Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trusted Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Services in Chicago
Doggone Living has been providing personalized in-home pet care in Chicago since 2010. Founded by Saffron Medrano, a former veterinary technician with over 15 years of experience in animal care, our team of vet tech trained professionals delivers reliable, compassionate services for dogs and cats. We specialize in overnight pet sitting, daily visits, medication administration, and home care services designed to minimize stress for pets while ensuring their safety and well-being.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our rigorous staff training, insurance coverage, and dedication to maintaining the highest standards of pet care. With 24/7 availability and service across 20+ Chicago neighborhoods, we strive to be the trusted choice for pet owners seeking professional, medically informed care solutions.
Services
Overnight Pet Sitting
Daily Dog Visits
Extended Dog Visits
Cat Visits
Pick-up/Drop-off
Plant Watering
Key Lockout
Medication Administration
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Our team consists of vet tech trained professionals capable of administering medications and first aid
- We provide 24/7 personalized pet care services in Chicago
- All caretakers undergo rigorous training and background checks for your peace of mind
- We specialize in in-home care to minimize pet stress and avoid illness risks
- Our services include emergency medication administration to prevent costly vet visits
Services
Overnight Pet Sitting
Our overnight pet sitting service provides continuous 24-hour care in your pet's familiar home environment. Trained professionals stay in your home to monitor pets, administer medications, and ensure their comfort. This service includes home security checks, mail collection, and plant watering to maintain your property's appearance while you're away.
Daily Dog Visits
Scheduled daily dog visits offer exercise, bathroom breaks, and companionship during the day. Available in multiple time slots Monday through Sunday, these 25-60 minute visits include personalized attention, basic training reinforcement, and health monitoring. Evening and weekend appointments accommodate busy schedules with premium pricing.
Cat Visits
Specialized cat care services include feeding, litter box maintenance, and interactive play sessions. Our trained technicians understand feline behavior and provide stress-free visits that respect cats' routines. Available for single or multiple daily visits with additional charges for multiple cats in the same household.
Key Lockout Service
Emergency key lockout assistance helps pet owners regain access to their homes without disturbing their pets. For $40, we provide immediate response to retrieve spare keys and ensure pets receive necessary care during unexpected lockout situations, maintaining continuity of pet care services.
Medication Administration
Our vet-trained staff administers prescribed medications, insulin injections, and basic first aid to pets requiring special medical attention. This service prevents costly emergency vet visits by managing minor health issues at home, including monitoring symptoms and providing detailed care reports to owners.
People
Saffron Medrano
Owner & Operator
Saffron Medrano founded Doggone Living in 2010 after five years working in Chicago veterinary clinics. With experience since 2005 in pet care, she brings professional veterinary expertise to all services. She owns two small dogs and ensures all staff maintain high medical care standards.
Maya
Sitter/Relief Walker
Maya provides compassionate pet care while understanding animal behavior through play and engagement. A Chicago resident with improv comedy experience, she channels patience and positivity into every pet interaction while honoring her late dog Duke's memory.
Alanna
Sitter/Walker
Alanna combines her lifelong passion for animals with artistic creativity to deliver personalized pet care. This Chicago transplant believes in treating pets as family members while maintaining calm, positive interactions during walks and home visits with her artistic perspective.
Jacob
Relief Walker
Jacob brings his musical background and experience with multiple cats to pet care services. A Columbia College audio engineering graduate, he offers calm companionship to pets of all sizes while maintaining his search for Chicago's best sushi restaurants.
Amelia
Sitter/Walker
Amelia transitioned from South Carolina to Chicago's pet care scene after grooming salon experience. She owns a tuxedo cat and specializes in connecting with dogs and cats through personalized care approaches that respect each pet's unique personality and needs.
Questions
What pet care services do you offer in Chicago?
We provide overnight pet sitting, daily dog walks, cat visits, medication administration, key lockout assistance, and plant watering services across 20+ Chicago neighborhoods.
Are your pet caretakers professionally trained?
All our staff are vet tech trained to administer medications and handle medical emergencies. They undergo background checks and complete our proprietary training program before working with clients.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency pet care?
While we don't provide medical emergency services, our caretakers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for scheduled visits and urgent care needs requiring trained professionals.
What Chicago neighborhoods do you serve?
We serve 20+ neighborhoods including The Loop, Gold Coast, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, River North, Old Town, and South Loop with reliable pet care coverage across Central Chicago.
How do you handle holiday pet care requests?
We operate year-round including holidays with $20-$30 holiday fees for visits during major holidays like Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year's Eve.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice incur a 50% fee. Holiday sit cancellations within a week of service date have a 25% fee to cover scheduling commitments.
Reviews (1)
Jon K.
Oct 14, 2023
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Saffron and her team at Doggone Living have been an absolute blessing to us! They've been Lucy's trusted walkers and overnight companions for years, and we couldn't be happier with their service. Always dependable, upbeat, and accommodating, they've gone above and beyond in caring for Lucy and our home. We wish we could pack them up and take them with us to California!
