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Katharine F.

SF, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews
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Cartoonist and dog enthusiast!

Pet care experience

Hi, my name's Kat and I'm a cartoonist who works remotely and would love to be your dog’s new friend! I grew up on a farm in middle of nowhere Tennessee taking care of dogs, cats, horses, chickens, and all sorts of critters. Rescuing dogs with my mom instilled a love of animals in me that's remained a constant throughout my life. I have over a decade of experience working with dogs of all sizes and temperaments, using positive reinforcement techniques heavily inspired by Patricia B. McConnell's The Other End of the Leash. I'm an active human who runs, hikes, or hits the gym every day, and can easily handle whatever level of activity your pup needs to stay healthy and happy.

Reviews

Jennifer C.
House Sitting • Jun 17, 2023
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Katharine is the BEST!! Coconut loves her and she takes SUCH good care of him. She follows all provided instructions and gives extra exercise to my very high energy dog. Booked multiple times in the past and have more bookings with her for the future.

Chris G.
House Sitting • Jun 05, 2023
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Holy smokes! We can't say enough good things about Katharine! Our dogs are very sweet, but can be quite a handful. I'm not gonna lie... We were worried about finding ANYONE who was going to be able to handle them -- especially our younger "pandemic puppy," who joined our family during the shutdown and is NOT well socialized AT ALL. Well, Katherine came and met the dogs; and though our little guy was a bit of a nightmare at first, after a few minutes she had him under control! She stayed at our house for the weekend, and we returned home to find our pups exercised, relaxed, content and CALM! Katherine is super cool, super professional, and ABSOLUTELY knows her stuff when it comes to dogs. If you're fortunate enough to have your animals in Katharine's care, you can rest assured all will be well! Thanks so much, Katharine! We appreciate you!!!

Aileen A.
House Sitting • May 27, 2023
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Kat was such a pleasure to work with and I’d hire her again without hesitation. My dog Rose loved her!

Tyler E.
Oct 14, 2022

Katharine is a kind, compassionate person who I've had the privilege of knowing for some time now. She has provided wonderful care for my own dogs when I was in need of a sitter. She's very friendly and personable, and dogs seem to instinctively love her. She will be attentive to their needs and be a good play pal with them as well. Reliable and dependable, she's never let my pets or me down. Great with cats too!

About Katharine F.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I'm very attentive to what clients need regarding their animal’s care. My own dog* is a 120 pound Great Pyrenees mix, so I'm used to daily grooming, multiple long walks, and lots and lots of cuddles. * My dog won’t be attending walks, check ins, or house sitting

Information Katharine F. would like to know about your pet

I'll need to know the usual: what your dog's energy level is, behavioral issues, what medications they take/when they need them, daily amount of food + frequency, how often they like to go on walks. A general run down of their temperament would also be great! Are they more playful and in need of affection, or are they shy and take time to warm up to strangers? Let me know whatever I can do to keep your animals as happy as possible while their parents are away.

A typical day

I'm a very active person and love being outside. Your dog can go hiking or running with me depending on what their activity levels are, we can go to the dog park to play fetch, or we can just do an easy stroll around the neighborhood. I give the best scritches, and love relaxing at the end of the day with a good book in hand and a dog or cat on my lap.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$113per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$44per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$56per walk

Katharine can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work remotely and my schedule is very flexible. I’m usually in Santa Rosa on Thursdays and Saturdays, but can be available on those days if given enough notice.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 6 days ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Katharine F.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I'm very attentive to what clients need regarding their animal’s care. My own dog* is a 120 pound Great Pyrenees mix, so I'm used to daily grooming, multiple long walks, and lots and lots of cuddles. * My dog won’t be attending walks, check ins, or house sitting

Information Katharine F. would like to know about your pet

I'll need to know the usual: what your dog's energy level is, behavioral issues, what medications they take/when they need them, daily amount of food + frequency, how often they like to go on walks. A general run down of their temperament would also be great! Are they more playful and in need of affection, or are they shy and take time to warm up to strangers? Let me know whatever I can do to keep your animals as happy as possible while their parents are away.

A typical day

I'm a very active person and love being outside. Your dog can go hiking or running with me depending on what their activity levels are, we can go to the dog park to play fetch, or we can just do an easy stroll around the neighborhood. I give the best scritches, and love relaxing at the end of the day with a good book in hand and a dog or cat on my lap.

Location

SF, CA

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Katharine F.

SF, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews