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Kathryn 'Alex' R.

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Kathryn 'Alex' R.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for House Sitting

from $100 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Pet Care with Heart and Experience

Hello and thanks for clicking! As a lifelong animal lover who grew up surrounded by pets, caring for animals has always been second nature to me. With 20+ years of hands-on experience and a true passion for animal care, I provide thoughtful, dependable in-home pet sitting so your furry family members can feel safe, comfortable, and cared for in the environment they know best. Your pet’s happiness, well-being, and routine are always my top priorities.

Cat care experience

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Gentle, Attentive Cat Care

Kathryn 'Alex' also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I know entrusting someone with both your pets and your home is a big decision. I am committed to creating a safe, calm, and nurturing environment where pets feel secure, relaxed, and cared for while maintaining the routines and comforts they know best. You can expect clear communication, reliability, and respectful care for both your pets and your home.

Ratings and reviews

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6 ratings
Stephanie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 22, 2026

Alex was great. We have cameras that showed she played outside with the dogs a lot. She also sent pictures of the dogs. They looked very happy to spend time with her The house was neat and clean. She also watered my pots and hanging baskets. Which must of taken a bit of time because it was really hot while we were gone. We would definitely use her again and recommend her.

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Jaime C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 21, 2026

Alex did an amazing job caring for my animals while I was away for the weekend. I have 2 large adult dogs and a 3 month old puppy…and 17 chickens! She sent pics and updates during the day and took great care of them all. Her communication throughout was excellent and the dogs loved her at our first meet and greet. High recommended!

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Wendy C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 12, 2025

Alex was a great sitter for our pets. Our pets were well cared for. Alex is a tiddy house guest. She even left a light on for us when she knew it would be dark when we got home.

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Jess J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 21, 2025

Fun, kind, dogs loved her. I felt really at ease having her in our home.

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Lacey M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 21, 2025

We contacted Alex on very short notice and everything worked out great! She was very responsive, responsible and dependable. And our dogs were well cared for while we were away! We have 2 high needs dogs, one needs medicine and has his share of quirks and the other can be aggressive with new people and has his whole list of quirks too. They can be a handful to manage but Alex understood their personalities and how to work with them. We came back to a clean home and happy dogs! We are so glad we found Alex and would definitely hire again!

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Aric F.
Jun 03, 2025

I've known Alex for over 15 years and can say she is one of the most dependable and caring people I know. When she takes care of my cats, they are so well cared for that they don't even act like they missed me lol. I never have to worry about a thing and she always leaves the place neat and tidy.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I live in Sagle (East Bottle Bay) and work in Sandpoint as a Massage Therapist part time, which gives me some flexibility with location. My work shifts are typically 4- 4.5 hours 4 days per week, leaving plenty of time to provide attentive, consistent care for your pets.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Kathryn 'Alex' can host up to 1 pet per night
To provide the best possible care, it’s important for me to understand your pet’s daily routine, personality, health needs, and overall behavior. This includes any history of reactivity or aggression, and how they typically respond to other dogs and people while on walks. I also appreciate details such as feeding schedules, medications, favorite toys, exercise preferences, and anything else that helps your pet feel safe, comfortable, and understood in their environment. The more I know ahead of time, the more I can provide consistent, attentive, and personalized care tailored specifically to your pet’s needs.
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.