Kathryn S.
Deer Valley, AZ
This KAT loves dogs! Romp w/us!
Pet care experience
Greetings! Please feel free to contact me if the dates you need are not available in the event that I am able to take your fur babies! :) Thanks for visiting my page! My name is Kat & I would love to meet you & your fur-baby(s)! I have provided dog/cat sitting services for years in the many states we have lived at (CA, MA, NC, AZ). I would love to take care your babies either at my house (dogs) OR yours (dogs & cats). My joy in life is to watch happy and tired dogs. In addition, I love taking care of senior/chill dogs who will have plenty of space to rest in their own bedroom as needed. I also love taking care of your kitties in their own home :) Either way, 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 the care of all animals, and I would love the opportunity to take care of your pups/kitties while you are away! I own 2 dogs: Kopper & Konyn. Kopper is a 10+ year old Rhodesian Ridgeback mix and Konyn is a 5 year old lab mix - both rescues. Konyn LOVES playing with other dogs, running & wrestling, & after all that, napping for hours! After all, a tired dog is a HAPPY DOG! Having my dogs since puppyhood, I have experience in training basic commands, crate training, potty training, and have even worked with Kopper in agility training. In addition, I have taken care of MANY senior pups who have slowed down a bit to enjoy what life has to offer & MANY kitties that love the attention in their home! WHY BOOK WITH ME? - HALF OFF pricing for ADDITIONAL PET: I have an "additional pet", so 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 with Kopper and Konyn (only if you want their company with your pups) OR - QUIET TIME in a private bedroom for your pup to get as much private time and rest as needed - LOVE AND ATTENTION: belly rubs, cuddles, and pets - what they need and deserve while you are away. - EXERCISE: A tired is a happy dog, so whatever it takes - walk around the backyard, neighborhood, or trail of your choice, playtime with balls or toys - your pup(s) will be happy. - NAP TIME: If your dog does not need as much exercise, your pup will love chill time :) - During HOUSE SITTING: I will take care of your house as well as your animals: plants, mail, trash collection, etc. Your pups/kitties will be in the comfort of his/her/their own home, so no need to worry about changing their environment! I will ensure their routines are followed. :) - INDIVIDUALIZED CARE: Because I do not want the dogs to be stressed out with many other dogs, I will only take up to two families at a time to allow overlap for arriving/departing/house sitting dogs. First time Rover users can use my promo code for a discount: KATHRS84579
Reviews
Kathryn was great to work with and took great care of our beloved bulldog pup!
Kathryn was awesome watching our puppy Bella. We were nervous with it being Bella’s first time boarding but Kathryn sent us daily updates with pictures and took the time to make her feel comfortable and like part of the pack. Would definitely recommend to a friend and will definitely have Bella stay with her again!
Kathryn consistently comes through for our family when we need her! Our pups love staying with her, as she is so genuine and meets all their needs. She’ll always be our go to and we would absolutely recommend her!
Kathryn was so amazing with watching our 3 dogs over the long holiday weekend. She provided daily updates with photos to show that they were in great hands! She loved on them and cuddled with them as if they were her own. We will definitely book again!
About Kathryn S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
For both House Sitting/Boarding/Day Care/Walks: 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 the routines that you want them to. Less disruption and chaos is best :) For sitting at my house: I have a fenced yard the pups can play in and out of all day. For house sitting: Let me know how you want me to interact and play with your pups/cats! :)
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Information Kathryn S. would like to know about your pet
I love all kinds of dogs and all kinds of breeds, as each breed fascinates me in their own way! I would like to know how comfortable your dog is around other dogs, play level you would like your dog to have, food restrictions, special needs or medications, sensitivities, favorites, and general preferences (crate, sleep locations, feeding times, toys allowed or not allowed, etc.) I want to make sure your dog feels comfortable and just like home.
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!
Services
Kathryn can host
Kathryn can watch in your home
Availability
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 things change all the time.
About Kathryn S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
For both House Sitting/Boarding/Day Care/Walks: 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 the routines that you want them to. Less disruption and chaos is best :) For sitting at my house: I have a fenced yard the pups can play in and out of all day. For house sitting: Let me know how you want me to interact and play with your pups/cats! :)
Home
Information Kathryn S. would like to know about your pet
I love all kinds of dogs and all kinds of breeds, as each breed fascinates me in their own way! I would like to know how comfortable your dog is around other dogs, play level you would like your dog to have, food restrictions, special needs or medications, sensitivities, favorites, and general preferences (crate, sleep locations, feeding times, toys allowed or not allowed, etc.) I want to make sure your dog feels comfortable and just like home.
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!
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Pets
Kathryn S.
Deer Valley, AZ