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Catherine D.

4.9 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Catherine D.

4.9 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $30 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
12 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Avid Dog Lover & Pet CPR Certified!

First, I want to thank you for viewing my page! It means a lot, there are a ton of sitters here on Rover. I've been working with dogs since I was a kid, started doing it professionally in 2013 through local dog daycares and boarding facilities. In the past 6 years, I’ve studied canine body language and behavior, pet CPR, various common dog illnesses, and many medications and how to administer them. I’ve also been able to study and learn the best practice for puppy care and allowing them to grow into happy, social, well-behaved doggos. I love just generally spending time with pups! I’m happy to take your pup on walks, runs, hikes, car rides, and field trips to the local pet store! I have 1 dog of my own, a friendly but shy girl. But, I have experience with dogs of all ranges of socialization. Over the last few years, I took a break from pet sitting to work with Indy’s homeless pets at IACS, where I was the Foster Coordinator, caring for all ages of dogs, cats, and other furry critters! I’ve also spent much of my free time photographing pets professionally, which is definitely one of my favorite things to do! Currently, I am working full-time at a local emergency vet, where I am gaining medical knowledge and enhancing my hands-on skills. tldr; I'm here for you. Whatever needs you/your pet(s) have, let me help you with them! Even if you just need me to take your pup to and from daycare, the vet, or a quick trip to the pet store! Wedding chaperone/pet handler? I'm your girl!

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

With over a decade of animal care experience, I am able to provide you with peace of mind that your pets are going to be safe and well-cared for while you’re away.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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37 ratings
Annalise A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 26, 2026

Catherine is absolutely the best sitter I’ve ever had! She treats my babies like they are her own❤️

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Kristine W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 27, 2026

She is the absolutely best and I feel so safe her taking care of my babies . They love her !!

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Annalise A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 02, 2026

Catherine goes above and beyond for my dogs every time! Her communication is amazing and she makes me feel so comfortable every time she watches my babies!

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Kristine W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 24, 2026

She is amazing with my babies .... I feel so comfortable with her taking care of my bulldogs . She is very attentive with them and sends me wonderful pictures of them .

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Annalise A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 24, 2025

Catherine is always great with my pup!! Scarlett loves her and I know she makes Scarlett feel so comfortable! She gives great updates and always makes me feel at ease when I leave my baby with her!

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James C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 28, 2025

Catherine is fabulous and would recommend her all day long I was gone for a week and didn’t worry about her taking care of my boy Opie. The updates and pics / videos that she sent also put my mind at ease. Jim C

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Schedule

I’m currently working full-time at a local emergency vet, so I do have long days (10hr shifts) about 4 times a week. I am, though, able to leave for lunch and let pups out if needed!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Catherine can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
I have no breed preferences, but would just like to know if your pup(s) have any anxieties, reactivities, or medications that require special timing or administration. If your pup has behavioral challenges, I would like to have an in-depth conversation about triggers and what you do to help them through it.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.