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Katherine H.

Ellicott City, MD

4.8 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
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Services

Katherine can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Katherine can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I'm "home" with my kids so very flexible with time and am able to give time and attention to your pup. Can offer walks or bathroom breaks throughout the day... and lots of fun play!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Katherine H.

Communication

23 repeat pet parents
68% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a loving home that is child proofed, which essentially also means safety for your dog! We provide food, water, comfort, can crate or can let your dog chill on a bed, blanket, etc. We are happy to send photos to keep you at ease while your dog is in our care.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Katherine H. would like to know about your pet

The most important factor is if your dog likes and is good around children :-) Let us know of any dietary or physical needs and/or restrictions. It would also be helpful to know what sort of activities your dog enjoys, how active they are, and how they get along with strangers and other dogs.

A typical day

Our favorite activities are going for walks, playing with toys, and cuddling! We have two energetic, yet very gentle animal-loving children, who are always ready to play and help wear your pup out with some fun exercise. Besides normal feeding and care, other activities your dog can enjoy with us are walks on the trails near our house, belly rubs, behind the ear scratches, and cuddles!

Location

Ellicott City, MD

Katherine H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Lots of Cuddles, Love, and Care

Pet care experience

Your dog is guaranteed fun and love when they come to visit with us! We know your dog is part of your family and we know how tricky it can be finding a place where your dog can stay and be safe, have fun, and be loved. We will offer you that peace of mind. We've grown up with dogs in our lives, and have experience taking care of our own dogs (young, adolescent, and elderly) as well as our families' and friends' dogs. We've always been happy to share our home. We've moved since starting up with Rover and now are in an apartment. BUT our unit backs up to a huge fenced in dog park where we cam spend much time. The dog park is just perfect for running, playing, and exploring (amd there's an obstacle course!) and the neighborhood has plenty of trees to sniff and sticks to chew. For the more laid back dogs (or the active ones who get all tuckered out playing with us), we have lots of cozy spots around the house for comfy lounging. And if they are up for it, we love a good cuddle! We live in a very pet friendly neighborhood. It's a great spot for taking walks, but there are also nearby walking/hiking trails that we are happy to visit. Always up for an adventure!

Reviews

Danielle P.
Boarding • Jun 22, 2026
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Katherine was wonderful to work with and took great care of my dog during a 10-night stay. She was able to accommodate a last-minute booking request, which I greatly appreciated. My dog returned happy, healthy, and well cared for, and I felt confident that she was in good hands. Katherine was friendly, responsive, and easy to communicate with throughout the process. I would gladly book with her again and recommend her to other pet parents looking for a reliable sitter.

Steven P.
Boarding • May 14, 2026
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Katherine was absolutely wonderful and put my mind at ease. Mango had a great time and lots of love!

Kelsey B.
Dog Walking • Apr 22, 2026
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I booked Katherine at the last minute (the day before) to walk my two dogs and she responded quickly to my request. Because my last minute request didn’t allow for a meet and greet, one of my dogs was skeptical of Katherine so she improvised and took them in the backyard to play. The poop was bagged, doors locked, and dogs were happy when we came home! I’m grateful she was able to accommodate my last minute request and we will definitely be booking walks again with her!

Arun C.
Dog Walking • Jan 25, 2025
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Thank you for taking care of Toby!!

About Katherine H.

Communication

23 repeat pet parents
68% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a loving home that is child proofed, which essentially also means safety for your dog! We provide food, water, comfort, can crate or can let your dog chill on a bed, blanket, etc. We are happy to send photos to keep you at ease while your dog is in our care.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Katherine H. would like to know about your pet

The most important factor is if your dog likes and is good around children :-) Let us know of any dietary or physical needs and/or restrictions. It would also be helpful to know what sort of activities your dog enjoys, how active they are, and how they get along with strangers and other dogs.

A typical day

Our favorite activities are going for walks, playing with toys, and cuddling! We have two energetic, yet very gentle animal-loving children, who are always ready to play and help wear your pup out with some fun exercise. Besides normal feeding and care, other activities your dog can enjoy with us are walks on the trails near our house, belly rubs, behind the ear scratches, and cuddles!

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Katherine H.

Ellicott City, MD

4.8 out of 5 stars
31 reviews