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Kathleen S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Kathleen S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $65 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

🐾 Small dog lover 🐾

I absolutely love all dogs, but small and elderly dogs are my specialty. I only board smaller dogs due to the height of my fence and for the comfort level of the animals in the house. Before joining Rover in 2023, I already had decades of experience working with dogs. :) I have worked with pets professionally in a veterinary clinic and in the nonprofit sector, as well as on a volunteer basis for local rescues. I have three small dogs and have cared for many more as a foster care provider. I work full time from home, so you can be sure I’ll be keeping a close eye on your loved one. My household also consists of an older teen as well as my husband. They are both totally on board and also love dogs.

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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34 ratings
Debra T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 07, 2025

Thank you for taking care of Abby on such short notice. From the photos, it looks like she had a great day with you. She does demand lap-time. Thank you. 🥰

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Pamela W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 04, 2025

Kathleen took amazingly good care of Toby. He enjoyed his stay with her, her family and her other small dogs. I appreciated the many pictures and updates that she sent us and I found them extremely reassuring. Of course, saying this, I recommend Kathleen without hesitation.

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Joeffrey E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 02, 2025

Kathleen was an absolutely wonderful sitter for our Ziggy! She consistently sent us great pictures each day, even multiple times a day, showing how much fun our dog was having! We really loved all the silly updates she sent! We knew we left our dog in great hands! She was so accommodating and great to work with; we’ll definitely be recommending her to everyone!

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Debra T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Feb 20, 2025

Looks like Abby had a great time at daycare. Thank you very much for taking good care of her. I can tell by the photos that she enjoyed her day with you.

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Shane N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Oct 31, 2024

Another great stay!

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Tom and Erica O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 15, 2024

Kathleen takes great care of our dog. We’re so grateful that we found her.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Day care or vacation care in my home for smaller, older dogs are available assuming our dogs are a good fit. My dogs are seniors, so they get along best with dogs over two years of age who are past the puppy stage.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I have ample experience with shy, older and special needs/ quirky dogs. I am comfortable giving oral medication or insulin/ arthritis injections if needed. I have experience with dogs who had epilepsy, asthma and amputations, and cats with diabetes.

Pets

A typical day

I have a fenced yard (4 foot split rail with wire fencing between the rails), so the dogs can go out as often as they want. During the day I work at my home computer, so I am almost always nearby to keep a close eye on them, and to throw a ball or bring out new toys if they get bored. There are tons of comfy beds and blankets all over the house, and the dogs are welcome on the furniture.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Kathleen can host up to 1 pet per night
Calm, small and older dogs will get along best with my three. Please let me know if your pet needs a crate or has any house-marking issues. Please let me know if your pet has ever bitten anyone.
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.