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Kathy S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients
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Kathy S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Life long dog owner, now petless!

I’ve raised (and trained) four dogs and two kids! After losing my last Labrador, I am filling my heart with OPDs (other peoples’ dogs.) Work from home office, fully fenced yard and steps from long walks in neighborhood, if appropriate. Your pet's safety is my biggest concern. I take nothing for granted.

Qualifications

18 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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78 ratings
Madison T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 15, 2026

So sweet! Thanks for watching my sweet boy- he had a blast!!

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Isabella M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 14, 2026

I can’t say enough good things about Kathy! She was wonderful, communicative, and very good to my senior boy. She sent updates with cute pictures and videos everyday. She even went above and beyond doing shorter more frequent walks for my pup and going the extra mile to make sure he ate (he’s the PICKIEST). My pup loved her and we will definitely be rebooking for future trips!

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Kristen H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 12, 2026

Kathy was attentive and took great care of our kitties!! Would definitely use her again in the future!

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Duke D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 02, 2026

Kathy took great care of Bentley for nearly two weeks while we were out of the country. She was very attentive to his needs and sent multiple updates each day so we always knew how things were going. We are very grateful for her - thanks, Kathy!

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John K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 18, 2026

Kathy is so good with Elsa. I love leaving Elsa with her. They have fun together, taking a walk in the wonderful Sellwood neighborhood, and hanging out at home.

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Kayla R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 17, 2026

Kathy was amazing with our overly energetic dog. We were in a last minute pinch and needed someone to watch Batman while in town for a party. She gladly took on the challenge of wearing our dog out, and did a great job. Very grateful for your help!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Working from home with very few commitments away from the house. Walk in the morning and evening. Back yard is great for a safe break during the day.

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

Seasoned pet sitter and dog lover with dog training experience. Fully fenced yard, hardwood floors with rugs, dog beds welcome in bedroom at night! Keeping your pet safe is my number one concern.

A typical day

Expect two short walks per day minimum, perhaps a longer walk if approved by pet owner. And for the most hearty, a short drive to a state park is also an option for some trail fun, with owner approval. Hang out with me while I work with frequent breaks outside in the yard, as needed. Cuddles on the couch are okay with me if they are with you. Life’s too short!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Kathy can host up to 2 pets per night
Energy level, barking concerns, potty habits, anxiety levels, types of stress situations that might concern your dog. Favorite things to do. Food restrictions and feeding procedure.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.