Kathryn D.
Kathryn D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Happy to live in a world with dogs!
I’m a cat-owner myself, but I love, love, LOVE dogs, too! I don’t currently have the schedule or budget to allow for a dog of my own, so let me shower all that untapped dog love onto your pup, please! And cats are ALWAYS more than welcome. I’m great at walks, I’m the best at cleaning, I sure love to play, and cuddling and napping are my favorite. I can also accommodate different special diets, including raw/home cooked (trained baker here!). Additionally, I’m a pretty fun and nice person, which I personally think is a plus. :) I would be more than honored to take the very best care of your very best friend, with plenty of pictures to get you through the separation with minimal trauma. Please contact me when you need a walker/sitter/friend-to-all!
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I always make sure to thoroughly discuss with the owners each individual pet's health, diet, and any special needs. No dogs in my care will ever be outside off leash, unless previously requested and in a safe environment, and I'm extra careful to make sure they don't get into anything weird or dangerous. I'm respectful of any environment I'm in and make sure to leave it better than I found it.
Ratings and reviews
Kathryn helped me out very last minute and took Obi on a really nice walk. I appreciated all the photos after!
Kathryn is simply the best! We are repeat customers and our dog loves her
Kathryn took very good care of our anxious little dog, Ginger! We expected Ginger to be hesitant to go outside in the snow and cold but Kathryn convinced her to do it, then spent the rest of the time cuddling and giving Ginger belly rubs and making intense eye contact. Gingers favorite pastime! Kathryn is amazing and we’re definitely repeat clients :D
kathryn always takes excellent care of my sweet Stevia! My cat loves her and she does a great job of doing both the basic tasks (feeding and litter) and also the soft tasks of playing with and entertaining my girl.
Kathryn has been my puppy sitter for my Shiba Inu. This breed is not easy to watch since they can be distrustful of others and stubborn, but my Shiba loves her! Sometimes I wonder if my dog loves her more than me lol She really has a way with animals. She also owns three cats so if you need a cat sitter as well you know who to go to.
Above and beyond. Great communication, great at following directions, great with my anxious pup!
Calendar and availability
Schedule
I'm taking a break from my busy NYC life to spend time with my parents for the next few months, so I have lots of free time here to fill with pet care!
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsKathryn can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
- I want to know of any health concerns, allergies, off-limit foods (can I give them a pup cup? Do they get treats? Etc.) or areas, and discouraged activities (for example, going to a dog park if the dog is not great with other dogs). Those are the most important for me!