then I have always had 1 and up to 4 pets at a time. I have had both dogs and cats, and still do. I have raised several puppies, but now I only adopt older dogs. When I travel, I always prefer for someone to come to my house where my pets feel the most comfortable and safe. Therefor my services are to stay with your pet/pets at their home. I am semi retired and need to stay active and engaged. I strive to schedule everyone's needs, but will not over promise and under deliver. Currently I am open 7 days a week for walking, sitting or play dates. I currently have 2 dogs and 1 cat. I live in a condominium with a small yard for the dogs to enjoy. Nevertheless, they still need more activity and stimulation so they still get daily walks. Olive the cat, comes and goes as she pleases, but is well fed and knows her love is here. All of my animals come from a rescue organization or the Animal Defense League. They are well loved, fed 2x a day, sleep on furniture and my bed with me, and of course taken on walks daily. I also, have a groomer that comes to the casa to bath and manicure them as they feel most secure with her than going to a grooming location. All of my pets are female, and have regular visits to the vet for the necessities.

“Great service and excellent communication. My pets were very well taken care of and they even managed to make friends with my antisocial cat. They sent tons of pictures throughout the visit and stayed in constant communication. Would definitely book with them again.”

Robert G.

“Grey was AMAZING!! We are so grateful we found him to watch our babies while we were both on military assignments. He went ABOVE AND BEYOND to take care of them and we hope we can welcome him to our home again soon!! 10 stars!!”

Lauren T.

About: I’ve taken care of animals including dogs cats rabbits for friends throughout my military career. From kittens and puppies to senior animals. I’ve helped break bad habits such as jumping and potty accidents in the house. I’m currently a stay at home mom so I can take care of your fur baby anytime of the week. I’ll show them the love and care the fur babies babies deserve. I have a big fenced in backyard with dogs that can play or not with yours. I also have two cats that do their own things. I can crate as well if wanted.

“She was great! Finn had a blast from all the picture updates while I was gone. He is having a babysitter hangover today! Definitely kept him busy! Thank you again for watching him on such short notice!”

Brett S.

About: My flexible schedule ensures dedicated care in your home! With 10 years of sitting experience and a lifetime as a proud dog mom, I treat your pup like family. As a work from home professional with a flexible schedule, I integrate pet care seamlessly, giving your dog frequent potty breaks, loving attention, and daily walks. I strictly stick to their familiar routine, providing attentive in-home care, timely drop-ins, engaging walks, and endless affection to keep your dog comfortable and happy.

“Thalia was amazing. I was able to enjoy my vacation and not worry about my 2 dogs. She loved on them and made sure they stayed on schedule. I will definitely be using her in the future.”

Suzanne R.

“Patty is wonderful dog sitter. She takes incredible care of my 15 year old bichon that requires extra effort. He's on meds and needs a little more attention. Patty gives him that. She also is wonderful with my 3 year old mini poodle. I highly recommend Patty!”

Pam C.

“Our second time using Laurie and she was awesome again. We got an email about a possible water leak and she was able to investigate and check all the important areas for us. Very responsive! Thank you again for taking care of our pups and house!”

Jenny G.

“Our boys had an amazing time with Kristen! She was very communicative, kind, and showed respect for our home 💕”

Madelyn T.