Katharine R.
Katharine R.
Highlights
Pet care experience
I'm just a human golden retriever.
I've been actively pet sitting for about 5 years now, mostly just for friends and family. I'm much more of a dog person but I have also taken care of cats while friends were away. Out of all of the dogs / cats I've met and cared for I haven't had many who didn't like me so overall I get along great with animals. People have told me that I have a special gift for befriending dogs! I grew up with dogs and a cat in my household so I am very aware that puppies and young dogs need consistency in their training, as well as for older dogs that they may have special diets / needs in order to provide the best care and would like the owner to inform me of anything important they would like me to pay attention to when walking / caring for their pets!
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I am not able to take care of pets in my own home since I live in an apartment that does not allow pets (otherwise I would have one of my own!) but can care for pets in their own residence, which I find provides them better care overall since they are in an environment they are familiar with.
Ratings and reviews
Kate is a great cat sitter and I would definitely choose her again if/when we need someone!
Very communicative which I appreciated!
Katharine is outstanding. I always feel comfortable that my cats are well cared for. I will continue to book her in the future.
Katharine did an amazing job with our animals while we were gone. Our one cat has a severe heart condition that requires him to get 3 meds a day. Katharine did it with ease and took all our suggestions from how to catch the clever cat who knows how to dodge his medicine time to the easiest way we can administer his meds. We've had caregivers unsuccessful but Katharine came in with a plan each day and accomplished it which we are so grateful for. She also picked up our mail and knew to keep an eye out for a reptile food order for our leopard geckos that ended up not arriving but her willingness to go above and beyond for our critters was such a relief being away. She also sent us detailed photos of not only the cats and geckos but the food and water status for each which is another peace of mind for us being away too. We know our pets are cared well for while we are gone. Thank you Katharine!!! We hope youre available whenever we are away!
Kate was incredibly helpful and responsive, always kept me up to date on her visit. She even started teaching my puppy some new tricks in her time with him. Definitely recommend.
Thank you SO much!! Our pups are lucky to know you!!
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Schedule
I currently work a full time job from 7-4 but I can be available in the afternoons and some weekends when I don't have anything planned.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsKatharine can host up to 3 drop-ins per day