DANA

Dana is the owner of Chicago Pet Sitters. After obtaining a master’s degree from the University of Illinois in 2001, she focused on growing her four-legged family. Today, she runs CPS with the help of her two Chihuahuas, one English Mastiff, and an amazing group of pet sitters!

JARED

After three years of walking pups, Jared is now the manager, or “Sheriff” as he prefers it, of Chicago Pet Sitters. When Jared is not staying busy in the office, he’s competing in bike races across the country, or hanging out with his Bengal cat and Boxer pup.

EMILY

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

ALISON

Alison is a recent graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law and a licensed attorney. When she is not devising ways to use her legal qualifications for animal welfare, Alison is busy caring for CPS’ wonderful cats and dogs, attending Animal Sense Academy to learn animal training, and petting her main (dog) man, Huckleberry.

DAVE

A graduate of Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Dave recently completed his credentials for teaching certification. A native Chicagoan, he spent his youth around a wide variety of animals that included dogs, cats, and even large snapping turtles.

CELIA

A recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Celia moved to Chicago to pursue a graduate degree at DePaul. After spending her entire life surrounded by horses, dogs, and cats, moving to the big city without any furry companions was quite a shock! Walking dogs is the perfect way for Celia to spend time with the animals.

MAGGIE

A native New Yorker and Long Island gal, Maggie grew up with rescue dogs. A year after completing her bachelor’s degree in Photography, she moved to Chicago leaving behind the love of her life — the family’s floppy eared Brittany Spaniel. Today, you can often find her fawning over any dog that passes by so she can get her fix of puppy love!

AMANDA

Amanda is a registered nurse who received her bachelor’s from The University of Toledo. She is currently taking the necessary requirements to become a licensed canine massage therapist while also taking care of our furry friends. In her free time she loves watching movies and snuggling with their sweet pups Riley and Piper!

SARAH

Sarah recently graduated from DePaul University with a degree in Physics. Growing up with Rottweilers, she loves spending her days with CPS’ canine and feline friends. In her free time Sarah volunteers at PAWS Chicago and tutors students in math and science. She plans to continue her work towards a master’s in Physics this fall.

LIZZIE

Some young adults dream of a buying a house, a car or vacation home when they get old/rich enough. Lizzie, however, dreams of the day she can have a backyard full of Alaskan Malamutes, Shar Peis and Bulldogs. Inching toward her end goal, she currently works part time for CPS while working as a editor and producer.

SARAH II

Sarah is currently a full-time graduate student pursuing her Masters of Social Work at University of Illinois-Chicago. When she isn’t in class, she is busy spoiling her Bernese mountain dog Beverley with kisses and long walks. She helps Chicago Pet Sitters’ staff by filling in when they need an extra hand!

CRAIG

Craig is the silent partner of Chicago Pet Sitters. By trade, Craig is an architect designing modern residential homes. When he’s not sketching or measuring, he is involved in meetings and discussions with Dana and their pups on how to better serve Chicago Pet Sitters’ clients.

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 4-year-old Pit Bull/English Setter mix.

MARGO

Margo, with roots in Memphis, is currently working towards her master’s degree in Community Counseling at DePaul University. After growing up surrounded by animals and unable to bring her dog to Chicago right away, she is able to get her much-needed “animal fix” with CPS.

LAURA

After completing her degree at the Indiana University School of Music, Laura moved to Chicago to continue her studies at Roosevelt University. When she isn’t practicing the flute, Laura spends time with her black and white Polish rescue bunny, Clover, and visits Chicago Pet Sitters’ clients on nights and weekends.

ANGELIQUE

Originally from Walnut Creek, CA Angelique is currently a full-time grad student at DePaul University. When not in class or copiously reading texts she spends time with her fiance and two “children”, an orange tabby named Copper and a California Spangled cat named Kodiak!

JENNIFER

Originally from North Carolina, Jennifer is a recent graduate of Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in Printmaking and Drawing. Now busy with illustrations and DIY projects in the big city, she misses the furry companions she grew up with. Pet sitting is the perfect way for her to enjoy the city and give her love to new dog and kitty friends!

ELISE

Elise is gearing up to enroll in Veterinary Technician school. A former Esthatician and makeup artist, she has found working with animals most fulfilling. When she’s not doting on our four-legged friends, she spends her free time reading biographies and comic books, and sampling new cooking recipes with her cat, Olives.

CHELSIE

Recently graduated with her master’s degree in Marketing, Chelsie has decided to focus on her true passion: caring for her furry friends. With experience in doggy daycare and fostering, she is no stranger to spoiling pups and kittens! She spends her free time hunting for vintage treasures at estate sales and playing with her rescued Shih Tzu, Pierre.

ANNETTE

Annette earned her BA in Psychology at University of Illinois then went on to complete a bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design. When her and her hubby are not entertaining their Himalayan, Twiggy, you may find her in Savasana, on a camp-out, scouting vegetarian eateries and/or exercising her creativity.

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.