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Kate K.

Star Sitter

Central, Tacoma, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
702 reviews
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Kate can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Kate can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I am a dedicated full time dog sitter. I wake up and am ready to welcome your furry baby into my home and go to sleep knowing they are safe in my house. First drop off/pick up: 6am Last drop off/pick up: 8pm I do have another team mate, Amy, who will be helping at the house too! First drop off: 6am Last pick up: 8pm

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About Kate K.

Communication

313 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

How do I ensure doggie happiness? 1. They are taken to the yard routinely 2. 6ft fence 3. Turf yard 4. Constantly on watch 5. All dogs are friendly and comfortable with each other 6. When left momentarily they are crated for their own safety 7. Fed separately so they get their own share 8. No human food *All dogs must be up to date on their vaccines

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Kate K. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog needs special care and their daily routine is. It is also important for me to know what your dog loves most, treat and toy wise. Ps. If the pick up time is 2-5 later than drop off, a half daycare would be added. If it is 5+hrs, a full daycare ($50) charge would be added.

A typical day

I would love to exercise your dogs physically and mentally. I have a fenced yard and only turf for the doggies to run around in and still stay clean at the same time. This is our normal daily routine, but it still varies depending on if your baby needs less or more playtime — 06:45-07:15 first potty — 07:15-08:00 breakfast time — 08:00-09:00 rest time — 09:00-10:30 play time — 10:30-12:00 nap time — 12:00-14:00 play time — 14:00-15:30 rest time — 15:30-17:30 play time — 17:30-18:30 dinner time — 18:30-19:30 rest time — 19:30-21:00 play time — 21:00-22:30 rest time — 22:30-23:00 last potty

Location

Tacoma, WA

Kate K.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Kate K. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Happy Furbaby Inn

Pet care experience

Hi my name is Kate! Instagram page : happyfurbabyinn I am currently in a two year program to become a certified dog trainer. Pet care is a passion of mine that I have dedicated my life to full time. That's because I absolutely love what I do. I took on this career path after spending time working at a doggie daycare. And since then I have taken care of over 1000 dogs. I currently have one other staff member besides myself and my husband, Wayne, so the furbabies will be supervised almost 24/7. We have two doggies of our own and cats, and I generally host 10+ dogs at a time. We put in extra effort to make sure I have a safe and playful environment for the dogs and cats. We understand that you will miss your furbabies, So we do send 2 sets of photo updates around 9-11am and 3-5pm. A few ways that we ensure this is, by having a double gated fenced turf yard, and toys in so many materials, shapes and sizes so every dog who is unique in their own way can enjoy them. Your dog's happiness and safety will always be my top priority as much as I am sure it is yours. We will continue to do our best in taking good care of your pets. Please get in touch with me directly for availability :) My belief is that dog sitting in a house is the preferred or better option than kennels. Due to it being a better environment, constant attention and care. We treat your four legged family like it is one of my own. We let the doggos out at least once every 2 hours and play with them in my yard. And you will never have to feel very far away from them as I will be sending you constant videos and photos of your pets playing, napping and enjoying their stay at my home. Don't worry I didn't forget about our feline friends. For cats, I have three tall cat trees and cat stairs on the walls. The cats get just as much care as the dogs. They have a plethora of toys and gadgets to play with as well. My own cats are very friendly, playful, and comfortable with dogs. I believe my house is an ideal house for both cats and dogs. So you have Chosen to Book with Kate What you should bring for drop off - Food/treats - Meds - Bed (if needed) - ETA before drop off What is provided - So not needed to be brought - Leashes - Harness - Toys (favorite toys if brought have chances of being torn apart)

Reviews

Emma A.
Doggy Day Care • maj 08, 2026
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Thank you for all the great pictures of my girl having fun!

Eileen W.
Doggy Day Care • kwi 30, 2026
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Milo had a blast! And he is a sensitive guy, bad guys make him anxious and he was confidentand and happy go lucky when i picked him up.. i appreciated the last minute accommodation our usual sitter moved. Great communication, Loved the updates while i was stuck at work. We will definitely be repeat customers.

Jennifer H.
Doggy Day Care • kwi 27, 2026
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Kate is a stupendous dog sitter. She clearly loves dogs and enjoys her job. She's also extremely competent and professional, from welcoming us promptly at the gate to the very thorough report card. Her whole house and yard is designed for dog sitting. She vets all her dog clients for safety and compatibility and asks detailed questions about history, behaviors, needs, preferences, etc., which really put us at ease, knowing our boys would be safe and attentively cared for. She's friendly and easy to work with, and takes great dog photos to boot!

Dash P.
Doggy Day Care • kwi 01, 2026
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Kate(& Wayne) were fantastic! Accommodating, communicative, caring, and kind. My boy was in good company all day, with plenty of socialization, activity & engagement, in a safe, tidy environment. Would definitely book again. Thanks!

About Kate K.

Communication

313 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

How do I ensure doggie happiness? 1. They are taken to the yard routinely 2. 6ft fence 3. Turf yard 4. Constantly on watch 5. All dogs are friendly and comfortable with each other 6. When left momentarily they are crated for their own safety 7. Fed separately so they get their own share 8. No human food *All dogs must be up to date on their vaccines

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Kate K. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog needs special care and their daily routine is. It is also important for me to know what your dog loves most, treat and toy wise. Ps. If the pick up time is 2-5 later than drop off, a half daycare would be added. If it is 5+hrs, a full daycare ($50) charge would be added.

A typical day

I would love to exercise your dogs physically and mentally. I have a fenced yard and only turf for the doggies to run around in and still stay clean at the same time. This is our normal daily routine, but it still varies depending on if your baby needs less or more playtime — 06:45-07:15 first potty — 07:15-08:00 breakfast time — 08:00-09:00 rest time — 09:00-10:30 play time — 10:30-12:00 nap time — 12:00-14:00 play time — 14:00-15:30 rest time — 15:30-17:30 play time — 17:30-18:30 dinner time — 18:30-19:30 rest time — 19:30-21:00 play time — 21:00-22:30 rest time — 22:30-23:00 last potty

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Kate K.

Star Sitter

Central, Tacoma, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
702 reviews