Kathryn W.
Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA




Services
Kathryn can host
Kathryn can care for
Availability
As a journalist who works from home, I’m lucky to have a flexible schedule—and I love using it to give animals the attention, care, and fun they deserve.
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About Kathryn W.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
With tenderness, love, and dedicated attention, I focus on creating a safe, comfortable environment tailored to your pet’s unique needs. I can’t wait to meet your wonderful companion and make them feel right at home!
Home
Information Kathryn W. would like to know about your pet
Every pet is different, and I want to make sure yours feels extra loved and understood. Let me know about any special needs or favorite routines so I can tailor their care just for them.
A typical day
Running, hiking or hanging out, we can do it all! Happy to meet you’re dog where they are at, incorporate training or socializing and offer lots of love and pets.
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Pets
Experienced, reliable, full of love
Pet care experience
Hi, I'm Kathryn! I’m an experienced, compassionate pet sitter offering personalized care, daily dog walks, and overnight stays. I work from home full-time as a journalist, which means your pup will have constant companionship, plenty of belly rubs, and lots of love. My passion for animals runs deep—I grew up at my mom’s dog daycare, where I was immersed in dog behavior training and care from an early age. We had labs growing up, and some of my favorite memories are of taking them on long adventures in the woods. These days, my partner and I share our home with our sweet shepherd mix, Ozzy. I’ve spent the last eight years caring for dogs while I lived all over the country. This is my first time on Rover, and I’m excited to build meaningful relationships with both pets and their people. I believe pet care should be accessible—not overpriced—so I strive to offer affordable, high-quality service that gives you peace of mind. We live in a beautiful, pet-friendly apartment with a secure back courtyard and quick access to local parks for playtime and walks. Your pet will be treated like family—safe, loved, and happy while you're away. For boarding and daycare requests, I will be joined by my own dog Ozzy. If your dog prefers not to be around a young dog, then it may not be a fit. Looking forward to connecting!
Cat care experience

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

Kathryn was super sweet and my Tiger Lilly warmed right up to her.

My cat had a great time warming up to Kathryn. I booked on pretty short notice and it was super easy to communicate what my cat needed!

Kathryn house sat and took care of my dog Milo for a week. She was flexible, easy to communicate with and took excellent care of my home and puppy. Highly recommend! I will definitely work with her again. Thank you Kathryn!

Kathryn is great! So nice and responsible and thorough. Will totally book her again. Highly recommend!
About Kathryn W.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
With tenderness, love, and dedicated attention, I focus on creating a safe, comfortable environment tailored to your pet’s unique needs. I can’t wait to meet your wonderful companion and make them feel right at home!
Home
Information Kathryn W. would like to know about your pet
Every pet is different, and I want to make sure yours feels extra loved and understood. Let me know about any special needs or favorite routines so I can tailor their care just for them.
A typical day
Running, hiking or hanging out, we can do it all! Happy to meet you’re dog where they are at, incorporate training or socializing and offer lots of love and pets.
Kathryn W.
Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA
