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Katharine & Michael S.

Wauwatosa, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
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Services

Katharine & Michael can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

We both work from home, so have good flexibility to be present with and walk pups (they love to lay at my husbands feet while he’s in meetings!). We walk a ton, in any weather!

About Katharine & Michael S.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced in yard, and take safety seriously. Any walks after dark will have lights/reflectors for pup (and human!) safety. Happy to crate your fur babes, if that’s within their experience and preference.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Katharine & Michael S. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know what your pups likes/dislikes/fears are, and any other considerations. We want you and them to be as comfortable as possible, so please communicate! Pups must be comfortable with respectful school aged kiddos (7-12).

A typical day

We love to walk the kids to and from school every day and explore the sights and smells of our neighborhood. All of the shops around here keep dog treats on hand for our well behaved canine citizens! We will explore the park close to our house, which is also a nature preserve. Our pup friends love to bask in the sun - we have huge floor to ceiling windows in the front of our house, and an abundance of squirrel friends to watch in their shenanigans. Mike likes to play tug of war and catch with our fur friends if they’re feeling so inclined.

Location

Wauwatosa, WI

Katharine & Michael S.'s Neighborhood

We ❤️ Dogs! Both WFH, Walk Tons

Pet care experience

Tosa dog people without dogs! We both work from home, so our ability to care for your pups is fairly broad! Both my husband and I have owned and/or cared for dogs our whole lives. Not ready to take the pup ownership plunge ourselves again at this time (lots of work and personal travel!) but we pupsit and care for our friends and neighbors pups and pets - so why not yours? We will love them like they’re ours 🥰 Our kids are very gentle - they love and respect animals as much as we do, and we love to teach them how important it is to care for and observe the emotions and behavioral cues of dogs and pets. We live in an extremely walkable area, and we walk to and from school every weekday - so pup will be out and about every day! We live adjacent to a park and nature preserve and enjoy being active, hiking, and the outdoors.

Reviews

Holly Ann K.
Boarding • Jul 20, 2026
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I would highly recommend Katharine and Michael. They were very caring kind and knowledgeable.They sent a picture or video every day and walked my dog and cared for her. My dog thrived with them and their family. I would definitely rebook with them on our next trip.

Trisha V.
Boarding • May 23, 2026
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Thank you for taking great care of Penny! You were always sending pics and updates! Definitely will rebook with you in the future!

Tammie H.
Boarding • Oct 27, 2025
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Lillee had a great time with Katharine and Michael. She looked liked she had a blast with lots of snuggles, pics, and notes everyday of her stay. I appreciate the great care they took of her!

MKE Y.
Boarding • Oct 12, 2025
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Heartfelt thank you to Katie and Mike and the boys for caring for our girl, Luna. They were so understanding of her anxiety and providing her with a gentle space while we were away.

About Katharine & Michael S.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced in yard, and take safety seriously. Any walks after dark will have lights/reflectors for pup (and human!) safety. Happy to crate your fur babes, if that’s within their experience and preference.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Katharine & Michael S. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know what your pups likes/dislikes/fears are, and any other considerations. We want you and them to be as comfortable as possible, so please communicate! Pups must be comfortable with respectful school aged kiddos (7-12).

A typical day

We love to walk the kids to and from school every day and explore the sights and smells of our neighborhood. All of the shops around here keep dog treats on hand for our well behaved canine citizens! We will explore the park close to our house, which is also a nature preserve. Our pup friends love to bask in the sun - we have huge floor to ceiling windows in the front of our house, and an abundance of squirrel friends to watch in their shenanigans. Mike likes to play tug of war and catch with our fur friends if they’re feeling so inclined.

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Katharine & Michael S.

Wauwatosa, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews