Our Staff

Molly is a Manager and Field Trainer. She handles the day-to-day operational support across the company. 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. Molly joined the Chicago Pet Sitters team in 2021.

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. Darcy joined the Chicago Pet Sitters team in 2020.

Rin is a Pet Care Manager and Field Trainer. They are also a bit of a foodie, so for fun they like to try out new restaurants or cooking new recipes at home. On the weekends, Rin enjoys spending time in the garden or at the beach. Rin's big dream is to become a working actor here in Chicago, to get an agent, and start performing! Rin joined the Chicago Pet Sitters team in 2021.

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)! Kyle joined the Chicago Pet Sitters team in 2018.

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. Cathy joined the Chicago Pet Sitters team in 2017.

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! Michael joined the Chicago Pet Sitters team in 2020.

Gimo is a working artist and 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! Gimo joined the Chicago Pet Sitters team originally in 2017 and returned in 2022.

John loves dogs and cats! He has two little kitties, Cheech & Mijo. John's hobbies include learning languages, swimming, travel, and science fiction. John joined the Chicago Pet Sitters team in 2021.

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. Keeley joined the Chicago Pet Sitters team in 2022.

Steve writes creative fiction when not spending time with his favorite furry clients. He loves Chicago, particularly the vibrancy and diversity of each neighborhood. Steve joined the Chicago Pet Sitters team in 2022.

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 joined the Chicago Pet Sitters team in 2022.

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.

Angelina is an animal loving art student who spends her time doing creative hobbies. She hopes to finish her degrees in both interior design and horticulture and create an "inside and outside" design practice! Angelina joined the Chicago Pet Sitters team in 2023.

Sammi loves spending time with cats and dogs and it always improves her mood. When she's not with a furry friend, Sammi is playing games and laughing with her human friends, going to karaoke, or trying to master Chicago Public Transit. Sammi joined the Chicago Pet Sitters team in 2024.

Aaron loves the curious behaviors and fun loving attitude of pets. When he's not working, Aaron is staying active or at a concert. Aaron joined the Chicago Pet Sitters team in 2024.

Kylee is a college student who is set to graduate in 2025 and loves getting to know individual pet personalities! She enjoys hanging out with her roommates and friends, and working out in her spare time. Kylee joined the Chicago Pet Sitters team in 2024.

Mia loves the process of building trust and affection with every new living being. She enjoys playing music and painting and hopes to join the Chicago Civic Orchestra. Mia joined the Chicago Pet Sitters team in 2024.

Rachel loves that spending time with animals can reduce stress and anxiety and also can promote more activity. When she's not pet sitting, Rachel can be found running, hiking, or spending time with friends. Rachel joined the Chicago Pet Sitters team in 2024.

Jay loves playing with pets and seeing them happy. Jay is an artist who draws and designs plushies and hopes to launch a plushie brand soon. Jay joined the Chicago Pet Sitters team in 2024.

Bri loves being outdoors, whether it's playing volleyball, camping, hiking, or going for a run. She is planning to begin a master’s program in school counseling in the next year, and she loves the instant sense of warmth and comfort when caring for animals. Bri joined the Chicago Pet Sitters team in 2024.