Kara & Val M.
Kara & Val M.
Prices include all fees.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Cuddly cat and dog sitter 💗
I live with my husband and young daughter and our family loves caring for animals! Please let us love your special pet while you're away! We have experience with kittens, active cats and dogs, and senior cats and dogs with declining health. We are very experienced with administering medication and providing support to animals with age and mobility challenges. For dog walking and checking in on your pet while you're away: I love going on walks throughout the city and spending a lot of time outside at many of SF's amazing parks. Why not take your pup with me? I work remotely Thursdays and Fridays, so if you'd like to set up an extended drop in stay during the day, let's chat and see what we can set up to meet both of our needs. For pet visits and stays in my home: I live within walking distance of both the Presidio and Golden Gate Park so we're able to give walks and exercise that best fits your pet. I also have a fenced in patio for cats who enjoy a sunny nap outside, and a fenced in backyard for pups who like to sniff around or take frequent potty breaks. Our house is pet friendly including lots of soft places to lay and relax in a sunny window or pet-friendly couch. I work from my home office and take frequent walks around the neighborhood for exercise and to run errands, so taking your pet out and about fits seamlessly into my routine. Things we have here to use during your pet's stay if you don't want to bring your own: - Litterbox - Food and water bowls - Blankets - Cat tree - Dog Leash
Cat care experience
Kara & Val also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Kara came and checked on our cats while we were away for a weekend. She did a great job keeping me in the loop and my cats were so loved while we were away. I will definitely be booking her in the future!
Kara & Val were absolutely wonderful with our high-maintenance Frenchie! They handled frequent meals, four different medications, and pet messes with ease. Their communication was stellar, and we were actually able to relax on our trip. Plus, our pup enjoyed sunbathing on their patio and snoozing in their laps. We have grown to really trust them and will definitely book again.
Kara & Val were lovely to communicate with! They arrived on time, asked good questions, and took great care of our three dogs for a feeding and walk!
Kara is amazing and our dog Pepe had the best time! Kara was so communicative both before, during, and after the walk. We will definitely be working with Kara again!! Thank you!
Great communication, Kara & Val tool really good care of our orange cat! Would book them again.
Haven’t booked anyone else since we found Kara & Val!!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I work from home most of the week with a very flexible schedule and take frequent walks around the neighborhood for exercise and to run quick errands. I also live within walking distance of the Presidio, the off leash dog park at Mountain Lake Park, and Golden Gate Park so I'm able to give your pup as much exercise as they need throughout the day. My availability does not currently include Monday - Wednesday, but for cats needing a longer stay (a week or more) let's talk! I may be able to make arrangements to accommodate your cat's schedule needs.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I take pet care, health, and comfort very seriously. I will ask you questions about your pet's needs and preferences so that I can give the best care for them. These questions include food, potty, and rest schedule or queues for me to look for that are unique to your pet, preferences for play and affection, any rules that you prefer I follow (for example: specific commands or release words to eat), any medications or treats and how/when to give, etc. I used Rover for cat sitting services before I became a sitter and I loved communicative sitters who took many photos and gave detailed updates. I will be sure to give you plenty of information about how your pet is doing while you're away so you can feel confident about their care, but I will also be mindful to not message you too often so that you can enjoy yourself!
Pets
A typical day
For pups, days with me are filled with lots of outside time either in my backyard or walking around the neighborhood and the nearby parks. I also take walks to run quick errands like picking up my child from school or running to the corner store. I have fabulous nails for top tier scritches, and lots of comfy blankets and furniture to nap off outside time. For cats, I have a very active outdoor bird feeder with great window views for entertainment in between meals and naps. I have a cat tree and an optional hideaway area that I can set up for your cat to have options while they grow more comfortable with me and my family. I work from home with a very flexible schedule so I'm able to provide lots of love, cuddles, and playtime!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatKara & Val can host up to 1 pet per night
- If your pet likes things done a certain way, in a certain order, at a certain time, or anything that will give them the best experience while you're out, please let me know! I do not mind detailed instructions!
Prices include all fees.