DANA

Dana is the owner of Chicago Pet Sitters. After graduating with her Master’s Degree in 2001 from the University of Illinois, she took on several editing and writing positions while working on Chicago Pet Sitters as a side business. Today, Dana runs Chicago Pet Sitters full-time.

BRIANNE

Brianne is working on her Master’s in the School Social Work at Jane Addams of UIC. She loves to spend her free time with Jacob, her newly adopted terrier/chihuahua mix, and exploring the city. After years in the mental health field, Brianne is now enjoying a change of pace as a daily dog walker with Chicago Pet Sitters!

CHELSE

Originally from Madison, WI, Chelse is currently a full-time grad student studying literacy and language at UIC. Prior to joining Chicago Pet Sitters, she worked as an elementary school teacher. When she’s not focused on her studies, she’s exercising pooches and cuddling with our feline clientele!

EMILY

Emily graduated from DePaul University in 2009 with a degree in Biology and has returned to DePaul to get her Masters in Secondary Education. When Emily is not inside doing homework, she is out and about walking around with her lovely furry friends.

JARED

Jared is currently working on his bachelors in Computer Programming at NEIU. When he’s not riding his bike around town or coding websites, then it’s a safe bet that he’ll be found at the Dog Beach with his best bud named Winston. Jared loves meeting all the dogs around town!

SAM

Sam is native to the Chicago area and knew that he wanted to work with pets his whole life. He received a B.F.A in creative writing from Columbia College and spends his free time studying music. Just recently he spent six months in New Orleans volunteering at a no-kill rescue shelter for gulf coast animals.

ROBIN

Robin is a recent graduate from the University of Illinois, where she studied Spanish and English as an international language. Having grown up with Golden Retrievers and rescue kitties, it was natural for her to adopt a kitten of her own, named Mouse. In her spare time Robin enjoys exploring the city, cuddling with Mouse and getting to know new friends through Chicago Pet Sitters!

ELIZABETH

When she is not editing video or utilizing her radio DJ skills to make mix tapes, Elizabeth is figuring out ways to spend time with animals. Most of the time you can find her brushing her Maine Coon cat or Googling Siberian Husky facts online. A recent New Yorker who worked full-time in the media world, Elizabeth has returned to the Midwest to find perfect balance as a free-lance editor and dog walker!

JENNA

A recent Ph.D. grad in Clinical Psychology, Jenna is currently conducting research studies at Northwestern University. She has spent her entire life working with animals; for the past 15 years, her family has raised top winning Australian Shepherds. She helps Chicago Pet Sitters during nights, weekends and holidays.

CRAIG

Craig is the silent partner of Chicago Pet Sitters. By trade, Craig is an architect designing modern residential homes. After hours, however, he is involved in meetings and discussions with Dana and their two Chihuahuas on how to better serve Chicago Pet Sitters clients.

KRISTIN

After studying art at the University of Illinois and in London, England, Kristin moved to Chicago with her creative muse–a HUGE orange Persian rescue kitty named Tobias. When she’s not visiting CPS’ furry clients, she enjoys sitting in a sunny spot with Toby purrrfecting her graphic design talents.

KRISTINA

Kristina is a recent graduate from the University of Iowa where she earned her bachelors in health science. She enjoys cuddling with cats, cooking, and scoping out the best brunch places in Chicago. She is excited to have the opportunity to meet new people and pets through Chicago Pet Sitters!

ELIZA

Eliza is currently attending Northwestern University to earn a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Being active outdoors and playing with her two wheaten terriers are her favorite things to do. As a self-described animal lover, Eliza is thrilled to have the opportunity to meet new furry friends through Chicago Pet Sitters!

NATHALIE

Nathalie recently graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Architecture from Yale University. She is currently taking classes at Northwestern studying Public Policy and Administration. Originally from Peoria, IL Nathalie loves exploring the city and meeting new furry friends.

CARRIE

A recent graduate of Columbia College with a degree in Photography, Carrie often finds herself taking part in impromptu photo shoots with her favorite subject – her pup Rosie, a 3-year-old Pit Bull/English Setter mix. As a pet sitter with CPS, Carrie enjoys exploring the city and meeting new furry friends!

ISABELLA

Isabella comes from a family of avid animal lovers. She grew up with countless dogs and cats, including many rescues, birds, a ferret and a snake. She adopted her cats Will and Blue from the Anti-Cruelty Society and looks forward to the day she has enough space for a Doberman Pincher!

BETHANY

Bethany works as a sub for our staff. After graduating with her Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and then becoming a licensed cosmetologist, Bethany has added dog and cat caregiver to her resume. Currently, she and her husband have a wonderful tabby cat named Lucy, and Bethany looks forward to the day when they can hopefully have a Pug, a Dachshund, or maybe both!