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Katherine H.

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Katherine H.

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Contact for Boarding

from $63 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
9 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dog Owner; Studying Animal + Ag Sci

Hi! I've helped taken care of my family's dog since I was 12, and since then, I've gained experience in caring for multiple dogs and cats. I'm thrilled to help serve my local community. In addition, I've taken multiple animal science courses in my studies at UConn, and have a working knowledge of animal care.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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2 ratings
Jason W.
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Drop-In Visits • Jun 07, 2026

Kate took excellent care of our quirky mutt. Would ask for her to watch him again.

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Julie F.
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House Sitting • Apr 16, 2026

Katherine did a grest job. She sent daily updates with pictures. Lucy was happy! Would definitely use her again!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I'm a senior studying the life sciences at the University of Connecticut. As a full time student (with extracurriculars), I certainly have a busy schedule, however; that helps motivate me to manage my time and set aside certain days and nights for work! Also, I don't have any class on Fridays or Saturdays, which is perfect for weekend pet sitting needs! I can also overnight pet sit on most nights.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Most of my pet sitting work will revolve around ensuring your pet is taken outside (or for a walk) when needed, fed on time (this includes ensuring fresh water is always accessible 24/7!), and given time for playtime (or even time for calm activities, especially if the pet is anxious). This is a fairly standard list of care—so if your pet has needs that differ, please let me know!

Pets

A typical day

All of this depends on the pet, but pet sitting would usually include at least one walk (per night), playtime (if desired), meals (if needed), and any other basic care! As for playtime and getting outside, this is all pet dependent, so let me know what works for you! Please note that I usually don't supply leashes/toys except in extenuating circumstances.

Cats
Takes only 1 client at a time
Katherine can host up to 1 pet per night
If your dog has any needs or wants that I should know, please reach out! I am happy to adjust my services as needed/within reason! Just FYI, I do require proof (a scan/photo is fine) of rabies vaccination within the last three years.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.