“Nancy Grant and everyone on her staff will love and care for your pups beyond your expectations!
For several years now we have entrusted our dogs to A Friend For Fido for walks and care whenever we are out of town. Because they attend to every detail of your dog’s life with consistency and professionalism, you can relax and trust that your pet is in the best possible hands.
Thank goodness for Nancy and her very capable, loving crew!”
-Christie, Winnetka
“Nancy Grant and her Dream Team at A Friend for Fido have been our go-to pet support squad for the past ten years. You will not find a kinder, more organized, or compassionate group on the North Shore!
Amy, Kathy, and Chris have lovingly cared for our Golden Retriever and Ragdoll cat as if they were their own. They text after each visit and often include photos as well.
Our pets absolutely adore them, and so do we!
Five Stars for A Friend for Fido!”
— Peggy, Winnetka
“Nancy and her team are SUPERB.
I have two (I will admit, high maintenance) dogs, and I know that when I leave my dogs in her care they will be as well taken care of as if I were there myself.
One of my dogs requires medication several times a day, and both can get up to mischief if allowed.
I know that Nancy and her team pay attention to every detail of their care--giving medications properly, keeping them safe both inside and outside my house, playing with them, and keeping me updated with any issues or questions.
Nancy is always around as a back-up if her team has any questions or concerns.”
— Nancy, Winnetka
“We are so grateful to A Friend for Fido for the care they provide for our Gracie. They love our dog so much and take the time to really get to know her.
Their communication is so comforting and their kindness keeps us calling for more walks. We are big fans of A Friend for Fido! And Gracie is too!”
— Sally Lou, Northfield
“A Friend for Fido is fabulous! We can’t say enough about Nancy Grant and her dog walkers. Most importantly, our dog Willa is crazy about her walkers and squeals with delight whenever she sees them. She says four paws up!”
— Linda and Allen, Winnetka
“A Friend for Fido is “tops” for our “top cat.” All of their caregivers treat your cat or dog as if they are the best pet anyone could have in their lives. They follow instructions well and are dependable. They shower your pet with nothing but special love. Highly recommend A Friend for Fido. The best pet caregiving service on the North Shore.”
—Vicki, Kenilworth
"The wonderful walkers of A Friend for Fido have been caring for my dogs for over 5 years now, and I can’t imagine life without them! They are friendly, cheerful, and irresistible to my dogs. I highly recommend A Friend for Fido!"
— Meegan, Winnetka
“Highly recommend Nancy Grant’s company. Our dog walker has been with us for ten plus years. We think the best of Karl and couldn't trust anyone finer than him with our precious pups!”
—Katie, Glencoe
“A Friend for Fido is the greatest! Our dog sits in the window everyday looking for our dog walker's car and then goes crazy! She's always disappointed when it's the weekend. They are honest, kind, dependable and knowledgeable. Best thing we did for our Sadie!”
— Karen, Glencoe
“We and our six year old Golden Retriever, Ruby are long time loyal fans of A Friend for Fido, a first class, locally owned and operated dog walking service serving the North Shore communities. Each member of the team has consistently and without exception proven themselves to be caring, trustworthy, and reliable in providing to us, the highest caliber assistance for our four legged family member. Whether we need a one time feed and walk service or an extended vacation watch, A Friend For Fido has never disappointed us or let us down. We especially always value the comfort and peace of mind they have given us. Ruby is lovingly cared for and treated as a family member by everyone on the Fido team. Our home is also always carefully looked after and we have no concerns about security as the team members are all bonded, and long time employees. We have only positive feelings and comments about A Friend for Fido, and give them our highest endorsement for anyone who needs outstanding, personable dog care!”
— Joel and Francine, Winnetka
“A Friend for Fido! The very best!"
— Nikki, Glencoe
“Have used them for over two years. Reliable, loving, caring.”
— Linda, Wilmette
“Awesome, have used them for years.”
— Marnie, Winnetka
“I can't recommend A Friend for Fido highly enough. They were able to reliably provide the scheduling I needed while still being flexible when necessary, so loving of my dog becoming a partner in her care, and completely trustworthy both with her and with my home. Look no further!”
-Sue, Glencoe
“We have used A Friend for Fido for 10 years and have had nothing but great experiences. Nancy and each of her walkers are incredibly kind, trustworthy, and reliable. They treat Casey as one of their own and seemingly adore her (almost) as much as we do. Every time we use them, we feel confident that Casey will be in great hands!”
—Lynn, Winnetka
“We have worked with Nancy, at A Friend for Fido, for about 7 years, since our current dog was a puppy. Through all the years, the Friend for Fido crew have been responsive, caring, enthusiastic and trustworthy. Good communication and follow-through are important ingredients for a business that provides caring for our treasured family members. A Friend for Fido has an excellent track record in this area. Everyone on Nancy's team are great to have around to care for our pets!”
—Cindy, Winnetka
“I have been using the dog walkers at A Friend For Fido for over 8 years and they are simply wonderful. Whether they are helping me out with weekly walks or coming to my rescue when something comes up, I can always count on them. These very special people genuinely love dogs, and are dependable, responsible, and always respectful of my home. My dog, Bailey, and I simply adore them!”
— Lori, Winnetka
“I am not sure if I can adequately praise and express my appreciation to Nancy Grant and A Friend For Fido. We have relied on them for years to take care of our pups and we are never disappointed in the service she and her team provides. I am convinced they love my pets more than I do and I know my dogs love each person who shows up for play time and a walk. They are always on time and go to great length to understand and follow any directions we leave regarding the care and feeding of our girls.
They are so accommodating - if I asked for a visit on short notice and it was humanly possible to be there - they were there to help out. On several occasions if our expected return was delayed, they came late to help out. Nancy even worked with our vet while we were out of town in an end of life medical emergency. A Friend For Fido is part of our family and I highly recommend them to care for your pups.”
—Peggy, Winnetka
“I can’t say enough about A Friend for Fido and my trusted dog walker, Karl. Nancy is an absolute pleasure to work with and is totally understanding of any special requests. Karl is great, very thoughtful and demonstrates great patience even though my Teddy has his quirks and can be a lot to manage at 90lbs. I strongly recommend A Friend for Fido, Nancy and Karl - and Teddy does too!”
— Cecelia, Glencoe
“Nancy and Amy have been wonderful caretakers for our dogs. We had a string of weddings 3 years ago, and our Piper had many health issues. We had A Friend for Fido visit her 4-5 times a day in our home for walks, feeding, etc. But most importantly, they were able to handle her many meds, and dietary needs. We never worried about whether they’d be there for her - they always were and gave great care and love. They went above and beyond. Can’t recommend highly enough.”
— Connie, Kenilworth
“I have had the privilege of working with A Friend for Fido for many years. Nancy and her group took fabulous care of my wonderful lab, Sadie, up until her passing at age 14.
A year ago, we rescued our latest lab, Ace - who is a character! He is very energetic and a little neurotic, and Amy, our regular walker, knows exactly how to handle him. He can sense when she's coming and is overjoyed to see her! They have an incredible connection to each other!
The whole A FRIEND FOR FIDO group is great -- and 100% reliable. And, most important, they LOVE dogs! It is such a comfort to know they are here for us, and I have recommended them to a number of friends who are equally complimentary. Highly recommend.”
— Barbara, Winnetka
“We LOVE A Friend for Fido! They are dependable, treat our dogs with love and respect and became our dogs’ best friends! We have used them for almost 10 years and trust them completely when caring for our dogs. Our dogs always looked forward to seeing their dog walker every morning and would rush out the door to greet them.”
— Lynn, Winnetka
“I can't say enough about how great A Friend For Fido is and what a huge relief it was to find Nancy and her team seven years ago.
They are reliable, trustworthy and most importantly, they all love animals and it shows. We love getting pics of our cats and dog after visits and emails and texts of what they are doing.
And to add to that they take it to the next step by bringing in the mail and packages, turning lights on and off. We used to travel constantly and don't know how we could have led our crazy lives without having A Friend For Fido to care for our pet family with such attention and love. Highly highly recommend.”
— Sharon, Glencoe
