Katherine M.
Katherine M.
Contact for Boarding
from $30 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Katie and your K9’s
New to rover! Not new to pet sitting! Recently got a house so growing my pet sitting career so trying out rover and am excited! About myself and my background- Katie provides trusted pet care throughout Volusia and Flagler Counties. She has been a lifelong animal lover with a dream rooted in the Florida lifestyle. Growing up in New York City, she spent school breaks in Ponce Inlet, where she fell in love with the Florida lifestyle and envisioned a future surrounded by pets, sunshine, and the ocean. Her journey with animals began early, working at a veterinary clinic in Hopewell, NJ, gaining hands-on experience in animal health and care. She later worked at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center, where she developed a deep passion for rescue animals—especially Pit Bulls and senior dogs—and gained experience in training and behavior. After moving to Florida in 2013, Katie continued working in professional dog care settings while fostering and volunteering for rescue organizations. Now based beachside in Ormond Beach, she has created a safe, loving home environment for pets, complete with a fully fenced yard. Katie proudly serves pet owners across Volusia and Flagler Counties, offering: In-home boarding Pet sitting visits Drop-in walks (or runs!) Companion care From Chihuahuas to Rottweilers, shy seniors to high-energy pups, Katie treats every pet like family. She believes pets deserve personalized care, attention, and fun—and yes, probably a nickname and a song made just for them.
Cat care experience
Katherine also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Katherine was great! She watched our German Shepherd Husky mix and had no problems with her. I even got several photos of her during her stay there.
Katherine took care of my puppy for a few days, and she did a wonderful job. She was very caring, responsible, and dependable. I really appreciate the great care she gave him and would definitely recommend her.
Amazing.
My pups were well taken care of and had a great time. They were worn out. Id like to take back again soon.
Katie was wonderful and went above and beyond with my 7 month old pup! I’d highly recommend her care! 😊
Katherine was awesome and sent pics and vidoes of how my baby was doing. Highly recommend and I will use her services again.
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Schedule
We wake up around 7am and go to bed around 10pm, so I ask no drop offs or pick ups after 10pm nor before 7am. I am a homebody and an animal lover! I’m always home in my garden, outside in the shade, cleaning up at home. I work part time (2 days a week) caring for an elderly woman. I’m basically always home with them other than that. I incorporate them into everything I do and am always talking to them, singing to them. They’re part of the family!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fully fenced and secure yard. I have an extra bedroom as well. I have tons of space outside that is shaded. Dogs are welcome to lounge on the couch or bed just as they’re welcome to play like maniacs outside or relax in the sun or shade. I do have crates if your dog is used to being crated at certain times. If not, they will never be inside a crate. I do watch dogs of all breeds, ages, and sizes. With my experience, it works and dogs naturally know to play with someone their own size, or leave a dog alone if they are older/smaller and don’t have the same play style. However, I understand some small dog owners are uncomfortable with their littles around bigs, or their seniors around the young pups. If you’re not comfortable with your dog around younger or larger dogs, or certain breeds, we may not be for you, and that’s okay!
Pets
A typical day
They can sleep in the bed with me, sunbathe, relax in the shade, or play all day! I can also walk them to the beach. We are outside a lot. Great for dogs who like to run and play around a lot outside. I advise to take them to the groomer after and not before, because they may play a lot and get dirty! They don’t need to come to me freshly groomed.