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Kathleen V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Kathleen V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $75 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Your Dog, My Passion 🐶

Hi everyone, I’ve owned and taken care of dogs my entire life. I would consider it a privilege to take care of yours!!! Thank You I’ve been a school teacher for 30 years. I’m retiring in the next couple of years. I’m looking forward to the next chapter of my life by fulfilling another passion of mine, taking care of dogs. I’ve always loved dogs. I will give love and attention to your dog as if your dog were my own. My life would not be complete without a dog. I’m fully available to walk your dog and drop-in sitting at your house. I’m a school teacher, off for the summer and on Sabbatical for the next school year. Safety, love, and attention for others pets are my top priorities. I think about how I would want my precious Cooper cared for by others, therefore, your dog will receive my full attention.

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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41 ratings
Carolyn G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 25, 2026

Great stay...great care...great second family for my dogs. Kathi and her family are amazing and give to our dogs the love and care they need when we go away. Buddy and Teddy cannot run into the door quick enough when we arrive.

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Carolyn G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 01, 2026

Kathi is reliable, attentive, and truly loves the dogs she cares for... she treats them like her own. Teddy and Buddy adore the whole family!

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Carolyn G.
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Boarding • Mar 05, 2026

Another great stay for Buddy!

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Carolyn G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 17, 2025

Kathi and her family are incredible. I’m pretty sure our dogs look forward to their stays there more than we look forward to our vacations!

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Carolyn G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 19, 2025

Another amazing stay for Buddy and Teddy with Cooper and Tucker. We are so grateful.

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Carolyn G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 16, 2025

Teddy and Buddy got so much love and attention while we were away, with playtime and cuddles that kept them happy the entire week. Buddy formed a sweet new bond with new puppy Tucker, while Teddy, also new on the scene, bonded with both Cooper and Tucker. With the daily photo updates, it was clear they were truly cared for like family.

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Schedule

I’m currently on Sabbatical, (I’m a school teacher.) therefore, I have the flexibility to accommodate any potential clients schedule. I travel back and forth between our home in PA and FL.

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 not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I treat any pet in our home as if it is our own. The dogs I’ve cared for in our feel comfortable because of the interaction between my husband, my son, and myself. We thoroughly enjoy dogs in our home and so does Cooper, our 5 year old dog.

Pets

A typical day

My priority when walking or sitting a dog, is taking the advice of the owner. The dog parents know their pets the best. If they leave the activities up to me, I will make sure the dog gets tons of attention and exercise.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Kathleen can host up to 2 pets per night
Specific directions, such as, how long to walk, water intake, amount of food to feed the dog, any special needs that require attention, startled by other animals, 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.