About Us
Founder
Jessica Stachelski
Professional experience
I have a BS in Marketing from Auburn University and come from a rewarding career in
advertising and event promotions. I now enjoy working with animals and helping them to lead
a happier, healthier life.
Personal experience
"I love them all, great and small"
To say I love animals would be an understatement. I grew up with all types of animals. My
grandparents owned a small farm and I loved looking for eggs and helping my Grandpa in the
barn. In our house we had dogs, cats, fish and hamsters, but if any of our family or friends had
pets I was right there wanting to play with them. We loved when the school rabbit or gerbil
got to spend the weekend at our house. For a couple months when I was in high school I even
raised an orphaned squirrel.
In college I adopted my first dog. Koko was a 3 year old chocolate lab. After adopting her I
learned she had epilepsy and suffered such severe Grand Mal seizures that she had to be on a
strict medication schedule. I was not willing to sit back and watch her struggle with this
disease. I found a great website www.canine-epilepsy.com and they helped me help her. We
also discovered acupuncture and it helped Koko have less than one seizure a year.
Giving Back
American Red Cross - Certified Pet 1st Aid & CPR Instructor
Home Sweet Home is committed to educating the pet community. In 2009 we took the
American Red Crossing training to become certified to teach Pet CPR and 1st Aid. If you are
interested in attending a class, please let us know.
Kendall County Pet Food Pantry
In 2009 Home Sweet Home started volunteering at the food pantry. After several months we
decided to help create the first pet food pantry in Kendall County. Each month we give out up
to 3000 lbs of free pet food. The pet food is donated by corporations, local businesses and
community members. If you are interested in donating please let us know.
C.I.L.R.A.
In 2000 we decided to find Koko a friend. After lots of paperwork and a home visit we
officially became a foster home. Over the next year we fostered 6 dogs, volunteered at
C.I.L.R.A. events, did home visits and eventually adopted a 3 year old yellow lab, Maggie.
Fostering is a labor of love. We found that with patience and love all our foster dogs become
great pets and found loving homes.
Fox Valley Animal Welfare League
Home Sweet Home recently got involved with the FVAWL when a team member asked about
trying to raise donations for the FVAWL's 5k walk. With the help of our clients we were able to
raise $420. This year the FVAWL was also the recipient of the Present 4 Pets donation campaign.
Pet related donations were given by the community members the entire month of October.
Anti-Cruelty Society
We love to participate in the annual Chicago Bark in Park that is a 5k walk to raise money to
fund this great organization. Not only do we walk to help raise money, but we donate as well.
Certifications:
Memberships:
Jessica Stachelski
Professional experience
I have a BS in Marketing from Auburn University and come from a rewarding career in
advertising and event promotions. I now enjoy working with animals and helping them to lead
a happier, healthier life.
Personal experience
"I love them all, great and small"
To say I love animals would be an understatement. I grew up with all types of animals. My
grandparents owned a small farm and I loved looking for eggs and helping my Grandpa in the
barn. In our house we had dogs, cats, fish and hamsters, but if any of our family or friends had
pets I was right there wanting to play with them. We loved when the school rabbit or gerbil
got to spend the weekend at our house. For a couple months when I was in high school I even
raised an orphaned squirrel.
In college I adopted my first dog. Koko was a 3 year old chocolate lab. After adopting her I
learned she had epilepsy and suffered such severe Grand Mal seizures that she had to be on a
strict medication schedule. I was not willing to sit back and watch her struggle with this
disease. I found a great website www.canine-epilepsy.com and they helped me help her. We
also discovered acupuncture and it helped Koko have less than one seizure a year.
Giving Back
American Red Cross - Certified Pet 1st Aid & CPR Instructor
Home Sweet Home is committed to educating the pet community. In 2009 we took the
American Red Crossing training to become certified to teach Pet CPR and 1st Aid. If you are
interested in attending a class, please let us know.
Kendall County Pet Food Pantry
In 2009 Home Sweet Home started volunteering at the food pantry. After several months we
decided to help create the first pet food pantry in Kendall County. Each month we give out up
to 3000 lbs of free pet food. The pet food is donated by corporations, local businesses and
community members. If you are interested in donating please let us know.
C.I.L.R.A.
In 2000 we decided to find Koko a friend. After lots of paperwork and a home visit we
officially became a foster home. Over the next year we fostered 6 dogs, volunteered at
C.I.L.R.A. events, did home visits and eventually adopted a 3 year old yellow lab, Maggie.
Fostering is a labor of love. We found that with patience and love all our foster dogs become
great pets and found loving homes.
Fox Valley Animal Welfare League
Home Sweet Home recently got involved with the FVAWL when a team member asked about
trying to raise donations for the FVAWL's 5k walk. With the help of our clients we were able to
raise $420. This year the FVAWL was also the recipient of the Present 4 Pets donation campaign.
Pet related donations were given by the community members the entire month of October.
Anti-Cruelty Society
We love to participate in the annual Chicago Bark in Park that is a 5k walk to raise money to
fund this great organization. Not only do we walk to help raise money, but we donate as well.
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Team Members:
Taylor - Vacation Care
Taylor is the youngest member of our team, but brings with her a wealth of knowledge. She is
the proud owner of Partner, a bi-blue colored Sheltie and Savannah, a Great Pyrenees / Golden
Retriever mix she rescued. Taylor and Partner are very active in agility competitions. The pair
was even chosen to demonstrate the ins and outs of what it takes to have a true agility dog at
the Yorkville pet parade. Both Savannah & Partner are certified pet therapy dogs and are active
with the Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club. Taylor also is involved with 4-H and this year, won
1st place for obedience. She has also competed in Vet Science has won at the state level for her
project in dog nutrition. Taylor loves to surround herself with animals and can be found
working at Go Dog Go in Oswego.
Taylor's Recommended Links:
Taylor is the youngest member of our team, but brings with her a wealth of knowledge. She is
the proud owner of Partner, a bi-blue colored Sheltie and Savannah, a Great Pyrenees / Golden
Retriever mix she rescued. Taylor and Partner are very active in agility competitions. The pair
was even chosen to demonstrate the ins and outs of what it takes to have a true agility dog at
the Yorkville pet parade. Both Savannah & Partner are certified pet therapy dogs and are active
with the Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club. Taylor also is involved with 4-H and this year, won
1st place for obedience. She has also competed in Vet Science has won at the state level for her
project in dog nutrition. Taylor loves to surround herself with animals and can be found
working at Go Dog Go in Oswego.
Taylor's Recommended Links:
caring for pets and treating them like cherished family members. Shelley has experience as a
caring for pets and treating them like cherished family members. Shelley has experience as a
professional pet sitter and has worked with both large and small dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits,
and other exotic pets. Home Sweet Home is thrilled to welcome Shelley to our team.
and other exotic pets. Home Sweet Home is thrilled to welcome Shelley to our team.
team.
Shelley's Recommended Links:
caring for pets and treating them like cherished family members. Shelley has experience as a
professional pet sitter and has worked with both large and small dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits,
and other exotic pets. Home Sweet Home is thrilled to welcome Shelley to our team.
and other exotic pets. Home Sweet Home is thrilled to welcome Shelley to our team.
team.
Shelley's Recommended Links:
© 2007 Home Sweet Home pet sitting
Beth has a wealth of experience with a variety of pets and has a true passion for animals. Beth
is a mom of 3, and is very active in the Sandwich community. You may recognize her from her
other job, as a Customer Service Manager at Wal-mart. Also part of her family are Baby, a St.
Bernard mix and Dehlia an English Mastiff. Beth has a very nurturing personality and she is
looking forward to caring and loving your pets.
Beth's Recommended Links:
is a mom of 3, and is very active in the Sandwich community. You may recognize her from her
other job, as a Customer Service Manager at Wal-mart. Also part of her family are Baby, a St.
Bernard mix and Dehlia an English Mastiff. Beth has a very nurturing personality and she is
looking forward to caring and loving your pets.
Beth's Recommended Links:
Rebecca - Mid-day & Vacation Care Specialist.
Rebecca is a dog lover! She admits to loving them all, big and small! Lovers and feisty ones!
She’s always loved dogs, but didn't realize until recently that this is her passion, gift and
intended career. For almost 2 years Rebecca has been a caregiver with Cozy Corner Kennel in
Bristol. She has worked with hundred of dogs and is very experienced with dog behavior.
Rebecca has also been involved with Pet Haven, We Luv Paws Sharp-ei rescue and As Good as
Gold, retriever rescue. She has been an integral part of the adoption process and finding dogs
their forever homes. Rebecca and her husband live in Bristol and love to spoil their 2 rescue
dogs, Star and Andi
Rebecca's Recommended Links:
Rebecca is a dog lover! She admits to loving them all, big and small! Lovers and feisty ones!
She’s always loved dogs, but didn't realize until recently that this is her passion, gift and
intended career. For almost 2 years Rebecca has been a caregiver with Cozy Corner Kennel in
Bristol. She has worked with hundred of dogs and is very experienced with dog behavior.
Rebecca has also been involved with Pet Haven, We Luv Paws Sharp-ei rescue and As Good as
Gold, retriever rescue. She has been an integral part of the adoption process and finding dogs
their forever homes. Rebecca and her husband live in Bristol and love to spoil their 2 rescue
dogs, Star and Andi
Rebecca's Recommended Links:
Kim – Cat Care Specialist
Kim has been involved in cat rescue for the past ten years and has founded two 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organizations. She has extensive experience with medicating and caring for pets,
and has cared for over 300 cats and kittens during her time working in rescue. Kim and her
husband are still new to our community. They moved to Yorkville 2 years ago from
California. They are owned by a dog they rescued in Thailand and several cats that Kim
helped thru her rescue group. Kim is very excited to become a pet sitter and has offered to
help any of our kitty clients with any behavioral questions they have.
Kim's Recommended Links:
Kim has been involved in cat rescue for the past ten years and has founded two 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organizations. She has extensive experience with medicating and caring for pets,
and has cared for over 300 cats and kittens during her time working in rescue. Kim and her
husband are still new to our community. They moved to Yorkville 2 years ago from
California. They are owned by a dog they rescued in Thailand and several cats that Kim
helped thru her rescue group. Kim is very excited to become a pet sitter and has offered to
help any of our kitty clients with any behavioral questions they have.
Kim's Recommended Links:
Laura – Mid-day & Vacation Care Specialist
Du page as well as performed volunteer work for Du Page Co. Animal Control. This greatly
Du page as well as performed volunteer work for Du Page Co. Animal Control. This greatly
prepared her for her career in the Animal Care Field. She, her husband and son currently
reside on a modest farmette in Sandwich where she stables horses and a billy goat. Other
current residents include chickens, a turkey, dogs, cockatoo, a rat, and a couple kitties who
recently showed up at her doorstep. Each one is special and unique and she believes that every
animal on this earth is worthy and deserving of our respect and kindness.
animal on this earth is worthy and deserving of our respect and kindness.
Laura's Recommended Links:
Du page as well as performed volunteer work for Du Page Co. Animal Control. This greatly
Du page as well as performed volunteer work for Du Page Co. Animal Control. This greatly
prepared her for her career in the Animal Care Field. She, her husband and son currently
reside on a modest farmette in Sandwich where she stables horses and a billy goat. Other
current residents include chickens, a turkey, dogs, cockatoo, a rat, and a couple kitties who
recently showed up at her doorstep. Each one is special and unique and she believes that every
animal on this earth is worthy and deserving of our respect and kindness.
animal on this earth is worthy and deserving of our respect and kindness.
Laura's Recommended Links:
