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Kathleen M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Kathleen M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$32 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Basic background check
15 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Aspiring Pet/Wildlife Photographer

Hello animal lovers! I'm Kathleen, Kat for short, an aspiring wildlife photographer who will love your pet just as you do! I have experience walking, bathing, pilling and training medium/large dogs! I have worked with aggressive and nervous/anxious pets. I also have experiences preventing and breaking up potential dog fights, although I do not intend to host multiple dogs unless they are from the same family. I am loyal, fun-loving and caring individual and you're making the right choice if you leave your pup with me! You can't be unhappy when you're around pets! I am looking forward to caring for your furry baby and meeting you!

Cat care experience

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Cat carer extraordinaire

Kathleen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I am very detail oriented and love when pawrents leave me a list of their furry babies daily routine and do my best to accommodate everything list. I prefer to arrange meet and greets prior to every new client bookings are secured to insure we both have an understanding of what is needed/expected, make sure we are all a good fit for one another and gauge how I will need to perform for your pet specifically. Pets are like people, in the sense they all have their own personalities and quirks.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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56 ratings
Suzi Wong S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 05, 2025

I've had Kat come visit my pets several times and she is just GREAT! My 70-pound dog goes nuts with excitement when visitors come and Kat took him in stride and was able to get him calmed down pretty quickly. When she's stopped in to visit my shy kitty she was able to coax him out of hiding in just a few minutes. She knew exactly how to deal with the two very different personalities!!

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Hannah B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 05, 2025

Kathleen did a great job taking care of my very shy cat, Theo, for the second time. This trip I was gone for much longer than prior vacations and he was stressed out more than usual. Kathleen did a great job giving him the care and understanding he needed during each visit and gauged his stress level and comfort zone well. She is also very communicative and responds promptly to all messages. I would highly recommend her as a cat sitter!

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Chelsey L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 19, 2025

Kat goes above and beyond when pet sitting. She treats your pet with love and care while you are away. She always takes the cutest pictures and gives a detailed report of what she did. Kat is absolutely the best!

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Ainsley F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 07, 2025

Kathleen is awesome! She gave great updates full of pictures and spent a lot of time with them so they feel comfortable around her. I knew they were in good hands, she followed all instructions and gave them plenty of play time.

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Suzi Wong S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 16, 2025

My kitty, Simba, is usually pretty shy when strangers are in the house but Kat was able to coax him out and they quickly make friends. I'm really glad I found Kat and that my long weekend fit into her schedule!!! I'll for sure contact Kat the next time I need someone to check in on Simba.

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Jihfan L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 12, 2025

Worked with Kathleen for multiple trips and she's been essential in helping my anxious kitty better cope with changes. I'd say this most recent trip was a huge success! Kathleen is super patient, gives me regular updates, and anticipates my kitty's needs... Giving me peace of mind for those times I have to be away. ♥️

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I just moved South to San Diego (El Cajon area) and currently have open availability for drop-ins within our area. I look forward to meeting you!

Cats
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Kathleen can host up to 1 drop-in per day
I have no breed preference, although I would love to know a bit about your furry friend to ensure the best possible care be provided! Such as; What do they like to do? Does your pup show any signs of aggression? (Toward people, animals, food aggression?) Is there anything I can do to ensure the comfort of your friend and for you? Any allergies? And really anything else you think I may need to know!
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.