Katie B.
Schuylkill Southwest, PA
A loving home away from home
Pet care experience
Sorry… cannot accommodate last minute requests for NEW clients. I always require a meet and greet for new guests and need about a weeks notice for stays. The more the merrier! I absolutely love animals—possibly more than you. I live in a house and am close to two different dog parks so your animal will get plenty of exercise. My dogs are treated like my children. I'm sure for any non dog lover they wouldn't understand. But All you dog owners know how it its... I’m happy to provide your dog with the loving home that they deserve. We all know how it is to be homesick so I will try our hardest to prevent that feeling in your dog :) About this sitter: I live in Manayunk with my daughter, Hazel, and my two dogs, Barrister and Peanut. We love how dog, and kid, friendly this neighborhood is. Why I love dog sitting My entire life. I have had dogs my whole life, but when I was 7 my dad got me a puppy all for my own. She was a cocker spaniel. Naturally, I named her Biscuit. Biscuit died when I was 19 years old. Obviously you cannot replace your first dog love. But I’ve had some really wonderful dogs ever since. Meet my pets We have two dogs. A small yorkie mix named Peanut and a Shepard/ husky mix named Barrister. Both are great with all dogs and people. About my yard We have a small back yard that is completely fenced in. It provides enough space to go potty, but maybe not enough to run around for hours.
Reviews
We always feel great about leaving Doug with Katie—great care!
Doug had a great stay and got lots of love at Katie’s house!
Katie was a very friendly and reliable host--Doug seemed to enjoy his first stay!
Katie did a wonderful job taking care of our dog, Mia. Mia is often uncomfortable with large dogs, but was very comfortable with Katie's dog after a meet and greet. Katie sent tons photos and made sure to text me about how to comfort Mia during the storm.
About Katie B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your dog will feel instantly at home with me. Everyone gets fed, loved, and cared for the same way—as if they were my own dogs.
Home
Information Katie B. would like to know about your pet
I need to know if they have any special needs or habits. And any allergies to food or in general. We require at least a weeks notice of your pet's potential stay, along with a mandatory meet and greet for new dogs.
A typical day
Here's where we'll take our walks We live in Manayunk. So the walks will be through the neighborhood and we go to the wissahickon when weather permits. Your dog's sleeping arrangement The dogs usually have free reign if the house. If they are good in bed with me, that’s great, or if they have their own bed or crate, please bring it. Time I'll spend with your dog As much as humanly possible.
Services
Katie can host
Availability
Our pups have plenty of opportunities to get walks and potty breaks throughout the day. If they are people friendly they get to come to work with me, as I own my own business. They will not be lacking in any love throughout the day.
About Katie B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your dog will feel instantly at home with me. Everyone gets fed, loved, and cared for the same way—as if they were my own dogs.
Home
Information Katie B. would like to know about your pet
I need to know if they have any special needs or habits. And any allergies to food or in general. We require at least a weeks notice of your pet's potential stay, along with a mandatory meet and greet for new dogs.
A typical day
Here's where we'll take our walks We live in Manayunk. So the walks will be through the neighborhood and we go to the wissahickon when weather permits. Your dog's sleeping arrangement The dogs usually have free reign if the house. If they are good in bed with me, that’s great, or if they have their own bed or crate, please bring it. Time I'll spend with your dog As much as humanly possible.
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Pets
Katie B.
Schuylkill Southwest, PA