“We are the happiest cat parents because we went with Abi. She is reliable and very communicative which is very important to us. We are usually not a nervous people but being new to Chicago and had to leave our cats for a couple a couple of days we were terrified because so far they always traveled with us. Abi made us feel comfortable from the first time that we reached out and I knew that we could count on her to be very communicative. Great experience with Rover. Thank you. Great experience with Abi. We found the person we were looking for. Thank you again. Derek and Irina.”

“Coretta is very reliable and we enjoy working with her! She built trust with both cats (even our scaredy cat), and she sends great pictures and updates. We are return customers and will continue to be:)”

“Kayleigh was great to work with, providing detailed updates and taking in a couple of our packages. Our cat Logan was happy to us when we arrived home and seemed perfectly comfortable while we were away a few days.”

“I call TAMARA the dog whisperer. She is one of the most patient, kind, loving, and thoughtful animal owners I know. I envy this about her. She has watch my dog numerous times and each time he thinks he’s at a dog spa with the attention and care she provides him. Anyone would be extremely excited to have her as a care giver.”

“Q has quickly become our go-to pet sitter. She always provides top-notch care, and we love that she is often accompanied by her son, who our cat absolutely adores.”

“Kristen makes sure that our senior ladies get their pee breaks. I am certain that our new pup Kaia loves her at their first meeting. Thank yoi for being patient with them!”

“Danielle is a wonderful pet sitter who took superb care of Java while I was away. Last minute, Java was prescribed medicine and Danielle was able to give Java his meds without problem while I was gone. My heart felt at ease with Java in Danielle’s care!”

“Kayla did a good job checking in on my cats while I was away. She refilled their water, changed their litter, cleaned up vomit, and played with them.”

“Samantha is such a great sitter! She’s super communicative and sends great updates during her visits. It definitely makes traveling/having to leave my cat much easier knowing that she will be in Samantha’s care ☺️”

“Little Kaia took a liking to Katerina at first meeting which was a rarity since it takes a while for our corgi to open up to strangers. Katerina gave lots of pets and was patient with both senior pups. She also gave photos and updates. Looking forward to working with her again in the future.”

“Vipul did a fantastic job with my two cats and was a pleasure to coordinate with. He really has a way with cats, and mine both took to him quickly. I'd absolutely work with him again.”

“Dana is amazing! She was so helpful and cared for our 2 kitties like they were her own. She stopped by to see where their things were and meet them before the drop-ins. Thank you, Dana!”

“To whom it may concern, Delajah is a wonderful caregiver. She is reliable, understanding and extremely flexible. I have 3 dogs, that she has walked for me for the past 6 months. I appreciate how she is always prompt, and genuinely loves my dogs as if they are her own. In her experience, I have also referred her to other friends in which she has cared for their dogs as well. Delajah is compassionate and makes sure that my dog's needs are always met. She is familiar with the area and is cautious as to where she takes them on their walks. She goes above and beyond, and extends her time, to not only walk but play with them as well. I would describe her performance as consistent, experienced, and thorough. Delajah fulfills her responsibilities above expectations and is knowledgable of emergency pet care. I hope you consider her for the position! If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, Karease”

“Megan was absolutely wonderful! She took fantastic care of my cat and sent check-in photos, played with him each day, and kept my apartment clean. I will definitely come back to her the next time I need a sitter.”

“We appreciate that Enya was able to accommodate our pups despite the short notice. She was very communicative and took pictures to keep us updated. It also helps that our senior pups took a liking to her. Will gladly work with her. Again.. thank you!!”

“Bola’s wonderful! We’re glad to have her support with our dogs.”

“The visit photos showed that my shy cats were happy to play with Kai. And even though it was a last-minute holiday booking, Kai worked around my schedule to promptly get and return my keys. I would definitely welcome her into my home to care for my cats again.”

“Jade-Olivia is trustworthy and I was very comfortable having her in my home. She is meticulous, detailed, honest, and offers affordable pet sitting service. My cats received the care and attention they needed and my house was very well kept. In fact, when I returned it seemed cleaner than the day I left for my trip. I highly recommend her.”

“Tamara is a loving person to all animals. She grew up with 2-3 dogs at a time at home. She is responsible and patient. She has a genuine rapport with animals and understands and anticipates their needs.”

About: I have years of experience caring for dogs in my family, and my own 60 lb golden mix from puppyhood through adulthood. I have experience pet-sitting for community members, family, and friends. I self-trained my own dog as an ESA to exist peacefully in public spaces, including airports and airplanes. I'm well versed in positive reinforcement training, breed specific personality quirks, and how to handle health emergencies. I understand pet body language and will work hard to speak with your pet and become their friend and confidant, just as I would my own. I am a PhD candidate visiting scholar at University of Chicago and my academic forward personality shines through in the way that I engage with pets, always learning, researching, and understanding. Despite having my own dog, I am able to take on overnight house sitting, drop-ins, or walks, because I have a two-person household and my partner can care for our dog in my absence. I work from home on my own schedule, so I am generally flexible to care for pets any time throughout the day. Occasionally I have in-person meetings or seminars on campus that I need to attend for an hour or two. I respect my clients space, ideally leaving it better than I found it. I'm happy to abide by house rules for your pet and myself, such as whether pets are allowed on the furniture or not, etc.