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Kael W.

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Kael can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I have fully open availability throughout weekdays and weekends! I am a college student taking distance-learning courses, so I'm available for a variety of schedule needs.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Kael W.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

4 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have experience taking care of dogs who have fenced yards (freedom for potty outings and playing fetch/tug) as well as dogs who have no fenced yard and need to go on walks for their potty trips. I am familiar with crating and understand that each family uses crates slightly different, and will honor how you prefer it to be used. I have experience with cats who are both indoor and indoor/outdoor, and bringing cats inside at their "curfew" - safety first! I have experience with feeding both cats and dogs a variety of diets, including free feeding kibble, timed kibble with additives, and timed raw feeding. And everyone always gets fresh water throughout the day!

Location

Santa Cruz, CA

Kael W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Life-long dog and cat owner

Pet care experience

Life-long dog and cat owner, experience with 8-week old puppies and kittens all the way through "extreme seniors" who need a lot of care and patience. 4+ years experience sitting for friends and family. Experience with potty training, special dietary needs, and giving meds (when able to be mixed with food). Professional experience as housekeeper (hotels) - will keep your place clean and tidy while you're away!

Cat care experience

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life-long dog and cat owner

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

Reviews

Samantha N.
House Sitting • des. 29, 2025
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We greatly appreciate Kael for taking care of Bowie while we were out of town for the holiday. Kael made sure to update us when he arrived, left and fed Bowie. He sent pictures on a daily basis which helped, as we were missing him very much. Thank you for giving us peace of mind while we were away - Bowie appreciates you too!

Carine R.
Drop-In Visits • des. 29, 2025
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Great work. My cat Obi really loved him. He took good care of my 2 cats over christmas and sent me pictures daily. 10/10 recommend

Desiree M.
House Sitting • nov. 16, 2025
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Kael really has a way w/ animals. He understands our dogs quirks and they were very comfortable with him.Such a good experience!

Kellie A.
House Sitting • sep. 05, 2025
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Kael was accommodating in every way. It was a long day for him, 14 hours, and he performed admirably. He communicated throughout the day updating me on my three dogs behavior or needs. He made them feel safe and cared for while walking, taking to dog park, feeding, and having afternoon relax time in the outdoor dog bed area. Most importantly, he kept them away from the deer and squirrels and poison oak so I wouldn't have to bath and treat them. Yay for Kael and his calmness. I definitely will hire him again.

About Kael W.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

4 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have experience taking care of dogs who have fenced yards (freedom for potty outings and playing fetch/tug) as well as dogs who have no fenced yard and need to go on walks for their potty trips. I am familiar with crating and understand that each family uses crates slightly different, and will honor how you prefer it to be used. I have experience with cats who are both indoor and indoor/outdoor, and bringing cats inside at their "curfew" - safety first! I have experience with feeding both cats and dogs a variety of diets, including free feeding kibble, timed kibble with additives, and timed raw feeding. And everyone always gets fresh water throughout the day!

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Kael W.

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews