Pet Boarding Twin Lakes

“We are so thankful for Karen's kindness, enthusiasm, and frequent communication. The photo updates and messages allowed us to rest assured that our pup was not just safe but thriving! Thank you, Karen!”

Cathy H.

“Stetson had so much fun at Shayla’s house! She is great with communication and you can tell she loves animals!”

Josie O.

“We were thrilled with our experience with Maureen's care. We recently left our two westies with Maureen for a week. Maureen is so pleasant and a true dog lover which is very apparent when meeting her. She has a fenced back yard with plenty of room to roam. Her own two 'boys' are very good natured golden retrievers who wanted to play. Maureen's house is well situated for dog care, with plenty of room, yet able to isolate areas' with gates if helpful. I think in our case, what made our experience especially positive was receiving a daily phone text/picture from Maureen showing our westies during their day and a little note about their day. Was such a comforting touch. Maureen was very flexible with drop-off and pick-up time. We were very pleased and would highly recommend Maureen's service. Bill & Donna (Gurnee, IL)”

Bill and Donna G.

“Gage was responsive in a timely fashion and sent me picture updates! He even introduced my dog to a cat (Gage’s cat) for the first time and the cat loved my dog’s energy so much, his cat decided to snuggle with my dog on the bed. So adorable! Thank you, Gage!”

Ilene R.

“This was Remy’s first stay with Anays & Francis and she seemed to be immediately comfortable with them! I know she really enjoyed playing fetch in their fenced-in backyard. I’m so grateful for the amount of photos that I received during Remy’s 5 day stay. It was so comforting to be able to see how she was settling in. Would definitely recommend Anays & Francis to anyone who needs a sitter!!”

Brianna C.

“Barb was great! Our dog fit right in with her family and felt at home. Communication was excellent too and we got frequent pictures of our dog.”

GERALD M.

“This was the second time I had Jennifer sit for my dogs. I would 100% trust her with them at any time. She gives frequent updates and makes sure the dogs are well taken care of. She treats them just like her own. One of my dogs was on a steroid and she made sure to give her her medicine and kept me up-to-date on how she was doing. I appreciate the care she gives to them when they are with her.”

Julie C.

“Katrina is the best, made my dog feel right at home, took her to the park, let her sleep with her, my dog had the best time ever, took great care of her, sent pictures daily and kept me up to date on how she was doing, will always use Katrina, a dog' s best friend !!!!! A+++++++”

Nancy G.

“Jordan is wonderful! She is so nice to work and I will definitely use her again. Our Luna was super excited to see her after staying with her once before - which is really a comfort when leaving her. Knowing we'll use her again says it all!”

Sally R.

“Michael is a fabulous sitter!! Loved receiving daily updates, and pictures. My dog seemed to have a great time during her stay. She loved playing with all the other dogs and cuddling on the couch.”

Jayden M.

“Lucy took great care of my dog Jarvis. She is very professional and experienced with caring for dogs. I received several updates per day which gave me peace of mind while Jarvis was under her care. I would absolutely recommend her services!”

Michele C.

“Ms. Deidre took great care of Paisley!!! She communicated frequently with videos, pictures and updates throughout our 2 week off. Paisley felt very comfortable and loved! Having Milo as a playmate also played a huge part in Paisley having a great time. We highly recommend Ms. Deidre and we are sure to continue using her services as our needs arise. Thank you so much, Ms. Deidre and Milo!! :)”

Ganesh N.

“April did a great job caring for my 2 chiweenies. She kept me updated with messages and pictures and was responsive to questions etc. I could tell that my dogs had a good time with her and I will definitely reach out again if I need a place for them to go in the future.”

Melissa P.

“We wanted to express our sincere appreciation for your exceptional care of my anxious dog while we were on vacation. It was a relief knowing you kept him comfortable and safe, especially with his anxiety. We also really appreciated you keeping him separate from your cat due to my daughter's allergies – it showed a real dedication to his well-being and consideration for my family. The updates and photos you sent were so reassuring. Thanks again for going above and beyond! Will definitely take Cody back on our next vacation😊”

Shirley P.

About: I am the definition of an animal lover, which I attribute to having had animals around my entire life. I grew up with Australian shepherds, German shepherds, cats, hamsters, and even tarantulas! I am extremely comfortable walking dogs, giving them medication via food, and managing when to let them out to go to the bathroom. I’m also willing to give a big furry dog a good brush if they need it! I have lived primarily with big dogs, but have had close relationships with small dogs through friends and my husband’s family whom I have dog sat for in the past. In addition, I am a massive cat lover. I was given a kitten when I was 8 years old and had her for 19 years until she just recently passed. In her senior years, she had both hypothyroidism and asthma so I am well-versed in giving cats inhalers and medication in various forms (via dropper, ear application, in treats, and in food). I am a dependable dog and cat sitter/caretaker because I know how much your animal means to you. I’m an extremely organized person so you can count on me to be reliable with pick-up, drop-off, and everything in between. Taking care of your animal would not be a job to me because I am so happy to do it! I work all day Tuesday and Thursday and the occasional Monday, Wednesday or Friday depending on when I am scheduled (only 4 hours shifts on those days) so I could watch an animal full time during three weekdays in addition to weekends. I am still more than willing to watch an animal for an entire week and either modify my work schedule to be with them more, or just make sure they are set up for the days I am in office. I have a non-smoking home with one cat and two people including myself. My home would be an extremely relaxing environment for a pet and due to my flexible schedule, I can dedicate nearly full-time care to an animal. Since I have a cat, I would only really be able to have dogs stay overnight for a couple-day stint since I'd prefer to keep them separate. In my client's home I would offer the same care in addition to respecting the environment. I'm naturally a very clean person and always pick up after myself.

“Amanda and her son were amazing with our dog Charlie! He's a big boy and can be a lot to handle but they didn't seem to have any issues. This was his first stay with them. He settled in almost immediately. It was just a short stay overnight and he actually ate a couple times. Often he food strikes for the first day or two so this shows he felt at ease with them. We will definitely be booking again for our future needs. Thanks Amanda!”

Jenny P.

“Tommy & Julie are fantastic! My dog has separation anxiety and fear of storms/fireworks. They comforted her and stayed with her the whole week. She was happy and healthy when I picked her up. I highly recommend them and am happy to have found them. They TRULY care about our dogs and it shows. We will definitely call them again.”

Laura B.

“Jill is far more experienced boarding pets than most boarders on this site. She is very patient and loving with our fifteen year old dog, which is why I booked her months in advance for our most recent trip, even though I have to drive a little further than I would like. I intend to use her again for our next trip, assuming that our dear old dog is still with us.”

Steve C.

“I HIGHLY recommend Patricia. My Shetland Sheepdog Stanley is 9 and has not been without us on a vacation in 5 years - and even then it was a family member. Patricia was a WONDERFUL stepmom for Stanley while we were away. She took excellent care of him, gave him tons of love and made him feel right at home. She even sent me emails and pics of him everyday which helped alleviate my homesickness for him!!!! You can tell she is a genuine animal lover right when you meet her. She hardly leaves her house except to run to the grocery store (for treats for her guests) because she doesn't want to leave her animals alone - that is how dedicated she is! On a scale of 1 to 10 - she is a 20. I will definitely use her the next time we travel without him. Stanley and I cannot thank you enough Patricia! ”

Melissa B.

“We were in a last minute situation because of work schedules where we needed a dog sitter asap. Laurie was nothing short of amazing. She treated our dogs like her own. Picking them up our dogs were so happy, and exhausted. Both the dogs clearly had fallen head over heels for Laurie! So glad we found her!”

Julie L.