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Katie C.

Malden, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•55 reviews
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Experienced Pet Sitter Available!

Pet care experience

I am an animal lover with many years of experience caring for her own and other pets who is seeking families in need of pet care. If you need to leave town and cannot bring your beloved pet, trust me to care for them in your absence. I will stay in your home where your pet(s) can feel as comfortable as possible while you are away. Feel free to contact me with any questions! References available upon request. I have cared for my own dogs and cats for my entire life. In addition, I have walked/cared for the pets of other families for the past ten years. Why I love dog sitting Growing up, my family adopted a beautiful German Shepherd mix. She lived until she was about 17 years old, and we were devastated to lose her. It took quite a while for my mother to let go of the hurt and let another dog into our home. After my father passed away suddenly, we finally adopted a Black Lab/English Coon Hound mix. He now resides with my mother, but I still take the time to visit him a few times a week. My husband and I are the proud fur-parents of Jynx, our 4 year old short-haired tuxedo, and we just rescued a 10-month old chocolate lab mix named Charlotte. Besides having dogs and cats in my own home, I have also had the privilege of caring for other families' beloved pets. I nannied for a few years and helped care for their dog, a gorgeous Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Through that family, I met other families in need of in-home dog care. I have cared for dogs of several shapes, sizes, and breeds and I have loved spending time with them all! My experience administering medication I have not had to yet, but I am willing to with proper instruction.

Reviews

Kathleen K.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 08, 2020
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Katie, as always, has keep my anxious cats at ease during our time away! We came back to two very happy cats! I LOVE all the photos Katie sends each day! She’s an all-star in my book!

Meghan B.
Dog Walking • Jan 10, 2020
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Katie is incredible! We don’t know what we would do without her. We both had to travel for work this week and we had a sick pup at home. She provided him his medicated food and took special care updating us and letting us know how he was doing. We are so grateful especially because he is on the mend!

Kathleen K.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 01, 2019
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As always, Katie provided exactly what I was looking for! In addition to carrying out the food & litter needs, she spent time interacting with my cats - playing, petting and talking with them - each and every visit! It really showed in their calmness and temperament when we returned from our trip! As a protective pet mom, that goes a long way! Katie is great! All I can say!!

Meghan B.
Dog Walking • Nov 13, 2019
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Katie is the best!! Always available and our furry babies love her!

About Katie C.

Communication

13 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

32 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Katie C. would like to know about your pet

I have no breed preferences. Before sitting for a dog, I also ask about their diet and exercise habits. It is also helpful for families to let me know about any training and commands so that I can keep their dog's time with me as routine as possible.

A typical day

Time I'll spend with your dog At least 6 hours/day, in addition to sleeping hours. Extra house-sitting services I don't mind bringing in the mail and watering plants.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$45per night
House Sitting
in your home
$45per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$15per walk

Katie can host

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Katie can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 4 years ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Katie C.

Communication

13 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

32 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Katie C. would like to know about your pet

I have no breed preferences. Before sitting for a dog, I also ask about their diet and exercise habits. It is also helpful for families to let me know about any training and commands so that I can keep their dog's time with me as routine as possible.

A typical day

Time I'll spend with your dog At least 6 hours/day, in addition to sleeping hours. Extra house-sitting services I don't mind bringing in the mail and watering plants.

Location

Malden, MA

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Katie C.

Malden, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•55 reviews