Alicia has been an absolute lifesaver for our two rabbits. She has been pet-sitting for us for over…read moretwo years and is always amazing. From the very first meeting, it was clear she has a natural way with animals. Rabbits can be a bit tricky to care for, but she handled everything with ease and made sure they were happy and comfortable the entire time we were away. Her reliability and professionalism are unmatched-- she also sends regular updates and adorable photos, which puts our minds at ease knowing our rabbits were in such great hands. If you're looking for someone who truly cares and will treat your pets like their own, Alicia is the one to call.

Alicia has been my chicken sitter when I've been out of town many times over the past few years. I…read morealways appreciate the peace of mind of knowing my two egg-laying hens are in good hands with her. She checks on their coop daily to refill their food and water, collects their eggs, gives them treats, lets them free-range in our yard for a bit, and sends me an update each day I'm away. I know Alicia cares about and enjoys seeing our chickens, which is reassuring. But also she is incredibly professional, thorough, and responsible, is fantastic with communication, and her rates are reasonable. I highly recommend her services, and if you have a backyard chicken coop, she'll know how to handle your chickens!

My two cats didn't even miss me! That's how good Lita is! An email everyday with pictures updating…read moreme on my cats was super nice! It's nice to know my cats were taken care of while I was gone! If you live in the neighborhood, this is the cat sitter you want!

Lita of Hello Kittie loves, and knows a lot about, cats, and it shows in her work. When you have…read moreher look after your kitties, she doesn't just feed them and clean up their, uh, stuff, but also observes their behavior and gives you a nice detailed day-by-day log of their activities, moods, eating habits, etc. Sadly, we don't live in Uptown so we can't make use of her services anymore, but you lucky cat lovers in the Andersonville/Uptown/ Edgewater area still can!

Maureen is CRAZY good with pets…read more Do not HESITATE to book with her!

It is obvious that Maureen and her staff love animals. We highly recommend Walkies!read more

Did you adopt adorable varmints during the pandemic? Us, too. A rescue pup with a medical…read morejournal-worthy case of anxiety and a rescue cat with more attachment issues than your ex. After not leaving the house during the first six months we had these broads, we went on our first vacation. Woo boy! Fun fact: your dog CAN chew through a couch to the studs. Didn't know couches even contained metal? Me either. But Dolly Barkton was determined to educate us simpletons on the inner workings of home furnishings. As an amateur carpenter, Dolly needed privacy to conduct her work, so naturally she locked the door to the office where she had set up shop. That's right. The dog locked herself in the office. I'll leave out the tantrums over thunderstorms, the sight of other dogs, walks after dark, putting her harness on... I swear she's a good dog. (Said every indignant pet owner.) Now, Mimi von Hissypants wasn't going to allow Dolly all the fun. She took this opportunity of newfound freedom and decided litterboxes were for babies. And even though she cries if she can't watch mom pee or her favorite toy, Higgins, skitters even slightly out of reach of her teeny little murderous mitten, she ain't no baby! So Mimi did what all big girls do and she turned the once soft, cozy spots in our condo into new bathrooms. I ought to buy stock in Nature's Miracle stain remover. Again, we are on vacation. Out of the country. For 10 days. But did we have to come home early and face the wrath of our little domestic terrorists? Of course not! Because Shirley is a damn superhero. Originally booked to stay nights and visit during the day, Miss Shirley adapted to the insurrection that was occurring and made arrangements to provide 24-hour care. After a particularly bad night that would have sent anyone else running for the hills (and buddy, they'd have to run far with Illinois being flatter than a pancake), Shirley not only continued with the booking, but went to the pharmacy for Dolly's anxiety medication prescribed that morning. After the unbelievable shenanigans these sasspots put her through, Shirley greeted us with a smile upon our return and told us we had darling little angels. Our plants were watered, the condo was neat and clean, and the girls looked happy and healthy. Since that fiasco took place, Shirley has been a saint and continued to babysit the very non-babies. We will literally plan our trips around her schedule because no one can keep our heathens happy like she can. Well, except David. David is another saint who can get Dolly to go on walks like she's at a dog show. Even our curmudgeon doorman has stopped me to say how impressed he was with David's handling of the Doll. It doesn't get better than Shirley & Co.

Shirley went out of her way to make including our dog in our wedding day as seamless as possible…read more We can't thank her enough for the attention to detail and ease of doing business while taking our little guy to the wedding venue and back home, so that we didn't have to worry about any of those details on the wedding day. We would recommend her to anyone!

Kristine and Karin are the best. They truly care for your fur baby when they visit. I have two cats…read moreand their prices are the best. They also visit on holidays and dispense medicine if needed. Book them now for the best pet sitter in Chicago.

I can't say enough good things about In The Cat's House! They've taken care of my cats (and me!)…read morethrough all of my frequent work travels. From being kind and accomodating to my previous grumpy, very anti-social cat, to my new scaredy foster fail who warmed up to them right away - they are hands down the best sitters. Highly recommend!

Very reliable and friendly service. Cathy took great care of my two cats. She texted me every day…read morewith pictures and updates of her visit. I highly recommend this service!

We particularly liked the fact that the cat sitter, Therese, texted us every day about how our two…read moreSiamese cats were doing during her daily visits. The texts were very detailed describing their behaviors and what she did to give them attention and affection. When we got home after a week the cats didn't seem lonely or stressed at all.

Our cats loved Becky! She tamed my high-energy male and charmed the females and they loved playing…read morewith her. We were delighted to get daily photos and videos while away. She also brought in the mail, opened and closed blinds, brought back the trash bins, and made sure the house looked lived in while we were gone. She was very organized and we had a meeting to go over all possible scenarios that might happen and it was reassuring to know how professional and thorough she was. I highly recommend this business for vacation care or extra attention when away for long hours.

I want to preface this post by saying like most pet owners, I am VERY particular about who I let…read moretake care of my pet. My cat is like my child in many ways and I spoil her rotten. When I'm away on vacation, although I'm enjoying myself, I often find myself worrying about my cat at home, especially because she requires daily medication and has major separation anxiety. I have used Patti from Comfort Paws several times now and feel completely comfortable giving her a 5-star review because she has taken wonderful care of my cat. Not only does she do an extensive "interview" with you upfront during her initial consultation but she is always fully accessible and easy to get in touch with. The very best part of her services (besides the loving care she provides to pets of course) is that she takes pictures each time she visits your pet and posts them on her blog for you to see. Every evening I can see her blog and get pictures of my pet to know she's been taken care of and all is ok. It's very reassuring and her funny and sweet commentary on the pictures is such a nice touch. I would highly recommend Patti and Comfort Paws to anyone that wants peace of mind while they are away. Her services are top notch, dependable and everything and more that you should expect from a pet watching service.

We've used Patti for over a year and she's done a great job for us each time. Over thanksgiving…read morethis year, our dog had some medical issues come up and Patti did a great job communicating, then when the symptoms got worse she was great about helping to manage the issue, and ultimately did a great job of letting us know to have our vet make a much needed house call. Very reliable and professional, A+ all the way.