They're very attentive to my pets, and I could call in when I wanted to watch my pets!

Shari and Darren run Pawsitive Petcare. We have used their service since our dog, Daisy, was a puppy. She is now 11 years old. I can't begin to say enough about the outstanding service, compassion, and care that is Pawsitive Petcare. Over the years we have met the most delightful and caring dog walkers. They are so reliable and they care deeply about my Daisy and work to make her daily walks the kind of walk that suits her. Exceptional and caring, we recommend Pawsitive Petcare!! read more

This review is about the customer service, not the petcare. We booked a daily dog walk and morning feeding of 3 animals for 5 days but had to cancel. I gave 2 days notice and asked what the cancellation fee was, without checking the website. We were busy dealing with an emergency and I was canceling the flights and petcare. I paid the $70 immediately but later thought it seemed high. That $70 was the total cost for our entire service. When I asked Shari to consider refunding some, since their website says - "Cancellations Walks and Fee - Walks can be cancelled, but will need to be cancelled before 9 a.m. the day of the walk. Please text or call Shari on 847 636 8796 or Darren on 773 484 7495. You can also e-mail at pawsitivepetcareonline@gmail.com If walks are cancelled after 9 a.m. you will need to pay the rate of the walk. Cancellations of Overnight Sittings Fee - It is best to make sure you need an overnight sitting prior to ordering it. If you need to cancel, give us as much notice as possible. If the notice is less 7 days notice, you will owe the cost of 2 nights for the sitting. " Shari was polite but not logical in her reply. No refund was offered. Their petcare is probably great. But, can you guarantee that your trip will not be cancelled? Then don't use Pawsitive Petcare or you'll end up paying anyway. read more

The business is run verry upfrint, and professionally Pay is wuire good, but most important, shari and darren[ owners) really love the animals, and their employees. I have worked for them fior 14 monrhs, and i love it. Sogs and ownwrs are carefully screened. If sn issue arises, both are readily availablel One of most rewarding experiences i havr ever had God bkess them both. If u lovett dogs, and have good people skills, i believe this is for you read more

We've been using Pawsitive Petcare for a few years now to take care of our two little pups, both for daily walks when we're at work and for vacation care. Everyone at Pawsitive Petcare has been wonderful, they take great care of the dogs, as well as the house on vacation care. They've even alerted us a few times when there was an issue at the house (e.g., leaking pipe) or with the pups not feeling well. Great people to work with, couldn't recommend them any higher! read more

This glowing review is way overdue! Last November we found ourselves going to a last minute, six day family reunion over the HOLIDAY /Thanksgiving week AND we needed a daily visiting Cat Sitter ~ with very short notice: YIKES! Worse yet, this would be the first time we'd ever left our two precious kitties home alone. Shari and Darren were able to accommodate us despite the short notice and busy holiday time for them too. At first we were a little hesitant: while the reviews (and adorable photos) were very reassuring and positive ~ we noticed that most of them were about dogs, canine care and dog-walking ~ were they as experienced with house cats too? As soon as Shari came by to meet the cats, familiarize herself with the house, the kitties' routines and quirks, as wells as any other details we needed to have covered ~ I felt complete confidence that I could entrust our babies with Shari and Darren. While we were away (in the mountains with very hit or miss connections) we spoke with Shari on the phone and received several reassuring emails. When we returned home, everything was just as if we were never away. The cats, while thrilled to have us home ~ but were also very happy, healthy and stress-free! What more could you ask from a pet sitter? What we found in Pawsitive Petcare (Shari & Darren, et al) is a petcare service with caring, responsible, reliable, and experienced dog-walkers, pet sitters and/visiting caretakers. We feel a lot more comfortable the next time we go out of town knowing we have Pawsitive Petcare to step in for us! We would recommend them to anyone seeking these services and the peace of mind knowing your precious pets are in loving, trustworthy hands. read more

Pawsitive Petcare - Dog Walkers Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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The Dog Sitting here I have received through the service has been consistently outstanding. They have always been very responsive to my request and also to let my dogs need including giving the medicine and making sure they are safe and healthy. I would highly recommend them read more

A wonderfully run dog care Business. I have been working There for the past five years. The family that runs it is so devoted and professional in every single situation. The customers stay with PPetcare forever. I have never heard or read any complaints over the years from anyone. I will recommend Pawsitive Petcare to all. I'm thrilled to be a part of this company. . read more

Pawsitive Petcare was an important part of my life when I had my greyhound Witty. They walked her twice a day while I was at work. Her walker Jennifer, loves and cared about her a lot. Pawsitive is a wonderful service and I highly recommend them. read more

Pawsitive Petcare provided hundreds of walks and many overnights for our special needs dog. We felt comfortable with their outstanding staff at all times and in all situations. Over the years, they truly became like family. We highly recommend Pawsitive Petcare without reservation. read more

After years of frustrating disorganized service from another dog walking service in Evanston, in January 2018 we switched to Pawsitive Petcare, and now I'm wondering why we waited so long. It has been absolutely wonderful working with them, our dogs love their walker, Gina, and working with the business owners is easy and headache-free. They are reliable, trustworthy, organized, and honest, love dogs, and are an absolute pleasure. read more

Shari and Darren walk our dog Winston during the week, and we could not be happier about this! They leave wonderful notes, feed him lunch, and give him a good walk. Winston has also stayed with them when we were away for a long weekend. He had a great time and came home very well loved and taken care of. The best!! read more

I've been using Pawsitive Petcare since this past summer, when I adopted a cute beagle/boston terrier mix from a local shelter and needed someone immediately to start walking him. Shari and Darren were awesome and so flexible from the very start! They gave me tips on how to handle my dog and consistently leave notes each day to let me know any mishaps (usually a daily basis with my little guy) that have happened. They have cleaned up countless messes of destruction my dog has greeted them with mid-day to ensure that he is safe and no longer has access to anything dangerous. He started out being a bit difficult to walk and still has a great deal of separation anxiety and puppy boredom. Their encouragement and kind demeanor, however, has definitely helped my dog a lot. I know he genuinely loves seeing them each day! They are open and non-judgmental to all of the little weird things I have tried (playing my own voice from my computer, leaving numerous daily peanut-butter packed KONGS, etc) to help my dog with his anxieties. Shari also sends me text messages during my long work day to let me know anything important that might have happened. If my schedule changes last minute, they are both very cordial and professional about it- they do not charge cancellation fees as do many "snobbier" dog walking companies. Shari and Darren are two very great people that enjoy what they do and care about the dogs and people they work with. On top of all of this, their rates are awesome for the area. They are even on their way to- fingers crossed- having a doggy daycare center in the future! I hope this happens because myself and I'm sure many of their other clients will definitely be happy to use and suggest them to anyone. I have full trust with my dog in their care and will use them for as long as I am in the area. Thank you Shari and Darren for all of your hard work and compassion! read more

Darren and Shari have been our dog walkers since 2008 and we couldn't be happier with the service they provide. We have/had two dogs with "issues"; one was aggressive towards dogs while on leash and the current one is sometimes aggressive towards strangers. Walking them can be challenging to say the least, but Darren and Shari have enough experience and knowledge to comfortably handle them. They even came to our house on a Sunday to meet the new dog, Bruno, before the scheduled walk on Monday in an attempt to get him comfortable. Occasionally I've left special instructions ranging from asking that the dogs food bowls be put down for them after the walk if I'm going to be home late or requesting that Audrey wear her coat in the cold weather (and Bella her boots during the winter.) They've always been more than happy to oblige. And they've been very patient with my husband's ever changing and sometimes sporadic work schedule. We've also used Darren and Shari for overnight care several times and every time we've returned to two very well-cared for doggies. After one vacation, we were surprised to see our previously rough treat-grabbing Bella ever so gently take her treat out of our hands. I still have no idea how they were able to teach her that since we'd been trying for years! I love that I never have to worry about our pets knowing Darren and Shari are watching after them and taking care of them as well (or better!) than we would. And I can tell how much Bruno loves Shari by the fact that I always see Bruno's most loved toy/s dropped at the front door from when he greeted her. read more

I found this company through yelp and I'm so thankful I did. They've taken great care of our two Labradors while we were out of town and they even leave little notes when you get back. Shari & Darren have worked with me on last minute/emergency trips too which is great knowing that was one less thing I had to worry about when we had a family member pass away. I've gone through Pawsitive Petcare for both pet sitting & dog walking and they are reliable, kind and my doggies love them. Thanks Shari & Darren for all the love you show our dogs! read more

Shari and her team have been a lifesaver for me, my husband, and our pittie/husky/shepard/beagle-mix, Dixie. We have used their walking and petsitting services when we're away for extended periods of time, and have been really pleased with all aspects. Dixie is quite a difficult dog to walk on leash, and Pawsitive Petcare's team has taken it in stride, always leaving notes about the crazy/funny things she did on their walks, and always reassuring us that she's not the wildest animal they've ever encountered. The petsitting services are fantastic - we were devastated after our former boarding facility was no longer working out, and we worried about what to do with Dixie during rapidly approaching weekend trips. Shari is great to work with, and she always arranges a meeting for us and the potential sitter so we can meet and approve beforehand. The prices are reasonable - really, not much more than what we paid to board Dixie - plus, your dog gets the comfort of staying in their home when you are away. The sitters we have used (shout out to Lindsay and Beth!) have been awesome, and we can enjoy our time away knowing that our dog is in the good hands of someone who cares for her. That peace of mind is priceless, and I would recommend Pawsitive Petcare to anyone looking for walking services or an alternative to boarding. Great people and service! read more

We love this service. So easy to set up and the walkers are professional and timely. Great value for a 30 minute walk. Nice to know that our little Finley is well cared for. read more

I contacted this company about potentially becoming a client today after reading on their website that they service Rogers Park. However, the owner got back to me saying they are only taking new clients in the suburbs. This is fine, except then don't offer services in Rogers Park on your website; or include that information on the front page of the website and remove your Chicago contact number. Being upfront and having accurate information is the best way to do business. read more

Update: We still love Pawsitive Petcare! We've used them quite a bit and our dog seems very happy. We even ran into Darren on our street one day and he knew Wally by name, which made me feel a little rude that I couldn't remember his! Whoops. read more

I am so impressed by Shari and her team of dog-walkers. They are so responsive and thoughtful. I could not think of a group of people that I would recommend any higher. They are wonderful and my dog LOVES them! read more

We have used this service for several years and both my dog and I are quite pleased. Sherry is very accommodating to my schedule and flexible if I need to add or subtract a walk. And my dog loves his walkers. read more

Pawsitive Petcare is a second family for your pet. It is your support system and your Plan A for any care that you need for your pet. Our pup is 8 years old now and has been lovingly cared for since we brought her home. I cannot imagine her or our lives without Pawsitive Petcare. read more

I can highly recommend Pawsitive PetCare! They have helped out with daily walks and in-home pet sitting when I've needed to head out of town. They are always professional, reliable, and most importantly, caring of the needs of my senior (15 year old) dog. I love that I get a short note every day letting me know how everything went during the walk - and similarly, I get texts when I'm out of town. I happily recommend them! read more

I was so lucky to have Shari and her fabulous walker Kiea take care of my dog Royal Pain. Talk about professional, this company is the definition. Always on time, always left a note AND loved my dog Royal Pain. I once ran a dog walking company and this company ran just as good if not better. read more

Always professional, reliable and sweet to my old lady dog. I'm so grateful to have this group when I can't be there for her.

Horrible I left my dogs with these people several times in past and no problems but I left once and they didn't care for her I had to take her to the emergency room and she could have died and this company blamed it all on me call This response from this sitter is a total lie respond to my review and I will give you complete details. I have the vet bill and can explain exactly what happened. Pools of diarrhea lol how stupid does that sound. Just do not use the service of this company please! read more

Pawsitive Petcare is the best! Caring and reliable for walks and in-home pet sitting, they really get to know your pets and honor their needs and your special requests. Shari and Darren's staff can be trusted to do a take wonderful care of your pets without leaving a trace during in-home sitting. Highly recommend! read more

I would definitely recommend Pawsitive Petcare to anyone looking for a reliable and friendly dog walking service. Everyone I have met from the company has been caring and attentive to our dogs needs. I appreciate their flexibility, prices and the updated notes I receive after each walk. I know that my two dogs are getting the best treatment and look forward to their walks with Dylan. read more

Pawsitive Petcare has been a great assistant in helping me with Mavis. She was turned down by the other Petcare businesses that I contacted. Mavis can be aggressive, and although she is Dachshund and small, she is difficult. Can't recommend them highly enough.9 read more

Shari, Dylan & the crew are just so responsive and dependable. We had an emergency situation w my dog & they could not have been most caring ! Would def recommend them to care for your pets. read more

Great service! We have used them since we moved to Evanston in early 2015, and have zero complaints and plenty of compliments. Our need for a dog walker is always a last minute situation, and they have been able to accommodate us 100% of the time. Very responsive, very reliable, and go out of their way to make sure everything is okay with your dog--texting or calling if they have any questions about his behavior or if they notice anything out of the ordinary with him. read more

After experiencing the pain of an unreliable walker, I was grateful to be referred to Pawsitive Petcare by a friend. The owners are very responsive and we've have no issues with either of the two walkers who have been assigned to our dog. I also REALLY appreciate their flexibility in terms of scheduling. They are very easy to work with! read more

Shari is the best! Every time we go away she takes care of our cats, which isn't as easy as it sounds. We had one cat who needed subcutaneous fluids, which she handled like a pro, and our cats are on different diets due to medical needs. She also watered my plants and took in the mail. She also texts me a few times through the week to let me know the kitties are okay. The price is absolutely fair for the services provided, and it is such a relief knowing that my pets are in good hands. Shari is trustworthy and great with animals! read more

Darren & Shari are wonderful dog walkers & sitters! I currently have 3 dogs - German Shepherd, Pitty-Mastiff Mix & another Pitty mix. My girls are the BEST judges of character so when they gave their personal approval of Darren & Shari, I really didn't need any additional convincing that Pawsitive Petcare was the right choice for us. Our first introduction was when I had my 9 year old Staffie, Payton. He was diagnosed with nose cancer & needed a lot of special care, medicine & was on a special diet. When my grandfather in Europe passed away, I could not put him in a kennel & trust that he would get the attention he needed. I met with several pet sitters but Darren & Shari immediately connected with Payton & truly cared about what his needs were vs. calculating an itemized bill for each time he needed to take a pill or have medicine administered. That, folks, shows that these people actually CARE about their clients - I really don't know how else I can highlight the imperative emotional connection that comes naturally to these folks without crying all over my laptop & thus incurring some God-awful Apple water damage keyboard replacement fee.... Payton has since passed but not without enjoying the best pup sitters & walkers in the Chicagoland area. Moving on: Staying with my bed hogs when I have to run out of town is no easy feat for anyone & it's really ME who gets separation anxiety when I have to leave the girls, not them. Daily email updates filled with funny stories of their days adventures made me feel as if I was still there with them, not half a world away. Darren & Shari understand the importance of my girls nutritional needs (no balking at the bloody raw food my girls eat and yes, raw food can be a bloody mess). Oh, and the plants really did "shake a leaf" at the "pawsitive plant-care" they too received! It's really an extra nice bonus to come home to green thriving plants! Since we are moving out of the area, we are all very upset to be losing what seems to have become extended family. :( Ginger, Bella & Mala thank you for all your care & love...they know other very lucky pups will get to enjoy you & your fine services....they're a little jealous, but they do understand! read more

We have used Pawsitive Petcare a number of times for our cats and have had a wonderful experience each time! Shari takes great care of them, gives them medicine and cuddles, and sends us helpful updates every day. Very caring and professional service, we highly recommend them! read more

We've used Pawsitive petcare for the last several years for both regular daily dog walks and in home vacation care. They are extremely reliable, responsible and flexible. Our dog looks forward to their daily visit! read more

We recently adopted a young cat, Penelope, from the Evanston Animal shelter. Penelope's history was one of living either at a shelter or a Veterinarian's office. Over the past few months she had adapted well to being in our home. We had a planned trip to Israel for 11 days and were concerned about providing care and loving companionship to Penelope. We decided against having friends and relatives stopping in to feed her. We also rejected the idea of taking her out of our house and into a facility. We were referred to Shari from very close friends who have used her as a dog walker. Shari visited our house well in advance and carefully made notes about our kitty's care. She agreed to stay overnight for a very reasonable price. During our trip, she regularly updated us on Penelope and sent photos. She played with Penelope every day. We returned to a very happy cat who looked terrific. Based on this experience, I would highly recommend Pawsitive Petcare. Shari was professional and thorough. We will certainly use her again. read more

Pawsitive Pet Care and our walker Claire have provided stellar service since our first contact! We have been using them for a little over a year and started when our lab puppy was only 8 wks. I was so nervous to leave our pup alone while I was working out in the suburbs, but Claire left notes and made me feel at ease that Nelly was in great hands. My husband has a pretty random schedule and Shari is always so responsive and flexible with whatever we may need. Shari and Claire have gone above and beyond several times and I can't thank them enough for taking such good care of our special pup! Excellent!! read more

I met Shari when I was out walking my dog and happened to be looking for a dog walker. I was having trouble finding a service that was available for one time walks, but that was no issue at all for Shari. Shari is so nice and friendly, and I was impressed with her knowledge of dogs and training. It is obvious that she really loves dogs and I felt completely comfortable having her come into my home when I wasn't home and having her walk my puppy. I love that she left me a note after each of the walks to let me know how my dog did and what "business"' he had taken care of. I will definitely use them again and would recommend them to anyone looking for a dog walker or pet sitter. read more

Shari provides great, reliable service. She has a strong team of walkers and overnight sitters. I always felt comfortable leaving my dog with her. I have high standards when it comes to my dog and she always met them! read more