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Catherine L.

Pāhoa, HI

4.8 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
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Services

Catherine can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Catherine can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

As a full-time entrepreneur, writer, and artist, pet-sitting is both a perk and a privilege that fits perfectly into my flexible remote schedule. I’m grateful for the well-aligned opportunities.

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About Catherine L.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Every animal has a different personality and varying needs to stay safe…let me know what’s needed and I’ll follow your instructions. Looking forward to meeting!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Catherine L. would like to know about your pet

health issues? behavioral quirks, especially separation anxiety fleas? Medications? aggression / unpredictable hyperactivity size of dog Needs of cat Typical routine / environment favorite things How do they get along with others?

A typical day

I love playing, running through trails, and chatting up other pet families at the park! I'm an animal whisperer, happy to contribute to your pet's wellbeing.

Location

Pāhoa, HI

Catherine L.'s Neighborhood

quality time, nutrition, & cuddles!

Pet care experience

With over 20 years of pet-sitting experience, I've had the joy of caring for animals since my childhood. What started as cat and dog-sitting for family evolved into a small business during my time in San Francisco. Being around animals brings me an immense sense of calm and joy. I've worked with a wide variety of pets, from puppies to seniors to rescues, and I understand that each one has its own unique personality and needs. Whether it's walking through trails, cuddling with a movie, running on the beach, or playing with other dog families at the park, I love spending time with animals. As a full-time entrepreneur, writer, and artist, pet-sitting is both a perk and a privilege that fits perfectly into my flexible remote schedule. I do everything I can to provide grounded, reliable, and loving care of your pet. Your pet's well-being is my top priority, and I'm dedicated to routine walks, cuddles, and home maintenance. With clear and warm communication, I'm here to support you, so relax and enjoy your time away! Let's chat and make sure your pet has the best care possible :) Thank you, Catherine

Reviews

Melissa P.
House Sitting • Aug 17, 2025
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Catherine is a wonderful sitter - we got pics every day, and our animals loved her. Everything was clean and nice when we returned. We will definitely have her back!

Amy N.
House Sitting • May 21, 2024
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Murphy really enjoyed his time with Catherine! Really appreciated the level of communication and flexibility working with Catherine. She left our house spotless so that when we returned from a long trip, everything was clean and ready for the next day.

Constance C.
House Sitting • Dec 31, 2023
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Catherine was two hours late for our meeting before we left on our trip, so we didn’t get to walk her through watering and solar needs. This made us wonder whether this was going to be a good fit. Over the two weeks we were gone, Catherine sent lots of photos and kept us up on happenings at home, which we appreciated. When we returned home, however, we found that items from several rooms had been rearranged, personal items had been used, and a lot of food was gone from the pantry. Catherine had used Dawn dish soap in the dishwasher resulting in the machine overflowing onto the wood floor. We have put a fan on the area to try to control warping. Although we wrote out a detailed schedule for watering, Catherine did not use it, saying that she didn’t water the plants on the covered patio for a week because it had been raining. Our two rescue dogs were skittish and wouldn’t come when they were called repeatedly when we first got home, which hadn’t happened after any of our other trips. Although Catherine seems like a nice woman, we don’t feel she was a good fit for our family. We will not be using her again.

Toccara D.
House Sitting • Apr 11, 2022
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Catherine is the sweetest!! She took such great care of my dog and sent me tons of updates and photos while I was away. I even came home to fresh flowers she had picked on their walks together. She left my home very clean and was just a pleasure to work with. I will definitely use her again and highly recommend her to anyone who needs a sweet, caring, responsible dog sitter. Thank you Catherine!!

About Catherine L.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Every animal has a different personality and varying needs to stay safe…let me know what’s needed and I’ll follow your instructions. Looking forward to meeting!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Catherine L. would like to know about your pet

health issues? behavioral quirks, especially separation anxiety fleas? Medications? aggression / unpredictable hyperactivity size of dog Needs of cat Typical routine / environment favorite things How do they get along with others?

A typical day

I love playing, running through trails, and chatting up other pet families at the park! I'm an animal whisperer, happy to contribute to your pet's wellbeing.

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Catherine L.

Pāhoa, HI

4.8 out of 5 stars
15 reviews