City Life – Yorkie Dog – Former Petcare Professional
Whether you’re navigating crate training in a tiny apartment or searching for the best cat-friendly enrichment ideas for your indoor city cat, you’re in the right place. Chicago Urban Pets brings you real talk, helpful tips, and cheeky insights for raising happy pets in an urban jungle.
Chicago Urban Pets was founded by Stephanie Surjan, an entrepreneur, teacher, and mother based in Lakeview East, Chicago. For over 12 years, Stephanie and her trusted team provided daily dog walking and cat sitting services to busy pet parents across downtown Chicago.

Now, after more than a decade of hands-on experience, Chicago Urban Pets is evolving into a global resource dedicated to supporting pet parents everywhere. Drawing from years of real-world expertise, we’re here to share practical advice, emotional insight, and modern solutions to help you care for your furry family members—wherever you are.
We’re proud to continue our mission: to bring joy to your day, peace of mind to you, and a deeper bond between you and your pets.
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