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Katie D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
46 repeat clients
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Katie D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
46 repeat clients
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Tampa, FL

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $22 per visit

Highlights

Katie has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
40 years of experience

Pet care experience

Low-stress care, happy homes

I’ve been a lifelong pet owner with experience caring for both cats and dogs, including pets with special care needs. My goal is to provide dependable, attentive care so your pets feel comfortable and you have peace of mind while you’re away. ***Because of recent parking changes, I no longer accept sits that occur at the SkyHouse Channelside property***

Cat care experience

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Wag More, Worry Less

Katie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

46 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I provide drop-in visits and walks in your home so pets can remain in their familiar environment. I require a meet and greet prior to accepting new clients to ensure a good fit for everyone. I share my home with one friendly indoor cat, Blake (age 7), who is up to date on vet care and preventative treatments. Any pets in my care are never left unattended outside. Most of my clients are cats, which allows me to provide focused, low-stress, and reliable care.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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156 ratings
Emmy D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 17, 2026

katie is the absolute best. she goes above and beyond every time. my cats kicked up a bunch of litter and she vacuumed it all up then even cleaned out my vacuum - she’s an absolute sweetheart and i’m so grateful to have someone like that to watch my babies when i’m out of town!

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Dani M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 28, 2026

Katie was absolutely wonderful! She was incredibly responsive, kind, and attentive. I really appreciated the regular updates and photos. I had complete peace of mind knowing my kitty was in good hands, and it was clear he genuinely enjoyed his visits with her!

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Nicole K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 21, 2026

Kate was wonderful- attentive and kind. My kitty was perfect when I came home & so was the house !

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Isabella A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 11, 2026

If you love your pets.. BOOK WITH KATIE! She is 5 stars for a reason! I was so worried about leaving my cat for a few days but Katie made both me and my cat feel the most comfortable. Katie is extremely thorough with her level of attention and care, super friendly, and went above and beyond with caring for my house as well. My cats toys got lost in our move, and she even offered to bring her own. I can’t say enough good things!

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Debbi O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 09, 2026

Katie provides very reliable service and pays attention to my instructions. Leaves great comments when she visits and is very pleasant to work with!

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Jody U.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 06, 2026

Katie you are awesome and I had such great relief knowing you were looking after my babies.

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Schedule

Because I provide mostly full-time care, I work best with clients who have some flexibility in scheduling. This allows me to coordinate visits efficiently while still meeting your pet’s needs. Adjustments are typically minimal, and only occasionally up to two hours.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Katie can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
I like to learn about your pet’s favorite toys, activities, routines, and any unique quirks so I can provide care that feels familiar and comfortable. Please share any allergies or medical considerations as well. For all home visits, I require a reliable way to access your property for each scheduled visit to ensure consistent and safe care.
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.