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Kathryn R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Kathryn R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

WFH Pet Mom Turned Loving Sitter

Hi, I'm Kathryn – a lifelong pet mom turned loving sitter! 🐾 I WFH full time and can accommodate most pet schedules and I specialize in high anxiety pet care. For over 20 years, I had the joy of caring for my three beloved dogs—Taffy (21!), Lance (16), and Bella (14)—each of whom lived long, happy lives filled with love. Now, with a pet-free home and a heart full of love to give, I'm offering personalized, compassionate care to families in need of pet sitting, walking, and daycare services. Your furry family member will be treated like one of my own—with gentleness, patience, dignity, and respect. Whether it’s a walk around the block or a cozy stay, I go above and beyond to create a safe, nurturing environment where your pet can feel comfortable and cared for. I know leaving your pet behind—whether for work, travel, or life’s surprises—can be tough. That’s why I keep you in the loop with regular photos, updates, and honest communication so you can breathe easy knowing your best friend is in loving hands. Let’s make this easy and stress-free for both you and your pet. Reach out with any questions—I’m happy to chat!

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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28 ratings
Rigby & Ryan P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 08, 2026

Kathryn is such a reliable, flexible, and communicative sitter for both boarding and daycare. My anxious dog loves her visits and is so comfortable here. It’s such a relief to know my dog is in Kathryn’s care when I’m traveling.

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Cyndi M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 07, 2026

Lily is always right at home at Kathryn’s! And it’s a blessing knowing our little girl is so well cared for! Kathryn is great with daily updates letting us know everything is going well.

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Kristin D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 05, 2026

Highly recommend Kathryn! She is so wonderful with my dog! Will use her every time!

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Nikki L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 16, 2026

Kathryn and her husband took such amazing care of my dog and I was extremely pleased with the experience. You can tell that both of them really like dogs and treat them as their own. And it was such a relief throughout my travels to get updates on how she was doing with photos! I would recommend Kathryn to anyone looking for a place to leave their dogs and know they are safe and being well taken care of.

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Kristin D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 09, 2025

Wonderful! I couldn’t ask for everyone better to care for and love my dog as much as I do. She is an absolute amazing! I’m so very grateful for her!

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Kristy M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Nov 12, 2025

Kathryn is fantastic! She is very attentive to Barnaby’s schedule and developmental stages. He is a ball of excitement every time we drop him off for daycare!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently work from home full time. I will be available to you and your pets throughout the day for any needs that may arise! Frequent walks needed? No problem! Time outside to sniff and enjoy some sunshine - let's relax together!

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 allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a pet-free home with a full fenced-in backyard, in a very walkable neighborhood. My house does have two sets of stairs, but first floor accommodations with no stairs for sleeping, eating, or to go outside are available for pets that may struggle with stairs!

A typical day

We love to play ball in the backyard, go to the dog park if allowed, and always with parents permission sometimes we even go out on our boat at Cheat Lake for a swim!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Kathryn can host up to 1 pet per night
I'd like to know if your pet has any special needs or quirks! Even special words, phrases or commands can help with our communication and make your special furry friend feel right at home.
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.