I have used Sharon for 4 years now and let me tell you. SHE IS GREAT! Love her. She is super…read morereliable, friendly, caring and attentive to the needs of my 2 cats. She pays attention to their mannerisms and lets you know if they are doing well while you are away. One of my cats is not friendly at all and Sharon deals with this in a caring and loving manner. I can always count on her. I trust her in my home and taking care of my cats. I have tried several pet sitters in the city before her and none of them compare to the care she has provided to my cats. She has taken my cat to the vet and once picked up something at the post office for me while I was gone and it was at home when I got there. That was so over and beyond in the very best possible way. I HIGHLY recommend her.

Sharon is my 2 year old dog's fairy God mother. I've used her dog walking and boarding services…read morefor nearly a year and highly recommend her! Sharon is great with animals and has been something of a guru for these first time dog parents. She treats my little guy like he is her own. We travel about once a month and while I hate leaving him behind, I always feel better leaving him with Sharon. She's always incredibly flexible which is a big help since my schedule is a moving target. She's easy to get ahold of via phone, text or email which is nice for when we travel. And she leaves a note everytime she walks him so I know how he's doing. She also supports and helps us work on training things during the walks - ie: no jumping, no pulling. If you're looking for a dog walker, Sharon should be the first person you call!

Chris, I wanted to tell you I really appreciated the care you and your team gave Jasper. The…read morepictures and videos were great! It helped me know he was being loved and cared for! You provide a wonderful service and I wish you continued success!!!

So so grateful for Chris!!!! She's kind, flexible and takes such good care of your babies while you…read moreare away. I am so grateful to have found her and I highly recommend her, you can rest, assured, your baby will be well taken care of!! - Namita

Tamara has been absolutely great for us and our energetic pup. She is extremely flexible and…read morewilling to help in whatever way she can (dog walking, doggie daycare, etc). I LOVE that she leaves me a note every day with how the walk/ day went. Very dependable- highest recommendation!

Tamara is such a wonderful walker. She is incredibly knowledgeable about dog behavior and has…read morehelped keep up our dog's training because of her own expertise with dogs. I think of her as one of our dog's trainers. You're getting a lot for your money when you hire her because of this. Our dog was a rescue that was afraid of some people and objects, and Tamara helped refine his sense of trust through her training and conversations with us. She is definitely into collaborating with dog parents to make sure everyone is getting the best possible experience and growing and improving with time. She is also very communicative about walks, schedules and weather. There were several times that we would be approaching a school holiday and I wouldn't remember to cancel with Tamara, but she would contact me beforehand to confirm. I definitely have a strange walking schedule some weeks and Tamara was very patient with adjusting walks for the week to accommodate that, as well as having a great memory for those schedules. All in all, I'm so lucky to have found such a great service for my doggie.

For years I have asked them to please take on more clients,..although for admittedly selfish…read morereasons. I wanted to get my friends in on the same service I was receiving. The owner Liz recently decided to take on clients herself, and I couldn't be more excited for all the pet owners of Lakeview. A roommate and his dog moved out a few years ago, and I lucked out and got the introduction when he left. My dog was a puppy, and the timing couldn't have been better to get him the best playmate possible. Let me describe my situation... I have a job that makes me travel to both coasts every month. And I have both a cat and a dog that are one of the biggest parts of my life. Fortunately whether its a few days; or even one one occasion three weeks, Liz will come spend as much time as you want with your pets. My one complaint with sidewalk pup? My pets being torn when I walk in the door between being incredibly happy to see me...and looking for the door knock announcing Liz is here. I give recommendations only when they're earned, and I can't stand behind a business more than sidewalk pup. They fit me in the first day I called and needed it, and this is company you can choose and be confident you made the right choice.

Liz is amaaazing with my lil kitty, poppy. I travel quite a bit, and she is so accommodating and…read moreflexible. Sent me little pics of poppy during the week, so I knew she was safe and happy. Most importantly- the price is unbelievably cheap for the service and other pet-sitters. Highly recommend this service for cat owners!

I would give Tamara a million stars if I could. My dog Reese is people and dog reactive and very…read morehigh energy. We have worked with trainers to manage his reactivity, and he has improved so much with us - but he absolutely would not let anyone else come near him to put a leash on and walk him. We couldn't figure out what to do with him while we worked because no one could really get near him. We tried 4 other walkers over 5 months and I truly lost all hope - he HATED them all. I reached out to my trainer in desperation, who recommend Tamara. Even after explaining my dogs behaviors and failed walkers, she was still willing to take on the challenge. She came over to meet Reese and just sat on the floor with a million treats until he was comfortable. She then did this for every day he needed a walk until he was comfortable. She has been walking Reese for about 8 months and sometimes he even still has a freak out on her when he has off days. She never gives up on him, she is always patient with him and she even brings other dogs with her to socialize him on walks. Not to mention she has learned his triggers outside and avoids them or manages Reese's behaviors on walks. I do not know what we would do without her. I never would have imagined that Reese and her could be besties now - she even came to his birthday party. If you have a reactive dog, I would not trust anyone else walking them besides Tamara.

Amazing! I met Tamara on a walk serendipitously, meant to be! I no longer have to take my dog to…read moredaycare or boarding, where he can sometimes be stressed. I have a large golden retriever who can be very specific in his needs. Tamara and her crew know exactly how to handle him and make sure he gets his walks. I also used Pets for a weekend dog sitter. I will 100% use them again as my dog was safe, not exposed to boarding sicknesses, and he seemed very happy. 10/10

Home Alone Pet Services will not disappoint you!…read more Erin has been walking my two golden retrierview for over 10 years. She is not only our dog walker and sitter, she is our family member. We Call her Auntie Erin!! She is the only person I have found who is caring, reliable, dependable, honest and loves our golden's as much as I do. Our dogs get excited every time she walks in the door and we couldn't be happier with her and her company! Thanks Erin for the last 10 years of being a part of our family!

I utilize Home Alone's services regularly to watch our two cats while we are away on various trips…read more Erin is an awesome catsitter, always sends us great photo updates so we can see how they're doin, and the kitties are always happy as a clam when we come home from a trip. She's got great availability, is super easy to schedule, and affordable!

I too own a pet care business on the south side too and Diane is my go to referral when I am unable…read moreto help a client! I am so happy to have someone trustworthy and local to refer clients to!

We are SO happy with the pet sitting provided by Diane. She is so thoughtful, reliable, and…read morefriendly. She came over for a quick meet and greet before we officially hired and I instantly knew she was a hard-working, honest, trustworthy person to hire. We had her check in on our cat everyday for about a week and a half while we were gone and by the end, our cat loved her!! Diane was so great at playing with our kitty and I LOVED receiving daily photos and updates. I also appreciate that Diane was so easy to work with. She worked with our apartment building while we were gone and things were just overall very smooth. I cannot recommend Bronzeville Petsitters enough!! HIRE DIANE!! We will definitely be lifelong customers.

Trish and her business deserve 6+ stars. I have an old, diabetic (and amazing!) cat that she treats…read moreas her own. They've known each other for years now. When I'm out of town (or even if I have plans for a night), she gives him two insulin shots a day (she's an expert in treating diabetic cats) and lots and lots of love. I'm pretty sure they've watched a movie or two together :) and I love it! She spends so much time with him while I'm out of town, which eliminates my guilt out of leaving him "home alone" . When I come back, he's always freshly brushed, there is no trace of litter in the house, cans are recycled, and I get detailed notes of all their time together. She checks in on Shadow's vet visits and has also helped me find the best kind of food for his success. I know she truly loves my Shadow and I know he's in the best hands when I'm not there. I also have a dog that loves her and her awesome daycare. The backyard is killer. Lots of outdoor space, but pretty secluded too, so my crazy dog doesn't get stressed out from passers-by. These dogs get doted on and have lots of room to play and lounge around. My dog is pretty anxious, but she knows how to approach/play with her and they are best friends. I was referred to her by a friend who raved about her, and I've since referred her to a few people who are thrilled they found such a gem who loves their animals as much as they do.

As the 5 star review indicates - "Woohoo! As good as it gets!"…read more They genuinely care about my dog and have been very helpful with great advice for whenever she has any issues. I'm confident in entrusting them with my dog-daughter. Which pretty much says it all.