House Sitting in Russell

“Michelle was great with our 2 dogs. One dog is very shy, and nervous. Michelle gave her the space & time, to be comfortable with her. She took great care of the dogs, as well as, our home. She was great at communicating, sending updates, and pictures. We'll definitely be using her again.”

Jean B.

“Brittany took care of my 2 senior dogs while we were away for 3 days. One of our dogs requires meds 3 times a day, and she is an over reactive dog. Brittany handled a situation with another dog that was off leash very effectively! My dog does not like other dogs, and she picked up my dog to avoid a potentially dangerous situation. Overall she took very good care of their needs, even walking them a couple times a day when she could have just let them in the fenced yard. I would definitely recommend Brittany to watch over your pets and give them the best of care.”

Edie W.

“This was the first time using Rover. I could not be more pleased with the individual we picked when we chose Josh!!! He was readily available. He kept in great communication with us throughout the entire process from booking to his departure after watching our pups. He cleaned up and left house clean and tidy. Even kept the pups safe during a tornado warning. Cannot wait to book again with Josh!”

Julie F.

“Stacey responded right away to out dog sitting request. We needed someone to come to our home for a few hours. Stacey arrived on time, walked our dog, gave him snuggles, and made sure he got his meds on time. Will definitely request Stacey again.”

Evette M.

About: I’m a grandma with three little kitties. I have two children. A 24 year old and a 18 year old. I’ve had pets my whole life. Cats, dogs and caged animals. 😊 love taking dogs for walks. There’s a trail near my house to walk in. Brings such joy to my life. I’ve always had pets as long as I can remember and since I live in an apartment this is the next best thing. I’d love to bring some joy to your pets life. Walking, visiting, and most importantly loving your pets the way you do when your not around. I’m currently unemployed working on getting certified to run a daycare at my house so I have lots of time to spend with your fur babies. I have a fenced in yard and three friendly kitties to keep your pup or kitties company. I also love going for walks. I can also crate if needed.

“As always, Tabitha has taken great care of my guy- and was able to help me out on shorter notice than normal! Duke and I are lucky to have found her!”

Stephanie N.

About: I have had and taken care of dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and so many other exotic animals since I was very young. I also have experience working with a wide variety of pets at vet clinics as well as a pet resort both of which I walked, fed, administered medication, and watched several dogs in a daycare setting. I also worked with a wide range of exotic animals as my career after graduating college! During the school year I am a substitute teacher typically working M-F until about 4pm. This summer I will be working at Apple Holler as a tour guide with a slightly inconsistent schedule but the days I do work I will usually be finished around 3pm. That being said I am available to do drop ins and walks later in the afternoon after work. I have most weekends available as well. When caring for your pets I will always be cognizant of the surroundings. I respect the owners choices of the best way to manage their dog so I will use leashes, crates, etc. whenever it is needed or recommended.

“Gwen was absolutely wonderful with Chevy! She followed all instructions to a T, sent us tons of sweet updates and photos, and left our home spotless. Chevy was clearly happy and well cared for—we could tell he felt totally at ease. We’re so grateful for the love and attention she gave him and would welcome her back anytime!”

Emily J.

“Diamond is great! She came and was on time. I needed her from 1 to 5 on a Saturday. She sends me pictures of the dogs. She is super responsive and responsible. She needed to let them out and feed them. She plays with them and they seem to respond well to her. I will ask for Diamond again!”

Lori N.

“Ariana was AWESOME! She literally saved our weekend vacation after our original scheduled house/dog sitter no-showed on the morning we were supposed to leave. Ariana was able to come over a few hours after confirming, she asked appropriate questions and was attentive. I felt awful because we have two geriatric dogs. It turned out not to be as smooth of a weekend for Ariana, as we thought it would be. What has always presented to us as food eccentricities and separation anxiety in our 15 yr old Shih Tzu, may be end- of- life symptoms, as he refused to eat, drink, and had explosive diarrhea in the middle of the night and was spitting up on the last night we were away. Ariana handled everything in the most professional and respectful manner she could. She called me at 3:30 am (which I appreciate more than anything) and advised me Mushu had explosive diarrhea, he was spitting up, and wasn't eating, and asked what I wanted her to do. I appreciated this so much because I know my dog better than anyone, and have dealt with him "being Mushu" for 15 years, and I knew we would be leaving the following morning to come home. We got home yesterday. I called his vet and we made a plan to monitor him overnight to see if he returned to previous perkiness and started drinking/eating. Again, Ariana was very professional and used great instincts to overcome a difficult weekend.”

Heidi T.

“Our dog Cali loved having Derek here. Cali loved just hanging out with him plus the extra outside time Derek provided was a real treat”

Elaine J.

About: I've always had an animal in the house from fish to rabbits to dogs and more. Whenever a family member needs a pet sitter, I'm their first call and I'd love to be yours as well! I'm available between 10 am-2 pm Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, between 6:30 pm-9 pm Mon.-Fri. and between 8 am-10 pm, Saturday & Sunday. I'm a school bus driver therefore these hours are firm. ☺️ I am comfortable giving medications and bottles if needed, along with crating. I love going for walks with my furry friends and am always up for some extra training and cuddles!

“Chasity took such great care of our dogs when we had to go out of town for the weekend. The perfect amount of check ins and photos left us certain they were in excellent hands.”

Sarah H.

“Ayla was awesome, sweet, and very attentive. I appreciate her sending me pictures and updates and she followed all of my instructions. Would love to book her again.”

Zara V.

About: I am a firm believer that our pets are our family, and each individual pet deserves individual care, respect and love! I am meticulous with details and ensure that a beloved pet’s routine is kept as consistent as possible under my care. I’ve owned cats since I was 8yrs old, and also had hermit crabs, Leopard geckos, and tarantulas. My family never had space for a dog, so I walked and played with my neighbors dogs while growing up. Once I reached my 20s, I’ve volunteered for years at no-kill shelters back in TN, trained on how to clean, socialize and care for dogs. I have just moved to Northern Illinois and wasn’t able to transfer my job up here. So I want to make my job caring for your family! I am available Saturday - Wednesday. I am very detail oriented and respect every pet owner’s instructions and wishes to the letter. Pets deserve consistency with their established routines! In the absence of instructions or an emergency, I have years of hands-on pet care to fall back on and use reliable judgement so your pet will always receive the best care possible.

“Sarah did a rely nice job with Fergus. He suffers from anxiety and when we got home from our trip he didn't even seem to have missed us. It was nice to see he was able to relax with Sarah there.”

Fabian F.

“Isabella was incredibly responsive and helpful. I strongly recommend her to future clients.”

Shaurya B.

“Karie was absolutely amazing! She took excellent care of our pups and our home. She walked them numerous times throughout the day, and played with our very energetic pup many times throughout the day as well. She even handled a minor medical issue with one of our dogs. She was great and we will absolutely use her services again! We would highly recommend her to anyone!”

Maggie P.

“Madison was absolutely wonderful with Kane. I came home to a super happy pup. Madison was very responsive and had great communication with be before, during and even after my trip. I highly recommend her and will be booking her again!”

Sami P.

“Sydney is a sweetheart and you can tell she loves dogs!”

Tina S.