Kathryn K.
Bolingbrook, IL
Kathryn K. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Specializes in cats, dogs, & birds!
Pet care experience
💗 Please allow me to put your mind at ease by caring for your pets when you cannot 💗 Hello! My name is Kathryn although I usually go by Katy. For many years, friends, neighbors, and relatives have trusted me to take care of their beloved pets, homes, and gardens. Now I’d like to extend my services to the greater Bolingbrook area. I have experience caring for pets of all ages including dogs, cats, and small parrots. Currently I am the proud mom of 4 cats (3 of which are geriatric) and the loving auntie to one elderly Cocker Spaniel. As such, I am comfortable administering oral and topical medications, and I take special diets very seriously. Cleaning up accidents is no problem. From high energy walks to calm snuggles, I’ve got your back!
Reviews
Kathryn is very prepared, friendly, responsible, and most importantly wonderful with my dog Maisie! She clearly takes excellent care of animals, today, for example, she brought a portable water dish and water because it was warm out. She’s very responsive to texts, arrives on time and makes sure she understands what’s important in caring for your pet. I would HIGHLY recommend her (Maisie seconds the recommendation).
Kathryn was a great help! We went out of town for the weekend and had to leave our two cats behind, and they were in great hands. She was able to clean up their litter and make sure they had food and water, and even played with them and gave them treats. Our older cat also had an accident, and Kathryn was very helpful in cleaning it up. We’ll definitely be reaching out to her again in the future!
Kathryn was great!! Awesome communication, on time, and great with our Oliver. Will definitely consider booking her again in the future :)
My dog is so excited to see Kathryn for their walks. She's great!
About Kathryn K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
*Meet and greets are mandatory.* It is essential that we make sure we are a good fit for each other before you leave me in the care of your pets and/or home. I will do my best to keep your pet(s) as happy, comfortable, and as close to their regular routine as I can! Pets will be treated with the utmost love and care as though they are my own. They will receive playtime, enrichment, and exercise if necessary. I'm not against having a high energy jog with an active dog! Special attention will be given to any health, dietary, and grooming requirements. If you plan to be gone for an extended period of time, I will gladly bring in the mail, water your plants, and make sure your home and pets are secure. Communication is key, so I will send you pictures, keep you updated on how things are going, and ask for clarification if anything comes up!
Information Kathryn K. would like to know about your pet
Take a moment and tell me about your pet! How many pets will I be responsible for? What is each pets' personality like? Are there any extra details beyond your pet's profile that you'd like to discuss or emphasize? What are your house rules? As always, please make sure your pet's profile is up-to-date especially with medications and emergency contact information.
A typical day
Every pet will get plenty of scritches, pets, snuggles, playtime, exercise, and snacks if appropriate. I love a good game of fetch with any animal! For dog walks, I generally like to find a nice peaceful neighborhood to walk around so we can pick our pace and sniff all the sniffs. I'm familiar with many of the parks in this area, too, if your dog is receptive to more socialization. If you have a permit for a dog park you like, let me know! For cats, I've got a laser pointer and way too much catnip (freshly grown!) that I'm always willing to share. If your cat is receptive to contact, they will get plenty of playtime, cuddles, brushings, and nose-boops. If not, I will respectfully admire them from afar. For parrots, I love talking and whistling to them or playing music for us to jam out to! I'm happy to handle them if you give me permission.
Services
Kathryn can watch in your home
Availability
Currently I am only available for walks and drop-ins. Although I can be somewhat flexible in times of need, my general availability is as follows: Wednesdays 9-3pm and Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays: 9-5pm. * *I will typically respond to messages between 8am and 9pm.* *
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About Kathryn K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
*Meet and greets are mandatory.* It is essential that we make sure we are a good fit for each other before you leave me in the care of your pets and/or home. I will do my best to keep your pet(s) as happy, comfortable, and as close to their regular routine as I can! Pets will be treated with the utmost love and care as though they are my own. They will receive playtime, enrichment, and exercise if necessary. I'm not against having a high energy jog with an active dog! Special attention will be given to any health, dietary, and grooming requirements. If you plan to be gone for an extended period of time, I will gladly bring in the mail, water your plants, and make sure your home and pets are secure. Communication is key, so I will send you pictures, keep you updated on how things are going, and ask for clarification if anything comes up!
Information Kathryn K. would like to know about your pet
Take a moment and tell me about your pet! How many pets will I be responsible for? What is each pets' personality like? Are there any extra details beyond your pet's profile that you'd like to discuss or emphasize? What are your house rules? As always, please make sure your pet's profile is up-to-date especially with medications and emergency contact information.
A typical day
Every pet will get plenty of scritches, pets, snuggles, playtime, exercise, and snacks if appropriate. I love a good game of fetch with any animal! For dog walks, I generally like to find a nice peaceful neighborhood to walk around so we can pick our pace and sniff all the sniffs. I'm familiar with many of the parks in this area, too, if your dog is receptive to more socialization. If you have a permit for a dog park you like, let me know! For cats, I've got a laser pointer and way too much catnip (freshly grown!) that I'm always willing to share. If your cat is receptive to contact, they will get plenty of playtime, cuddles, brushings, and nose-boops. If not, I will respectfully admire them from afar. For parrots, I love talking and whistling to them or playing music for us to jam out to! I'm happy to handle them if you give me permission.
Location
Bolingbrook, IL
Pets
Kathryn K.
Bolingbrook, IL