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Kathleen V.

Dittmer, MO

4.0 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews
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Your fur baby treated like my own!

Pet care experience

My rates are open for negotiation based on your specific needs. (Multi-cat discount!) Please reach out and we can discuss. Drop-ins between 15 min to 1 hr depending on needs. Thank you for considering entrusting me with your furry family members while you are away. Vacation or drop ins while you are at work. When I have someone take care of my pets I expect them to follow my routine, send me picture/text updates, and treat my babies well. That is what I will do for you. I can run the gamut from 1/2 an hour to 24 hour care in your home or mine. Each situation is different and can work out the specifics of your needs when we talk. Anything your fur baby needs from being played with, exercise, tender loving care or other personal needs, I will be there for you. Care will be given in accordance to how you take care of your loved one. I always want to meet up prior to booking to: meet you and your fur baby, discuss expectations and options, and so you are comfortable with me. Sometimes you may think you need overnight care and your situation would be better served with drop-in visits. While I am willing to stay day/night at your home, my overnight rates are for 9 pm to 7 am. Lets talk and figure out what is right for your pets. I believe all the world's problems melt away when loving an animal; whether it is playing with a dog or petting a cat. When you can't be there, you can have piece of mind that your pet will be loved and treasured in your absence. Giant dogs, tiny dogs, and cats are all welcome. I have experience taking care of pets of all kinds. Big dogs, little dogs, cats or other interesting animals. I have had several regular and unorthodox pets: ducks, geese, turkeys, chickens, pigs, fish, lizards, snakes, rats, a turtle and a hamster. If you have any unique pets, I can care for them too. As you can see from my profile, I do have several members of my furry family in my home, but I am equipped to keep most of my animals separate from yours when yours are visiting if necessary. My animals are all gentle to people and other animals. I currently have 1 pug dog, 2 Great Pyrenees and 2 cats. The big dogs are generally live outside and can be in the kennel (40'x10') when your dog or cat is my guest. My big dogs are gentle but they are giants, which is intimidating others sometimes. I do live in the country, but not on a farm. I have a 500+ ft long, 5 ft tall welded wire fenced yard. I love to cuddle with the cats and dogs. I allow pets on the furniture and in the bed with me. If you are like me and prefer to keep your pets in their home environment I am willing to take care of them there. Again, if they need a few hours a day, overnight or 24 hour care I am able to do that for you. Lets chat and figure it all out. I can't wait to meet you and your four legged family members!

Reviews

Jacelynn B.
Jun 24, 2019

My cats love Katie. I have repeatedly relied on her to care for my fur babies when I take trips out of town for a week at a time. When I return they are not attention starved (as they have been with other sitters). They need attention to keep from being stir crazy and they want fresh water every day. I have complete trust having her in my home. Also, I get updates and pictures daily. You can’t go wrong with her.

Abedin H.
Jun 24, 2019

Katie has watched my cats several times when out of town. She has a great rapport with my two cats. They greet her at the door and lap up the attention. I have had other people watch them in the past and they have neglected them, but I have never had any problems with Katie. Highly recommend.

About Kathleen V.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Kathleen V. would like to know about your pet

Before sitting I will need to know the dogs temperament, size, breed and schedule. All dogs are magnificent, so breed or size doesn't affect my willingness to care for the dog at all. I want to know breed ahead of time so I can make sure I am current on the breed's individual needs.

A typical day

I am well trained in tug of war and fetch. Dogs I take care of will receive lots of love and attention. I have a large fenced in backyard to run around in. Walks can be down my quiet county street, on the nearby hiking trails or at a park in town as requested by you. Cats are a bit different as you know; some like to play, others like to cuddle and others just want to be left alone. Their independence is one of the things I love about them. When I am out of town, my cats need attention daily to keep them from acting out. But when someone comes over, they act like they don't care. For cats, I will follow their lead, play, cuddle or just a presence to keep them company.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Kathleen can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Kathleen can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

About Kathleen V.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Kathleen V. would like to know about your pet

Before sitting I will need to know the dogs temperament, size, breed and schedule. All dogs are magnificent, so breed or size doesn't affect my willingness to care for the dog at all. I want to know breed ahead of time so I can make sure I am current on the breed's individual needs.

A typical day

I am well trained in tug of war and fetch. Dogs I take care of will receive lots of love and attention. I have a large fenced in backyard to run around in. Walks can be down my quiet county street, on the nearby hiking trails or at a park in town as requested by you. Cats are a bit different as you know; some like to play, others like to cuddle and others just want to be left alone. Their independence is one of the things I love about them. When I am out of town, my cats need attention daily to keep them from acting out. But when someone comes over, they act like they don't care. For cats, I will follow their lead, play, cuddle or just a presence to keep them company.

Location

Dittmer, MO

Kathleen V.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Kathleen V.

Dittmer, MO

4.0 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews