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Kate W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Kate W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Kate has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
35 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Pet Lover With Excellent Care

Your pet is treated with special care, lots of love and attention! I follow your instructions for care, keep your home clean, and make sure your pets are happy. I’m not a kid doing this for college; I’m a semi retired, very youthful adult who loves animals. I take the responsibility seriously to care for your beloved pet. You will experience true Peace of Mind when your pet is in my care. I make sure you know what’s going on with frequent updates, Photos and videos. You can text or call me anytime while you’re away. I’m here to serve you. I am active and enjoy playing with all animals, walking and even running with them (in sprints)!!! I've had special bonds with animals all my life. Cats, Dogs, Birds, Wildlife, Guinea Pigs, pocket pets and more--each animal is an individual with his or her own personality and behavior. I understand animals. Rescuing birds has taught me how to allow an animal to come to you at their own pace. When a dog, cat or bird trusts you, it's a big thing in their life. Animals trust me. I have vast experience in caring for pets long before coming to Rover. I am in-tune to animals and treat each one as an individual and with love. Most of all, I treat all animals with respect, love and attention they need and it feeds my soul. I will do the same for your beautiful pet. If you hire me, I’ll make sure your pet is safe and well cared for. I look forward to working for you!!!

Cat care experience

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Cats Are All In The Family!

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

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I love to care for your pet in their own environment. For overnight stays, I'll conform to their habits and needs, including playtime and snuggling. Playing with toys; playing hide and seek games with a blanket; or other games your pet loves. If they enjoy lounging around, being petted, or just hanging out in the same room without touch, that's okay, too.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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23 ratings
Virginia B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 30, 2026

Kate was professional and dependable. She took excellent care of our senior dog and kept us updated on his medication and behavior. She went above and beyond when we asked her to monitor his respirator rate- which was helpful. We would highly recommend her!

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Anne C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 25, 2026

Kate was thoughtful, kind and a great communicator! We felt really connected to our dog while we were away. We loved the photos and videos that she sent daily. She went above and beyond our expectations, doing extra errands and leaving the place spotlessly clean!

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Lynn P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 10, 2026

Our girl was in good hands with Kate! It was great peace of mind, because our dog is older now and gets major car anxiety. Laura made sure to take her on a long walk and also set aside “snuggle time.” We appreciated the photos and detailed updates. Highly recommend! 🐾

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Elizabeth J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 22, 2026

Kate was great with my older German Shepherd. She needs extra attention after recovery from a jump. My Shepherd was very comfortable with Kate. I’ll be using her again!

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Jordon M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 24, 2026

Kate was awesome! She helped us out with a last-minute booking, was extremely communicative, and went above and beyond to make everything easy. Super helpful and reliable throughout the entire process. Definitely recommend Kate for all your Rover needs!

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Janzy B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 15, 2026

Kate came to the rescue last minute for us! She took great care of my pups.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a youthful, energetic 60-something, mostly retired and can focus on my love of animals at this stage of my life. I love giving people security when leaving their pet for vacations or other trips.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Kate can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Let me know if your pet has special needs, favorite toys and things to do, favorite treats or anything you wish me to know or do. I enjoy using their personal commands, too!
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.