Katherine S.
Warren, MI
Services
Katherine can care for
Availability
I spend a lot of time in Detroit and a bit in Ann Arbor, but I'm not traveling much further than that regularly. My day-to-day and week-to-week are very much in flux, so my general approach to pet-care is to check my personal calendar with each new booking request, hold the space & offer my availability, do a meet & greet, and then work any incoming schedule changes around the needs of the pet(s) that I have committed to.
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About Katherine S.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
My most-developed skills are in the realm of prevention, but the most important one is having a conversation about any behaviors, anxieties, or known mischief. My primary focus is allotting the time that will help the pets feel cared for, as well as thoroughly communicating any updates or questions for the humans. My usual considerations are things like blocking escape artists, securing any & all food and medicine, securing any non-food valuables like books/shoes/electronics, and setting up any needed barriers to help avoid shenanigans in the house. And I'm always grateful to learn new techniques for both prevention and emergency situations.
Information Katherine S. would like to know about your pet
- What makes them unique? Likes, dislikes, quirks, traits, anything! - How do they feel about strangers, both human and non? - What are the plans for emergencies - allergies/sensitivities, first aid kits, veterinary info/emergency contact info, home evacuation drills, etc. Rarely need to use these, but always good to have.
A typical day
I'm always up for any amount of cuddles and am decently versed in creating an ambience with Cat TV and the like. I love fresh air but am a bit limited in my physical energy, so shorter-distance walks or a ball toss in the yard or a feather on a string always work really well for me.
Location
Warren, MI
Katherine S. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
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Pet care experience
Pets have been in my family since the day I was born; always cats, sometimes dogs, an occasional fish, and of course my older brother’s pair of degus that unexpectedly became a large family of degus when I was a kid. My experience as a pet-sitter began here on Rover in the summer of 2019 and has been such a lovely time since. My main career, beyond pet-sitting, is in the arts; I studied photography for my undergraduate degree from 2020-25 and am currently exploring routes within art therapy. I still love taking care of animals and am always happy to jump in wherever I can. My experiences have allowed me to work with lots of different needs; whether that be for meals, water, medicine, potty situations, home/neighborhood situations – you name it. I'm pretty knowledgeable with emergency prevention strategies, but I'm always open to developing those further as well as my first aid & CPR skills. Meet & greets ahead of time are always a part of my practice, so no need to hesitate if you have any questions! Always willing to talk through options.
Cat care experience
Katherine also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Katherine is wonderful with our 14 year old kitty and house sitting. We book her whenever we travel and highly recommend her!
We love working with Katie - she is so caring to our pup and so flexible and easy to work with. HIGHLY recommend!
Katherine was thorough with administering antibiotics and generally looking after my two cats. She also offered to help with my non furry friends and house plants which was a great help. Thanks!
Thanks for taking care of our two pups while we were out of town!
About Katherine S.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
My most-developed skills are in the realm of prevention, but the most important one is having a conversation about any behaviors, anxieties, or known mischief. My primary focus is allotting the time that will help the pets feel cared for, as well as thoroughly communicating any updates or questions for the humans. My usual considerations are things like blocking escape artists, securing any & all food and medicine, securing any non-food valuables like books/shoes/electronics, and setting up any needed barriers to help avoid shenanigans in the house. And I'm always grateful to learn new techniques for both prevention and emergency situations.
Information Katherine S. would like to know about your pet
- What makes them unique? Likes, dislikes, quirks, traits, anything! - How do they feel about strangers, both human and non? - What are the plans for emergencies - allergies/sensitivities, first aid kits, veterinary info/emergency contact info, home evacuation drills, etc. Rarely need to use these, but always good to have.
A typical day
I'm always up for any amount of cuddles and am decently versed in creating an ambience with Cat TV and the like. I love fresh air but am a bit limited in my physical energy, so shorter-distance walks or a ball toss in the yard or a feather on a string always work really well for me.
Katherine S.
Warren, MI