Serving Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and surrounding Northern Illinois communities.
Leveled Up Animal Care!
AquaTerres specializes in "in situ" animal care for special needs pets, exotics and homesteads.
Providing knowledgeable, responsible care so you can have peace of mind while away.
About Margaret
Founder of AquaTerres · Animal care rooted in decades of hands-on experience
My experience in animal care began in 1996 as a volunteer at a local zoo, where I spent four years working hands-on with animal care and public education. That experience sparked a lifelong commitment to animal welfare and husbandry.
I hold an A.S. in Zoo Animal Science Technology from Santa Fe Community College and a B.S. in Zoology from Oswego State University. Over the past 25 years, I’ve worked across a wide range of professional roles, including corporate trainer, veterinary technician, wildlife rehabilitator, zookeeper, zoo registrar, and zoo curator.
After decades in the animal field, life brought me back home to the farm and into a new career in real estate — while continuing the work I care deeply about through AquaTerres.
AquaTerres is what I call leveled-up pet sitting.
I provide in-situ animal care for special-needs pets, exotics, homesteads, and farms, supporting families who need knowledgeable, responsible care while they’re away. My goal is simple: to ensure animals receive proper husbandry and care so their people can leave home with confidence and peace of mind.
25+ years of professional animal care experience
Have peace of mind when you have to leave your animals at home.
Know that I will provide quality care for all of your animals including administering medications, providing the correct nutrition and providing much needed enrichment.
"It's like pet sitting, but leveled up."
Daily Visits
First Aid Seminar
This service includes set times you would like me to stop by to care for your personal pets, or any homestead animals you may have. Prices are determined by number and type of animals to be cared for, level of service (including administering meds, feeding or enrichment) and distance traveled.
Join us for an essential journey into the world of animal first aid, where you'll learn invaluable skills to provide immediate care for our furry, feathered, and scaly friends. From household pets to wildlife encounters, this comprehensive course covers the fundamental basics, giving you the tools to handle common emergencies with confidence.
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Please Note: Service area is within 30mi of Winnebago, IL.
Overnight stays are no longer available.
