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Katherine W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Katherine W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $39 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Dog Loving Medical Student

I have been dog sitting in the Birmingham area since I was in high school. I also took care of pets while in college in Auburn, AL. I have experience taking care of elderly dogs as well.

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
64% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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24 ratings
Laura F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 08, 2026

Thanks Katherine and John Allen for taking such good care of our sweet Looe on short notice. We contacted them and they were able to take in our family pup during an emergency situation. He had a blast and was so tired when he got home !

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Lauren W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 08, 2025

Katherine is awesome and Luna loves her and I am so thankful!

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Chris C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 26, 2025

Katherine always takes the very best care of our Wrigley. She’s the best!

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Amanda G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 31, 2025

Katherine was very easy to work with and was so sweet to Hazel when she was nervous to be away from home. We really appreciated that we were able to relax and know she was in good hands on our 10 days trip!

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Victorie R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 15, 2025

Katherine was great! Would book with her again!!

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Chris C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 12, 2025

Katherine is just tremendous!! She takes the very best care of our Wrigley!! He loves her and her pup River.

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Calendar and availability

Schedule

I am a second year medical student, and I spend the majority of my time studying at home with my dog. We only have a few mandatory activities per week and my house is located close to UAB, so I have a lot of flexibility.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I am located in english village near downtown Birmingham. I have a large fenced in yard for pups to run around in and a spacious home. I have a friendly dog and lots of toys!

Pets

A typical day

I love playing fetch with the dogs in the back yard, giving them puzzle toys for enrichment, and taking them for walks around the neighborhood and in the park!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Katherine can host up to 3 pets per night
Please let me know if your dog has any special requirements or needs. If there are any specific types of treat you would like me to give them, please let me know and leave them with me!
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.