Paige’s In-Home Pet Care Featured in the Daily Herald: Raising the Standard for Modern Pet Sitting
We’re honored to share some exciting news with our community: Paige’s In-Home Pet Care was recently featured in the Daily Herald, highlighting how our business is using technology to elevate the pet sitting experience and bring greater transparency, safety, and peace of mind to pet parents across Lake County.
As a locally owned and operated pet care company, being recognized by a trusted regional publication is incredibly meaningful to us. More importantly, it reinforces the mission we’ve had from day one: to raise the standard for professional, in-home pet care.
In this post, we want to share a bit more about the feature, why we’ve chosen to invest in technology, and how it directly benefits the families and pets we serve.
Why This Feature Matters to Us and to Pet Parents
Pet care is deeply personal. When you invite someone into your home and trust them with a beloved pet, you deserve confidence, clarity, and communication every step of the way.
The Daily Herald article focuses on how Paige’s In-Home Pet Care is embracing modern tools, such as GPS-tracked walks and hands-free documentation technology, to provide an experience that’s not only caring and compassionate, but also verifiable and transparent.
For us, this isn’t about novelty or trends. It’s about accountability and trust.
We’ve experienced firsthand the uncertainty that can come with traditional pet care: missed visits, vague updates, or wondering whether a walk actually happened as promised. Our goal has always been to eliminate that uncertainty for our clients.
How Technology Enhances In-Home Pet Care
GPS-Tracked Dog Walks
One of the features highlighted in the article is our use of GPS tracking during dog walks. Every walk is logged and recorded, allowing pet parents to see:
When the walk started and ended
The route taken
The duration of the visit
This level of transparency reassures clients that their dog received the full, scheduled walk—and it holds our team to the highest professional standard.
Detailed Digital Report Cards
Every visit includes a comprehensive digital report card. These updates go beyond a quick text message and often include:
Photos of your pet during the visit
Notes on behavior, mood, and appetite
Confirmation of feedings, medications, and walks
Updates on home care tasks like mail, plants, or trash
Clients frequently tell us this is one of their favorite parts of our service. Whether you’re at work or traveling, you can feel connected to your pet and confident they’re being well cared for.
Exploring New Tools for Better Documentation
The Daily Herald also highlighted our early testing of wearable, hands-free technology during walks. This allows sitters to stay fully engaged with the dog while still capturing real-time insights and moments from the visit.
Our philosophy is simple: technology should never replace care, but it can absolutely enhance it.
Why In-Home Pet Care Makes a Difference
The article also touches on an important point we’re passionate about: pets thrive best in their own homes.
In-home pet sitting offers several benefits over traditional boarding or kennels, including:
Reduced stress and anxiety
Familiar routines and surroundings
One-on-one attention
Lower exposure to illness
Personalized care for senior pets or those with medical needs
By combining the comfort of home with professional systems and modern tools, we’re able to offer a level of care that feels both personal and dependable.
A Local Business, Rooted in Community
Being featured in the Daily Herald is especially meaningful because we are a local Lake County business, serving communities like Libertyville, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Highland Park, Vernon Hills, and surrounding areas.
We live here. We raise our families here. And we’re proud to care for the pets that are such an important part of our neighborhoods.
The recognition from both the Daily Herald and our local Chamber of Commerce reflects the trust this community has placed in us, and we don’t take that lightly.
Gratitude for Our Clients and Team
This feature wouldn’t have been possible without:
Our incredible clients, who trust us with their homes and pets
Our dedicated team of professional pet sitters and dog walkers, who show up every day with care, consistency, and attention to detail
Our local community, which continues to support small businesses
Every walk, every visit, and every report card reflects the pride our team takes in their work.
Looking Ahead: Continuing to Raise the Bar
While we’re proud of this recognition, we see it as a milestone, not a finish line.
We’ll continue to:
Invest in tools that improve transparency and communication
Train and support a professional, accountable pet care team
Listen closely to client feedback
Raise expectations for what in-home pet care can be
Our goal is simple: to be the pet care company we would want caring for our own pets.
Read the Full Daily Herald Feature
If you’d like to read the full article and learn more about how Paige’s In-Home Pet Care is bringing innovation to pet sitting, you can view it here:
👉 Pet-sitting business takes technology use to new level (Daily Herald)
Need In-Home Pet Care You Can Trust?
If you’re planning a trip, have a busy schedule, or simply want a reliable, professional option for your pet, we’d love to help.
📍 Serving Lake County, IL
🐾 In-home pet sitting & dog walking
📲 GPS-tracked walks & detailed report cards
Thank you for supporting local and for trusting us with what matters most.
