Business Details
14 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Services in Chicago
Founded in 2012, we established ourselves as Chicago's premier dog walking and pet sitting service, dedicated to delivering exceptional care for pets while providing peace of mind for owners. Our team of certified professionals brought 14 years of combined experience in pet care, trained in Pet First Aid and CPR, and committed to positive reinforcement training methods. We specialized in personalized services including flexible dog walking plans, in-home pet sitting, and unique offerings like deShedding treatments and hospice care, all supported by GPS tracking technology and detailed digital report cards.Our commitment to safety during the pandemic included strict adherence to CDC protocols, mask usage, and contactless interactions. While we closed our doors in 2022 after a decade of service, our legacy remains rooted in compassionate care, professional standards, and the deep understanding that pet care extends to supporting pet owners through life's changing circumstances.
Services
Dog Walking
Pet Sitting
Joyful Journey Excursions
Pet Transport
DeShedding Treatment
Cat-Litter Cleaning
Yard Clean Up
Pet Photography
Taxi Service
Puppy Support
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have over 10 years of experience in pet care
- Our team is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR
- We offer flexible dog walking packages in Chicago
- We provide personalized care tailored to each pet's needs
- We follow strict safety protocols during the pandemic
Associations and certifications
- Pet Sitters International
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers
- Kennel Pro
What people say
Genuine love and attention
Professional and reliable
Peace of mind during pandemic
Trustworthy and caring
Customized care plans
Services
Dog Walking
Our flexible dog walking plans provided daily exercise and socialization for Chicago pets while owners worked from home or attended meetings. Each 30-minute visit included GPS tracking, personalized attention, and detailed digital reports. Walkers followed strict safety protocols during the pandemic, maintaining mask usage and social distancing while ensuring dogs received necessary physical and mental stimulation.
Pet Sitting
We offered customized non-overnight pet sitting services seven days a week, maintaining pets' regular routines in their familiar home environment. Services included feeding, medication administration, playtime, and security checks with optional housekeeping tasks. Our caregivers provided regular updates with photographs and maintained strict safety protocols during visits to ensure both pet and caregiver safety.
Joyful Journey Excursions
Our one-hour adventure outings provided extended stimulation for dogs through park visits or forest preserve excursions. These specialized trips offered mental enrichment and physical exercise beyond regular walks, with limited availability for Chicago clients. The service included transportation to preferred locations and detailed post-visit reports with photographs documenting the pet's experience.
Pet Transport
We provided safe transportation services for pets to various destinations including veterinary appointments, grooming salons, airports, and foster homes. Our trained staff ensured comfortable travel experiences with appropriate safety measures, offering door-to-door service while maintaining strict hygiene protocols during the pandemic to protect both pets and caregivers.
Hospice Care
Our compassionate hospice care service supported senior pets and their owners during difficult transitions. We provided medication administration, comfort care, and regular check-ins for pets requiring special attention. The service included emotional support for owners and flexible scheduling to accommodate changing needs while maintaining professional standards of care throughout the pet's remaining time.
People
Julia Rohan
Owner & Pet Parent
Julia founded Rover-Time in 2012 with 14 years of pet care experience. As a certified professional, she specialized in personalized dog walking services before closing the business in 2022. She continues working with select clients while advocating for professional pet care standards.
Questions
Are you still operating during the pandemic?
We maintained services with strict safety protocols including mask usage, contactless handoffs, and enhanced sanitation procedures to protect both pets and caregivers.
Do you offer consistent walker assignments?
Clients received a primary walker with backup support available. We notified clients in advance of any schedule changes and maintained continuity of care.
What neighborhoods do you serve?
We served Chicago neighborhoods including Bucktown, Logan Square, Lincoln Square, Portage Park, and surrounding areas with local team members.
How do you handle pet emergencies?
We provided special visits for senior pets and emergency care with advance notice. Our team maintained flexibility for urgent situations while prioritizing safety.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accepted ACH transfers, Visa, and Mastercard with automatic weekly billing for regular services and advance payment for holiday visits.
Are your services insured?
We carried comprehensive insurance through Kennel Pro and maintained bonding and Chicago licensing documentation for client protection.
