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Kathy V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Kathy V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $65 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Adventure Hikes + Calm Loving Care

Hi! We’re Kathy and Val. We recently moved to Albuquerque from Santa Fe. We both work from home as contractors and are available for dog boarding and doggie day care at our home. We have 2 dogs, Odin and Brady, who are very friendly. We are very active and enjoy long walks, hikes, etc. We also enjoy cuddling with dogs and sharing lots of love with them. Since we work from home our schedule is flexible. We are available from 7am - 9pm. Daycare (full day) and boarding include a 1-2hr hike, depending on activity level and need of the dog. For boarding the hikes can be as often as every other day depending on their activity level and needs.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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10 ratings
Jane Ellen S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 09, 2026

Kathy is absolutely outstanding! We have used her for some time now for doggie day care (2 energetic golden retrievers), and just recently we boarded the dogs with her for 5 nights. She clearly adores dogs and appears ready for anything! We love how she takes them for long walks and hikes. She sends adorable photos and videos regularly. Well done!!

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Marcia M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 19, 2026

Soooo happy to have Kathy and Val and Odin and poodle to keep Roja company on my long workday. She has so much fun and adventure. Thank you!

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Alexander O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 19, 2026

They took great care of my two dogs! Lots of exercise and love. Thank you again!

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Marcia M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 19, 2026

Yay for Kathy and her doggies and team-take-care-of-my-dog So grateful for clear communication, updates and forgiving her for rolling in things she should not...Roja loves Kathy

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Marcia M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 26, 2026

Kathy is fantastic, understands dogs, is a good communicator. Her dogs are also great. I did not get to meet Val but heard she was tolerant of my barky dog

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Amy D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 23, 2022

Kathy and Odin are wonderful, my pup had the best time with them! So many beach trips and play sessions, would book her again in a heartbeat.

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Schedule

I currently work from home so caring for my pet and the pets of others is a nice way for me to get off the computer and outside.

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 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Your dog will receive play-time, walks, cuddles, and treats (if allowed) from me! I try to stick to their routine/times of going out as much as possible.

Pets

A typical day

I plan on walking them as much as they are used to, and possibly more if allowed! I love taking pups on a hike! I will also play with them inside and give them lots of cuddles.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Kathy can host up to 3 pets per night
I'd like to know their temperament. Are they hyper? relaxed? excitable? shy? Potty-trained? Do they get along with other dogs? Are the okay outside in a fenced yard? Do they dig holes?
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.