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Kathleen R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Kathleen R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $30 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
22 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Here for pets, all shapes and sizes

I have experience as both a large and small animal veterinary technician, a degree in Animal Science and my most recent position was teaching high school animal science. I have taken care of a wide variety of species including reptiles, birds, dogs, cats, chinchillas, fish, horses, goats, sheep and more! I am attentive and understand the physical, mental and emotional needs of pets especially when their owners are away. I offer both short term and long term care and have covered up to six month deployments. Animals in my care are treated as if they were my own. I can take them hiking, swimming, and running as long as the owners are comfortable with it. I currently work part time as a nurse Monday through Friday. This schedule allows me to offer plenty of time with kids and pets around work hours. We are an active family with two fully vaccinated dogs who love when four legged friends come to stay. Our yard is LARGE and fully fenced. We have a dog door where pets can come and go as they please and also reside in a safe neighborhood that's great for walking.

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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17 ratings
Lauren B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mar 16, 2026

Kathleen did a fantastic job with our pup! I received daily updates and pictures, and my dog came home happy! Will use her again.

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Isabel A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • dic 29, 2025

I loved everything about her and her family. My dog has separation anxiety but she was perfectly happy with them. She let my dog be included in their activities and made her part of their family. I couldn’t be more appreciative of how amazing she was with my dog.

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Cristina R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • dic 29, 2025

Kept in touch wonderfully and was very helpful with our time changes when weather changes occurred.

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Nancy D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • set 28, 2025

Kathleen was phenomenal with keeping us updated with our shy Shadow. I would definitely use her service again and recommend. Thank you 💚

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Sherrita R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • lug 03, 2023

Kathleen was truly amazing and we had some happy fur babies when we got home. We will for sure book with her again

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Malik I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • giu 03, 2023

Kathleen did an outstanding job with Jefe. During his stay he was sick and she handled it with ease. I’m highly satisfied and really appreciate her for watching my dog.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I have a reasonable schedule and great family who help with pet care. I leave for work close to 7 and I am usually home by 3 in the afternoon. I have weekends off and enjoy being active outdoors, pets are welcome!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, has cats
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I provide care based on the pets needs. Some need more cuddling, while others need help getting their energy out. Interaction and activities are based on each pup or cat's individual needs.

Pets

A typical day

I share my love of the outdoors with my four legged friends. We will get out for a variety of walks, hikes, games in the yard and maybe some field trips if the dog travels well and owners are comfortable with it.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Kathleen can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if your dog has any special needs, allergies, dietary restrictions, if they get along with other animals, and any other preferences you or they have. I would also like to know their typical living arrangement such as if they do best in a crate, prefer a dog bed or something else for overnight. I typically allow dogs to roam the house throughout the day, spend time in the yard, play games etc.
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.