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Cathy H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Cathy H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
17 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Irish Sitters Pet Care

Hi, I'm a 56-year-old animal lover. I have been a pet sitter for fourteen years and have cared for dog, cats, and birds. I have had Collies, mixed breeds, and Irish Setters. I currently have a four-year-old Irish Setter named Clancy. Clancy has been socialized since he was 8 weeks old. He currently plays with a Beagle, Maltese and a Golden Retriever. Clancy loves making new friends. I cannot take a pet that has not been previously socialized with other dogs. He is up to date on his vaccinations. I have experience giving ear and oral medications. My back yard is 3/4 of an acre. There is plenty of room to run and play. When it's hot outside in the summer my house is air conditioned so we can play inside. Your pet will feel safe on dog walks. I live on a very low traffic street. Of course, your family member will need a nap after playtime. Your loved one will be very comfortable while he/she takes a nap. If you plan on boarding overnight, please make sure you pick him/her up before 5:00 p.m. After 5:00 I will have to apply a daycare fee. Thank you for your cooperation. To make your fur baby more comfortable, I find a blanket or a piece of clothing with your scent will help them. I will not be available on Thanksgiving and Christmas day. I will be available the day after Thanksgiving and starting on December 26th.

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
17 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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22 ratings
Derek P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 31, 2026

Cathy was great all around and provided wonderful care for Mochi. Mochi and Cathy's dog Clancy seemed to love to play together. Cathy sent lots of pics during the week. We will definitely reach out to Cathy again next time we need dog-sitting. Thank you Cathy!

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Annie T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 12, 2023

Cathy took wonderful care of our dog while we were away for 5 days. I can’t say enough good things about her. She was easy to communicate with, she sent photos everyday, and checked in so we knew all was well with our boy. If you’re looking for a friendly and reliable sitter I’d highly recommend Cathy!

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Nicole B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 25, 2023

Cathy kept my rescue puppy,Tanner, for a week. Tanner is generally skiddish of people but warmed right up to Cathy without even trying! You can certainly tell she has a deep passion of caring for animals! We received pictures or videos daily, which was so nice! She even made sure to socialize him with neighbor humans and pets alike!! I will definitely be using Cathy’s services again!

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Nikkia J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 17, 2018

Cathy is awesome! She took very good care of my Sammy. Sammy misses Cathy and Riley already. I will be using Cathy again.

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Raymond M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 08, 2018

Kathy took care of my 4 month year old boxer puppy for an overnight stay. She was very professional and I would highly recommend her.

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Patricia P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 24, 2018

As usual our Rhys had a wonderful time playing with Riley! And Cathy always takes extra special care of Rhys! Thank you! Rhys will be back soon!

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Schedule

I'm currently retired and will be home with the fur babies. Grocery shopping and church are the only times I leave the house when I have a fur baby.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

All the fur babies will be taken out several times a day. All fur babies will be allowed to sleep in bed with me and Clancy.

Pets

A typical day

My neighborhood is a great place to take walks. It is a very low traffic area. We have a bin full of toys for your fur baby.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Cathy can host up to 1 pet per night
I need to know if your dog has been socialized with other dogs. I also require a meet and greet for all new fur babies and owners. Also, I will need to know if your fur baby has special needs.
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.