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Kathryn & Doug W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients
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Kathryn & Doug W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $42 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Pet Lover Retiree

Your pet is king or queen when they stay with us. We only host one family at a time so we can shower attention and affection on them. My husband Doug and I have had pets all of our lives. We lost our last fur baby, Ditto, right before the pandemic. She was 17. We love to take dog walks, play with your pet (if they are active) and of course, make sure your fur baby(s) are in a safe and caring environment. Doug and I have been taking care of pets on Rover for the last 4 years. Unfortunately, Doug passed away in October 2025. I have decided to continue caring for pets in our home. Since it is just me I will only take one dog over 40 pounds at a time and it will depend on the age and energy of the dog. I am mostly retired, occasionally doing some work from home. I have plenty of time to play with your fur baby. And lots of energy for taking walks. Dogs must be housebroken fully. No we-we pads. I live in Schertz Texas and want to continue caring for fur babies in our new home. Our backyard is fenced and secure. I can take dogs larger than 40 pounds but are limited to certain breeds that we feel we can handle . Most of the doodles and poodles fall into this catagory as their nature is pretty calm.

Qualifications

17 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
43 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

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63 ratings
Danielle S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 25, 2026

Our dog had a great stay! We felt so comfortable with Kathryn. She took our girl on lots of walks and provided frequent updates with pictures. Highly recommend!

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Steffi & Santhosh J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 10, 2026

Our dogs have stayed in Kathryn’s home a few times and they have always come home happy and healthy. Thank you so much for taking such good care of our babies!

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Danielle S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 27, 2025

Amazing sitters! Highly recommend. We can tell that our girl is comfortable and well taken care of when she is with them.

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Bridget N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 11, 2025

Went above and beyond for Buster!

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Manuel L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 01, 2025

Very friendly and attentive! They sent good updates about my pups, could see myself booking with them in the future. Thank you! :)

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Danielle S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 08, 2025

Excellent Rovers! They sent great updates and took excellent care of our girl. Highly recommend and will use them again.

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Schedule

I am home most of the time. I play pickleball for a couple of hours 3 times a week. I do all of my work from home and work my own schedule. We have plenty of time for play and walks.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I do not have any pets at this time. I limit to 2 pets at one time from the same family. Your pet becomes family.

A typical day

I like to keep your dog as active as they are able to be. For active dogs, we will go on walks and play in the back yard We will play games, frisbee, hide and go seek, chasing balls, etc. There will also be ample time to just relax and cuddle.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Kathryn & Doug can host up to 1 pet per night
Let me know if your dog has any special needs, likes, or dislikes. Also how well do they get along with other dogs? Does your dog like to take walks or play games? Do you have them on a special diet? Are they allowed treats?
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.