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Kate D.

Monticello, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
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Kate can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat

Kate can care for

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

Availability

Mike works full time from home, and I will be home full time on hiatus from my freelance tv job for the spring and summer.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Kate D.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We have a very large unfenced yard and property set back 1/8 mile from the road. I am happy to monitor leashed or off leash activity as requested. We also have nearby hikes and rail trails to explore with your dog on leash!

Home

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

Information Kate D. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know if your dog has any issues with other dogs and whether you allow them to go off leash. Please also confirm your dog is house and/or pad trained.

A typical day

I love to take dogs on hikes/ jogs on nearby trails, including to the Delaware river where there are great calm, shallow pools to play fetch in and take a dip. We also have a (fenced) above ground pool if your pup enjoys a swim on a summer day!

Location

Monticello, NY

Kate D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Upstate pup paradise

Pet care experience

I have been a dog owner most of my life and have experience with all sizes and ages ranging from puppy to senior/ special needs. My husband Mike has boundless affection and energy for all pups! We are both longtime brooklynites who made the move upstate to a lovely house with 9 acres of grass and woods for dogs to safely explore. I am an avid runner and am happy to tire out dogs that want to get a good jog in; our huge comfy couch and other nap spots around the house are ready for pups who prefer to simply relax. Our dog Bucky loves the company of other dogs and is happy to share his toys and treats. We are two freelancers in the film/ TV industry so between the two of us there will always be one person at home full time during the day to hang with your dog!

Reviews

Barbara L.
Boarding • Dec 17, 2025
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This was or dog Bean’s second stay with Kate and her husband. I could tell from the photos Kate sent that Bean was settled in, happy, and comfortable. It puts your mind at ease knowing your dog is being well cared for by great people in a great environment. Highly recommend their pet sitting by us, and our little Bean ❤️🐾

Patrick D.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 30, 2023
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Thank you both so much for taking such good care of our special Leika. We love the photos!! She clearly was happy and comfortable in your home. We are so grateful!

Jason M.
Doggy Day Care • Feb 23, 2019
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Kate took such amazing care of our dog Quigley! We had anxiety about our first doggy day care experience and working with Kate was such a relief. Quigley would get excited to see her as soon as we turned the corner on our her block. We always brought him home exhausted and happy. We can't recommend her enough!!!

Katie P.
Boarding • Jul 03, 2018
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Kate and Mike are sooooooo great with my Duke! He totally loves them and feels very at home in their apartment. Kate sent regular updates and frequent pictures. We ran into Kate in the park many months after Duke's stay and he was beside himself with joy. I'm so grateful to know people who'll love him and keep him happy and safe when we have to travel.

About Kate D.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We have a very large unfenced yard and property set back 1/8 mile from the road. I am happy to monitor leashed or off leash activity as requested. We also have nearby hikes and rail trails to explore with your dog on leash!

Home

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

Information Kate D. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know if your dog has any issues with other dogs and whether you allow them to go off leash. Please also confirm your dog is house and/or pad trained.

A typical day

I love to take dogs on hikes/ jogs on nearby trails, including to the Delaware river where there are great calm, shallow pools to play fetch in and take a dip. We also have a (fenced) above ground pool if your pup enjoys a swim on a summer day!

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Kate D.

Monticello, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews