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Chicago's North Side, since 2016
Loving pet care in Chicago, from the same trusted walkers
Local, licensed, insured dog walking and pet sitting that keeps your pet on their routine, with a familiar care team and photos and notes after every single visit.
Rated 4.9 on GoogleLicensed, insured & bonded250+ Chicago pet parentsCaring since 2016
★★★★★4.9 / 5Loved by Chicago pet parents
Pricing starts at $17 a visit
Care for every kind of companion
Personalized pet care across Chicago's North Side, built around your pet's needs and your schedule.
Dog walking
Daily walks, puppy visits, and tailored exercise that keeps your dog happy, healthy, and tired in the best way.
Explore dog walkingCat sitting
In-home feeding, playtime, litter care, and cuddles, so your cat never has to leave their own territory.
Explore cat sittingPet sitting & overnights
Drop-in visits, overnight stays, and home check-ins that keep pets calm and homes looked after while you travel.
Explore pet sittingSmall animal care
Birds, rabbits, reptiles, and pocket pets, all looked after with the same attention we give the dogs and cats.
See all pet careWe care for pets across Chicago's North Side
Getting started is easy
How it works
Three simple steps from hello to a happy, well-cared-for pet.
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Free Meet & Greet
We come to you to learn your pet's routine, quirks, and needs, and to make sure we are the right fit. No cost, no pressure.
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Book your visits
Schedule walks or visits that fit your life, one-off or recurring, and manage everything in DoTimely.
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Stay connected
Get photos and notes after every visit, so you always know your pet is happy. It is almost like you were there too.
The Sparky Steps difference
The same trusted walkers, every time
We are not a gig app that sends a different stranger to your door each visit. Your pet is paired with a primary walker and familiar backups, a small care team they actually know. That keeps your pet calm, your routine intact, and your care reliable even when life happens.
- The same trusted care team, not a rotating cast
- Fully insured and background-checked
- Photos and notes after every single visit
- Vet coordination and clear emergency protocols
- Secure key handling and building access
- A dedicated local team, caring for Chicago since 2016
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Grow your pet care career with Sparky Steps
Already run a pet sitting business, or want to start one? Join our network of certified, independent pet sitters and gain referrals, backup coverage, and a community that has your back. Ask about our consulting to get certified and set up the right way.
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