Kathleen L.
Kathleen L.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from US$30 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Big Animal Energy, Calm Loving Care
Hi! I’m a lifelong animal lover and compassionate pet sitter with extensive hands-on experience caring for cats and dogs. I’ve personally raised and cared for 13 cats over the years and currently share my home with 12 well-loved cats, so I’m deeply familiar with feline behavior, routines and personalities—from shy and sensitive to bold and playful. I grew up around both dogs and cats, and while I don’t currently have dogs of my own, I spend a lot of time with family and friends’ dogs and genuinely enjoy playing with them, walking them, and giving them the attention and affection they deserve. I’m comfortable with a wide range of temperaments, sizes, and energy levels. I have reunited countless lost dogs in my neighborhood with their owners. I’m the lady stopping traffic to help a lost animal. I treat every pet with patience, gentleness, and respect. I understand that pets are family, and I take pride in providing calm, loving, reliable care—always making sure your pet feels safe and seen while you’re away. Your animals will be cared for as if they were my own 🤍🐾
Cat care experience
Kathleen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I tailor my care to each pet’s unique needs and to the routines they’re already comfortable with. I follow all instructions provided. My goal is always to keep pets feeling safe, relaxed, and loved by maintaining consistency and providing attentive, compassionate care.
Ratings and reviews
Kathleen was great and took great care of our pups. She followed our instructions and kept us in the loop of the visits and any issues. Thank you!
I’ll be honest, I’m an anxious dog mom. But when Katie (Kathleen) looked after my two senior dogs she treated them like they were her own pets. She is an animal lover through and through. She sent me pictures, snuggled with them, and asked questions if my instructions weren’t clear. She sent me regular updates and gushed about my dogs like she’s known them for years. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for a reliable, and caring sitter/walker/drop in visit. She is my first choice for any of my dog’s needs.
Thank you so much!
Katie has always had a deep, natural connection with animals. Whether caring for her own pets, helping family and friends, or showing compassion to lost or stray animals, she has an instinctive ability to make animals feel safe and understood. As a vegan, Katie truly values the safety, well-being, and dignity of animals above all else, and that commitment shows in every interaction. She is patient, attentive, and genuinely invested in building trusting relationships with the pets she cares for. Any cat or dog in her care is treated with kindness, respect, and love—as if they were her own.
I have known Kathleen for 2 years now and this first thing we had in common was our LOVE for animals. She has such a kind heart and cares deeply about creatures. She’s one of the few people that I would trust with my cats personally.
I’ve known Kathleen for most of my life, and if there’s one thing I’ve always known about her, it’s that animals are at the absolute center of her heart. When I need someone to care for my dog, there is no one I trust more. She doesn’t just “watch” pets — she truly cares for them. She pays attention to their moods, routines, and little quirks, and treats them like they’re her own. My dog is always calm, happy, and clearly loved when he’s with her, which says everything. I never worry because I know she’s attentive, patient, and incredibly intuitive with animals. Kathleen is gentle, responsible, and deeply compassionate. She understands that pets are family, and she honors that trust completely. Whether it’s playtime, walks, feeding, or just sitting with them and making them feel safe, she shows up with so much love and intention. Any pet in her care is not just safe — they’re genuinely cherished. I couldn’t recommend her more highly as a pet caregiver.
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Schedule
Pet care fits seamlessly into my daily routine. I structure my days around animal care and home responsibilities, which allows me to be consistently available in the afternoons. I’m used to maintaining reliable routines for multiple animals, so showing up on time and providing calm, attentive care is second nature to me.