We could not be happier with Chicago Pet Sitters! Dana, Jared and the entire team are amazing. They are extremely responsive and flexible, and always upbeat and positive even when we have a late cancellation request. As a first time dog mama, I had a lot of anxiety and questions about trusting someone to take care of my pup and into my home. Dana and her team make it easy - coming over to meet us and Max, and scheduling the same sitter for regular walks for Max (who we also get to meet). Our first walker Piya was like Max's second mom, and we LOVE our current walker Davis. I've been home a few times when he's come and Max lights up when he sees him - it doesn't get any better :) Dana and her team really go above and beyond. Last winter I was out of town and my boyfriend was stranded by a storm two hours outside of Chicago. We were panicked because we hadn't given any friends keys, and Max would've been stuck in his crate for far too long if someone weren't able to get in. They responded extremely quickly, after hours, working with the dog walker to coordinate a key dropoff with our friends. That is completely outside of their scope, but they were there for us when we needed them! We love them and HIGHLY recommend. They are honest, flexible and really care about your pets and easing your worries! read more

I haven't even written a yelp review before but I felt that I had to after my experience using Chicago Pet Sitters. I had never used a pet service before and was a bit nervous about leaving my cat, Archie alone for 10 days. Pet Sitters was wonderful, from the first visit you have with them to meet your pet to the daily updates I received from Pam with pictures of Archie while I was away, they really made me feel much more at ease being gone. When I returned I found a cat hair free apartment, my mail sitting on my counter and a very happy and less stressed cat than when I usually leave him alone for trips. Thank you Pam and Pet Sitters! I will definitely be using your services again! read more

I have had excellent experiences with Chicago Pet Sitters over the past year. Special thanks to Tiffany K. and Jeff B. for their detailed notes and pictures from their visits! In addition to taking great care of my pet, they've taken great care of my home while I'm away by cleaning up pet messes, bringing in mail, and even watering my plants. The online pet information portal and scheduling and invoicing systems have also been easy to use. I highly recommend Chicago Pet Sitters. read more

Seriously, how have people not discovered Chicago Pet Sitters?? We started using them on a rec from a neighbor. The reason he liked them was that he once came home early from work and "caught" them with his dog down the street playing in the park. They never saw him, but he swears he has never seen his dog having so much fun and so happy. Fast forward a year later when we got our puppy. We did their meet and great, and our dog, who does not like people, instantly took to the owner Dana, and our walker, Alison. After a few months, we couldn't be happier. As proof, a month ago I got the day off. We still had Alison scheduled for the late morning, so I decided to play golf and then hit a cubs game. When I came home to change from golf before the game, I ran into Alison and my dog at our place. How happy was our dog? Well, she wouldn't even come say hi to me. She was that in love with Alison. I know some of our friends have dog walkers that show up late, or forget to come, or only stay with their dog for 10 minutes... Well, in months of using Chicago Pet Sitters, they have only been late one time: when Alison's car broke down. They easily could have hidden this from us (we leave for work at 7:45 and don't get home till at least 5, so we would never know if they lied), but instead they called me to warn that they'd be about 30 minutes late and that another walker would be there to make sure our dog wasn't alone for too long. Anyways, I could not be any happier with Chicago Pet Sitters. They truly care about animals (knowing my unhappiness with our current food, Dana sent me a report analyzing and rating all dog foods to help me find a new one). Try them out, you'll be soo happy. Your pet will be too :) read more

I am so, so happy that I found Chicago Pet Sitters! After a really bad experience with another company I was on the market for a new dog walker and I interviewed a few companies. Dana responded to my email within minutes; and within a day they had set up a time to come over and meet me and my dog. I have a young puppy and I know that's not everyone's thing but I knew right away it was a good fit. They paired us up with Andrew, who is a seasoned walker so I felt really confident in him. But I could also instantly tell that he really loved and cared for my dog. I get the funniest pictures and notes that reassure me that while I'm at work my little guy is having fun. I also was going on vacation for the first time since I adopted my puppy and I had a friend staying over but needed coverage for one more day. CPS was so flexible and set up an awesome schedule and an overnight for a very reasonable price. The entire time Andrew had 100% of my trust. I got extra pictures bc he knew I missed my puppy; he completely respected my home and I know that my little guy felt comfortable even with me being gone. I would not hesitate to use them again for an overnight and I will never need to use another company for dog walking. I could go on and on! Thank you to CPS for coming into mine and Roger's life- you guys are the best!!! read more

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5 stars for Chicago Pet Sitters! They have a great website that makes scheduling a breeze and invoicing/payments a snap. The daily email notes and photos are great as well. While technology is nice, what is most important is the quality of their walkers. Chad H. is fantastic! Not only does my dog adore him, my neighbors tell me how much they like him!! Over the past ~10 years I've used a few different dog walking services in the city. Chicago Pet Sitters is the best hands down!! read more

We cannot say enough great things about this company! Chicago pet sitters have watched our two cats a few times over the past year after a friend of ours recommended them to us. They are so good to our little kitties when we are away! They leave a detailed note and send a text message after each visit. Dana, the owner, even called us when she thought they were acting "hungrier than normal". I assured her they are like that all the time but we really appreciate the attention they pay to our cats! They do a fantastic job! read more

I've been using Chicago Pet Sitters for over a year (for regular dog walks and overnight visits) and they've been a wonderful business to work with. I know the owner, Dana, from volunteering with One Tail at a Time, and she is the best. My regular walker, Rachel, is a gem and always gives the best notes from her walks with my two chihuahuas. My pups can be high maintenance at times, but Rachel handles it all in stride and I know they're in good hands with her. read more

Chicago Pet Sitters is incredible! I have been using this service for over a year when my dog, Lil Vito joined my life at 8 weeks old. I loved the initial meet & greet at my home to ensure that his walker, Chris, would be a good fit. Lil Vito loves Chris! And I love that I have a walker that I trust and truly cares for my dog's well-being. The daily emails and photos are the highlight of my work day--that co-workers even ask me to read them out loud. Thanks for taking great care of my pup! read more

My old coworker recommended CPS as a super reliable and trustworthy dog walking company for my pup...and she was right! I absolutely love the way they care for my dog -- I've even been home on occasion and have witnessed nothing but top-notch care & compassion by our dog walker. Their communication is fantastic and I always feel comfortable knowing my dog is being walked by CPS. Highly recommend!!! read more

Thank you SO much Chicago Pet Sitters for taking care of my little Penny Lane! Dana is great and all the gals that have visited my kitty are really sweet with her. They leave the most adorable report cards of your little one and lots of detail. You also get a text/message after your visit to put your mind at ease on their well-being. I have recommended them to all my friends that have pets that occasionally need a great pet-sitter. You do have a chance of setting up a meet and greet prior to the first pet-sitting appt being scheduled and they are awesome. Not to mention the rates are very reasonable and i will never use a separate service as long as i live in the city. Thanks Chicago Pet Sitters -SP read more

Chicago Pet Sitters is reliable, convenient and provides high quality walkers. The company ensures you have a walker when you need it - if your regular walker is sick/out they make sure there is a substitute. read more

Two big thumbs up to Chicago Pet Sitters. My wife and I were very nervous about what to do with our cat during our trip to Europe as last time we had boarded her with a vets office and they indicated that she was real anxious the entire time and did not do well. For this trip we researched cat sitters and Chicago Pet Sitters had the best combination of great reviews as well as competitive pricing (in fact when you consider the extras such as medication administration, bringing in mail etc. that they perform for no extra charge they are a bargain). The owner (Kristin) arranged for a meet-and-greet with Laura (the sitter). Kristin was extremely prompt in responding to my e-mails and was flexible with scheduling the meet-and-greet. She has a variety of employees and works to match the best sitter for your pet's needs. Both Kristin and Laura were very thorough during the meet-and-greet, taking the time to get to know our cat and all of her likes and dislikes. I had been nervous about allowing a stranger into our house with us out of the country, but they really set my mind at ease after meeting with them. While off on our trip Kristin sent e-mail updates for every visit. She also kept a written log detailing what she did each visit and how Sadie was doing and behaving. She brought in all of our mail (as requested), rotated different lights on in our condo, gave Sadie her medications, played with her with her favorite toys and even cleaned up after Sadie if she became sick. Chicago Pet Sitters even takes all of your trash out of your house so there is no foul smell when you return. I am extremely impressed with Chicago Pet Sitters and will definitely be using them the next time I travel and highly, highly recommend them to anybody in need of pet sitting services. read more

My cat is unusual in that he absolutely craves attention, playtime, snuggles, etc. Basically he's the antithesis of a normal cat. Thank goodness for the pet lovers at Chicago Pet Sitters - whenever we go out of town, they take great care of him. We used to have friends check in on him while we were gone, and we'd get home and he'd cry for hours. Now, we get home after the Chicago Pet Sitters have been here, and he's happy and snuggly. I love that when I get home, I can see finger-drag marks on the carpet, a clear sign that the sitter has been down on the ground playing with him. Only four stars though because our last visit had three different sitters throughout, and there was some confusion with our phone number so we didn't get the text messages daily like we were supposed to. But I'm certain they visited with him. Would have been easier for us and for Simon though if we just had one sitter consistently throughout the time we were gone. Otherwise though, they're great! read more

I've never written a yelp review before so it says something about how much I love Chicago Pet Sitters that I'm willing to actually put the effort in for this. I've left my cat Sam in the capable hands of CPS multiple times now. They are extremely responsive, flexible and professional. I always feel comfortable knowing Sam will be well looked after when I'm out of town. The sitters leave notes and send pictures via text. I've never had a problem setting up visits, even at the very last minute or around the holidays. Most importantly the staff at CPS seems to genuinely care for Sam. Highly recommended! read more

Daily visits from Leigh give us and our little old dog a great sense of comfort. It's great knowing we have a relationship with our regular dog sitter/walker. She is almost part of the family! Her care and compassion for our doggo makes us feel so much better about all of our necessary travel. We know he is always in great hands. Thanks. read more

We have been using Chicago Pet Sitters regularly since we got our fur baby 5 years ago. We are completely satisfied with the service/system. It's very easy to request/cancel services online. We are also so happy that Rachel is our regular walker, she's great -- we love the photos and we know our dog loves the attention :) read more

Honestly, working with Chicago Pet Sitters has been one of the best experiences. We have a 9 month old Frenchie and, as very nervous puppy parents, they have consistently put is at ease. They recommended a trainer for us and have done nothing but take amazing care of our little man. They truly understand how to take care not only our pet but also us as owners as well by keeping us informed and giving us tips and tricks along the way. We always look forward to their detailed and daily updates via email and they have guided us from "puppy visits" to a longer walk. They even gave us a walker who has more experience with puppies! I have recommended them to EVERYONE with a pet, so thankful for this kind, caring and compassionate company! read more

The absolute best! We have been using Chicago Pet Sitters for the past 2 years (since our dog was a puppy) and they could not be more flexible, attentive and caring towards our pup. Clay and Oscar have taken such good care of our dog, he really looks forward to their visits. In addition to the care they provide, the online booking system and flexibility in scheduling is fantastic. My husband and I have very ad hoc schedules and Dana and the team have been so accommodating to last minute changes / requests. I could not recommend this company more! read more

I'm going to add my voice to the chorus of good reviews. Dana and her team (hi Elise!) are amazing with my grumpy wiener dog Howard. When I have to travel for work, Dana has been nothing but super accommodating and takes great great care of him, Howard is it a great walker and Elise makes sure he gets a good walk in every day whether he likes it or not! I would trust these guys with anything and they come with my highest recommendation, read more

Update: It's now 2016 and, as promised, we have used Chicago Pet Sitters ever since I first wrote this review in 2008 and I am as happy with them now as I was then. I am so pleased with Chicago Pet Sitters, I hardly even know where to start. From the minute we called to schedule vacation cat care over the Christmas holiday, I have been completely impressed by the professionalism, attention to detail, and compassion of Dana and her associates. In addition to the text messages and detailed reports, the sitter made sure on each visit to visually verify that our skittish little black cat was still in the apartment, going so far as to find her in the box spring of our bed, and even cleaned up some cat puke. I was able to relax during our vacation without worrying about the cats, and we came home to happy, well-fed cats and a clean litter box. After this excellent experience, I can't imagine hiring any other pet sitters. read more

Absolutely, 100% awesome! We used to live in Lincoln Park and had another dog walker that we adored. Unfortunately, she had to shrink her service area and we were left without a walker for our dear Chewie. Thankfully, that walker had previous experience with Dana and the Chicago Pet Sitters. We gave a call to Dana and she came right out to meet Chewie and see what they could do for us. When we were up the creek, Chicago Pet Sitters saved us. All of the walkers were EXCELLENT and Chewie loved each and every one of them. They'd leave us notes to update us on that walk so we knew what to expect. Sadly, we moved to the far north neighborhoods and Chicago Pet Sitters doesn't service that far north. We love Dana and the Pet Sitters and will always be thankful for them! read more

I rarely Yelp, but I felt there was a need to do so in this case. My wife and I will be having our first child in a month and she will become a full time mom, essentially ending our need for a walking service while we are at work. We are literally discussing having them still come for a walk once or twice a week anyways, just because of how well our dog behaves as a result of the service. We have worked with Dana for over two years now, and have had Nathalie, Chelsea and Robyn as our full time walkers. Each of the 3 was everything you could ask for in this service, at a reasonable price. As for specifics, over two years we have thrown quite a few weekend and evening requests at them, often last minute, and often at inconvenient hours. She has literally accommodated us every single time with no hassle. Also, with any special requests as far as medicine, behaviors we have been working on, or whatever, they have been more than helpful. My wife has even wanted the walker to play a CD everyday with baby sounds to prepare the dog. My response was "we are paying them to walk the dog, not train her". Of course, the CD gets played daily, and our dog's reaction is detailed in the note. Also, the pessimist in me would expect a dog walker to occasionally cut the route short in the winter, or spend some time on the clock texting friends on our couch. After all, we'd never know the difference, right? However, every time we have come home unexpectedly during the day, the only thing we have caught them in the act of is doing their job correctly and enthusiastically. It's funny to see how much my dog loves this person I've met only a handful of times. I'm sure I've made my point clear enough. They came highly recommended and have met and exceeded all of our high expectations. A no brainer recommendation for me. read more

Chicago Pet Sitters has been awesome! Elizabeth was amazing with my dog who has a really hard time with new people coming into our home. Elizabeth was extremely patient and communicated everything to me that was going on. The rest of the staff was easy to reach and very helpful. If you need dog walking services in Chicago I would highly recommend Chicago Pet Sitters! read more

I have only been a client for a couple of weeks but the care they show my puppy and the daily updates give me great comfort while I am at work. David (and Carrie, while David was on vacation) took phenomenal care of my fur baby! I would recommend them with no exceptions! read more

We have been using Chicago Pet Sitters since Wally came home with me as a puppy over three years ago. They've been so flexible with moves, vacations, and extra requests throughout the years. All the sitters have been great, particularly Wally's current walker, Alec, who clearly cares for him, knows his routines, and recognizes if anything is amiss. He provides fun and thorough updates daily, and I feel so comfortable knowing Wally is in good hands. read more

I have been using Chicago Pet Sitters since moving to Chicago 3 years ago and have never been disappointed. Although I have switched walkers once or twice due to me moving areas, they have all been great. My current walker is Dan and he is phenomenal. He sends updates of my dog's activities during the walks accompanied by a photo. He went above and beyond by dealing with me when I sent an article about someone in Chicago stealing dogs and said he would fight the person if it came to that which gives me comfort as my dog is my baby. Highly recommend using this service as they are flexible to you and your dogs' needs. read more

We've used Chicago Pet Sitters for 7+ years -- since 2010 -- to care for our two dogs and cat in Lakeview. We are moving out of the city, so sadly giving them up. If there's a service even half as good as Chicago Pet Sitters where we're moving, I'll be grateful. The online scheduling tool is invaluable and the email updates after each dog walk or cat visit are incredible. We've had a few walkers over the years, and have never been disappointed. It makes such a difference in our busy lives to know that we can depend on this service. Our dogs love their current walker, Caitlin. We have two big dogs with lots of energy and she handles them great, even jogging them when the weather permits so they get all their energy out, so well worth the money and so essential to keeping our dogs calm and sane while we aren't home. When I work from home, the dogs wait excitedly all morning for her to arrive. The cat visits are great too - they bring in the mail when we're on vacation and send us email updates right after the visit so we know our cat is well cared for. read more

Like everyone else who has reviewed Chicago Pet Sitters, I could go on and on about how great they are. Having a friendly, dependable and all around awesome company I know I can count on any time I'm out of town makes my life so much easier. The last thing you want to do when you're on vacation is worry about your home or pet. My cat can't talk (yet), but I'm sure he'd have a million good things to say about the pet sitters that take such good care of him when I'm on the road. read more

They recently took over the dog walking company I used since moving to the City. I was a little nervous since Barney and Betty love their dog walker Jim and I thought I would lose him with the transition. No they kept him on and so happy they did!! Dana is great and actually loved their contract questions as they are very concerned with my dogs well being; asking about their likes, dislikes, quirks etc, made me feel that they really care. They get back to me quickly via email which as you know is THE way to correspond these days. I'm extremely happy that the transition has been so easy. Use this company - great pet sitters for River North (new to river north area) and other areas in the City. read more

Chicago Pet Sitters took the best care of our cat when we lived in the Wicker Park area for several years. We miss them!

I'm so happy to have found a reliable pet service that I trust coming into my home! Dana, the owner, was prompt in getting back to me and getting me established as a new client in a rather short amount of time. I was unable to meet Carrie (the woman, who cared for my cat) at the consultation, but she left a detailed note about her visit and sent me a text when she left my apartment, which really put me at ease. My cat seemed like a much happier cat when I returned home. I will never board my cat again as long as this service is around. Love Chicago Pet Sitters! read more

I have used Chicago Pet Sitters for over 5 years for daily walks for my dog. The owner and all of the staff have been consistently responsive, supportive and extra helpful to myself and Daisy. The prices have been fair and consistent over the many years that I have used them. Daisy loves her walks with Britt!! She is the best dog walker! She is consistent and dependable. I can tell from her notes that she really knows and cares for Daisy. I also love receiving pictures of Daisy's morning walks each day. Britt goes out of her way to accommodate for Daisy's special needs due to aging including carries her up and down 3 flights of stairs. I highly recommend Chicago Pet Sitters read more

I have been using Chicago Pet Sitters for about a year and half. Dana the owner is amazing and her love for the animals and what she does truly shines through. My dog Ruby has had several walkers, but Matt who is working with her now has been especially wonderful, patient, and kind! Ruby is a very anxious chihuahua/dachshund mix rescue from PAWS. It has been difficult for her to learn to trust her humans. Before Matt began working with Ruby, he came over and met with me and her. He has worked patiently with her and now she is successfully walking on her leash and doing her potty on their daily walks. I love the notes I get as well as the pictures he sends daily. I can't express how thankful we are for Matt and to have found Chicago Per Sitters. I know that Ruby is being cared for and loved. I recommend Chicago Pet Sitters and of course Matt to everyone in Chicago!! read more

My husband and I are so grateful to have been told about Chicago Pet Sitters by our neighbors! It's been so easy to work with their management and I can't say enough about our walker, Dan. He's probably the most reliable service professional we've ever had - I've never thought twice about him not showing or having a key to our home. Dan is the BEST! Not to mention, our high energy pup, Reggie, LOVES him and I know Dan gets him the exercise he needs mid-day. We get pictures every day after the service of all the fun things they do! Booking through their online portal is always a breeze too! Highly recommend Chicago Pet Sitters! read more

Chicago Pet Sitters is the absolute best! We have been using them for 5 years and have had nothing but greatness. They are always on time, send the best updates/pictures and take great care of our home. I always have peace of mind when they are in charge! read more

We have been using CPS to watch our cats for a long time now (5+ years). We have used them ever since we moved here from Michigan. We have never thought about switching since we know our cats are in the best of care while we are gone. They have never missed a date and can accommodate some last minute reservations. Since all of our family is out of town, we appreciate they are available on holidays. The thoughtful message updates (with pictures!) definitely help us feel at ease while we are away. We would definitely recommend CPS as reliable and friendly pet sitters! read more

If it were possible to give ten stars I would ... pet owners and pet lovers agree on one thing, our pets are our family and we want the best for them. I've had my cats for over ten years and have never left them alone for more then 4 days and therefore never needed a pet service to care for them. When it came time to leave town for over two weeks for my wedding/honeymoon I knew it was important to go with a professional service to give them the care that they needed on a consistent basis, but the idea of leaving them in the hands of total strangers was somewhat daunting. Thanks to the positive reviews on yelp, and the services accreditation's, I went with Chicago Pet Sitters. During my meet and greet with Dana and Nathalie I knew immediately that my cats were in good & loving hands. They provided me with daily updates via text message/email that helped put my mind at ease that the "kids" were doing great and Nathalie was caring for them as if they were her own. I highly recommend their services and will never use anyone else as long as I have pets and live in Chicago!!!! read more

Nicole walked our dog, Ollie, almost every day for about 8-9 months and never once could I complain about anything. We moved out of town otherwise we would have never stopped the service. The prices are very fair and this is a very trustworthy group. If they say you're dog is going to get 25 or 40 min of attention per trip, your dog is going to get that much (and sometimes a little more). read more

For anyone looking for a pet sitter in Chicago, don't search any further. Chicago Pet Sitters is the best pet sitting company I have ever worked with, and I have never felt more comfortable knowing that my cat was well cared for when I was away. I have moved to a new neighborhood that unfortunately they don't service, but I used their services for a year and it was a very smooth process. I had two sitters in that time as my first sitter left the company to pursue other endeavors after 6 months. Both sitters were incredibly pleasant and reassuring. They could sense that I'm an overprotective cat mom and took great care to understand the needs of my 20 year old cat. During my time away I received updates and pictures from each visit, and I could tell that my cat really felt comfortable with both of them. Truly a very caring group of people! read more