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Katie M.

Star Sitter

Lake Tapps, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
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Katie M. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Lake Tapps—life on over an acre!

Pet care experience

I have taken care of animals--mostly dogs--since I was 10, including volunteering at a local animal shelter, PetCo, and a veterinary hospital and have always had fur babies as a family member. Neighbors and friends have relied on me to feed, bathe, walk, and care for their pets when out of town. Currently, we have a golden retriever that will be a year in December 2023, goats, a bunny, chickens, and fish that are our extended family in our home. Our children love dogs and actively play and take them on walks as well.

Reviews

Dan K.
Dog Boarding • May 21, 2024
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Katie and Mike did a great job watching our husky Logan. They were very friendly and understanding when our flight got delayed and we were late to our pick up. They have a very large beautiful fenced in yard with lots of dogs to play with so Logan came home very happy and tired. We would not hesitate to book again with Katie and Mike.

Lily L.
Dog Boarding • Apr 28, 2024
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Our pup is having a great time in Katie’s home, he is now having a new best friend Blue!

Vicki S.
Doggy Day Care • Apr 25, 2024
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Thanks again, Katie & Michael, for caring for Tanner. I hope he gave you some snuggles since he didn't feel 100% today.

Rachael E.
Doggy Day Care • Apr 20, 2024
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Phoebe was so happy to be back with the fam this week! She sure did miss you guys!

About Katie M.

Communication

22 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Our home sits on a dead end and is fully fenced with a 4 foot fence. We have a gate and will let you in to drive to our home which sits back for drop off. The driveway is a giant circle for easy exiting.

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Information Katie M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs, behavioral preferences, or any other unique care needed so we can learn and plan for it.

A typical day

We love to keep dogs active by exploring our yard, including visiting all the other farm animals, playing by the swing-set with the kids, and walking our neighborhood that is stimulating with a variety of smells and hills.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$35per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Katie can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Availability

We just joined Rover in mid-August 2023, and have been grateful to the lovely families that have trusted us with their loved ones. We are honored you are considering us for care. Are we a good fit for your family? -Currently, we have very flexible hours (with some families doing drop offs between 3AM-6AM) and we aren’t charging extra for days lasting longer than 10-12 hours like some doggy daycares. -We do have three daughters, so we are best suited for dogs that love kids -We try to maintain a range of 4-6 dogs, being thoughtful about breeds and sizes, so please reach out as we are learning Rover doesn’t always block us out when we are at capacity. We do this to ensure we can provide individual care for each dog, plus allow them to enjoy the company of their peers. -Between our two work schedules, someone is usually home. We provide lots of time outside on our property which is a fully fenced acre. -We use distraction, re-direction, positive verbal and physical praise to work with dogs. We believe that play is important to learning. -Dogs get to roam freely in the lot, with fresh, clean water available in multiple locations. The goats, chickens, and bunny have their own areas fenced off. -We have a small, medium, and large crate available for usage. We prefer to keep the crates open and have them mostly for comfort for dogs that are crate trained and want an area to go rest. If your dog isn’t crate trained, that’s ok too, we have dog beds and multiple areas to lounge. Please also bring any items to make your dog’s stay comfortable like a favorite toy or blanket. -We are comfortable with any additional health and hygiene routines like administering medicine, including injections. A schedule (roughly) looks like: 7 am: morning feeding 8-11 am: outside play 11-1 pm: nap time 1-4pm: outside play and explore 5 pm: dinner 8 pm: bedtime -We do ask to do a meet and greet to make sure that we are a good fit. We look that your pup is comfortable at our place, with us, and our golden. We also want to hear about any special routines or considerations. -We are happy to send photos of your loved one while in our care as well. We are excited to welcome your family member to our little oasis.

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About Katie M.

Communication

22 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Our home sits on a dead end and is fully fenced with a 4 foot fence. We have a gate and will let you in to drive to our home which sits back for drop off. The driveway is a giant circle for easy exiting.

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Information Katie M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs, behavioral preferences, or any other unique care needed so we can learn and plan for it.

A typical day

We love to keep dogs active by exploring our yard, including visiting all the other farm animals, playing by the swing-set with the kids, and walking our neighborhood that is stimulating with a variety of smells and hills.

Location

Lake Tapps, WA

Katie M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Katie M.

Star Sitter

Lake Tapps, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews