Pet Sitters in Algonquin, IL

Nancy and Kevin are awesome! As pet parents who also use the site for their own pup, they were so communicative and on top of everything as they know what it's like to be on the other end. I think we also lucked out as our dogs appear to have the same personality, so I didn't have to worry about how they would adjust to her quirks. Our house looked the same as we left it and a huge plus was being asked by them what our communication style was and adapting to that instead of either providing too much/too little of updates. We appreciated them and would always welcome another sit in the future.

I would provide my highest recommendations for Kelly as a zeewoi, to anyone who wishes compassionate and attentionate care for their beloved pets!! I was absolutely impressed by Kelly's thoughtful and so kind approach when preparing her sitting stay with me last week. She was very interested in the house rules, in the pets' well being and in Spirit's training advances, and we spent a delightful hour together reviewing all little details I could think of about it :) When she was gone, she even taught Spirit a new 'paw' trick! Sitting was more challenging than usual because Spirit was only 3 months old and needed a lot of attention and care, including waking up at night - although he is a very sweet puppy, he still needed constant supervision! Kelly was absolutely wonderful with him and frequently sent me some cute pictures of him and Spark, with a great sense of humor while they were playing or relaxing around her. She also took great care of trying to foster a friendly relationship between puppy Spirit and older cat Spark, which is slowly continuing to build. She went out with Spirit so many times to ensure consistent potty training (even during super cold nights!) and took him for long walks in fun locations of her own find. She provided me regular updates and pictures to reassure me all was well while I was away. I felt I could fully trust her with every aspect of house and pet care. She took super good care of my house as well, which was in wonderful shape when I was back! I was so grateful that Kelly could help me even in the middle of Wisconsin winter to take care of my loved ones so I could have peace of mind during my work trip. I can't tell her how much I appreciated it. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to have the help of a Housesitter with highest standards in terms of reliability, mutual trust, compassionate care and tidiness. I wish her all the very very best!!

What a joy and an honor it was to have Phyllis and Jerry care for my home and my pets. I could write an epistle to describe in detail how much they did and how well they accomplished each responsibility. Our correspondence began many months ahead of my posted dates. Throughout this time, we stayed connected, and as we got closer, we shared more details about my home and care for the pets. Response time was prompt, friendly and courteous. They were incredibly flexible and understanding when I had to adjust my flight time and date. They arrived early on my departure day so we could have time for orientation, lunch, and conversation. Phyllis and Jerry were meticulous in following the instructions I left for cat and home care. They were dedicated to assuring me that things at home were going well by sending pictures of the cats included with special vignettes. They were respectful of my home and took great care of everything as if it were their own. For example, when the hose unexpectedly burst in the back yard on a hot day, they carried water in a bucket to my young Arbor Vitae trees. They are the kind of people who go the “extra mile” based on their high values and elevated work ethics. When I returned home, everything was glistening and spotless. The carpets had been vacuumed, the laundry completed, the dishwasher and waste baskets emptied, the stove shined, and the kitty litter was scooped and cleaned. My fur babies were happy and relaxed, an indication that they had excellent care while I was away. A delightful surprise was the colorful Autumn gift basket and note they left on the counter. I highly recommend Phyllis and Jerry in every way. They exceeded my expectations and fulfilled every task. They are friendly, enthusiastic, and fun to be around, and both have had a wide variety of experiences that translate into good common sense and wise decisions. It was truly my privilege to have the opportunity to meet them and to benefit from all they had to offer me, my home, and my cats.

Adrienne and Patricia were a perfect match for us! They took amazing care of Rosie and our home. The house was spotless and Rosie was very happy! Sweet touches like flowers yummy cookies were above and beyond.

Kirsten has been our dog Marlo's sitter twice this year and is super responsible. She takes great care of her and our home. She's also great about keeping us updated with friendly texts. Highly recommend!

Sarah was fantastic! She made this trip so effortless and worry free. I think my apartment was cleaner when I came home than when I left! I look forward to having her sit again!

Stephanie is fantastic! Our pets and home were well cared for. She was great at checking in (sending photos) and our household of 2 dogs and 3 cats loved her. She stayed with us a few days after we returned - she is a wonderful person - one of those good people that we will stay friends with for years to come. I highly recommend her and hope she can sit for us again in the future.

Absolutely fabulous experience! Bridgette's husband John helped us out with a crisis by couriering a lockbox key that I forgot which was mission-critical. Thank you so much for your help! Then, when we returned, our two Bengal cats were in high spirits; romping and playing through the house. Clearly, they were quite happy with the care that they had received in our absence. Coupled with the frequent photos Bridgette and John sent over the extended weekend, we were extremely pleased with how the sit went. It is also worth noting that our return trip did not go well. We were subjected to a series of boarding planes / deplaning / rescheduling / reboarding / deplaning again... Throughout it all, John and Bridgette were in constant communication to ensure that the cats' well-being was attended to. We finally arrived home around 2:00 and John and Bridgette had just left... We are so looking forward to having Bridgette and John again and hope that we are fortunate enough that they might be available for our next trip! These people are the best! Please feel free to call us with any questions. Ted (510) 566-7263

Ash traveled a LONG way for this sit and still managed to be right on time -- a great indication of the professionalism/reliability that was to come. Our off-grid mountain home requires a fairly detailed orientation, and Ash didn't miss a thing. And our indefatigable mountain dog was even tired when we got home -- not an easy thing to accomplish.

Theresa was great at communicating, asking for clarification when it was needed and for keeping our home in good shape. She sent photos of our cats, & spoke lovingly about them. You'd be lucky to have her at your home!

Sofia was an amazing house sitter for my cat, Fiona. She was very independent and self sufficient, Attentive to detail, took amazing care of Fiona, and left my house spotless. I would not hesitate to have Sofia stay at my place and take care of Fiona again. Thanks Sofia! 🤍

Julia is a 5 star pet sitter. We highly recommend her. She took wonderful care of our dear little Marley as well as our home. She and Marley bonded well from the very beginning. She is a very loving and compassionate person. Every day she sent us pictures and a report as to how Marley was doing via text. We could tell by the pictures that he was very happy with her. We feel very fortunate to have found Julia and would definitely love to have her take care of Marley again.