Kathy C.
Des Moines, WA
Kathy C. 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.
Dog Haven of Des Moines
Pet care experience
We specialize in dogs 25 LBs or less. Fees are based on per night & hours between drop off to pick-up. No additional fee for 4 hour window, 1/2 day fee for up to 12 hours, full night fee if pickup goes beyond 12 hour window. Effective October 1, 2021 we no longer offer discounts or free nights for bookings less than 15 nights. Bookings need to be processed at the time of request/approval. Dog Haven is located just 10 minutes from SeaTac Airport. Dogs must be at least 2 years old. We send photo updates all during our guests stay, as often as you would like to see them. We are devoted to providing a healthy and happy home. We limit our ownership to three dogs. Our passion for happy dogs goes way beyond just three. We provide "home away from home" confidence that a dog owner needs. We strive to provide our clients with a worry-free separation from their 4-legged family member. Basic "positive" dog training helps to make for a happy dog. Lifetime of dog ownership. My first dog came when I was 5 years old. At 7yrs old I got my 1st Black Labrador Retriever. That was the start of a life-time love of dogs. The sad part is that you out-live them. Buster, my Lab, until I was 18; Joey, a cocker spaniel to old age; 3 rescued German Shepherds during my 20's. until we found great forever homes for them. That was the start of our rescue history. 2 Yorkshire Terriers until old age - the oldest was Gonzo that lived past 15 years; Moki, a black Cocker Spaniel that was the love of our son's life until old age. Then a steady stream of rescues that we nursed through illnesses until healthy or until passing. A Great Dane named "Dane" had a short life of 11 years -which broke our hearts so we went back to caring for rescues. Our sweet Jackson - our Miniature Schnauzer for 13 years - passed from cancer and my darling Merlin - golden Shih Tzu - almost 15 years old - passed of old age. Every dog deserves kindness and a loving home. Our family always knows that their pets have a "home away from home" whenever they need. We do not have any pets other than our 3 dogs. We have a large securely fenced back yard, large cement patio for running, with a large flat lawn for play. An abundance of washable & durable dog toys. We are experienced with administering medication. We have nursed several rescues with illnesses. We are comfortable with cooking their food if necessary as well. We both are retired from our careers and are home 24/7. We never leave any dogs alone. Our daily and weekly routine is our guests. All guests live with us as if they are our own. We provide all their needs, dog beds, blankets, food bowls, water bowls, kennel crates for those that are kennel sleepers and cabs for guests that prefer a cab. Bedroom sleepers will sleep with us - including small babes that are accustomed to sleeping on the bed. We try to do here exactly the way they live at home. Feeding times are twice a day (or a 3rd meal if that is client's instructions). Morning meal is between 8-9am and evening meal is between 5:30-6:30pm. All guests are separated for feeding.
Reviews
Kathy is a phenomenal caregiver for our Daisy. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants quality care for their furry friends. She is passionate, communicative and her home really is a retreat for your animals. We found everything we were looking for and more with Kathy. We have found what we needed! Thank You Rover!
Kathy was incredible for our first time leaving Dexter with her. He came home happy and wiped out. Clearly well taken care of.
Always incredible, Kathy & Craig take care of Murphy like he was their own, he loves spending time with their dogs and with them!
Kathy is great! Very informative and friendly. She defined has experience and the environmental is very dog friendly!
About Kathy C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Guests live with us along with our dogs. All dogs are in the same area as ourselves. They have lots of room to play both in and outside. Meal times are on a schedule.
Home
Information Kathy C. would like to know about your pet
2 things: what makes them happy & what makes them nervous or scared. We strive to make our guests visits feel like they are at home.
A typical day
We provide lots of outdoor exercise in our very large backyard & fenced hillside with trails cut through for running & play. We do not take dogs out to the streets for walks. We live in a secluded & safe neighborhood but our property size allows for lots of exercise and play. All dogs sleep in a dog bed, dog pad or crate at the foot our bed. Some sleep on our bed if needed to make them feel at home. We want everyone close at hand if there were ever an emergency during the night. We have a well practiced emergency plan if ever needed. We are retired and work from home, so pets have our companionship 24 hours a day. (Hopefully we all get to sleep about 8 hrs!) We treat guest dogs as we do our own - which means lots of petting, cuddling, lap sitting, and playtime in the yard.
Services
Kathy can host
Availability
Dog care is our daily & weekly routine. We have no need to try to fit it in our lives - Dog care is our lives.
About Kathy C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Guests live with us along with our dogs. All dogs are in the same area as ourselves. They have lots of room to play both in and outside. Meal times are on a schedule.
Home
Information Kathy C. would like to know about your pet
2 things: what makes them happy & what makes them nervous or scared. We strive to make our guests visits feel like they are at home.
A typical day
We provide lots of outdoor exercise in our very large backyard & fenced hillside with trails cut through for running & play. We do not take dogs out to the streets for walks. We live in a secluded & safe neighborhood but our property size allows for lots of exercise and play. All dogs sleep in a dog bed, dog pad or crate at the foot our bed. Some sleep on our bed if needed to make them feel at home. We want everyone close at hand if there were ever an emergency during the night. We have a well practiced emergency plan if ever needed. We are retired and work from home, so pets have our companionship 24 hours a day. (Hopefully we all get to sleep about 8 hrs!) We treat guest dogs as we do our own - which means lots of petting, cuddling, lap sitting, and playtime in the yard.
Location
Des Moines, WA
Pets
Kathy C.
Des Moines, WA