Katherine is one of the most compassionate and dependable people I know. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing her for over 12 years, and I can confidently say I have never met anyone who cares for animals the way she does. She has lovingly cared for her own three cats, including her current cat whom she first fostered for a few years and later adopted. Her sweet girl Birdie has a spinal cord injury that prevents movement or sensation in her hind legs and lower back, so she requires much more significant care and attention than other pets. I doubt that many people would have agreed to providing such significant care as a foster parent, but Katherine has always happily provided the love, support, and care that Birdie needs. They developed such a strong bond that after three years as a foster parent to Birdie, Katherine couldn't imagine Birdie's forever home being anywhere else. Katherine provides this level of care with patience, attentiveness, and genuine love, not only to Birdie but to all animals she comes in contact with. In addition to caring for her own pets, she has looked after animals belonging to family and friends, always treating them as if they were her own. She has volunteered with animal rescues and worked as a veterinary technician at two different veterinary offices, giving her both hands-on experience and professional knowledge. Katherine is attentive, responsible, and deeply committed to the well-being of every animal she cares for. Any pet parent would be incredibly lucky to know that Katherine would provide this level of care to their own pets, and she most definitely will treat them as her own. I've seen her love and care for my own cat, several of our friends' cats and dogs, and would recommend her care to anyone else.