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Cathleen C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
24 repeat clients
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Cathleen C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
24 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $65 per night

Highlights

Cathleen has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Pug mom to the stars

I've been a dog & cat mom my entire life, and I've never met an animal I didn't immediately love. I have a pug and a cat, but I love dogs and cats of all shapes/sizes/ages/shedding capacity/etc. Fun fact: I saved one of my pugs during a heat stroke, so I can think on my feet in a high pressure situation. I've had multiple pups live to 15-16 years old, so I also know my way around a senior pup. As an avid runner and hiker, I will happily exercise your best friend as much as he/she needs. I am the one my friends turn to when they need a pet sitter; not only do their pups have a blast, I am super attentive and always provide updates and status texts so they don't have to worry.

Cat care experience

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Temporary Human for Discerning Cats

Cathleen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

24 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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44 ratings
Beth M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 30, 2026

Cathleen is amazingly sweet, very responsive, and took excellent care of our Velcro dog. Will definitely book her again!

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Chandler G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 23, 2026

It is always difficult for me to find someone to watch my dog bc she is elderly and has some health issues. Cathleen was amazing and made me feel completely at ease with frequent status updates with photos. Will definitely book with her again if I need someone to watch my girl!

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Cody M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 18, 2026

Cathleen is amazing. This was Louis first stay with her and he had loads of fun with her and her fur babies. She noted all of his/our special requests and sent lots of updates. We’re so grateful for the way she took care of our pup as if he was her own. We will absolutely have her take care of Louis again!

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Amy A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 29, 2026

Cathleen once again worked her magic on my motley crew. My old man has a lot of anxiety when I’m away, but it all melts away when Cathleen visits him. She is the pug whisper. She even knows how to manage my attention hog so everyone gets some love. She always go above and beyond, even helping out with little things like changing the bag in my litter box so I’m not coming home to any smells.

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Alexis R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 06, 2026

Cathleen continues to be the most delightful dog sitter. Her pics are always the best and she truly connects with the pups, and they’re always relaxed when I get home

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Amy A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 21, 2026

Once again Cathleen worked her magic with my motley crew. They truly LOVE her. I received plenty of updates while I was gone and they were up to their normal antics, which always makes me feel better when I am away. She is so reliable and really goes above and beyond for my little monsters. She is my go to sitter!

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Schedule

I currently work full-time remotely from home so my schedule is very flexible! At home, pets go out several times a day - if dropping by your place for a checkin, let me know a few days in advance when you need me to be there and I'll make sure to clear my schedule for that time.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

My townhouse does not have a fenced in yard, so any outdoors time happens on leash. I'm close to Green Lake for long walks or the dog park. In my house, the pets have free range of the house - since I'm almost always home, I always have an eye on them.

Pets

A typical day

Running, walking, going to a dog park to socialize with other pups, taking selfies, or chilling on the couch watching our favorite show on Netflix.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Cathleen can host up to 1 pet per night
How are they around other dogs? Any specific breed or size that doesn't agree with them? How are they around other people or big groups of people? How are they around cats?What's their favorite TV show?
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.