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Kathleen D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Kathleen D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Kathleen has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
45 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Loving fun place away from home!

I have had dogs all my life, from puppies to seniors with special needs. Right now I have a senior bichon-poodle mix. I rescued her as a puppy in 2014. I have created a custom "doggie yard" to ensure all everyone can run and play in a secure and safe place every time we go outside. I have also had recent experience caring for a blind senior Yorkie. I learned how to prepare the inside of my home to accommodate his disability.

Qualifications

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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30 ratings
Niah C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 17, 2026

Thank you Kathleen for caring for Brownee during her boarding stay! We look forward to the next visit.

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Ashley C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 16, 2026

We did a repeat stay with Kathleen recently and Paisley had a wonderful time. She went nuts when she got there and was so excited. Clearly she enjoyed her previous stay. We got lots of pictures. She is great!

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Valerie R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 12, 2026

My girl Bella seemed very comfortable during her stay with Kathleen. Great communication and picture updates.

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Niah C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 01, 2026

Thank you Kathleen for keeping my Brownee for daycare. I appreciate your prompt responses during her stay, the updates you shared, and your attentiveness to the different personalities of the pups in your care. We look forward to Brownee’s next visit.

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Ashley C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 25, 2026

Our dog really seemed to enjoy her time here! We received daily pictures of her hanging out with her new friends. The backyard is the perfect set-up for little dogs. We felt confident she was being well taken care of.

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Jean D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 21, 2026

We are so pleased with Kathleen’s care of our Gracie. We never worry when our pet is in her care. She sends us pictures & updates during the time she is there. We would always recommend her highly for any pet sitting needs.

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Schedule

I work from home on a flexible schedule. We take doggie breaks every 2 hours, or sooner if needed. This is a time to go outside, run and play with toys, feeding, or just sit with them and snuggle.

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 allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

My doggy area outside has a "custom" super soft grassy area that is double fenced to keep pets secure, safe and always in sight when outside. Plenty of cozy pet beds are in each room, and pets are allowed on my sofa. My home has an Open design, so I am able to see what is happening at any given moment

Pets

A typical day

A typical day includes playing "fetch" with a variety of toys, both indoors and outside. Outside, we also have fun with chase games around the yard until we are all tired out. The more senior dogs love to lay in the soft grass and enjoy a sunbath! Then back inside for them to nap, lounge, snuggle, or get tummy rubs. This is the best time of the day for me to have individual time with each fur baby.

0 to 15 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Kathleen can host up to 2 pets per night
If your dog has any specific needs or special requirements, kindly inform me in advance so that I can make the necessary preparations to accommodate them properly. Your pet must be up to date on vaccinations and tick/flea free when you drop them off. We will schedule a meet and greet prior to booking your scheduled stay. This is an opportunity for you to see where your pet will be staying, and for all of us to get acquainted.
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.