Jumping onboard and sharing Rover-Time’s achievements and stats is tempting. But I got to thinking: what really happened in 2013? What’s Rover-Time capable of doing today that we did differently this time last year?

This will be my first Christmas staying in Chicago and not traveling back to Ohio. This year, my family is coming to me. It’s very exciting, but also stressful planning for a full house of humans and “kids”. Here's my plan for surviving the holidays.

There are a few rituals more awkward than end-of-year tipping. And having received about ten or twelve emails from our kind clients questioning the best way to compensate their beloved dog walker, I’m breaking out the blog to assist.

Julia: Tell us about your all your work and experience in the animal industry!
Rachel: I began working with animals in Wicker Park, where I was raised. I was an animal lover since birth, and most picnics and neighborhood BBQ were spent with neighbors' pets versus humans.