My fiancee and I absolutely LOVE Brendan! We have 2 cats that we cherish and boarding them was not…read morean option, so after doing a Yelp search, I found Brendan. We chatted about the basics over the phone and a week before our trip, he came over and I went into more detail with him concerning the care of our pets. I was a little nervous as he did not take any notes, but everyday for our entire trip, Brendan arrived as scheduled, he sent us photos and updates, and not once did he ask me to repeat my instructions! I was thoroughly impressed! After the first day, I was able to relax and enjoy my vacation. I highly recommend Brendan and whenever we take another extended trip, he will be the only pet sitter that we use.

We have used Brendan many times for last minute getaways and he has always delivered in taking care…read moreof our little Yorkie. It was very important for us to get text updates and pictures which he always sent in a timely manner. There were a few hiccups with timing visits and our puppy "escaping" her room - I give him 5 stars for prompt resolution and going above and beyond including extra visits to find our little Houdini.

There aren't enough stars above to give the proper rating for FurAmor, it's absolutely the best dog…read morewalking service! They are reliable, professional and go out of their way to provide excellent services! We love our dog walker Kim, out in the Fox Valley area, she treats Dusty like her own and always sends us prompt e-mails after her walk to let us know how things went. Knowing that Dusty is well cared for, to us, is priceless!

All the walkers are great, caring and attentive to my pets needs. We leave assured our pets are…read morebeing cared for well.

Jen has been taking care of my pets for years and always does a wonderful job. My pets always get…read moreexcited to see her, and I know they're in great hands. Highly recommend!

You know how you sometimes don't want to give a review because then the secret is out? Well that's…read morehow I feel about Jen's Gentle Pet Care - she and her husband have taken care of our dog and other pets for years and they're just wonderful! Great communication, great with our dog and impeccably reliable.

Steve is a pet sitter who takes care of pretty much any type of animal you could have…read more He told us he has a house rabbit, so if you're a person who is lucky enough to have a bun hoppin' around your house, The Animal Keeper is for you! He also does more standard stuff like dog walking. Some general house sitting things too for when you're on vacation like getting the mail and watering plants. We've had Steve take care of our iguana twice and I have no complaints! I'm impressed with his enthusiasm and he's very good at keeping in touch with you and is easy to reach if you need to call him. Follows instructions well (as far as I could tell, I mean, my iguana didn't say anything) and even stayed a little extra time waiting for him to do his daily poops (sorry, Steve, I guess he doesn't go as fast for strangers) but still retaining his enthusiasm. He gave us his resume and apparently he's also taken care of horses (and even elephants I think) so if you need a horse-sitter he does that too. Not sure how easy those are to find since I know nothing about horses. So yeah, dogs, cats, exotics, reptiles, rabbits, dog walking. He charges per half hour so it's also cost efficient (to us). Recommended! Thanks so much, Steve.

They are awesome!! My dogs and cat just adore them! They are reliable and trustworthy! My fur…read morebabies are always happy when I come back from a business trip! They were even able to help out in an emergency situation! Highly recommended!!!!!

We became acquainted with Jan's Pampered Pet Sitting rather by accident when a prospective…read morepet-sitter couldn't watch our cats when we were leaving on vacation. She referred us to Jan's, and we've never looked back. For our first "get acquainted" visit, she arrived with a clipboard and professional form to get info on our cats, likes/dislikes, where their food, water bowls and litter pans are located, name of vet(s), health/medical questions, what to do in case of a pet emergency. And then info about us and our house--alarm system info, newspapers/mail brought in, etc. We were bowled over with her professionalism. And they're bonded and insured. For about 12 years now Jan has watched our pets, and is always available--even on the rare but unavoidable short-notice need. She lets us know of her vacations well in advance so we can plan accordingly. Jan's business is as good as it gets, and reasonably-priced as well. She's a treat, and we're glad to know her!

John is a permanent member of our pack! We started using his services about a year ago, best…read moredecision ever. He is patient, kind and knowledgeable with our two dogs and he routinely switches up the activities depending on various factors (what the dogs need, weather, etc). He has video of all interactions and it's so great to watch our dogs activities and see how much they enjoy working with John. I fully trust K9 Trotter and am grateful to have his expertise.

I am so thankful to have ran across John with K9 Trotter! My yellow lab was use to going to a large…read moreacre dog daycare 3 days a week before we moved from the Pacific Northwest. After doing much research, I wasn't able to find anything that would suit our needs in our new area and decided to check into a dog walker instead. After reaching out to John, I was extremely impressed with his timely manner response. We chatted about my pups needs, behavior characteristics, etc. Two things I love most about K9 Trotter is one, John is so reliable, trustworthy and very knowledgeable when it comes to understanding dogs and their needs. I have no doubt in my mind that when Ryder is in his care, he is safe and having the best time ever! Second, John offers a variety of activities, not just your typical walk around the block and then drop them back off. He actually will play fetch, go for a long walk or even let them run next to his dog friendly bicycle if it's a real high energy dog. Plus in the summer time, he'll take water loving dogs swimming which is so cool! I also can't forget to mention the ABSOLUTE BEST THING about his service, John wears a Go-pro from the moment he enters your home to the moment he says goodbye for the day. He then will send you the video each evening so you can recap the entire visit and see in real time just how much fun your four legged family member had! K9 Trotter is a small local business and very affordable. John is the owner and sole dog walker at this point so I know he is the only one entering my home. He does a meet and greet before hand so he can meet you as well as your pup(s). Hands down, I would recommend K9 Trotter over anyone else. His service is a truly a diamond in the ruff! :)

Friendly, personalized, prompt, timely and concise, very professional and polite as well.read more

Lisa is *hands down* the best petsitter we've ever had. Admittedly, we are incredibly picky and…read moreselective about who we allow in our home when we're not here, and more importantly, who we trust to take care of our fur babies - Lisa is IT for us! We travel frequently but have three (needy) cats, and they LOVE when Lisa comes for twice-daily visits. She plays with them, keeps them fed and watered, handles the litter and the oldest's medicine, and even brings them new little toys to keep them curious and engaged. She also sends updates and the cutest pics of them during every visit! They are social and happy when we return (versus the sullen, cranky animals we used to come home to) and we've now traveled all over the world knowing our animals are safe and well and quite content in her care. She's basically an extension of our family at this point! Cannot recommend her highly enough.

If you're new to the area and looking for a safe, loving place to board your dog or drop them off…read morefor daycare--or if you've lived here for a while and are just searching for a spot you can truly trust--Just Like Home for Paws is it. I've been bringing my dog here for over three years, and they feel like family. From day one, I've had complete trust in them when it comes to my dog's health, safety, and happiness. The team is warm, attentive, and clearly loves every single pup that walks through the door. One of my favorite parts? Every single time we're in the car heading there, my dog knows exactly where we're going and starts getting so excited. Tail wagging, nose to the window--it's clear how much he loves it there. I can't say enough good things about this place. It gives me total peace of mind knowing my dog is being cared for like one of their own. If you're considering doggy daycare or boarding, I highly recommend Just Like Home for Paws. They're everything you could want in a second home for your dog.

I am so grateful we found Just Like Home 4 Paws! After a bad experience with a previous facility, I…read morewas on the hunt for a place my dog would feel safe and happy. The facility is welcoming, cozy and clean. I love that it's female owned and family operated! I was very anxious about boarding Sherlock over Christmas because he suffers separation anxiety, but after seeing the daily photos and videos my mind was completely put at ease. Sherlock looked like he was having a great time and it was clear he was being well cared for and getting lots of love & attention! Now I can go on vacation with no worries knowing that Sherlock is in great hands. He now goes to doggie day care weekly. And even though it's only been couple weeks, I can already see an improvement in his separation anxiety. I would highly recommend JLH4P to anyone looking for doggie daycare/boarding!

I've been using Simply Pets services for the last year or so and I am amazed at the level of…read moreservice they offer. They watch after our 3 cats when we are not in town and they never fail to give us daily updates on the services they provided, pictures of the cats and any concerns that have come up. Twice Simply Pets has really gone above and beyond for us - once when I had a family emergency and they did everything they could to fit us in last minute. More recently we were out of the country when our furnace gave out and Kelsie & Josie did everything from turning on our space heaters to finding alternate housing (in case the furnace couldn't be repaired soon). They kept us informed every step of the way and what's more important, did everything to keep our cats safe and comfortable. I feel very comfortable having the staff at Simply Pets watch our cats - from scheduling, to billing to the way they interact with pets, you simply can't ask for more.

From the owner: Looking for reliable dog walkers or sitters in the Fox Valley area is no easy feat, especially when…read moreyou’re busy. Our mission is to provide the safe haven you need during your full schedule so you have the peace of mind knowing your pet is cared for and, of course, having fun at the same time! Building strong, trusting relationships with our clients is a top priority at Simply Pets. Through the use of our online mobile app, we keep in touch via messages and visit journals so you’re always in the loop with how your pet is doing while in our care. Think of it this way: we offer the convenience and reliability of a larger pet care company, but we keep our team small to ensure a personal, family-oriented experience that you and your pet deserve from a pet care provider. Because at Simply Pets, clients are family!