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Katelyn D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Katelyn D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Norwood Park, Chicago, IL

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $18 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
22 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I love furbabies🥰

I’ve grown up with both dogs and cats my entire life, and caring for animals has always been a large part of who I am. I currently have 4 dogs and 4 cats all of different breeds, sizes, and personalities therefore I am comfortable caring for pets with a variety of needs. I have experience giving medication, following feeding schedules, and making sure each pet gets the attention and care they deserve. I also enjoy spending time outside and going for walks.

Cat care experience

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Nursing student, cat therapy needed

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

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Safety and comfort are a priority to me. Each animal has their own personalities and day to day activities. I would like to know what your pet likes, whether it be extra playing time, going for walks, or even extra attention to make sure they feel the most comfortable at home. I am also comfortable crating a dog if it is needed.

Ratings and reviews

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Kenneth G.
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House Sitting • Sep 13, 2026

Katie took such good care of our dog Cash when we went out of town! We'll definitely user her again.

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Gaby S.
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House Sitting • Sep 10, 2026

Katie was absolutely amazing! Both of my dogs loved her, but she was especially wonderful with Bella. Bella can be very scared and gets sad when we leave, so Katie was quick to make sure she was eating, gave her extra attention, and made sure she was comfortable and feeling loved. That meant so much to me and gave me such peace of mind while we were away. ❤️Great at communicating, sent lots of pictures and updates, and made sure both dogs got treats, walks, playtime, and plenty of attention. I would absolutely book with her again and truly can’t say enough great things about her. She went above and beyond!

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Alix A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 29, 2026

Katelyn was wonderful! She took excellent care of my pup, sent me regular updates and photos, and gave me complete peace of mind while I was away. I came home to a happy, well-cared-for pup and a house that was left in great condition. She was reliable, thoughtful, and easy to communicate with. I would absolutely book her again and highly recommend her!

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Bryana M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 26, 2026

Katelyn was great with our fur babies! She sent plenty of photo updates throughout the booking. She updated us about anything going on with the kids and asked questions along the way. We really appreciated her communication! The dogs loved her during meet and greet. I’m sure they wanted her to stay with all the doggy cuddle puddles! Would definitely book her again! It was so reassuring to have someone reliable, communicable, and compassionate. Made our vacation a breeze. We missed our doggos, but didn’t have to worry or stress with Katelyn!

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Justin R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 10, 2026

Katelyn has been an amazing resource for house sitting our pups. She is great with the pups and has been very flexible with travel schedules and delayed flights. Excellent communicator, whom I highly recommend.

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House Sitting • Aug 03, 2026

Katelyn D. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m currently a full time pre-nursing student and work PRN as a switchboard operator at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Because of my flexible schedule, I’m able to accommodate a variety of pet care needs, including drop in visits, walks, overnight stays, and some last-minute bookings whenever possible. My school schedule is subject to change and being PRN shifts could pop up here and there but I am very flexible and willing to work around what ever possibly comes up. In the aspect of my school schedule I have classes mon/tue/thur/fri. Monday and Friday 11am-12:30pm, Tuesday 9:30am-2:20pm and Thursday 8am-2:20pm.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Katelyn can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Let me know if your dog or cat has any special needs or behaviors that I should account for. If they are reactive, have allergies, etc please let me know so I can plan the day and activities accordingly.
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.