Katherine P.
Katherine P.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $13 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Pet Lovers' Care
Having grown up around everything from hedgehogs to mastiffs and either helped or been responsible for their care, I have a lot of practice in many areas of pet caregiving. I have studied dog and cat behavior in particular, and though my specialty is with cats, I am very well-versed in dog communication as well. I also have experience medicating ill or disabled animals in a way that limits stress and maintains a healthy relationship.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I believe that a safe and low-stress environment is best accomplished by knowing who I'm working with. If your pet is skittish around new people, I will move calmly and avoid eye contact or unprompted touch. If they want a playmate for when their people are away, I can be exciting and fun! If I need to do anything that may be stressful to your pet, such as bathing them, correcting behavior, or medicating them, I will take extra time to sit with them and let them hear my voice in a nonthreatening context, to bring the relationship back to something more trusting. I do not wear strong scents or talk loudly, and if play gets too out of hand, I know how to calmly but firmly redirect into more acceptable behaviors.
Ratings and reviews
Spencer is a great pet caretaker. I have two cats, one of them is 11, and the other is 19. When I went on vacation he took great care of both of them. He gave them their medication, fed them, and cleaned the litter box. He even played with them, and cuddled with them, which I didn’t expect him to do. He went above and beyond, and showed me that he fully cares for my cats. He thought about all of their needs, and stayed on top of all of it, which was great for me because planning a week long vacation is stressful! During the week he would send us pictures of our cats with him, and he would respond timely to my questions. I didn’t have to worry about our cats while we were away, and I’m super grateful for his help.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I work from home on a flexible schedule, so I can shape my schedule to what's best for your pet. My ideal pairing is with night owls like myself, as I tend to sleep in and stay up late. If you're planning a date night, or if you work late and can't check on them, I can fill in those gaps.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsDogs over 1 year oldKatherine can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
- Please tell me beforehand if your pet(s) have any disabilities or medical needs that require accommodations, or if they require a lot of exercise. If you are booking for your dog(s), please tell me how they fair at dog parks, including if they have had any past incidents in particular parks. Also let me know how your pet(s) fair with objects being brought into their space, such as laptops, books, or drinks.