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Kathleen F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Kathleen F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Kathleen has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
16 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Your pet's well-being = my priority

I've cared for friends' and neighbors' pets for 15+ years. I ensure their necessities are taken care of (food, water, walks, etc.) but I also love to stay longer to take the time to play for their mental engagement (and mine!) when possible. My own late beloved dog lived to be nearly 16, so I'm also comfortable with providing prescription meds and taking more time/patience to respect aging pets. I can handle multiple pets at one time or younger pets, too.

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I respect house rules! If any rooms are off limits or there's a specific diet/walk schedule, I try to enforce that with your pets. My late dog and I had success when sticking to our schedule and I'll make every effort to stick to yours. I'm a frequent communicator, so if any issues arise you'll know right away! If all is well, you'll get a text and several photos of your furry friend before I leave. I try to avoid bringing dogs to dog parks/exercise areas in apartment complexes unless I see that there are absolutely no other dogs present. I will also never take your dog off their leash on a walk, even if they are trained to do so. Even if your pet is superbly trained, there's no way for me to guarantee that other dogs are equally well-behaved, especially any unleashed dogs with whom I am unfamiliar. Your pet's safety is a top priority and I will gladly take them on a leashed walk instead to get them their exercise. Summary below of what I typically provide for each type of visit. House sit routines often differ with each pet and their unique routines, so if you have any additional needs or asks, I will work with you in advance to determine a great schedule and modify any payment details within the Booking, if necessary and agreed upon. 30 min Drop-in visit (cat): + Feeding (refill feeders, provide canned food, etc.) + Refill water + Scoop litter boxes + Provide any oral or topical medications + Play time with toys, treats, etc. if enough time remains 30 min Drop-in visit (dog): + Feeding + Refill water bowls + Provide any oral or topical medications + Play time with toys, treats, games, if enough time remains after food/water/potty/meds + Quick potty walk of ~5 minutes. If you think your dog will need longer, please book a Walk separately or a 60 minute Drop-in Visit. I always pick up poop, please provide your own bags and let me know where best to dispose of the baggies! House Sit (cat): + Feeding/water fill twice a day + Scoop litter boxes twice a day + More time for play! + Option to stay overnight at your place with your pet. + Option to complete several, longer visits throughout the day without staying overnight. House Sit (dog): + Feeding/water fill twice a day + At least 3 walks (am, noonish, pm) + More time for play! + Option to stay overnight at your place with your pet. + Option to complete several, longer visits from morning to evening without staying overnight in your home.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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49 ratings
Stephanie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • juin 09, 2026

Amazing person to stay over and watch our 2 dogs!!

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Tracey S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mai 06, 2026

Kathleen is awesome! She is always good with Max and does a great job!

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Sonia O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • avr. 26, 2026

Loved the updates from Kathleen she did a wonderful job with Gizmo. We came home and he was well rested and ready for bed. We will definitely use her in the future!

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Tera C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • avr. 16, 2026

Kathleen is wonderful. Punctual, thoughtful, professional, and my cats love her. I couldn't ask for a better pet sitter. Highly recommend!

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Tracey S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • janv. 18, 2026

Amazing! Was a last minute need and Kathleen was so great!!!

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Hailey S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • sept. 05, 2025

Kathleen did a great job taking care of Luna and sending lots of photos while I was away! I really appreciated the effort she put into her visits :)

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work full-time, so my Tues-Fri availability is typically limited to a morning and evening visit with the possibility of a noon visit if close by. Sat-Mon is typically all open! Holidays are also usually open.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Kathleen can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
The more information owners can share with me, the better the experience will be. I'm a big fan of written instructions, steps, and contact information. Having this information in advance will ensure peace of mind for both you and me, and a stress free routine for your pets. For house sits especially, please let me know your expectations, including the amount of walks per day, maximum amount of time away from a pet, etc. It's not unusual for me to run errands or meet up with friends elsewhere on weekends, so I will not be at your house for all daylight hours. I will of course make sure your pet is taken care of before I do so, however. For puppies or pets that do require more constant care, I'll work with you as the owner to determine the appropriate care schedule and then modify my base house sit rates accordingly.
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.