Our Staff

Molly is a Manager and Field Trainer. She handles the day-to-day operational support across the company and is responsible for training new staff in pet care excellence. She has always had an intense love for animals and nature. In her free time, she likes taking long walks with her dog Beef, watching Lord of the Rings, Food Network and pro wrestling, and playing video games.

Darcy is a Manager and Field Trainer. She enjoys yoga, dancing, and other movement practices. She can also be found reading books from the library, tending to her vegetable garden, or photographing plants around her neighborhood.

Andy enjoys being outside, especially with people and animals. He has been vegan for 7 years and likes to go to the beach, play music, hike, or share a meal with good friends.

Kyle serves as a Field Trainer. When he’s not working with CPS he is likely playing piano, practicing with one of his bands or doing something involved with music. He loves all animals, yoga and living a vegan lifestyle. Kyle is cat dad to Zorro, Daisy, and Edgar (Eddie)!

Cathy is a former managing editor of a pet-related trade magazine who has turned her lifelong love for cats into a pet-sitting career. One of the first things she did upon moving to Chicago from central Illinois in the early 90s was to start volunteering at a cat shelter, and she has been involved with the animal welfare community in one way or another ever since. When not caring for her own clowder and a colony of feral cats in her alley, she enjoys biking, reading and volunteering at her neighborhood food pantry.

Michael grew up around animals, namely dogs, cats and guinea pigs. He enjoys taking care of, playing with, and spoiling animals, and he believes a deeper understanding and relationship with animals starts by respecting them and treating them with kindness. It doesn't take long to realize Michael is a dog and coffee enthusiast!

Gimo is a working artist and budding tattoo artist who attended SAIC and ISU and is back for their second stint with Chicago Pet Sitters! They traveled across the country and worked as a pet sitter/dog walker in LA and Oakland for 4 years before returning to Chicago.

In their free time, they draw while watching their favorite horror movies or listening to true crime podcasts. They draw mostly self portraits in surreal environments or work on commissions of people and their pets. They hope to own their own tattoo studio and host gallery shows!

Dylan is a goofy, down to earth guy who loves music, gaming and animals. As a longtime pet owner, Dylan has taken care of dogs and cats of all kinds. When he isn't caring for animals, he is either working as a freelance sound engineer or letting his friends know who the superior gamer is!

John loves dogs and cats! He has two little kitties, Cheech & Mijo. John's hobbies include learning languages, swimming, travel, and science fiction.

Elaine loves all things animal and nature related. She grew up with mostly cats and lives with her two furry (cat) roommates, Figgy and Frankie. She enjoys spending time with friends and family.

In her free time, you can find her exploring the city, going to concerts, watching any type of true crime shows, making crafts with friends, and trying to find the best taco in the city. She is thinking about adding another furry roommate soon, and is very excited for that!

Keeley loves animals because of the unconditional love they provide! They always cheer her up and fill her spirit just by being around them! One of her favorite things about spending time with animals are discovering their different characteristics and quirks.

She typically spends her time either taking dance classes or watching movies/comedy shows. She also loves to cook and play with her three cats.

Dina (Dee) loves animals because they are so loving, compassionate and make her so happy. She love spending time with them as they can be so affectionate.

Dina enjoys going out and exploring. Over the past 2 years, she focused on traveling. In the next year she hopes to create wonderful relationships with all clients and pets. She is super excited for this next chapter.