Israel and Kris @modernpet are wonderful! They have been walking our puppy Golden Retriever for over a year and she loves them like family. They are an important part of the messy puzzle that is our schedule, they are reliable, always responsive, very flexible and caring. As new-ish dog owners we also appreciated their tips on leash training, especially on those first walks. They both came highly recommended from a friend who has been working with them for over a decade, we are very happy we found them! Marzia + Holly read more

I looked at a few dog walking services before deciding on Modern Pet. Israel came by or a meet and greet. Note, there are multiple walkers that you May not meet them all but they do communicate regularly with each other so you can ensure your pet is getting the best care. It is also nice because then your pet gets to know people rather than depend or get attached to one walker. They are super responsive and understanding with last minute changes to the schedule. read more

I emailed asking about care for my pet, and got quite a rude reply, in which they 1) refused due to being fully booked, 2) said I needed to book at least 2 weeks in advance, 3) chided me for not providing more information about my pet, which they've already said they're not going to care for, and 4) did not offer any alternative solutions for pet care (unlike every other place I contacted). After I posted a 1-star Yelp review for this abysmal customer service, Kris emailed me to 1) say sorry, s/he was walking dogs when they wrote that first crap email to me, 2) claim confusion about why I was upset (so what was s/he apologizing for?), 3) chide me AGAIN for not providing more info about my pet that they're not going to care for, 4) use their status as a mixed-race gay couple for emotional leverage, and 5) plead with me to take the review down because they're a small business struggling to survive the pandemic and they've had to let many of their staff go, etc. So they CAN give more detailed replies when they care to. Also, business can't be all that bad if they're fully booked up and require 2 weeks notice. One of their competitors also was booked, but gave me a recommendation for another place. I'm going with them. read more

Israel & Kris are absolutely wonderful!! I can't say it enough. We use them 2x/week to walk our pup Stella and cat sitting on long weekends for our boy Zucco. They're beyond thoughtful and thorough with their service. They provided a notebook on their first visit in our kitchen and write notes after every walk with Stella letting us know how she was and if she got to walk with any other dogs. When we're away for the weekend they send a picture text of Zucco and give an update on how he's doing. If you're as obsessed with your animals as I am, you know how adorable those types of things are!! Having someone in your home when you're away can feel a bit odd but their communication with us and the amount of care they give to our animals makes the experience so incredibly comfortable. It is no question that they're the best pet care service in the neighborhood. Thanks for being so awesome! read more

We have worked with Modern Pet for a little over a year. They are the third dog walking/ dog sitting service we have worked with in 3 years. They are by far the best. Here is why: -They do what they say their going to do. -They are prompt -They are reliable -Very reasonably priced -They are an amazing goto for dog sitting -And, most importantly, they love and treat our dog as they would treat their own. I highly recommend hiring Modern Pet if you need any dog / cat assistance. read more

Went to Florida for two weeks and hired Modern Pet. they were recommended by a friend with 2 dogs. I have 3 cats. One of the owners, Israel or Chris, forgot which one, came over for an orientation. Asked all the right questions and I was confident I and the cats were in good hands. They performed flawlessly. I have an alarm system and thus I knew what time they came and left. I was sent photo's and given reports on my family of cats. They can even administer medication. Well when I got home the place was spotless. Cleaned litter, swept up litter debris, collected mail, and I had nothing to do but greet my furry friends and unpack ! How could one ask for more. Trustworthy, really care about the animals and spend time with them, and of course the peace of mind a great service like this offers. Love these guys ! ! read more

I can't say enough good things about this dog walking group! It is such a relief to be able to know that my 3 Huskies are in good hands when we go on vacation. I am always impressed on the detailed notes that they provide about each of my 3 dogs so, I'm always aware of how each of my fur babies behaved and responded to each of their (2x/day) walk. Highly recommend!!! read more

I don't know what I can add other's have not said. Kris and Israel are phenomenal. They are kind, attentive, reliable, trustworthy, funny, just plain nice people, and really seem to love what they do. I used Modern Pet for the four years I lived in Ukrainian Village at two locations and they never missed a beat. Dog walks, cat sitting, and overnights, everything went off without a hitch. But more than my words, you should trust our pup's reaction...she would bolt to the door when she knew it was walk time and heard the key rattling the door. She was even more excited than when we gave walks. We were actually a little jealous. Our pets loved their visits and really that's what matters most. Do not hesitate to reach out to them, your furry friends will be better for it. read more

I wish there were a million stars for modern pet! Isreal has been walking my two little gremlins for a few months now, and they love him! And my husband and I love him. This an embarrassing, but true story. My husband and I were leaving for Prague 6:30pm flight on Friday. I forgot my passport!! Isreal went to our house, found my passport, took the "L" to O'Hare, and saved the day. Moreover all he asked in return was a good deed in his name in Prague (I know - amazing). If you need help with your pets, and really your life call modern pet - yesterday!! read more

I love modern pet! I adopted my dog Sally in November and found modern pet via the great reviews on yelp. I love knowing that my girl is in such good hands while I'm gone during the day. Sally just loves Talia, Nicole, and Israel. I love coming home to read about her daily adventures with her other doggy friends and the happenings of the neighborhood. Israel has also been extremely accommodating when I have been out of town longer than expected and needed extra walks at the last minute. They even gave Sally cute christmas gifts- little chew toys which she devoured immediately. Thank you modern pet - you're the best!! read more

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The best! We've trusted the care of our bunnies and home to Israel and Kris for a couple of years now, and we can't say enough good things! First and foremost, we have total confidence that our bunnies will be given the very best care when we're away. When we come back home they're always happy and relaxed. Israel makes sure their litter boxes are tidy and fresh, they get plenty of cuddles and company, and they're properly fed despite some tricky instructions (Oscar doesn't have front teeth and it takes longer for him to eat. He has be to fed in a special spot with chopped up greens so that he gets enough calories). They're incredibly attentive. We keep our key on file with them (so convenient!) but had the locks changed and forgot to tell them. They coordinated with our landlord to get in, got our spare, and even offered to come back again later that day to spend extra time with the buns since they missed out on their morning social time in all the confusion. Amazing! We also have the most wonderful notes waiting for us when we return with a little summary of all they've been up to over the past few days and occasionally text updates too. We even got a super sweet and personal card from them during the holidays...they always seem to go the extra mile. :) In addition to all that, it's always very easy and secure to pay with their automatic withdrawal option, easy to request service with their client login, and wonderful to be able to welcome people into our home who we trust and know truly care about our kids. They even take care of our plants and bring in our mail! Getting travel plans in order has been much less stressful with Modern Pet and our little family is so thankful to have them! read more

When we moved to the city in December we were new to whole concept of a dog walker. We interviewed three different places. Israel won us over and there was no competition. We love the reports on what Radar is up to when we aren't around. We can tell she is comfortable with the walkers as she definitely still acts like her weird self with them. We are currently out of town and they are taking care of her. It's such a relief to know she is being taken care of by such capable caring people. read more

We have been using Kris and Israel with our doggy-child and couldn't be happier with them. We really trust them with our dog and in our home, and never worry about the dog during the day. They really love the dogs that they work with which offers us peace of mind! One of the highlights of my day is coming home to the cute notes that Kris and Israel leave for us about the dog's day. Somehow, they always manage to write a cute and entertaining note every single day. read more

I don't know what we would have done without Kris and Israel!! They have been walking our two pugs for about 4 years now and words cannot express our gratitude. They are reasonably priced and the walking groups are relatively small. Our dog Mac is older and sometimes doesn't want to move around as much but the other dogs can be motivating for our little guy. By the end of some of the walks though Kris will end up carry my little fat pug! They also leave the best notes summarizing the walks and we have enjoyed reading them. We also order our dog food from them. It is well priced and it saves us a trip to the pet store! :-) read more

This review will be a little rambling because I just got back from vacation, but figured I better write this now or I will never remember! Kris/Israel stay at our home when we go out of town because our dogs are mammoth beasts and would be way too much to stay at their home with other dogs. On this most recent vacation, I logged in to their portal to see if we were scheduled to have our normal daytime walk (I booked vacation time months in advance) or if I was on the hook to take out our boys since I had a half day. Just days before leaving the country I saw that we weren't scheduled for boarding (you reserve time on line who knows wth the computer was doing). Insert slight panic attack and figuring out a lot of Plan B's that involved friends who we weren't sure would remember to feed our dogs. Moments later Kris responded that it was no problem, they could cover it (that also must be a P.I.T.A. to stay at someone else's house). I really appreciate what was to them a last minute booking. Vacation at ease. While we no longer are on Kris/Israel's route, our current dog walker is a good one. I know because not only have had neighbors told me about seeing them out, but I've also been working from home on calls before and heard how sweet she is to our boys. I feel bad that I'm on the phone and not saying hello (and also it seems creepy, no?) but at the same time, this is the sort of love being shown when nobody is looking! Love that. Prices/Payment/Flexibility - Our previous walker was a one person shop who relocated out of town. We loved him, but Modern Pet being small enough to have the same walkers all the time, but large enough to cover a walker being sick or on vacation is awesome. And you can be auto-billed which is great for those of us who can't remember anything. And, prices are totally in line which other places we've checked out. read more

These guys are the best. Israel has been walking our pup, Oliver, for nearly four years now. We had a small break after moving closer to old town and had a terrible time trying to find a new dog walker - we tried two different companies and didn't feel that either of them cared about Oliver. We, frankly, didn't feel safe entrusting our dog and our house to them. That's the difference that Israel and Kris offer -- they truly love the pups they walk! Thankfully, israel was able to expand his territory to include our neighborhood and we're in good hands again. As overprotective pet parents, we have very high standards for our little guy. We've even left Ollie with Israel+Kris for the weekend a few times. Ollie always comes back healthy and happy. Highly recommend these guys! read more

Words can't express how grateful we are to Modern Pet. They are excellent with our two boys Zion the boxer and Gordy the puggle. Israel, Kris and Tiffani and have helped us with medications, extra walks, over night stays...they are truly a great group. We've been with them for about 9years and they've never let us down. Thank You so much! read more

These guys have been with me now for 10+ years!! They are simply the best at what they do. My cats love them and I really appreciate that they stick around to cuddle with the cats and show them a little affection after they're done with the feeding/box duties. My cat has some anxiety when I leave (as do I!) and these guys make everyone feel better. We love them! read more

Simply the best. I have used Modern Pet for a few years now and I will never use anyone else! Israel is a cat whisperer, because my grouchy, shy cat took to him immediately and adores him. She hates EVERYONE, even me. After we return from our trip, we always find a nice, handwritten note from Israel with updates about the cats while we were away. But the best part of using Modern Pet is when we return home, the cats are happy and relaxed. It's like they didn't even miss us! I always know my cats are in good hands while we are away and I don't have to worry about them. So glad we found Israel and Kris. read more

Modern Pet is the best! Kris, Israel, Tiffani and the team take such good care of our little Moose! They've been amazing to him, ultra reliable and soooo helpful with his crate training. Hands down best dog walkers in Chicago. Don't know what we'd do without them! read more

The Folks at Modern Pet are great! Friendly, easy-going, and awesome service. They take great care of my lil pup and don't mind when I have a visitor every once in a while... they just add her on without an issue. When I had to move last year, I was terrified I might loose them. Thankfully, they were able to move things around and keep me in their route!! read more

Kris and Israel are amazing! My dogs LOVE them! They are so excited for their walk every day. I know Kris and Israel love them too. They treat them like their own pets. They are reliable and professional and take my dogs on a nice long walk every afternoon. I have two 100 pound rescue dogs and they walk them both no problem! Finding them was, literally, life changing. The stress of worrying about my dogs in the house all day is gone! I completely trust Kris and Israel. I am truly blessed to have them in my life! My dogs agree 100%! HIGHLY recommend them! You will be thrilled! read more

Isreal and Kris have been walking my puppy chihuahua mix now for about a month now, and they are wonderful! They were very sweet with my anxiety stricken pup, and leave great notes of their walks. They are easy to get ahold of as they respond quickly to email, and they are open to last minute requests. They even paid her a visit from "Santa Paws" and gave her a thoughtful gift of toys and treats. If you are looking for walking or dog sitting, definitely consider them! read more

Excellent service. All three of my dogs love(d) these guys. I recommend them to all who ask. Modern Pet are Good Dog People. read more

We highly recommend Modern Pet! We've been using them for dog walking for the past 3 years and have been very satisfied. Thalia, our main dog walker, just loves our dog and leaves the sweetest notes to let us know how our dog enjoyed her walk. We very much appreciate the care they have for our dog and the ease of booking through their online portal! read more

Modern Pet is awesome - we would highly recommend them! They have been walking our dog for several months, and our dog absolutely loves them. Modern Pet is extremely punctual and communicative. We enjoy that they leave us a note everyday detailing whether our pup went potty and how his walk went. Our work schedule changes from week-to-week and Modern Pet is beyond accommodating to our dog walking needs - we greatly appreciate this! read more

Leo and Loni are the first furry babies I have ever had (I was allergic to lots of things, including many animals, when I was younger). So finding someone to look after my little ones when I am traveling was an important decision for me. When I reached out to Modern Pet, Israel explained to me the process and he came for a visit to introduce himself in person and meet L and L. It was clear to me that he and Kris (who I met later) love animals and the work they do. I happily recommend their services without reservation. The pets that we choose to bring into our home become family for many of us and it is a nice source of comfort to know that Modern Pet is there to look after my little family when I am traveling. - Keith read more

I really couldn't be happier with Modern Pet. Israel and Kris provide excellent pet care and customer service, and they are also available if you're in a pinch. I had to go out of town unexpectedly and was kept away a little longer than I originally anticipated. I texted Israel to see if they could stop by and he got right back to me with a "no problem!" They always leave notes and even gave my cats a couple small toys for Christmas, which was sweet. Prices are reasonable too. I highly recommend them to anyone in the area. read more

I have been so impressed by Kris and Isreal since adopting my girl Dolly, a 2yr old slightly nervous Great Dane about a month ago. Actually, I may be more nervous than the dog and the guys have helped me so much knowing that someone I can trust will be givin her some love and attention during my long 12+ hr work days. They kept me updated just as I asked on the first day leaving her home alone and have followed through with the training I've been drilling into her. Thank you for being so responsive, flexible and reliable during my first weeks as a large dog owner! Thanks thanks thanks! read more

I always used to rely on friends/family to watch my cat while I was away, but I recently moved to Chicago and I don't know anyone here, so I needed to find a real cat sitting service! In all honesty, I don't know why I never did this before. I had such a great experience with Modern Pet a few weeks ago that I've already booked them again for my next trip out of town. Not only did they have the best prices, but they came to my house for a meet and greet (free of charge!), they updated me with emails and texts while I was away, and left me a long handwritten note for when I returned. Oh, did I mention they also picked up my mail and watered my plants? I also like the fact that it's a small business and you are speaking and working directly with the owners, Kris and Israel. As far as I know they have been cat sitting for 10+ years and have a cat of their own, which makes me very comfortable leaving my own fur baby in their care. read more

Beyond disappointed with Modern Pet. Any pet service that offers to board dogs and charges this as a service has the obligation to do so. Unilaterally making the call to enter someone's house to leave their pet alone, overnight, and without first informing the owners of their doing so is absolutely absurd. It is utter insanity to advertise you board dogs but then complain about a dog barking when he stays with you! Are you kidding? He's a dog. They Bark. And this is a surprise? We used to use Modern Pet to walk our dog Oakley. Our neighbors also used Modern Pet to walk their dog, Zeus. Some of the girls who walked Oakley are great--Anika, Talia, and Nicole genuinely seemed to care for our pets, leaving entertaining notes. We felt good about their service, always making it a point to tell the girls how appreciated they were. But one bad experience outweighed any of the good Kris and Israel's employees did. This fall, our neighbors decided to have Zeus stay overnight with Kris and Israel. Again, this is a pay-for service they offer on their website, not a favor as they say below. Apparently, Kris and Israel were not happy with Zeus in their home. They didn't call the owners and explain that they weren't going to perform the overnight service, but instead they made the decision to enter our neighbor's home and drop off Zeus, locking him away in a crate sometime late evening. I awoke a few times in the middle of the night to Zeus barking. I thought it was a dream as our neighbors were out of town. When I got up early in the morning, Zeus was still barking, hearing us and Oakley upstairs. I asked my wife about Zeus, and she said something must have happened and they must be home. I texted our neighbor and asked if everything was okay--why the trip was cut short. This was at about 7:45 in the morning. Confused, our neighbor asked what I was talking about and I told him Zeus was home and barking. He told me "Zeus is with Kris and Israel." Of course, he wasn't. We have a key, so I I went to get Zeus. When I took him out of his cage, he was dirty and had a streak of white paint in his fur. I fed him, let him use the bathroom, and brought him upstairs where he proceeded to play with Oakley. I couldn't get the paint out of his fur. Sometime after 9, I took Zeus and Oakley for a long walk. When I returned before 10, I saw Israel's bike out front. I entered our building and Israel was in our neighbor's unit. When he heard me, he came out and said he "was here to let Zeus out." I told him that was already done and I had fed Zeus too. I told him he may want to call Zeus's owners--he still hadn't done that nor informed them of what happened. Unlike the account given by Kris and Israel below, I was never upset about Zeus barking. He and Oakley are large dogs--they play and bark everyday. I was, however, upset about someone you entrust with your beloved pets making their determination to drop off a dog, in the middle of the night, because they can't deal with the dog--your business is dealing with dogs! Lastly, there's no collusion or secret agreement with our decision to continue to use Anika to walk Oakley. My wife made it a point to call Anika and apologize for no longer using her based of the insanity and dishonesty our neighbor's experienced. Anika told us she still wanted to walk Oakley and was no longer going to work for them and we were happy to pay her to continue to care for Oakley. And we are very glad we did. I also wouldn't have taken the time to write the novel above but when I read Kris and Israel's inaccurate description below, I felt it was important to share how our neighbors and Zeus were treated. We also wonder how many people Modern Pet has done this to? I have no doubt that had we not been home, our neighbors never would have been informed about the situation and still charged for the overnight service. Are there other pet owners who paid for the advertised overnight service only to be duped, having their pets locked away in their homes when dogs barking was viewed as inconvenient? Based on this, we cannot recommend Modern Pet and we fired them for their dishonesty. Use them at your own peril and be thankful for neighbors (and cameras too). read more

Wish I could give them six stars! Israel & Kris ALWAYS go the extra mile for my Mio and also for their harried owners. Last minute additions and cancellations are never a problem. Mio goes nuts when he sees Israel, it's true love. I believe that they really love my boy as much as I do and would do anything to protect him when they are out and about. When we go out of town we leave Mio with them and Mio goes bananas when we get to their house. He knows he's going to have a boys weekend and comes back super happy and maybe even a little depressed! Israel and Kris are professional, reliable and give us tremendous peace of mind. Love you guys! read more

I have been working with Chris and Israel for more than five years. I couldn't trust them more -- and they could not be nicer people.

These guys are a saving grace. Charlie can be quite a 'special needs' dog on his walks. Any time I need to add a walk or change a day, they never hesitate to accommodate our schedule. I can't recommend them enough or say high enough praise for Modern Pet Chicago. They are wonderful!! read more

When we got our puppy, Quito, nearly a year ago, we forgot how much work puppies are. With both my wife & I working full-time we needed someone to help with a mid-day walk. Israel & Kris were there for us from the beginning. Not only did they help us with the mid-day walks, they were perfectly willing to take Quito into their home when we had to go out of town. Israel & Kris are the real deal and care for our Quito as much as we do. If you're looking for someone to take your pets out and bring them back in the house, look for someone else. If you are looking for dedicated professionals that offer the same love you do to your pets, Israel & Kris are the best in the business. read more

Kris & Israel are so awesome. Honestly, I was wary of hiring a stranger to care for our cat during our periodic trips out of town. But now we rely upon the folks at Modern Pet not only to feed and keep our kitty company, but also keep an eye on our house while we're gone and hang on to a copy of our keys in case we get locked out. Billing is straightforward and done online... and we always come home to a kind note left on the table. I recommend them if you're looking for someone to trust with your pet and your home. read more

My kitty is in great hands with Modern Pet! Israel has taken care of my cat, Lily, on a couple different occasions. He is awesome. He sends text, photo, and video updates while I'm away and leaves detailed notes upon return. He gives Lily her meds with ease. When I moved to a new condo in the area, Israel was so nice and went out of his way to stop by to exchange keys. I'm so happy I found Modern Pet! It's a relief knowing I always have someone in the area to take care of my kitty! :) read more

They are great! We are so happy to have Israel to let our dog out during the week. HIGHLY recommend this company!

We have been long-time customers of Modern Pet and we are very fond of Israel and Kris - they are just amazing. We have trusted them with our precious bulldog and they have helped us so much. They are always available and so diligent. They have helped us with special needs (medication, after surgery care) and general TLC. I couldn't recommend them more. They are amazing and I am happy to trust them with our most precious family member! read more

We love Modern Pet! Kris has been walking our dogs for the past three years. They are always great at communicating, very flexible with our schedule and go above and beyond. Love hearing about the friends our pups made and how they did during the day. Highly recommend them! read more