Katharine F.
SF, CA
Cartoonist and dog enthusiast!
Pet care experience
Hi, my name's Kat and I'm a cartoonist who works remotely and would love to be your dog’s new friend! I grew up on a farm in middle of nowhere Tennessee taking care of dogs, cats, horses, chickens, and all sorts of critters. Rescuing dogs with my mom instilled a love of animals in me that's remained a constant throughout my life. I have over a decade of experience working with dogs of all sizes and temperaments, using positive reinforcement techniques heavily inspired by Patricia B. McConnell's The Other End of the Leash. I'm an active human who runs, hikes, or hits the gym every day, and can easily handle whatever level of activity your pup needs to stay healthy and happy.
Reviews
Katharine is the BEST!! Coconut loves her and she takes SUCH good care of him. She follows all provided instructions and gives extra exercise to my very high energy dog. Booked multiple times in the past and have more bookings with her for the future.
Holy smokes! We can't say enough good things about Katharine! Our dogs are very sweet, but can be quite a handful. I'm not gonna lie... We were worried about finding ANYONE who was going to be able to handle them -- especially our younger "pandemic puppy," who joined our family during the shutdown and is NOT well socialized AT ALL. Well, Katherine came and met the dogs; and though our little guy was a bit of a nightmare at first, after a few minutes she had him under control! She stayed at our house for the weekend, and we returned home to find our pups exercised, relaxed, content and CALM! Katherine is super cool, super professional, and ABSOLUTELY knows her stuff when it comes to dogs. If you're fortunate enough to have your animals in Katharine's care, you can rest assured all will be well! Thanks so much, Katharine! We appreciate you!!!
Kat was such a pleasure to work with and I’d hire her again without hesitation. My dog Rose loved her!
Katharine is a kind, compassionate person who I've had the privilege of knowing for some time now. She has provided wonderful care for my own dogs when I was in need of a sitter. She's very friendly and personable, and dogs seem to instinctively love her. She will be attentive to their needs and be a good play pal with them as well. Reliable and dependable, she's never let my pets or me down. Great with cats too!
About Katharine F.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I'm very attentive to what clients need regarding their animal’s care. My own dog* is a 120 pound Great Pyrenees mix, so I'm used to daily grooming, multiple long walks, and lots and lots of cuddles. * My dog won’t be attending walks, check ins, or house sitting
Information Katharine F. would like to know about your pet
I'll need to know the usual: what your dog's energy level is, behavioral issues, what medications they take/when they need them, daily amount of food + frequency, how often they like to go on walks. A general run down of their temperament would also be great! Are they more playful and in need of affection, or are they shy and take time to warm up to strangers? Let me know whatever I can do to keep your animals as happy as possible while their parents are away.
A typical day
I'm a very active person and love being outside. Your dog can go hiking or running with me depending on what their activity levels are, we can go to the dog park to play fetch, or we can just do an easy stroll around the neighborhood. I give the best scritches, and love relaxing at the end of the day with a good book in hand and a dog or cat on my lap.
Services
Katharine can watch in your home
Availability
I work remotely and my schedule is very flexible. I’m usually in Santa Rosa on Thursdays and Saturdays, but can be available on those days if given enough notice.
About Katharine F.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I'm very attentive to what clients need regarding their animal’s care. My own dog* is a 120 pound Great Pyrenees mix, so I'm used to daily grooming, multiple long walks, and lots and lots of cuddles. * My dog won’t be attending walks, check ins, or house sitting
Information Katharine F. would like to know about your pet
I'll need to know the usual: what your dog's energy level is, behavioral issues, what medications they take/when they need them, daily amount of food + frequency, how often they like to go on walks. A general run down of their temperament would also be great! Are they more playful and in need of affection, or are they shy and take time to warm up to strangers? Let me know whatever I can do to keep your animals as happy as possible while their parents are away.
A typical day
I'm a very active person and love being outside. Your dog can go hiking or running with me depending on what their activity levels are, we can go to the dog park to play fetch, or we can just do an easy stroll around the neighborhood. I give the best scritches, and love relaxing at the end of the day with a good book in hand and a dog or cat on my lap.
Location
SF, CA
Pets
Katharine F.
SF, CA