Kati S.
Ankeny, IA
Services
Kati can host
Kati can care for
Availability
Since I am a stay-at-home mom that means I am home most of the day giving me plenty of time to spend with your pup(s). I’m available all seven days of the week for all services accept overnights in your home.
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About Kati S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a two story home with a gated-off upstairs so pets can stay on the main level where they will get all the love and attention their little hearts desire. We have a large privacy fenced-in backyard with tons of room for dogs to run, play, and potty. We live in a neighborhood that has walking paths through wooded areas where we love to take our dogs for walks. We also love our down time so lots of love and snuggles will be given, especially at the end of every day during family time! When going to a clients home, earning and retaining your trust is my number one priority- I highly respect your space and privacy, and I will never go anywhere in the home that isn’t necessary for the care of your dog. I am very clean and never wear my shoes in your home. I always try my best to make the most of the short amount of time I have at each home- whatever your dog feels like doing (or whatever you would like me to do with your dog), we’ll do, as I strive to make sure they feel happy and loved before I leave.
Home
Information Kati S. would like to know about your pet
-Is your dog potty trained? If not, are they pee-pad trained? -Are they kennel trained? If not, why not? -Does your dog get along well with other dogs? -Does your dog get along well with kids? -Are they up to date on vaccinations? -Do they have a special needs? Anxiety? Medications?
A typical day
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Location
Ankeny, IA
Pets
Kati S. 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.
I will love your pets like my own!
Pet care experience
Hi! I’m Kati. I’m a stay-at-home mom, graphic designer, and dog sitter. Before I had pets of my own, I would occasionally take care of my neighbor’s shih tzu every time they went out of town. I loved their dog like my own. So much so that I got a dog exactly like theirs as soon as the timing was right for our family in 2017. About a year later we got a second shih tzu, which led to an accidental litter of puppies. Although it was by far not in the plan, having that litter of puppies allowed my children to learn an incredible amount about loving and caring for something so tiny and dependent upon our care. We were all able to be a part of their growth and training, which allowed the puppies to get used to children handling them, plus the puppies were partially potty trained by the time they went to their forever homes. My kids now have the same love for animals as I do, which is something you cannot teach. I would love the chance to be able to spread our love of animals through caring for yours. My husband, three children, three dogs, bunny, turtle, and beta fish live in our home. We are an all inclusive, animal loving home. Our newest member of our family came to us through one of my very first Rover clients: Sadly, she was diagnosed with stage four esophageal cancer in 2023, which began a long battle involving multiple rounds of chemo and radiation so we began fostering Jasmine while she was away for treatment. Then in 2024 she became too ill to take care of herself and moved in to an assisted living facility. Some of my favorite memories are from seeing Jasmine’s excitement each time I would take her to go visit her mom, and how no matter what new facility she was in she could always sniff out her mom’s room. Eventually, my client told me she was done fighting and asked me to adopt Jasmine. It was the hardest conversation I’ve ever had to have, but the easiest “yes” I’ve ever been honored to give. She chose me over her own family to take care of the one thing that she loved more than life itself. My client has since passed, but we are truly blessed to be Jasmine’s bonus family, and we owe that to the work I have done and the connections I have made through Rover. 🤍
Reviews
She was super fantastic and took really good of my golden retriever. Also keep my updated all the time with her. Definitely going to book again if I have to leave again.
Kati did an excellent job taking care of my pooches when I was not able to be there for them. She arrived on time, kept me updated, and was quick to respond. I would happily trust my pups with her again!
Kati took wonderful care of pepper while we were out of town. She was super communicative and took the care to feed him a special diet when his tummy was upset. She sent us multiple pictures every day and treated pepper like he was part of her own furry family. Thank you Kati!!!
We will absolutely use Kati again! She stepped in at the last minute to care for our guy when our last sitter we were used to didn’t respond. Not only did she make him feel comfortable immediately but she kept our mind at ease all week with multiple updates and pics. Her girls are great with him too. Overall, I think he was treated just like he would be at home which brought us so much comfort during a stressful situation. Thank you Kati!
About Kati S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a two story home with a gated-off upstairs so pets can stay on the main level where they will get all the love and attention their little hearts desire. We have a large privacy fenced-in backyard with tons of room for dogs to run, play, and potty. We live in a neighborhood that has walking paths through wooded areas where we love to take our dogs for walks. We also love our down time so lots of love and snuggles will be given, especially at the end of every day during family time! When going to a clients home, earning and retaining your trust is my number one priority- I highly respect your space and privacy, and I will never go anywhere in the home that isn’t necessary for the care of your dog. I am very clean and never wear my shoes in your home. I always try my best to make the most of the short amount of time I have at each home- whatever your dog feels like doing (or whatever you would like me to do with your dog), we’ll do, as I strive to make sure they feel happy and loved before I leave.
Home
Information Kati S. would like to know about your pet
-Is your dog potty trained? If not, are they pee-pad trained? -Are they kennel trained? If not, why not? -Does your dog get along well with other dogs? -Does your dog get along well with kids? -Are they up to date on vaccinations? -Do they have a special needs? Anxiety? Medications?
A typical day
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Kati S.
Ankeny, IA