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Kathleen F.

Vienna, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Kathleen can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Kathleen can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work full time from home, and I have a reliable car to get around. I start work early and get off early with some Fridays off! I’m open to weekends being more flexible. Depending on the dog(s), I could host them at my house, or just drop by to help out!

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Kathleen F.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

23 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in backyard where I live with a couple of floors and plenty of space for pets to chill. For clients homes, I do as asked with respect to the animals and their homes. I’m there to help the way the client needs. I feed and walk them according to instructions / schedules, and I’ll play with them if allowed.

Home

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

Information Kathleen F. would like to know about your pet

I need to know the behaviors that may require special attention and the friendliness of the dog. I’d also like to know how they behave on a leash on walks.

A typical day

Dog walking locations can vary depending on the needs and wants of a pet. I have reliable transportation. I can play with them using toys or just messing around. I also love cuddling with dogs if wanted/ needed!

Location

Vienna, VA

Kathleen F.'s Neighborhood

Lifelong Dog Lover with Experience

Pet care experience

I’ve had dogs my entire life and grew up in a household where caring for them was a daily responsibility. At one point, my family had three dogs at once, giving me experience managing multiple dogs with different personalities and needs. In addition to caring for my own dogs, I’ve dog-sat for my brother’s dogs, my cousin’s two dogs, a friend’s mom’s dog, and several others. I have experience with dogs of all sizes, many different breeds, and all life stages (puppies to seniors). I’ve watched German Shepherds, Italian Greyhounds, Greyhounds, and many mixed breeds! I’m comfortable with feeding schedules, walks, playtime, and providing attentive care to make sure each dog feels safe, comfortable, and well-loved while their owner is away. I take pride in being reliable and patient with them and showing them a fun time! I can help with minor medical needs of pets and I’m reliable and responsible with communication about the wellbeing of a pet.

Reviews

Cynthia E.
House Sitting • Mar 29, 2026
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Katy was such a blessing! She cared for my older pups as if they were hers, administering meds and eye drops as required. Always a professional, she kept me informed throughout her stay. Highly recommend this sitter! Sincerely hope to reschedule her in the future.

Marci A.
House Sitting • Mar 21, 2026
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Katie was awesome! Our 2 dogs and home were well taken care of during our week long vacation! She was very communicative and sent photos often. We arrived home to happy dogs and a clean house! We were very satisfied with Katie's services and no doubt will use here again! What a peace of mind to know our fur babies were well loved while we were away!

John M.
House Sitting • Mar 13, 2026
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Katie took very good care of our pup. Roxy is a big girl and Katie walked right in and handled Roxy like they’d known each other for years. She was very communicative with us during the whole week that we were gone. Roxy was very calm and relaxed when we returned, so we know that she was very well cared for. We are happy to highly recommend Katie for perspective clients.

Alexis A.
House Sitting • Jan 20, 2026
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Kathleen was absolutely amazing with our pup! She made sure to give me updates daily and made sure our pup was well taken care of! Can’t wait to book with her again in the future! 😁

About Kathleen F.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

23 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in backyard where I live with a couple of floors and plenty of space for pets to chill. For clients homes, I do as asked with respect to the animals and their homes. I’m there to help the way the client needs. I feed and walk them according to instructions / schedules, and I’ll play with them if allowed.

Home

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

Information Kathleen F. would like to know about your pet

I need to know the behaviors that may require special attention and the friendliness of the dog. I’d also like to know how they behave on a leash on walks.

A typical day

Dog walking locations can vary depending on the needs and wants of a pet. I have reliable transportation. I can play with them using toys or just messing around. I also love cuddling with dogs if wanted/ needed!

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Kathleen F.

Vienna, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews