Meet Our Staff!
At Second City Pet Care, our walkers are the heart and soul of the company. Most have years of professional dog walking experience, and all share our passion for pet care. See who’s walking in your neighborhood!
Alicia Jablonski
Co-President
Walker since 2003 Walks in: North & Northwest Side Furry Family: Border collie-golden retriever mix Kaeleigh, adopted from Red Door Animal Shelter in 2005, and cats Max and Oliver, adopted from Tree House in 2003. Bio: Born and raised on the southwest side, Alicia always loved animals. She was only ever allowed to have fish as pets, which led to a mild obsession with any dog, cat or hamster she met. She studied Music Business at Berklee College in Boston, and after working for a while at a booking agency, decided she needed a change. She moved back to Chicago with her then-boyfriend, now husband, and quickly started their furry family. She began walking dogs because it seemed like more fun than an office job. It was, and the hours she spends walking with her longtime buddies are still the best part of each workday. When not walking her four-legged buddies (and sometimes when she is!) she can be found hanging out with her new little human, born in 2016. |
Rhonda Radford
Co-President
Walker since 2004 Walks: All about town (wherever she's needed!) Started out in South Loop Furry Family: Moose, a Landseer Mix and kitty Zsa Zsa Gabor. They were adopted through Sheri Berliner of Petraits Pet Photography Bio: Rhonda grew up in Oregon and has a degree in psychology from University of Oregon. After a short lifetime married and working in the ombudsman office at OHSU, she decided rock and roll was her destiny. She had some amazing adventures working in the music industry in Seattle in the early 90s. She then spent some years living the simple country life where she discovered gardening, carpentry, and reignited a passion for food and beverages. Rhonda has lived in Chicago since 2003. She began walking dogs when she found working in a veterinary practice too emotionally draining. Dog walking gave her the opportunity to still care for pets while having fun with them. She loves living near Humboldt Park, and so does Moose. They have a wonderful yard where she spends time growing food and flowers, cooking and hanging out with friends - furry and otherwise. |
Julie Castiglioni
Field Manager
Walker since 2003, Manager since 2008
Furry Family: Oscar, an exotic shorthair cat, and Bugs, who was found as a stray kitten.
Bio: Julie is a native Chicagoan. a Sox fan among north-siders. She started walking dogs in 2003, left for a few years, and returned as a manager in 2008. Julie also works as a dog groomer at Bark Out Loud, her sister-in-law’s shop in Portage Park. She loves to walk her “regulars” each day and enjoys getting to explore different neighborhoods and meet pets all around the city. She can usually be found hanging out with her little human, born in 2015.
Walker since 2003, Manager since 2008
Furry Family: Oscar, an exotic shorthair cat, and Bugs, who was found as a stray kitten.
Bio: Julie is a native Chicagoan. a Sox fan among north-siders. She started walking dogs in 2003, left for a few years, and returned as a manager in 2008. Julie also works as a dog groomer at Bark Out Loud, her sister-in-law’s shop in Portage Park. She loves to walk her “regulars” each day and enjoys getting to explore different neighborhoods and meet pets all around the city. She can usually be found hanging out with her little human, born in 2015.
Sydney
Walker since 2018
Walks in: South Loop Furry Family: Anastasia, a cane corso, that she helped raise from puppyhood, and a cat rescued from a hoarder situation in Palatine. Bio: Sydney grew up in the south suburbs and in Virginia, and has been working with pets in different ways for many years, including vet offices, training and daycares. She is certified in Animal Psychology, for behavioral modification training, pet CPR and first aid and geriatric care. Her ultimate goal is to open an animal sanctuary and rehab center to help pets with behavior problems stay in their homes and provide a safe place for those who aren't as fortunate. |
Marissa
Walker since 2018
Walks in: Hyde Park/Bridgeport Bio: Marissa is a native of the Chicago area. When not walking dogs, she can be found teaching and practicing yoga. She enjoys traveling, especially solo travel, and has visited over 14 countries so far, making friends around the world. She loves to visit a good museum any day, and her favorites are the Art Institute, MCAM and the Museum of Science and Industry. You can learn more about Marissa here. |
Lindsay
Walker since 2018
Walks in: Portage Park/Irving Park/Jefferson Park Furry Family: Trout the Saint Bernard mix, Whiskey the Great Pyrenees, and Gypsy the cat Bio: Lindsay spent three years prior to joining Second City Pets working in the veterinary industry, as a vet assistant and more recently in a diagnostic lab, helping vets find answers for sick animals. An Indiana native, she moved to the Chicago area a few years ago. When not dog walking, she is studying Biology and can also be found playing drums. |
Ewa
Walker since 2000
Walks in: Roscoe Village, Lakeview Feathered Family: Ara the parrot Bio: Ewa has lived in Chicago for 26 years. She is a talented painter and artist who also creates and sells jewelry. In her free time she enjoys gardening, and has perked up many sad plants while doing vacation care or cat sitting. EricWalker since 2008
Walks in: Buena Park/Andersonville Bio: Eric walked dogs in Evanston and Rogers Park with us for many years before taking a break for a while. He returned in 2016 and we are so happy to have his experience back at Second City Pets. When not walking dogs, Eric can be found playing with his band. |
Mindy
Walker since 2003
Walks in: Lincoln Park Bio: Mindy was born and raised in Andersonville. She lived for several years in Colorado and studied Graphic Design in Denver. She worked as a graphic designer for many years and is the artist who brought our logo to life. When not walking dogs or making art, Mindy enjoys yoga, bike riding and theatre. Madison
Walker since 2018
Walks in: Logan Square/Humboldt Park Furry Family: Milo the cat and lovable mutts Pete and Reggie Bio: Madison grew up in Iowa and recently graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Sociology degree. She moved to Chicago when her brothers who live here told her she'd love it (so far so good!) When she's not dog walking, Madison volunteers at a hospice wing of a hospital, and enjoys reading fiction, being out in nature, swimming and spending time with friends. MichaelWalker since 2014
Walks in: Lakeview/Lincoln Park Bio: Michael graduated from Columbia College, and has been a lifelong animal lover, taking care of pets throughout high school and college. When not walking dogs, he can be seen playing with his band in Chicago and touring around the country. |
MarisWalker since 2018
Walks in: Lakeview Bio: Maris moved to Chicago in 2017 to pursue standup comedy. He is an actor and comedian who can be seen weekly at the Second City and daily keeping the dogs of Second City Pets happy! 
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