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Kathleen S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
51 repeat clients
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Kathleen S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
51 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

Kathleen has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
50 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

i'm the Pied Piper of pets!

Fur babies have been members of family all my life, I couldn't imagine life without them. I have several years experience sitting both large and small dogs. One client has been away for six months at a time! You can be sure your pet will be part of the family when he/she is with me. I am retired and home most of the day except for errands here and there. I accept mostly small to medium dogs but also some well behaved large dogs like golden retrievers and labs. I am not able to accept aggressive breeds. I offer discounts for repeat customers for 5+day stays. Senior discount of 10% for 7+ day stays. Your loved one will be spoiled and will have a great time during their stay - just ask them!

Qualifications

51 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
144 ratings
Sara C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 23, 2026

Kathleen did such a wonderful job taking care of Annie! This was our first time leaving her, so I was a little nervous, but Kathleen made us feel completely comfortable. Annie was well cared for, happy, and got lots of love and attention while we were away. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing she was in good hands. We would definitely have Kathleen watch Annie again and highly recommend her!

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James T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 17, 2026

Scout stayed with Kathleen for the first time, and I couldn’t have been happier with the experience! She was very well taken care of and had a great time getting along with the other dogs. It’s always a little nerve-racking leaving your dog with someone new, but Kathleen made the whole experience easy and reassuring. Scout came home happy, which tells me she had a pretty good stay of her own! 🐾😂 I highly recommend Kathleen to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, caring, and great with dogs. We’ll definitely be using her services again! ❤️🐶

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Lisa S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 03, 2026

Kathleen was great! Austin seemed very content, like he was staying with a friend. She sent me cute pictures and it seemed like he was getting along great with the other dogs in the house. If I ever need to go out of town without Austin, I will definitely leave him with Kathleen.

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Christina P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 29, 2026

Very pleased with Kathleen. She sent me photos of my dog Sassy while her stay with Kathleen. She had other dogs to play with also.

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tgraszer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 16, 2026

Our dog, Harley, did great at Kathleen’s! And she sent plenty of pictures to keep us updated. I would definitely recommend using her for your pups!

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Carol M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 08, 2026

Kathleen is a really good Pet Sitter. She’s really good at communicating and also sending you updates on your pets. My Pet was all cared for and happy when I picked her up recommend 10 out of 10.

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Schedule

I am retired and home most of the time. First thing in the morning is potty time. After that comes coffee, wake up then play!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and always go outside during potty breaks or playtime. I have numerous area to secure them if I leave the house.

Pets

A typical day

We love to play fetch and depending on the needs of each pup, additional playtime or relaxation. Most small dogs like to chill out in the couch while the bigger ones love to run around.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat
Kathleen can host up to 2 pets per night
I take care of most non-agressive breeds. Safety is my primary concern. My preference is small to medium pups but will consider large well behaved guests.
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.