Staff
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 Masters 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.
AMANDA
Amanda’s passion for science and all things furry have fueled her aspiration of becoming a veterinarian. She currently attends DePaul University and is working towards earning her bachelor’s degree in Biology. She loves playing with her rescue pup and meeting all of CPS’ wonderfully furry friend!
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 that she loves.
COURTNEY
After graduating from Tulane in New Orleans with degrees in Spanish & Marketing, Courtney traveled the world and the US, finally settling back down in her hometown of Chicago. She is taking a breather from a stressful career in Project Management to spend time more time being a mother to her 2 pugs, Josie and Chloe; finding balance; and pursuing a graduate degree.
AMANDA
Amanda is a registered nurse who received her bachelor’s from The University of Toledo. She has a passion for furry babies, and working for CPS allows her to pursue
her dream of providing pet care. In her free time she loves watching movies with her husband and snuggling with their sweet pups Riley and Piper!
JACKIE
After graduating from Purdue University with a degree in Biology, Jackie moved back to Chicago, her hometown. After a year of working, she is now pursuing her Masters at Depaul University. In her free time, she spends her time with her two babies, a Pomeranian and a Malti-Poo.
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 of a Chicago-based production house.
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 3-year-old Pit Bull/English Setter mix. As a pet sitter with CPS, Carrie enjoys exploring the city and meeting new furry friends!
CAITRIN
Caitrin (Cait) is a life-long animal lover studying Political Science, Spanish, and Latin American Studies at DePaul University. She has a background in political activism, non-profit work, and performing arts. When she’s not studying or working with our clientele, she’s at home taming her wild rescue kitty!
MARGO
Margo, with roots in Memphis, is currently working towards her Masters 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” through dog walking and kitty sitting.
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!
LISA
Lisa recently moved back to her hometown of Chicago after finishing her master’s degree in music at Indiana University. She happily splits her time between playing the viola, frolicking with her rescue puppy Mo, and making new and furry friends while working for Chicago Pet Sitters!
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 two adopted Himalayans, Bigelow & 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.
ANNA
Currently a Financial Assistant at Northwestern University, Anna helps take care of our night and weekend visits. She lives with her rescue kitty, Binks, and Siamese Fighting Fish, Maverick. She grew up in Thomasboro, Illinois, where her family took in dogs, cats and hamsters in need!
Just like our furry friends, each one of our pet sitters has a different look and personality. While we all come from different backgrounds and have different talents and interests, we have a few common elements that make us similar: We are all responsible, dependable pet lovers!
