FAQ’s

Does Doggie Dharma have office hours?
 Yes! We do! Time away from the computer and time spent with family is important to us. We are in the office Monday through Friday 9am-4pm. We are closed on Sundays  for office work and we have limited office hours on Saturdays, unless an appointment(s) is previously scheduled.

Does Doggie Dharma care for cats?
We definitely take care of cats, along with a wide range of other animals. Although we do take care of other animals, cats and dogs are our specialty.

Is Doggie Dharma insured?
YES, Doggie Dharma is insured.

Is Doggie Dharma bonded?
YES, Doggie Dharma is bonded.

Do you participate in continued education for professional pet sitters? 
Absolutely! In addition to being Pet CPR/First Aid Certified, we are always attending conferences and seminars, either in person or online. We are constantly learning and keeping up to date with current information whether that has to do with medically, nutritionally, basic training, grooming and so much more! We hold many certificates that certify us in disaster planning, basic pet care basics, and general animal wellness.  We are always searching for the next best educational opportunity to participate in! We believe you can never stop learning about our animals/pet care needs.

How does a consultation work?
First, we will find a time to meet in your home because your home is also your pet’s home. We like for you and your pet to meet us in your pet’s comfortable environment. During a consultation we will go over questions about your pet. We like to know many things about your pet, such as: medical history, personality, and feeding times. We also welcome information from you that you feel is necessary for us to know while we care for your pet. As always, the person you meet will be your Pet Companion, excluding sickness and vacation, of course. The consultation usually takes about 1/2 hour.

Do you watch exotic pets? E.g. rabbits, lizard, etc.
Our background skills are in cats and dogs mainly, but we also have experience with many other animals, from rabbits to lizards to even chickens!

In what areas do you visit pets? 
Evanston*
Glencoe
Glenview
Highland Park*
Kenilworth
Northbrook*
Northfield
Wilmette
Winnetka

*We do not service these towns in their entirety. Please provide exact address to confirm service area