I used Out U Go for two solid months of daily walks with my 'girls' recently and couldn't have been…read morehappier! The entire process from the familiarization virtual meet through the daily communications on each walk was easy and comforting. Lindsay really took the time to get to know me, the dogs' routines and preferences, my preferences, and everything in between. Jessica was our walker most visits and very clearly took excellent care of Beatrice and Violet. I looked forward to the daily updates that were not only thorough but thoughtfully wonderful each time. She was so considerate of being in our home which you'd never know anyone had even been in if she hadn't left the detailed notes about after visiting. She even brought in packages several times! The girls clearly loved their time with Out U Go and they'll be my go-to for all future needs.

Out-U-Go staff are great with my pups (4) who all have a disability of one type of another. They…read moretreat them like family and I feel confident that they are getting what they need when I am not there! It is very easy to work with them for scheduling and they have been very responsive when I have had to address special or last minute circumstances. I have used Out-U-Go South-loop for 16 years and before that used Out-U-Go Oak Park for several years. Never a problem and highly recommend for both dog walking and pet sitting.

Chicago Pet Sitters is awesome! I can't recommend their catsitting service enough. I always…read moreappreciate the very thorough report they send with photos every time one of the crew comes to check in on my cat. Most recently, Kellyn L and Carolyn D were doing the visits and they were great.

Another great Chicago Pet Sitters experience! Both Cathy and Kellyn went all out to make our cat…read moreJinx feel loved an secure while we were away. They both sent us such cute photos to show us that Jinx was having the time of her life, and probably will be disappointed that we don't lavish her with that so much attention on a regular basis.

We have been using Windy City Paws for several years now and are very impressed by their…read moreorganization, communication, and consistency- Every visit is well documented and we feel like they are taking great care of our pets- Keep it up WCP!

I'm a nurse with long hours and a changing schedule. Ive used other dog walking services in the…read morepast and was always let down by inconsistency & the last thing you want to worry about is a missed or late walk when you're gone from your pup for these long hours. I wish I could give Windy City Paws a million stars! They're thorough when meeting you and your pup. They worked really great with my schedule and if anything came up they always communicated with me and had another dog walker available. I feel like my dog is in great hands with every walker. Special shoutout to Mia! You've been so wonderful with my dog Penny, sending lots of pictures and updates and just being awesome all around! Thank you so much for all of your help!

When I moved to a new neighborhood and outside of my last pet care's service area, I was nervous I…read morewasn't going to find another company that could take good care of my boy, Jonah. Thankfully, I was wrong. Purr is so accommodating, caring and genuinely thoughtful about all aspects of cat care. From communicating for key drop offs, to the email recaps they send after every visit, the two times they have watched over Jonah have been worth every penny. Each sitter clearly loves cats and pay attention to detail (and the numerous photos don't hurt). While Jonah will always be a vocal boy upon my returns, it truly feels like he was watched over in a loving way and that's all a fur baby parent can ever ask for - for them to be cared for as if they were others' own. I was so happy and surprised to find a pet care place that focused on cats primarily, and that joy has proven to be consistent with all my interactions with the Purr team. Check 'em out for your needy cats - you won't regret it!

They have taken great care of my cat and I feel so comfortable leaving her in their hands when I go…read moreout of town. I love getting daily pictures of her from them where they're cuddling and playing!

We are over the moon with our dog walker Logan and our dog sitter Lilly…read more I couldn't imagine life without these two. I was skeptical and very much a 'first time parent' when it came to entrusting these two with my dogs. Logan is wonderful with my girls, very patient and kind and adapts to their unique needs. Lilly has been a wonderful addition to my dogs circle of friends and she had become like family to us. She sends lots of pictures and I know my dogs are in good hands when I have to leave town. We are truly thankful for the DDI team and they've been a key part to our new adventure in Chicago.

We've used this dog walking and pet sitting service for the past 2yrs since getting our pup Wanda…read more Wanda and I really love the service each dog walker brings and the communication from the company and respect of our property is top notch.

completely ignoring what you said on the phone and completely unwilling to work with a long…read moreestablished customer

I can't recommend Green Paws enough! The office staff are so helpful, flexible, and responsive, the…read morecare team is so caring, transparent, and thorough - it's been so great to have people I can completely trust take care of our pets while we're at work or away for the weekend. Our pets have lots of needs and everyone has followed our detailed instructions so well. We're moving and we're going to miss everyone at Green Paws so much!

Thank you to Ruby (sitter) and Leah (owner) for their excellent care of our cat Daphne. Ruby played…read morewith Daphne and gave her attention / love while we were away, and we could not be more grateful. Each visit, Ruby texted us a photo and update to keep us assured of Daphne's safe care. We love our cat dearly (ok, I'm obsessed with her...), so to find trustworthy, fellow cat-lovers who are dedicated to cat care has made our trips away from Chicago a lot less stressful. Leah is professional and organized with a contract listing time / home-visit preferences, and we appreciated that Ruby came by before we left to understand Daphne's routine and care. Highly recommend!

My cat is older and a bit quirky (he likes to groom himself in the bathtub with running water) so I…read moredecided to try River East Cat Sitters during two recent trips out of town. I have to say this is by far an outstanding, compassionate, and professional cat sitter service. When I initially contacted Leah (the owner) by email-she recommended Susan (who my cat absolutely adores). The Initial Visit- The initial visit with Susan was at my apartment and was free of charge. She came over to meet and greet me and my cat and to talk about my cat's needs and routine. She was able to see the food, water fountain, litterbox, etc. The Cat Care- Upon notifying River East Cat Sitters when I went out of town-Susan came to care for my cat daily. She spent a half an hour each visit with him. Since my cat is shy-I was expecting for him to just remain under the table-but NOPE-he loved her visits and she even turned on the water in the tub for him to get his little head wet and groom himself. He was so well adjusted and happy with Susan that when I returned from each visit-it was just like I had never left. He was content, happy, well fed, and well adjusted. The Fees- It costs $18.00 per half an hour visit. You can pay via Paypal on their web site. I left a tip for each visit on the table for Susan as well. River East Cat Sitters also offers mail pickup and other minor services for a nominal fee. The Business- Is licensed and bonded. A contract is provided and signed before the date of service and clearly outlines the roles and responsibilities of River East Cat Sitters. Why Susan is the BEST- FYI-Ask for Susan! She is truly amazing! She left a welcome home note for me when I returned from each of my trips. She also sent daily text messages and pictures of my cat! It was very comforting and reassuring! TRULY STELLAR SERVICE!

We're so grateful to have found Jerry! He watched our two dogs for a week right after our move to…read moreChicago, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. The dogs came back calmer, happier, and clearly well cared for. We weren't worried for a second while we were away -- Jerry was incredibly kind, reliable, and accommodating of all their little quirks and routines. Truly gave us peace of mind during a hectic time, and we're so thankful to have someone we trust with our pups. Highly recommend! Attached Nala getting hugs and Simba being a cutie!!

If you're looking for a wonderful dog sitter, Jerry from Boy Meets Dog is fantastic. I had an…read moreupcoming trip and reached out to Jerry via his website. He was responsive from the beginning and cared to ask many questions about my dog, Ziggy, in order to get to know him. I left Ziggy with Jerry for almost 3 weeks and I had peace of mind that Ziggy was being cared for in the best way. In fact, I think Ziggy was a bit sad to be picked up after his time with Jerry. Would highly recommend Jerry's services and will use him again in the future.

My girlfriend and I brought home an 8 week old puppy and knew we'd need a dog walker to join our…read morelittle family once we had to go back to the office. (we were lucky enough to get nearly a month of puppy leave.) It was hard finding someone we felt we could trust, but Jack and his crew came highly recommended from my best friend. And sure enough, as soon as I met Jack I knew he was the one for us. We work in social media so we have weird hours and our schedules change day to day. Jack is always flexible and incredibly accommodating. We literally couldn't raise Theo without him and his team. A BIG plus for us is that Jack and co. only take one dog out at a time, so I know that Theo is safe and getting one on one attention. I know "wag" is a thing, but I see those walkers with 4 dogs at a time and I shudder. What if one dog turns on the other? Also, we love that a quick text and picture is standard and included in the incredibly reasonable pricing. Spencer seems to be the walker who takes Theo out the most, and his pictures are always amazing. We cannot thank this crew enough for taking care of our little guy. It's such a relief knowing we have them in our lives.

I really can't say enough good things about Uptown Pet Services! Jack is such a gem, and I know our…read morecat is in great hands with him. The people who work for him (Spencer, Josh, and any others who I don't know) are also great, and our cat loves them (and she is a VERY picky judge of character!) They're very flexible, have helped us out on very short notice before, and have even helped us out with special requests. I could go on and one, but these folks are the best!

Felt the need to post a review after reading a previous one written. I'm new to the area and…read moretherefore had to switch groomers. I'm what you call a "helicopter dog mom", I had taken all my dogs to one groomer that I knew personally so switching to an unknown is a big deal. Mo could not have been better for my dog. You can tell she genuinely enjoys her job and caring for your pets. When I dropped my dog off, she was very anxious and didn't want me to go. By the time I came to pick her up, she didn't want to leave! Very thankful for the time and energy Mo put in to making my girl feel her best.

Four years ago, Miranda killed my dog. It was not intentional but it was negligent. I avoided…read morewriting a review because I didn't want to write it from a place of anger but four years later I think about this everyday and I will never get over it. I feel that it's unfair to not share my experience with others so they can make their own choices. I had 2 dogs and one was a very selective dog, meaning he didn't get along with all dogs he met. Miranda was referred to us by a friend whose dog had similar issues. When we met Miranda to see her facility, I asked her if she would be cresting the dogs when she left the building. (I asked this for a reason) she told me that if they were not crated at home, she would not crate them and they could just stay in her living space. It turns out that Miranda was crating my dogs together when she left them and that is ultimately what led to my dogs death. My selective dog could not be crated with any other dogs. If he was and anything triggered him, he would redirect onto another dog in his crate, even his brother and they would fight. This happened so Miranda came home and found that my dogs had a fight in their crate. She took the selective dog, Carson out to bathe him and ultimately left him unattended in the sink, tethered to the wall. He then tried to jump out of the sink and you can imagine the rest. We left for the weekend with 2 dogs and came back having only one.