Kathleen B.
Newport, KY
Dog Mom / Greenie Distributor
Pet care experience
I have grown up with cats and dogs since birth, and love both immensely! I am a dog mom to two rescues, Pretzel and Ducky, who I adopted in 2017 and 2019. My clothes may always be hairy, and my face never dry, but my heart melts every time a pup lays their head in my lap. I have dog and cat sat for friends, neighbors, and relatives as an excuse to enjoy “bonus pets” for a few days. Plus, I’m well trained in the arts of tug of war, play fighting, squeaky toy retrieval, and “da bird” for the kitties. Pets are a beloved and irreplaceable part of a family. I will treat all animals like the fuzzy little treasures they are.
Cat care experience
Kathleen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Katie is just amazing and I can’t recommend her enough. She’s extremely communicative (fast replies, let us know of her schedule way in advance) and obviously has been amazing with our maltipoo Cora! Cora is sometimes hesitant when meeting new people but she warmed up to Katie right away. Katie leaves detailed cards and it warms my heart seeing all the pictures of Cora! We trust her so much that we are hoping to have her as a regular sitter. I cannot recommend her enough!
Katie has been absolutely wonderful with our dog, Nellie! From the very first visit, we could tell Nellie felt comfortable and loved in her care. Katie is attentive, kind, and clearly has a natural way with animals. Nellie always comes home happy and relaxed. She even sits outside Katie’s house whenever we walk by, hoping for a visit! We’re so grateful to have found someone we trust completely with our pup.
You can tell when you first meet Kathleen that she LOVES animals. Because of that, we felt extremely comfortable leaving our pets in her care. She stayed in our home while we were away and we got pictures every day! When we got home we could tell they were well taken care of. They were so relaxed and calm. Will use her again and highly recommend
Katie has pet sat for my two cats multiple times and always takes amazing care of them! They are very shy and she takes the time to spend time playing with them to make them comfortable with her. She’s always great about giving updates as well so I know they’re happy and safe so I can relax and enjoy my vacation! Would definitely recommend Katie to care for your pets!
About Kathleen B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
As a lifelong pet owner, I ensure all doors and windows are shut at all times, and have mastered the art of squeezing through narrow openings without letting out curious creatures. I am happy to comply with any instructions for your pet’s care to keep them safe- be it food restrictions, closing toilet seats or bathroom doors, toy access, harnesses, etc. I live on a quiet col de sac. There is a large yard with a four foot aluminum fence (affectionately referred to as “the gilded cage”) which has successfully contained my own resident escape artist, Pretzel.
Home
Information Kathleen B. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog or cat has any behaviors I should be aware of for their safety and comfort- especially if they have acted differently when being cared for by someone other than you in the past.
A typical day
I love bringing dogs on walks to the community park to sniff and explore. I am a skilled belly rub masseuse and neck scratcher! I love playtime- squeakers, fetch, play fighting, you name it. I like to wave the feather wand for my cat friends, doing my best bird impression. I’m more than happy to give them scratches once their feline pride permits the new worshipper!
Services
Kathleen can host
Kathleen can watch in your home
Availability
I recently left my office job, and your pets will have my full attention. My only fixed commitments are less than two hours in duration, so I can work with your schedule.
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About Kathleen B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
As a lifelong pet owner, I ensure all doors and windows are shut at all times, and have mastered the art of squeezing through narrow openings without letting out curious creatures. I am happy to comply with any instructions for your pet’s care to keep them safe- be it food restrictions, closing toilet seats or bathroom doors, toy access, harnesses, etc. I live on a quiet col de sac. There is a large yard with a four foot aluminum fence (affectionately referred to as “the gilded cage”) which has successfully contained my own resident escape artist, Pretzel.
Home
Information Kathleen B. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog or cat has any behaviors I should be aware of for their safety and comfort- especially if they have acted differently when being cared for by someone other than you in the past.
A typical day
I love bringing dogs on walks to the community park to sniff and explore. I am a skilled belly rub masseuse and neck scratcher! I love playtime- squeakers, fetch, play fighting, you name it. I like to wave the feather wand for my cat friends, doing my best bird impression. I’m more than happy to give them scratches once their feline pride permits the new worshipper!
Location
Newport, KY
Pets
Kathleen B.
Newport, KY