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Katie D.

Encinitas, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Katie can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work remotely and have a very flexible schedule. So I can be available for last minute things that may come up and I'm am able to be at the house/do walks often if needed. I walk about 2 hours a day as it is so it would be in even better addition to my routine to have a dog with me!

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About Katie D.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

35 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I am unable to have pets in my home at the moment although that is going to change in the next few months. As far as coming to your home, I am very respectful, reliable and will treat your dog like it's my own.

Location

Encinitas, CA

Katie D.'s Neighborhood

Honestly-Life is better with Dogs!

Pet care experience

I've had dogs in my life since I was 5. I grew up with Goldens, German Shephards and Labs mostly. I had a pug of my own as well as a black lab. I have 4 siblings and they all have 1-2 dogs and we all laugh that we treat them like humans ie: sometimes they eat better than us! (wink wink). More recently, I lived in a place that wouldn't allow dogs so I would get my dog fix going on my daily walks especially in Encinitas where they are everywhere. But I thought getting into dog sitting/walking would allow me to be around them even more. They are good for the soul.

Reviews

Emily B.
House Sitting • Jun 26, 2026
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So thrilled I found Kate - she was amazing with my two big dogs and was a huge help with our home while we were out of town. Highly recommend her for anything you need. She even had to help with some unexpected medication for one of my dogs and she had no issues taking care of him. Will definitely rebook!

Tara A.
Mar 25, 2026

Kate is genuinely so in love with animals and treats mine as I do. She is very responsible and organized so I never have to worry about her forgetting details or not being able to adjust to schedule changes or anything like that. I would trust her with my fur babies anytime!!

Serena P.
Mar 24, 2026

Kate is truly the kind of person you hope to find when you’re looking for someone to care for your fur baby. She’s grown up with dogs her whole life and genuinely loves them and it shows. And she's already the go-to for friends when they need someone to watch their dogs, which says a lot! She has such a genuine, bubbly love for animals which you can feel it the second she’s around them. She’s always been a dog lover but what really stands out is how deeply she cares. She recently helped care for a friend’s senior dog who was sick and she showed up for him in the most beautiful way by loving on him, being patient, and staying by his side all the way through his last day. She treated him like he was her own and that says everything about the kind of heart she has! Kate is warm, trustworthy, and just full of love. I'd trust her with my own dogs in a heartbeat! Honestly, if she's taking care of your dog, you’re in really good hands.

Jessica S.
Mar 24, 2026

Kate is the best! My pets love her. She always on time and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my animals! I’d give her 100 stars, if I could.

About Katie D.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

35 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I am unable to have pets in my home at the moment although that is going to change in the next few months. As far as coming to your home, I am very respectful, reliable and will treat your dog like it's my own.

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Katie D.

Encinitas, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews