Kathleen H.
Darlington, MD
Services
Kathleen can care for
Availability
Overnight stays in your home. I work online and take only one pet-sitting job at a time. I do not have any animals of my own, nor do I intend to acquire any, only because I travel between the west and east sides of the US. I am responsible for locking doors, turning lights on & off properly, and keeping things fresh and clean. I respect other people's time and property. I tend to stay to myself and prefer to be quietly helpful. I am retired and receive Social Security retirement benefits. These jobs help financially… between house and pet sitting for my adult children who live in different states.
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About Kathleen H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will feed your pets as scheduled. Provide safety and gentle leadership. Try for as much exercise as the pets will allow. Vocal stimulation. I will feed them to your specifications, use your preferred commands and snacks. I will keep them happy, safe, clean, and comfortable to the best of my ability.
Information Kathleen H. would like to know about your pet
Any special needs? Medicine? Touchy hind quarters? Bites? Rolls in mud? Command preferences? Allowed on the furniture? Snacks? A generalized daily schedule. A day in the life of your pet(s) note. What should I expect your pet to act like in a storm or toward the mailman? Is your dog a neighborhood favorite or archenemy? Bark, whine? Hide a lot? Push out the door? Is the cat an escape artist? Anything you feel is important for me to know:).
A typical day
Feed them as scheduled. Clean bowls and fresh water. Snuggles and scratches. Potty breaks. Playfulness. As much exercise as the pet(s) will allow. Scratches. Talk to them. You will be hiring me to 'be there' without adding stress or confusion. The less I ask from your pet out of the ordinary, the better it is for your pet. Your pet's safety and comfort are my priority while on the job!
Location
Darlington, MD
Kathy's Pet Care
Pet care experience
Oodles and oodles of animals. Mostly other people's domestic animals. Dogs and cats. Farm animals. Large and small. A few wild critters here and there. A variety of breeds, temperaments, personalities, ages, and levels of care. For over 50 years.
Cat care experience
Kathleen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
We can’t imagine leaving our pups with anyone but Kathleen! She communicates exceptionally well and her care for the furry members of our family is exceptional!
Such a pleasure having Kathleen take care of our pets and home when we have to be away. Firstly, our pets love her dearly and are so excited when she arrives (that they barely notice us leaving). Secondly, she is dependable to be present and to execute our requests. We have pets with medical needs and some are isolated from others. She always takes such care to give each pet the love, care, and space they each need. We found a gem with Kathleen! 😊
5 stars all the way! I had ALOT of rules since my pup was not fully vaccinated yet and it was the first time leaving him. She accommodated everything. We were able to enjoy our getaway and came home to happy puppy and a very clean home. Thank you once again!
Our dog has so much anxiety and Kathleen was amazing with him! He warmed up to her with her patience and it was a great weekend! She kept us updated and in turn we had a great time away, not worrying at all. She communicates well and quickly, she kept our house clean and in great condition. We would love to have her stay and take care of our dog again. Definitely recommend her to anyone else looking.
About Kathleen H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will feed your pets as scheduled. Provide safety and gentle leadership. Try for as much exercise as the pets will allow. Vocal stimulation. I will feed them to your specifications, use your preferred commands and snacks. I will keep them happy, safe, clean, and comfortable to the best of my ability.
Information Kathleen H. would like to know about your pet
Any special needs? Medicine? Touchy hind quarters? Bites? Rolls in mud? Command preferences? Allowed on the furniture? Snacks? A generalized daily schedule. A day in the life of your pet(s) note. What should I expect your pet to act like in a storm or toward the mailman? Is your dog a neighborhood favorite or archenemy? Bark, whine? Hide a lot? Push out the door? Is the cat an escape artist? Anything you feel is important for me to know:).
A typical day
Feed them as scheduled. Clean bowls and fresh water. Snuggles and scratches. Potty breaks. Playfulness. As much exercise as the pet(s) will allow. Scratches. Talk to them. You will be hiring me to 'be there' without adding stress or confusion. The less I ask from your pet out of the ordinary, the better it is for your pet. Your pet's safety and comfort are my priority while on the job!
Kathleen H.
Darlington, MD