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Katey R.

Star Sitter

Elgin, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
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Katey R. 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.

Home full time - big fenced in yard

Pet care experience

I've always been an animal lover. I currently have two cats and a Doberman. I worked at an animal hospital for 7 years as a vet tech so I have a great passion for animals. I changed professions to be home more with my kids, which allows me to have a lot more flexibility. I think this is a great opportunity to take care of your fur babies while you're at work or on vacation. I know what it's like to be worried or concerned about your pet when you're away and if they're here with me, you won't feel either of those things! They will be loved and cared for as if they were my own. They will also get the exercise they need in our large fenced in yard. I appreciate your consideration!

Reviews

Lisa B.
Dog Boarding • jun. 26, 2023
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Thank you Katey! We appreciated all the pics and updates while we were gone...we hate leaving her, but know she was very happy and very loved while we were away.

Lisa B.
Dog Boarding • abr. 02, 2023
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Kenzie had another great stay with Katey and family! She came home happy and tired. We love that she got to play with doggie friends and got good exercise. Loved receiving updates and pics while we were away.

Magdalena F.
Dog Boarding • mar. 08, 2023
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Always great! Our ridiculous sassy fur kid loves being there!

Zabolotzky S.
Dog Boarding • feb. 28, 2023
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As usual, Luna had a wonderful time. She knows when it's time to go to Katey's and she gets so excited. I know that shows how happy she is there, and I am grateful for such a perfect place

About Katey R.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I will follow your house rules so your pet keeps to their routine as best as possible. If you don't crate your dog at home, then they are not crated here either! I do not have room in my bed for any dogs, however. But I usually place a bed on the floor next to me and they do just fine!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Katey R. would like to know about your pet

Your dog must be kid friendly and cat friendly. My Doberman, Kona, can be a little intimidating. We always meet outside to decrease the territory factor. At our last couple of meet and greets she did growl and bark at the dog we were meeting, but once we walked around outside with the new comer she was fine. We even came inside the house and she did great. I feel like now that she's a little older she wants to make sure it's known that this is her house. She's been sharing her house with other pups since she was 9 weeks old so she is well socialized!

A typical day

I do have a big yard so the dogs run and play outside a lot. When my kids get home from school they usually like to run with or throw a ball for the dogs.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$45per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$30per day

Katey 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

Availability

I work from home full time so I am able to keep your pet company when they're here. I do have school drop off and pick up duty when my kids are in school so I'm gone for short periods of time for that. My two kids love helping me take care the dogs that stay here!

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Katey R.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I will follow your house rules so your pet keeps to their routine as best as possible. If you don't crate your dog at home, then they are not crated here either! I do not have room in my bed for any dogs, however. But I usually place a bed on the floor next to me and they do just fine!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Katey R. would like to know about your pet

Your dog must be kid friendly and cat friendly. My Doberman, Kona, can be a little intimidating. We always meet outside to decrease the territory factor. At our last couple of meet and greets she did growl and bark at the dog we were meeting, but once we walked around outside with the new comer she was fine. We even came inside the house and she did great. I feel like now that she's a little older she wants to make sure it's known that this is her house. She's been sharing her house with other pups since she was 9 weeks old so she is well socialized!

A typical day

I do have a big yard so the dogs run and play outside a lot. When my kids get home from school they usually like to run with or throw a ball for the dogs.

Location

Elgin, IL

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Katey R.

Star Sitter

Elgin, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews