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 and recently Tristan, a Aussie. 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 loves to surround
herself with animals and can also be found working at Go Dog Go in Oswego.
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 and recently Tristan, a Aussie. 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 loves to surround
herself with animals and can also be found working at Go Dog Go in Oswego.
© 2007 Home Sweet Home pet sitting
Beth – Vacation Care Specialist
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 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.
Kim – Cat Care Specialist
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 4 years ago from
California. Kim & her husband 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.
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 4 years ago from
California. Kim & her husband 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.
Laura – Mid-day & Vacation Care Specialist
Laura joins our staff with a vast knowledge of animals. She has performed volunteer work for
Du Page Co. Animal Control, which 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.
Laura joins our staff with a vast knowledge of animals. She has performed volunteer work for
Du Page Co. Animal Control, which 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.
Kathy - Mid-day & Vacation Care Specialist
Kathy has spent most of her career working with animals. She has worked as both a groomer
and a vet tech. Kathy and her husband are owned by a dog named Rocky and several cats that
she has adopted over the years. Kathy has a very calm nature and even the most shy pets
respond well to her.
Kathy has spent most of her career working with animals. She has worked as both a groomer
and a vet tech. Kathy and her husband are owned by a dog named Rocky and several cats that
she has adopted over the years. Kathy has a very calm nature and even the most shy pets
respond well to her.
Melissa - Vacation Care & Overnight Specialist
Melissa has worked as a kennel supervisor for the past 3 years and has been pet sitting for
friends and family for years. She loves working with all animals, but has a soft spot in her heart
for dogs. She currently owns a black lab puppy, who is full of energy. Melissa is looking
forward to working with some of our high energy clients.
Melissa has worked as a kennel supervisor for the past 3 years and has been pet sitting for
friends and family for years. She loves working with all animals, but has a soft spot in her heart
for dogs. She currently owns a black lab puppy, who is full of energy. Melissa is looking
forward to working with some of our high energy clients.
Sue - Mid-day & Vacation Care Specialist
Sue has recently made the change to working in the pet industry. After many years with the
post office and being on the wrong side of the "bark" she decided to join the other team. Sue is
owned by her very loyal German Shepherd, Ivy. Sue feels that this is the job she should have
been doing since she is a huge animal lover and really enjoys meeting new pets and learning all
their quirks.
Sue has recently made the change to working in the pet industry. After many years with the
post office and being on the wrong side of the "bark" she decided to join the other team. Sue is
owned by her very loyal German Shepherd, Ivy. Sue feels that this is the job she should have
been doing since she is a huge animal lover and really enjoys meeting new pets and learning all
their quirks.
Vanessa - Mid-day Specialist
Vanessa loves every kind of animal and personally owns rabbits, cats and dogs. Vanessa's
passion for animals and animal health has been her focus and she owns her own business
making raw food for pets. Vanessa is a wealth of knowledge and would be happy to discuss
feeding options for your pet. When she's not coming up with new recipe's, you can find her
walking during the day for Home Sweet Home.
Vanessa loves every kind of animal and personally owns rabbits, cats and dogs. Vanessa's
passion for animals and animal health has been her focus and she owns her own business
making raw food for pets. Vanessa is a wealth of knowledge and would be happy to discuss
feeding options for your pet. When she's not coming up with new recipe's, you can find her
walking during the day for Home Sweet Home.
Cyndy - Vacation Care Specialist
Cyndy is currently a student at Waubonsee College studying to be a nurse. Her compassion for
animals is what makes her a great employee. Cyndy and her husband have lived in the area for
most of their lives and are strong believers in rescuing animals. Cyndy currently has 2 dogs and
several birds.
Cyndy is currently a student at Waubonsee College studying to be a nurse. Her compassion for
animals is what makes her a great employee. Cyndy and her husband have lived in the area for
most of their lives and are strong believers in rescuing animals. Cyndy currently has 2 dogs and
several birds.
Sarah - Vacation Care Specialist
Sarah is also a nursing student at Waubonsee and is retired from the Air Force. Her experience
with animals is pretty broad and she is able to care for those with special needs. Sarah is a great
asset to Home Sweet Home and she is looking forward to meeting more of the pets that
proudly trust us.
Sarah is also a nursing student at Waubonsee and is retired from the Air Force. Her experience
with animals is pretty broad and she is able to care for those with special needs. Sarah is a great
asset to Home Sweet Home and she is looking forward to meeting more of the pets that
proudly trust us.