Katherine B.
Chicago, IL
Experienced friendly pet sitter
Pet care experience
Hello! I have been watching and caring for pets ever since I was 11. In the past, I have taken care of my childhood dog of 16 years, as well as a family member's elderly dog, and countless other elderly pets, both dogs and cats. I have experience with providing all pets, including elderly ones, the proper care, dealing with such things as medication, accidents, and other needs. I used to have two cats, that I've lived with for around 5 years. I also have had almost a year's worth of experience at a pet groomer's as a dog bather, dealing with multiple kinds of animals each day. I’ve been full time pet sitting for over a year now. (*Due to my busy schedule, pets with separation anxiety or that cannot be left alone for a few hours or possibly overnight won’t be a good fit for the service that I provide) I understand that all pets are different and require different routines and care than others, which is usually not a problem for me. No matter what, I am willing to take the very best and loving care of your animal. Please keep in mind that due to my busy schedule and personal preference, I may find that I am unable to provide the proper care that an individual pet may need before or during a meet and greet. This is simply out of precaution for safety and well-being of myself and your pet, and I will let you know as soon as possible if I am unable to watch them, so that you are able to find someone else with no issue.
Reviews
Katherine was amazing! Can’t recommend her enough. She sent updates everyday, the pets warmed up to her very fast, and we came home to happy babies! We would love to book Katherine again.
Katherine provided top notch pet care and great communication while I was out of town. She let me know my apartment was in good hands and well taken care of!
Katherine provided excellent care of my dog and was an excellent communicator! I would recommend her for your pets as well.
Katherine was great! She left detailed notes and sent photos each visit, and Lenny seems to have warmed to her. Highly recommend!
About Katherine B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I stay quiet vigilant and tend to try to let an eye on any pet I watch. I am cautious with certain things, such as leashes and harnesses/collars, to make sure walks are safe, and not letting any escape artists out when opening the door. For walks, I typically find a fun, quiet, safe route in the neighborhood for walks, away from crowded areas, busy streets, and dog parks. Please keep in mind that I do not have a car.
Information Katherine B. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know BEFOREHAND if they have certain things that they can get aggressive about, any health issues, any medication they take and if so, a schedule, if they need any brushing or any food routines, if they aren't housebroken, if and when they need walks. Basically, any general information to help me care for them as best as possible and assess if I am a good fit for your pet. No breed preferences.
A typical day
I love playing with pets, it's very entertaining and a great way to exert any pent-up energy they might have. It keeps them happy, healthy, and tires them out, which helps keep them calm.
Services
Katherine can watch in your home
Availability
I’m currently a full time pet sitter, my schedule is fairly open and decently flexible. I ask that you do not haggle prices or discounts, as my time and energy goes into trying to provide the best care as possible. I do often have many clients and I always aim to fit past clients into my schedule as best I can, so if I am currently unavailable, don’t be afraid to try booking with me again in future!
About Katherine B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I stay quiet vigilant and tend to try to let an eye on any pet I watch. I am cautious with certain things, such as leashes and harnesses/collars, to make sure walks are safe, and not letting any escape artists out when opening the door. For walks, I typically find a fun, quiet, safe route in the neighborhood for walks, away from crowded areas, busy streets, and dog parks. Please keep in mind that I do not have a car.
Information Katherine B. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know BEFOREHAND if they have certain things that they can get aggressive about, any health issues, any medication they take and if so, a schedule, if they need any brushing or any food routines, if they aren't housebroken, if and when they need walks. Basically, any general information to help me care for them as best as possible and assess if I am a good fit for your pet. No breed preferences.
A typical day
I love playing with pets, it's very entertaining and a great way to exert any pent-up energy they might have. It keeps them happy, healthy, and tires them out, which helps keep them calm.
Location
Chicago, IL
Pets
Katherine B.
Chicago, IL