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Kathryn S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
53 repeat clients
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Kathryn S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
53 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Kathryn has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

This KAT loves dogs! Romp w/us!

Greetings and welcome to my page!  Thank you for the opportunity to meet you and your family.  You have come to the right place if you are looking for personal and individualized care for your babies, as opposed to kennels and boarding places. I have a huge passion and devotion to taking care of animals and it would be my pleasure to spend time with yours when you need help!  Availability & Promo Code: - Please feel free to contact me if the dates you need are not showing availability as schedules change constantly. - First time Rover users can use my promo code for a discount: KATHRS84579 ABOUT ME: My name is Kat & have provided dog/cat sitting services for years in the many states we have lived in (CA, MA, NC, AZ).  I would love to take care of your fur babies either at my house (dogs) OR your house (dogs & cats).  My joy in life is to take care of animals of all ages - puppies, kittens, and seniors. MY PETS: I own 2 rescue dogs - Kopper & Konyn.  Kopper is now a 13+ year old senior dog who has been part of my family since he was 11 months old. Having Konyn since he was 8 weeks old, he is now 7 and STILL loves playing with other dogs, running & wrestling, & after all that, napping for hours! After all, a tired dog is a HAPPY DOG! I take great care of dogs and cats of all ages, and throughout their life stages from puppy & kitten hood to adulthood and into their senior years.  I believe in a balance of dogs and training, including puppy training and commands, potty training, crate training, and even have done agility with Kopper when he was younger. WHY BOOK WITH ME? - HALF OFF pricing for ADDITIONAL pets: Since I have an "additional pet", I understand the value of not spending a lot. - HOME SETTING vs KENNEL: We all have used public pet boarding places, which can get a little chaotic.  By using my care, your pup(s) & cat(s) will have individualized care at the comforts of a home, and not a facility with many other animals and distractions. - PLAY TIME: Your pet will have plenty of play either in the backyard or inside when it is too hot, with many doggie toys, etc.  - QUIET TIME: Private rooms available if quiet time is needed.  - LOVE AND ATTENTION: belly rubs, cuddles, and pets - what they need and deserve while you are away. - EXERCISE: A tired dog is a happy dog, so whatever it takes - walk around the backyard, neighborhood, trail , or dog park.   - NAP TIME: Everyone deserves a nap (yes us too!) - so rest assured that naps are on the schedule. - During HOUSE SITTING: I will take care of your house as well as your animals: plants, mail, trash, etc.  Your pups/kitties will be in the comfort of his/her/their own home, so no need to worry about changing their environment and routines are followed. - ANIMAL ADVOCATE: Lastly and most importantly, I have spent a lot of time in increasing my knowledge of dogs and cats, including animal behavior and personality, physical and psychological health, nutrition, vitamins & supplements, training and lifestyle, as each animal is unique when it comes to their care.  :)

Cat care experience

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This Kat understands cats!

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

Qualifications

53 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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132 ratings
Haley S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 19, 2026

Kat is the best! We have her on a recurring basis for our 2 dogs and they adore her. She provides so many updates during her visits which is so nice to know how they are doing while we are away. We also recently moved and feared she wouldn't be able to do drop in visits. She was SO accommodating and worked around her schedule to continue fitting us in. She is so great and loving with our dogs. Will continue to use Kat for as long as she'll let us lol. Highly recommend Kat!!! <3

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Jamie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 09, 2026

Kathryn took great care of our German shepherd!

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Vvasa V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 04, 2026

Kathryn kept me updated on how Ari was doing and sent lots of adorable photos, which made me feel very reassured. Highly recommend!

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Jolene R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 27, 2026

Kathryn was AMAZING! She was very personable, detailed, knowledgeable, and prompt with wonderful communication throughout visits to my home to care for my 3 pups. She advised when she would arrive, sent many photos, relayed how each dog was doing and she made sure each one got individual attention and care ! I was able to enjoy my trip since I did not have to worry about my pups. I am very particular and I was very impressed with her experience and comforted by her superior care and services she provided. I will definitely be requesting her in the future as well as referring her to my family and friends!

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Joseph A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 26, 2026

Kathryn was great, accommodating and treated our dogs as her own. Looking forward to her watching our dogs in the future!

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Paris V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 13, 2026

Amazing care! Our pup had a blast and made some new besties. So many updates and photos. Took care of our pup with the best care.

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Schedule

I work from home, so my schedule is flexible. Let's chat to make sure you are comfortable with my schedule at the time of my services! Also, if my calendar reflects unavailability, feel free to reach out to confirm as schedules sometimes change.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

For House Sitting/Boarding/Day Care/Walks/Pet visits: I will follow your instructions on how you want your pups/kitties to be taken care of. My intention is to ensure they are safe and comfortable in their setting and follow their routines as best while you are away with less destruction and chaos. :) For sitting at my house: I have a fenced yard the pups can play in and out of all day.

Pets

A typical day

If you want, I will take your dogs for a walk, romps in the backyard, or depending on your comfort level, I love to take the pups to the dog park to burn all that energy! When inside, I will make sure I give your fur babies some love with belly rubs, treats, and cuddles, and plenty of nap times! While you are on vacation, your pets should be on vacation too!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Kathryn can host up to 3 pets per night
I love all kinds of animals and each animal breed fascinate me in their own way! I would like to know how comfortable your fur babies are around other animals/humans, play level you would like your dog/cat to have, food allergies and restrictions, special needs or medications, sensitivities, favorites, and general preferences (sleep locations, feeding times, toys allowed or not allowed, etc.) I want to make sure your fur baby feels comfortable and just like 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.