Katherine L.
North Bennington, VT
Keeping Your Animals HAPPY!
Pet care experience
I started housesitting for a coworker 5 years ago, and it became my forever favorite side job. If petsitting were a full time job I would do it for a living. My love for animals is strong, and because I am a college student, I am not in the place in life where I can have my own pet, also parental voices encourage me not to adopt one yet since I do not live by myself. Because I do not have my own furry friend(s), it allows me to treat your pup(s) or other animals as if they were my own and give them the full amount of love and attention I would give to my own pet. I provide as much care as needed, and am extremely flexible with the jobs I take on. I have housesat for roughly 15 separate households, some including animals other than dogs such as cats, horses, and lizards, on reoccurring occasions. I truly enjoy this side gig and hope to add many more furry friends to my life.
Reviews
Katherine has cared for our house and pets multiple times, once was an extended vacation for a month. Knowing that our dog will be cared for by a kind, loving, and reliable person in our own home allows our family to enjoy our time away without worrying. Katherine is absolutely amazing, we love her and Luna (our dog) adores her!
I've had the incredible pleasure of having Katherine as my dog sitter/housesitter for a year now. I have an elderly female lab and her very active son. Katherine has a natural talent for interacting and caring for dogs, no matter what age or activity level. Our pups are always happy, healthy and well cared for when she is with them. On top of that, she always leaves our house in better condition than when we left. Katherine is incredibly reliable, trustworthy and a great communicator. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs care for their pets.
I've known and used Kathryn as a dog sitter for over five years. She is mature beyond her years as shown by her maturity and reliability. She takes excellent care of my dog as well as my home. I highly recommend her as a dog sitter.
About Katherine L.
Communication
Skills
Information Katherine L. would like to know about your pet
Many times I like to know what kind of past experience your dog has with meeting new people, and if there has been times in the past where you have left your dog under the care of someone else for a period of time that is equivalent to my stay. How did they do with this experience, and if there were any issues that happened while the owners were away. Know how a dog interacts with other dogs is also very helpful to know. Do they get along well with others or do they prefer to stay alone? I have many friends who themselves have dogs and sometimes it is nice to have doggy playdates and allow for everyone to be a little social, but only with owners permission. I also always require for the owners to leave me vet information just incase something happens while they are away. Knowing a pets medical history always great too, such as if they are prone to eating sox or experiencing bloat very easily.
A typical day
I, in many cases, like to keep the current activity routine the same as it is when the owner is around, for many dogs routine is needed and sometimes good, and I don't want to be the reason things are screwed up with the owner returns home. Some people in the past have informed me that their dog does well on car rides, and exploring new places. I personally am a very outdoors loving gal, and love to take pups with me to local river spots, or easy hiking trails in the area. Play fetch outside is always a great activity to do with dogs, because I too enjoy running around chasing toys outside.
Services
Katherine can watch in your home
About Katherine L.
Communication
Skills
Information Katherine L. would like to know about your pet
Many times I like to know what kind of past experience your dog has with meeting new people, and if there has been times in the past where you have left your dog under the care of someone else for a period of time that is equivalent to my stay. How did they do with this experience, and if there were any issues that happened while the owners were away. Know how a dog interacts with other dogs is also very helpful to know. Do they get along well with others or do they prefer to stay alone? I have many friends who themselves have dogs and sometimes it is nice to have doggy playdates and allow for everyone to be a little social, but only with owners permission. I also always require for the owners to leave me vet information just incase something happens while they are away. Knowing a pets medical history always great too, such as if they are prone to eating sox or experiencing bloat very easily.
A typical day
I, in many cases, like to keep the current activity routine the same as it is when the owner is around, for many dogs routine is needed and sometimes good, and I don't want to be the reason things are screwed up with the owner returns home. Some people in the past have informed me that their dog does well on car rides, and exploring new places. I personally am a very outdoors loving gal, and love to take pups with me to local river spots, or easy hiking trails in the area. Play fetch outside is always a great activity to do with dogs, because I too enjoy running around chasing toys outside.
Location
North Bennington, VT
Katherine L.
North Bennington, VT