Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Pet Sitting & Dog Walking in Chicago
At Purrfect Paws, we have dedicated ourselves to providing exceptional in-home pet care for dogs, cats, and birds across North and Northwest Chicago. With over two decades of hands-on experience in animal care, our founder Faith Korey combines deep expertise with a genuine passion for nurturing pets and understanding their unique needs. Certified by Pet Sitters International and trained in pet first aid and CPR, we ensure every animal in our care receives personalized attention, medication administration, and a safe, loving environment.Our services include individual dog walks, overnight stays, and specialized care for senior or medically dependent pets, all while maintaining strict professionalism and reliability. We pride ourselves on transparent communication, offering photo updates and detailed notes to provide pet owners with complete peace of mind. As active volunteers in animal welfare organizations, we bring both practical knowledge and ethical commitment to every service we deliver.
Services
Dog Walking
Cat Sitting
Pet Sitting
Bird Sitting
Medication Administration
Overnight Stays
Photo Updates
Small Bird Care
Plant Watering
Mail Pickup
Highlights and features
- Certified in pet CPR and first aid for emergency preparedness
- Specialized experience with senior pet medication administration
- Personalized care plans tailored to individual pet needs
- Transparent communication with photo updates during visits
- 20+ years of volunteer work in cat adoption and socialization
Associations and certifications
- Pet Sitters International
- Pet First Aid Certified
What people say
Genuinely loving and caring
Complete confidence in care
Knowledgeable and resourceful
Treats pets like family
Regular updates with photos
Services
Dog Walking
Individual 30-minute or 1-hour dog walks provide physical exercise and mental stimulation. Our walks include potty breaks, treats, and playtime tailored to your pet's energy level. Servicing up to two dogs per household in North and Northwest Chicago during mid-day hours.
Cat Sitting
Customized 45-minute to 1-hour visits for feeding, litter maintenance, brushing, and playtime. We accommodate special needs including medication administration and senior cat care. Services available for multiple cats with additional fees for households exceeding two felines.
Pet Sitting
Overnight and vacation sitting services for dogs, cats, and birds. Includes basic care, medication administration, and environmental enrichment. Overnight rates apply for 12-hour stays between 8 PM and 8 AM with limited availability in service areas.
Bird Sitting
Specialized 30-45 minute visits for small birds including feeding, cage maintenance, and supervised interaction. Additional fees apply for multiple birds or night coverage requirements. Services limited to two birds per visit with extra charges for additional pets.
Medication Administration
Professional administration of pills, injections, transdermal medications, and hydration fluids during scheduled visits. Requires prior notification and detailed instructions at meet-and-greet appointments. Available for all species with additional fees ranging from $8$30 per service.
People
Faith Korey
Owner
Certified pet sitter with 20+ years of cat adoption experience and volunteer leadership at Chicago's Anti-Cruelty Society. Former corporate benefits manager turned professional pet caregiver, offering specialized senior pet care and medical administration services.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We serve North and Northwest Chicago neighborhoods. Please contact us to confirm availability for specific locations.
Do you handle medication administration?
Yes, we administer pills, injections, and fluids with prior notification during our initial consultation meeting.
Are visits available on holidays?
Holiday visits are available with a $15 surcharge on major holidays including Christmas and New Year's Day.
How do you communicate during pet sitting?
We provide regular email updates with photos from each visit to keep owners informed about their pets' well-being.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept credit cards through Time to Pet, PayPal, and Zelle payments for all services rendered.
