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Personalized dog, cat and exotic pet care for Rogers Park, Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Kenilworth and Winnetka. House-sitting services for those occasions when you want your pets to receive more than daily visits. We have been using Pet Watchers for the last 3 years to walk our two pugs and occasionally sit for our cat. Barb and the team are always accommodating with our requests and are very reliable. I just want to let you know how invaluable your service has been since I purchased my puppy six weeks ago.
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At Pet Watchers we strive to provide you and your pets with the most personalized and professional in-home pet care on the North Shore. For over 25 years we have helped our clients leave home for a day, week, or month, knowing that their pets and home are in the best possible hands. Your pets become near and dear to our hearts and in time of stress, when you go away, they need love and comfort even more. We feel strongly that dogs and cats are far more comfortable and less stressed remaining in their own home while you are away.
We offer daily visits for your pet, which may include walks, feedings, play times, or just good company, depending on your needs. We strive to be the most dependable and accessible service and will go the extra distance to give you exactly what you're looking for in pet care. House-sitting includes an overnight stay and up to four visits daily based on your pet's needs.
Since 1988, the second year of Pet Watchers existence, we have relied on a small group of devoted animal lovers to provide care to the ever-growing number of our clients. Our pet sitters come to us through many sources to include client referrals, local veterinarians, pet shops, animal organizations, and of course newspaper advertisements.
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Molly McDowell
Oct 11, 2020
We have been happy clients of Pet Watchers for 20 years and two dogs. We have consistently used them for daily dog walks and overnight and vacation stays in our home. We trust them with our dogs and our home and highly recommend them. They provide professional and caring service with good and personable communication.
Zontae Brady
Aug 20, 2019
Horrible service, terribly Run and not Trustworthy. You'll have to make sure your pets are truly being walked and taken care of. I wouldn't suggest anyone use them for there Furry Friends.
Big Sky Dog Training
Jul 03, 2019
I can't understand how Pet Watchers didn't get more 5 star reviews. I have used them with total success. They have walked my dog on several occasions. I also recommend them to all of my students. I own Big Sky Dog Training and I only put reviews up for people/company that do a great job. I definitely recommend them.
Judy Polifka
Jun 12, 2019
We called a week and a half ago, left a message to get a cat sitter. No one ever called us back. Poor customer service. Would really like to give them no stars.
A.
Jun 07, 2019
Barb, the owner, committed two instances of credit card fraud: 1. making an unauthorized charge on my credit card and 2. claiming she submitted a credit to my card that she owed me for an overcharge when she hadn't submitted anything. She hemmed and hawed about how she had a new system, had issued the credit, had not made the unauthorized charge, and then offered numerous consistently implausible explanations for her actions.

I disputed both problems with my CC company. That sufficiently scared her into issuing me a refund for both 1. & 2. Lucy, the caretaker of my cat did a good job. I hope she changes jobs to a more ethical business.
Gilla Davis
Dec 10, 2016
A consistently amazing service. I've been with Pet Watchers for about 8 years and have had several dog walkers. They are consistently wonderful.prompt.accomodating and loving of my dogs. Can't recommend them highly enough! Gilla
Leland Zaremba
Sep 26, 2016
These guys do a wonderful job and have been around forever. I would Happily recommend Pet Watchers to anyone in the Chicago area.
Walter E.
Aug 03, 2016
I have used Pet Watchers vacation care service for our cats more than a hundred times since 1987, when the company first opened for business. They are very professional. Their sitters are extremely well-trained and 100% reliable. Our instructions are always followed exactly. With each cat care visit the sitter leaves a written record stating the date and time of service, what she did, and how the cats were doing. I never worry about the care our cats are receiving with Pet Watchers.
Anna Renee Moretto
Jun 19, 2016
Petwatchers ROCK! When you have an Omaha in your life, you need someone who can see beyond his sometimes gruff exterior to the cuddly Lab inside. He's the quintessential watch dog who is loud and fierce sounding; but when Renee comes to walk him, he is a cuddly, overjoyous pup who simply melts in her presence. He is genuinely loved by Renee and we trust her and Petwachers as they truly do care about his welfare.

If you're new to pet watching and/or daily dog walking, choosing Petwatchers will absolutely be the best choice you could make. They are Omaha approved, and that's saying a lot!
Scruffy Herman
Jun 13, 2016
This company is amazing! They have cared for my MANY pets over the last 27 years. Never missed a detail, never missed seeing something I should be aware of. Dependable, accountable and trusted. Our vet recommended them all those years ago and still do to this day.