Katherine G.
Katherine G.
Highlights
Pet care experience
In-Home Care for your Fur Family
Most of my experience is with cats and smaller dogs. All of my life, I have lived with and been a proud parent of cats. For many years, I am a go-to caregiver for friends and family, which includes cats, dogs, reptiles and smaller companions. I believe our animal companions are family, and love to send pictures and updates to bring a little joy while you are away!
Cat care experience
Katherine also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I believe in caring for your pet where they are most comfortable and safe - your home. This allows me to meet them on their terms and work in the familiar, like playing with their favorite toys or walking their usual route. This helps minimize stress and maintain established routines while you are away. If you are booking a Home Sit with pet care, please be aware that for the listed rate I will not be staying in your home 24/7. The base rate includes a single Drop-In in the middle of the day. However, I will stay overnight from 6pm-8am, which includes morning and evening routines. The rate will increase if you want more Drop-Ins on a weekday or 24/7 care.
Ratings and reviews
Katherine is wonderful!!! We are so happy she’s able to walk our pup!
We have had Katherine for the last 5 months and she has been amazing!!! Dependable, kind, patient, flexible, and a great communicator!!! Would highly recommend!!!
Is wonderful and so patient with our pup who is pretty scared of other humans and dogs!
Katherine is great!!! Very patient with our shy dog!!
Katherine is great! Very patient and communicative! Loving and sweet to our little one!!!
Katie is one of the best people to care for pets. She makes sure to address a pet's needs first, and meet them where they're at. One of my dogs, Sushi, is anxious and struggles with strangers, but Katie brought a gentle calming energy and gave Sushi time and space, and now Katie is one of the only people that Sushi will run to meet at the door, tail wagging. My other dog, Alice, is the opposite end of the energy and emotion spectrum, and needs constant stimulation, correction, and focus. Katie is responsive to Alice's signals and finds ways to meet her energy needs through play and walks and training.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
Please allow enough time for a short (30m) Meet & Greet to be scheduled prior to any bookings with new pets. This is a meeting in a public place to get to know you, your pet (bring them if possible), and to make sure I am a good fit as caregiver. This is not required if I have worked with you and your pet before. I currently work part-time with flexible hours, so I am able to care for your pet during the day. I am available most days and holidays, making me available for extended caregiving (ex. holiday travel).
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsDogs over 1 year oldKatherine can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
- Let me know if your pet has any physical or behavioral challenges, and other things to watch out for (ex. is an "escape artist"). I have worked with high-needs and feral cats, but I have not worked with high-needs dogs. Also provide any information on your pets typical routine and favorite activities, or favorite treats.