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AZ Pawsitively Pets

Cats are my specialty: feline enrichment/behavior interests

We offer services for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Reptiles and Amphibians
  • Caged Pets
  • Special Needs Pets

About My Business

Az Pawsitively Pets is my retirement career. I worked almost 24 years at the Wilmette Post Office, and I retired in 2009. When trying to set up an encore career, I finally wanted to do something I enjoyed, and caring for pets felt right to me.

Cats have always been a big part of my life. I expanded my basic pet sitting and dog walking services to include cat behaviorism and cat massage.

The high point of the former was a three-month assignment with one kitty. The owner hadn't taken a vacation in 12 years: afraid to leave her cat. The little one started out under the bed at each visit and gradually moved closer to me. When the owner came home, she couldn't believe the change in her feline. The scaredy-cat was on the couch demanding cat massage. Before deciding on pet sitting, I took two concurrent certificate courses in Veterinary Assisting. This allows me to dispense medication when needed. I've augmented that with diabetic insulin shots for both kitties and canines.

This career has allowed me to expand my neighborhood knowledge via all the travel to reach my clients. All the clients, routines, and pets are different. This makes it challenging and fun, as well,

I also enjoy the chance to educate clients on pet care and am flattered that some clients look to me as a resource. Some won't take their vacations without checking with me first!

I look to pet sitting as more of a calling than a profession, and I aim to be a stellar performer in my field. My enthusiasm for it is contagious: that's why I'm hired!

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Contact Me

(630) 337-2030

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What my clients say:

"Helene was terrific! I was out of town for over a week and she sent me pictures of my kitties every time she came to visit so I had them when I was missing them. It was great how responsive she was and she also did great giving one of my more difficult cats her medicine every morning. I would highly recommend her for any pet sitting needs. "

—Mallory Blackburn

"We recently had Helene watch our cat while we were away for nearly two weeks. Everything went flawlessly! We've never felt so sure that our beloved pet was being well taken care of in our absence.

We will definitely be contacting Helene again in the future for any pet sitting needs and encourage anyone reading this to do so as well. "

—Erin Kraft

"I travel often for work, and have used several pet sitters over the years in the ncities I have lived. nnHelene is a very dedicated pet sitter. She pays close attention to detail, takes many notes about the pets and the desired way to care for them, and is very thorough. nnIt is also very obvious that she loves animals, nand enjoys caring for them!nnI am very comfortable and confident leaving my boys in her care! I hope you nwill give her the opportunity to take care of your pets, too. nnA very satisfied customer,nBecky P.n"

—Helene O'Neill