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Kathleen K.

Star Sitter

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
355 reviews
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Services

Kathleen can host

0 to 15 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Kathleen can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Availability

I am available 7 days a week - Monday through Sunday and Holidays. I am retired and will be home with your dog when they are boarding.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 17 hours ago
Kathleen can host up to 3 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Kathleen K.

Communication

86 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

42 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

For boarding I will give affection to visiting dogs who like to cuddle. Pets are permitted on the couch and on my bed. We have playtime in my fenced in yard. We usually take two walks per day, morning and evening - weather permitting. For drop in and walks I will do what is required, walk, feed them, play with them, bring in mail or packages, water plants. When requesting boarding - it is important that your dog is friendly and gets along with other dogs - so all can remain safe in my care.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Kathleen K. would like to know about your pet

What is Breed? I board smaller dogs. What is the Weight of the dog? I can board dogs up to 30# What is your Dog’s name? Is your dog Potty Trained? Does your dog like walks? Is Your Dog Friendly with other dogs? Get ali g with other dogs? This is Important so visiting pets can be safe in my care.

A typical day

A couple walks a day around the neighborhood, weather permitting. Play in the yard, and send pictures and videos through out the day. Visiting dogs can sleep in bed with me and can snuggle on the couch or chair. Play fetch when your pet in the mood.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Kathleen K.'s Neighborhood

Kathleen K. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Fenced Yard, I'll walk run & Play

Pet care experience

I have been retired since 2016 and now enjoy my time caring for my grandchildren and for my client's pets - a dream come true. I love walking dogs because I love the outdoors and exercise - and so do dogs! My 20 year old black Cocker Spaniel passed June 28, 2021. Lady is greatly missed by me and the visiting dogs. She was friendly, tolerant and provided a calmness. I provide your pet with a home away from home. Pets are allowed on the furniture and my bed, Will get with plenty of attention, many visits to the fenced in yard through out the day and a couple walks a day, weather permitting. Pets give so much joy and companionship I feel they deserve to have some joy in return. Dogs love the outdoors and the bad weather doesn't seem to bother them. I am a widow and have 2 loving grown children, who also have dogs - 2 adorable grand-pups, Gracie and Lexi. Also, I have 3 wonderful grandsons and 1 Granddaughter. I have experience walking and pet sitting dogs for neighbors, family and friends, and have acquired many clients the last few years. I have experience as a paid pet walker for various breeds of dogs on the WAG app and walked over 100 dogs on the WAG app. I am reliable, dependable, and trust worthy, and enjoy being of service to others. Rover does a wonderful service of connecting Pet Owners with Pet Walkers/Sitters to do the most good.

Reviews

Courtney W.
Doggy Day Care • Feb 04, 2026
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Kathleen hosted my dog for daycare this week. She provides lots of updates throughout the day and seems to be very attentive to the dogs she’s watching, which is so appreciated. Overall GREAT experience and we’re so glad we found her!

Megan H.
Boarding • Jan 14, 2026
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I am very thankful for Kathleen and her loving service. I spend a lot of time researching new Rover sitters and she checked all of the boxes for my Izzy. With plenty of pictures and videos, I knew Izzy was in the perfect place while we are away. I'm glad to have Kathleen for future sitting needs!

Jackie M.
Boarding • Jan 09, 2026
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Excellent

Doron C.
Boarding • Jan 09, 2026
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Kathleen was amazing. Jerry stayed 9 days, we felt completely at ease, and he clearly had a wonderful time.

About Kathleen K.

Communication

86 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

42 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

For boarding I will give affection to visiting dogs who like to cuddle. Pets are permitted on the couch and on my bed. We have playtime in my fenced in yard. We usually take two walks per day, morning and evening - weather permitting. For drop in and walks I will do what is required, walk, feed them, play with them, bring in mail or packages, water plants. When requesting boarding - it is important that your dog is friendly and gets along with other dogs - so all can remain safe in my care.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Kathleen K. would like to know about your pet

What is Breed? I board smaller dogs. What is the Weight of the dog? I can board dogs up to 30# What is your Dog’s name? Is your dog Potty Trained? Does your dog like walks? Is Your Dog Friendly with other dogs? Get ali g with other dogs? This is Important so visiting pets can be safe in my care.

A typical day

A couple walks a day around the neighborhood, weather permitting. Play in the yard, and send pictures and videos through out the day. Visiting dogs can sleep in bed with me and can snuggle on the couch or chair. Play fetch when your pet in the mood.

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Kathleen K.

Star Sitter

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
355 reviews