Leash Adventures
Dog Walking And Pet Sitting
About Me
Hello! I’m Monica—founder of Leash Adventures, professional pet care provider, and lifelong animal lover proudly serving Elmhurst and surrounding communities.
For as long as I can remember, animals have been at the center of my life. Growing up, my mom used to joke that our home felt more like a pet store—and honestly, she wasn’t far off. I was incredibly fortunate to have her support as I followed my passion for caring for animals. Today, I share that same love with my husband, Nick, and we’re proud to be raising our two sons, Nicholas and Cristian, to understand the importance of compassionate, responsible animal care.
With over 20 years of experience as a veterinary technician, I’ve built a strong foundation in animal health,
behavior, and safety. My background includes working in animal hospitals, specialty veterinary clinics, pet
stores, and shelters—giving me a well-rounded understanding of pets’ needs at every stage of life. This
experience allows me to provide professional, reliable dog walking and pet sitting services in Elmhurst and
nearby areas that you can truly trust.
On September 16th, 2016, I made the decision to turn my passion into something more. Wanting greater
flexibility, more meaningful connections, and the ability to spend more time with my family, I took a leap of
faith and created Leash Adventures—a local pet care business dedicated to personalized, high-quality dog
walking and pet sitting services in Elmhurst and the surrounding suburbs.
What started as a small, one-woman operation has grown into something truly special.
Thanks to the incredible support, loyalty, and referrals from my amazing clients, Leash Adventures has
expanded into a trusted pet care team. I’m proud to now have dedicated employees who care for every
client—both furry and human—as if they were their own. Our team shares the same values, attention to
detail, and genuine love for animals that Leash Adventures was built on.
Over the past decade, we’ve had the privilege of providing dependable dog walking, pet sitting, and in-
home pet care services throughout Elmhurst and the surrounding towns. Every service is customized to each
pet’s unique personality, routine, and needs—because we know that your pets aren’t just pets, they’re
family.
As we celebrate 10 years in business, I feel incredibly grateful for the relationships we’ve built and the trust
you’ve placed in us. Your referrals and continued support have made this journey possible, and I’m so
excited for what the future holds.
We look forward to continuing to serve Elmhurst and nearby communities with trusted, professional pet
care for the next 10 years and beyond—and to become your pet’s next best friend.