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Katherine Z.

Palatine, IL

5 out of 5.0 stars
14 reviews
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Experienced dog sitter!

Pet care experience

My name is Katherine and I have large history of taking care of all types of dogs and cats. I’ve taken care of small, large, seniors, puppies, non-trained and even dogs that require medication, you name it! From a young age, my parents owned a pet sitting business called Fetch Pet Care and I would always love to help by walking, playing, and eventually learning to train some pooches! I have had about 7 years of total experience taking care of animals and using Rover.com! In 2021 I started my Bachelors in Physical Therapy and have been in school since. I now have a break for the summer and am eager to get back into my passion, which is taking care of pets! In my home, I have a cat named Mocha who has a bit of a medical history. in 2023 of January he was diagnosed with FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis). My fiancee and I decided to invest into a medicine called GS to save his life. After 90 days straight of injections, he is now cured and healthy. With that being said, I am able to administer any kind of medicine (orally or injectables) if needed for your pet. I am also able to train dogs at a basic level (teaching commands, potty training), as well as how to roll over, high-five or paw, etc. Being with animals is like therapy to me, I just love spending time with them. I go above and beyond to make sure your dog/cat has a relaxing and fun time!

Reviews

Kevin B.
Doggy Day Care • Apr 07, 2020
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Katherine is a great partner in helping me raise my puppy Kobe. She is understanding in the way that I go about raising him, and works with me to ensure that he's taken care of. From day one she has had a positive attitude and is very passionate about animals. I don't even think I've seen her not smiling or laughing yet and it's been 3 weeks to the date of this review. She's very responsive and provides updates throughout the day, which is nice when I'm missing my little boy. I've used a few other people on Rover and never cared to take time out of my day to make a review because they weren't that great, but Katherine is worth it. She IS great, and I trust her to look after my puppy.

Melissa D.
Doggy Day Care • Feb 17, 2020
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Katherine was great and communicated with me the entire time. I have a 3 month old puppy and never have I been a dog owner and I was nervous leaving him with just anyone. My family and I had a couple of meet and greets but Katherine was the one! As the day came closer she informed me that she will be watching 2 dogs on the day that she will be watching Max. One was a puppy 10x’s bigger than Max. LoL however, i felt at ease knowing that Katherine was experience. I really appreciated her informing of the other dogs. On the day of! Max and Oreo got along just fine. She sent several pictures and put me at ease. As soon as Max got home, he went to bed, which is not his norm. He usually runs wild till 11pm. I’ll definitely be bringing Max back

Mary Jo O.
Dog Boarding • Jan 09, 2020
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First time leaving Molly with Katherine and very pleased how well she was cared for. Sent photos frequently and reassured us that she was doing just fine. Will definitely leave our little one there again know she was in such good hands. Thanks Katherine!!

Curtis G.
Dog Boarding • Jan 07, 2020
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Katherine was great with our very energetic pup! We enjoyed seeing some cute pictures, she helped us relax on our vacation. We came back to a very happy and worn out dog!

About Katherine Z.

Communication

6 repeat pet owners
68% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

There are many things to keep in mind when it comes to taking care of your beloved animals. A typical day with a dog involves walks, playtime, feeding time and resting periods. Based on what kind of exercise your dog needs, I am able to fit into any type of routine. If the dog needs an easy-going, normal walk with lots of potty stops, I would accompany that. If the dog requires lots of exercise and needs to go on a run, I am also able to do that. Health and Safety is crucial when it comes to taking care of animals. If the pet needs to have medicine administered I am able to present that as I have previous experience taking care of animals that need extra care and medicine. I would monitor your pet at all times and make sure it is living in a clean environment.

Information Katherine Z. would like to know about your pet

A few questions I typically ask before booking - Is the dog potty trained? Does your pet have any medical conditions? Does your pet require specific diet requirements? What are your pets bathroom habits (frequency and location)?

A typical day

A typical day includes plenty of walks, playtime, grooming (if needed), and anything else that you request. Some fun activities I like to do with dogs is take them on runs or take them to nearby dog parks if there are any. For cats I am also able to keep them occupied with lots of playtime (if they're comfortable with it).

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
US$30per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighbourhood
US$30per walk

Katherine can watch in your home

Cats

Availability

Since it is the summer time for me and I am currently not in school, my schedule is flexible and open for the next few months.

Available
Not available
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Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Katherine Z.

Communication

6 repeat pet owners
68% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

There are many things to keep in mind when it comes to taking care of your beloved animals. A typical day with a dog involves walks, playtime, feeding time and resting periods. Based on what kind of exercise your dog needs, I am able to fit into any type of routine. If the dog needs an easy-going, normal walk with lots of potty stops, I would accompany that. If the dog requires lots of exercise and needs to go on a run, I am also able to do that. Health and Safety is crucial when it comes to taking care of animals. If the pet needs to have medicine administered I am able to present that as I have previous experience taking care of animals that need extra care and medicine. I would monitor your pet at all times and make sure it is living in a clean environment.

Information Katherine Z. would like to know about your pet

A few questions I typically ask before booking - Is the dog potty trained? Does your pet have any medical conditions? Does your pet require specific diet requirements? What are your pets bathroom habits (frequency and location)?

A typical day

A typical day includes plenty of walks, playtime, grooming (if needed), and anything else that you request. Some fun activities I like to do with dogs is take them on runs or take them to nearby dog parks if there are any. For cats I am also able to keep them occupied with lots of playtime (if they're comfortable with it).

Location

Palatine, IL

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Katherine Z.

Palatine, IL

5 out of 5.0 stars
14 reviews