Business Details
5 Years
experience
Professional Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Services
Sunshine Pet Care was founded in 2021 by Christopher Dill, a dedicated animal advocate with a decade of experience in social services. Our mission combines compassionate pet care with support for local shelters, ensuring pets receive individualized attention while contributing to ending pet homelessness. We specialize in dog walking, pet sitting, and overnight care, tailoring services to maintain pets' routines and reduce stress. Our team of bonded, insured professionals provides medication administration, plant watering, and home security services, prioritizing transparency and reliability.With a focus on Chicagoland communities, we've earned top Yelp rankings for excellence in pet care. Daily updates and emergency backup plans ensure client peace of mind, while our 100% satisfaction guarantee reflects our commitment to quality. We maintain active partnerships with PAWS Chicago and other no-kill shelters, donating a portion of every service to animal rescue efforts.
Services
Dog Walking
Pet Sitting
Overnight Care
House Sitting
Medication Administration
Details
- Year established: 2021
Highlights and features
- We provide 10+ years of combined pet care experience with certified professionals
- Our services maintain pets' regular routines in their familiar home environment
- We donate to local animal shelters with every service booked
- Our backup care system ensures uninterrupted service during emergencies
- We offer detailed client communication with daily text updates and photo sharing
What people say
Best dog walkers
Loving care
Highly recommend
Daily updates
Stress-free travel
Services
Dog Walking
Professional midday dog walks maintaining pets' exercise routines while owners work. Our caregivers provide 25+ minute walks with behavioral reinforcement and potty breaks. Each session includes text updates with location details and pet photos.
Pet Sitting
Customized in-home pet care maintaining daily routines for feeding, medication, and playtime. Services include plant watering, mail collection, and home security checks. Available for single visits or extended stays with consistent caregiver assignment.
Overnight Care
Full-service overnight pet sitting from 6PM-6AM maintaining nighttime routines. Includes morning and evening walks, meal service, medication administration, and 24-hour caregiver presence. Ideal for travel periods or medical recovery needs.
House Sitting
Residential care services for pet-free homes including nightly occupancy presence, plant maintenance, and mail management. Our 7PM-6AM shifts help prevent break-ins and maintain property appearance during owner absences.
Medication Administration
Professional medication management for pets requiring special care. Our trained staff handles oral medications, injections, and topical treatments with detailed administration logs. Requires specific training for each pet's medical needs.
People
Christopher Dill
Owner / Chief Care Coordinator
Founder with 10 years social services experience and lifelong animal advocacy. Developed Sunshine Pet Care to combine pet care with shelter support. Certified in pet first aid with extensive dog behavior training.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We serve Arlington Heights, Prospect Heights, Palatine, Wheeling, Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, and Buffalo Grove.
How do you handle medication administration?
Our trained caregivers provide precise medication administration with detailed documentation and owner updates.
What's included in pet sitting visits?
Visits include feeding, watering, litter box cleaning, playtime, potty breaks, and any specified care routines.
How are caregivers trained?
Our team undergoes comprehensive training in animal behavior, emergency procedures, and client communication protocols.
Do you care for pets other than dogs?
Yes, we care for all pets including cats, birds, and small mammals with specialized care plans.
How do you ensure service reliability?
We maintain backup caregivers, require double key security systems, and provide 24/7 emergency contact availability.
