Katie D.
Destin, FL
Canine Cuddles & Care with Katie
Pet care experience
My name is Katie & I look forward to meeting you and your four-legged companions. I work from home, allowing me to provide your pet 24/7 monitoring, supervision, and play. I specialize in puppies, geriatric care, and pets with special needs. I work with families & their pets 1:1. When your pets in my care they receive my individual love and attention.🐾 My specialty is in the provision of care for Geriatric and Special Needs canine, to include Puppies! And, aggressive dogs are cared for on a case-by-case basis! I take safety precautions as needed with all furry kiddos in my care though am protective and caring with dogs that prefer only contact with me by avoiding situations that could trigger reactivity and stress for your pet🐾 I am thorough, and reliable and do book up quickly. The earlier we get started the better since I request records, care taking instructions, history and known commands. Your furry loved ones will want for nothing in my care🐾 Staying connected while apart from your pet is incredibly important for you to know they are in safe and loving hands. I love to provide regular updates on Whatsapp! It's an ideal way to upload pictures & videos quickly. I will happily provide these allowing you to fully enjoy your vacation or day at the office. Likewise, My phone is always at hand. Feel free to call for a verbal report or live feed through "whatsapp" anytime. Its an encrypted app which runs on wifi, and allows for communication between clients and pets whether across town or overseas🐾 I do not charge extra for special services to include emergency transport, massage, medication adminstration, refreshing kitty litter box, walking, feeding, cleaning up "accidents,” not do I charge additional fees for holidays! My rates are fair and commensurate with my quality of service provision! I am experienced at admistering Sub-Q injections, as well as Intramuscular Injections! I am excellent and creative in coaxing canine pals into taking their oral medications! I have a ton of experience in this regard, personally and professionally🐾 I completed the self-paid, more thorough background through Rover. I will also so you my license, it is important to trust...but "verify" who you allow to care for your babies. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist by trade, and trained in healthy behavior modification through methods of positive reinforcement. The focused care I will provide your pet will give you the peace of mind and trust needed for you to relax, escape the daily grind, and enjoy your vacation knowing you've entrusted your four legged kiddos to the care of a competent and reliable dog & kitten sitter. I have experience with special needs animals such as seizure disorder, torn ligaments, kidney disease, obesity, high aggression, guarded/timid, throid, diabetes, and other ailements that require daily medication and monitoring! I am excited to care for your Canine and Feline friends! Very Respectfully, Katie🐾
Reviews
I highly recommend Katie to care for your baby fur. We went away for a month and our fur baby stood with Katie. She took amazing care of him. I got pictures and videos of his activities. She made sure I had piece of mind while I was away. My fur baby loves her and will be staying with her again in the summer for a whole month.
Katie was recommended to me by my neighbor. This was the first time we had left our girl, Bliss ever...she is 13 years old, diabetic & 60% blind. She requires a shot twice/day & can feel insecure with moving around because of her vision. Katie was the perfect choice. She kept in touch with me daily, sending videos and pics. When we returned Bliss seemed a little more spunky and very happy. The walks & "sniff time" along with the love Katie gave her was perfect!! I highly recommend Katie for ANY dog & their parents!!
Katie is great I can’t wait till our next visit!
We hired Katie to sit with our puppies when we went out of town for a wedding. She was great with our dogs. She sent us multiple pictures and videos of what they were up to while we were away. It was obvious our puppies had a blast with her and love her! I highly recommend her.
About Katie D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I lovingly provide regular walks, playtime, and indoor snuggles. My housekeeper sanitizes between all of my clients as she cleans weekly regardless of my caseload! In your home, I will always respect your privacy. I provide maintenance of daily chores such as checking the mail, watering plants, taking out garbage, and other tasks at no additional cost🐾
Home
Information Katie D. would like to know about your pet
In advance of our appointment, I will email a document where you can give details of special needs, owner commands, medication, feeding schedules, notes on separation anxiety or other fears, emergency contacts, and much more. My policies and standards reflect the quality I looked for when sitters cared for my baby girl of 15 years that crossed the rainbow bridge. High quality, trust, love, and fair pay for the amazing pet-cation (doggie vacation) your fur-babies will experience in my care! Disclaimer: Your fur babies will be spoiled rotten lol
A typical day
I care for one animal at a time when boarding I’m my home, with one exception: Multiple dogs from the same family household are permitted. My apartment is large and your canines will never be caged! We have a dog park on-site and locally at the Destin Dog Park! Plenty of cuddles and individualized attention! I also happily provide behavioral modification training & grooming upon request during boarding and house sitting at no additional cost. Of note, if drop in visits with training are of interest, time booked is at your discretion! If time allows, I am happy to help with training needs!
Services
Katie can host
Katie can watch in your home
Availability
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, self-employed, with a full-time Telehealth practice. This allows me to work from my home or yours. I am home nearly 24/7, enabling me to continuously monitor and tend to the needs of your fur babies.🐾
About Katie D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I lovingly provide regular walks, playtime, and indoor snuggles. My housekeeper sanitizes between all of my clients as she cleans weekly regardless of my caseload! In your home, I will always respect your privacy. I provide maintenance of daily chores such as checking the mail, watering plants, taking out garbage, and other tasks at no additional cost🐾
Home
Information Katie D. would like to know about your pet
In advance of our appointment, I will email a document where you can give details of special needs, owner commands, medication, feeding schedules, notes on separation anxiety or other fears, emergency contacts, and much more. My policies and standards reflect the quality I looked for when sitters cared for my baby girl of 15 years that crossed the rainbow bridge. High quality, trust, love, and fair pay for the amazing pet-cation (doggie vacation) your fur-babies will experience in my care! Disclaimer: Your fur babies will be spoiled rotten lol
A typical day
I care for one animal at a time when boarding I’m my home, with one exception: Multiple dogs from the same family household are permitted. My apartment is large and your canines will never be caged! We have a dog park on-site and locally at the Destin Dog Park! Plenty of cuddles and individualized attention! I also happily provide behavioral modification training & grooming upon request during boarding and house sitting at no additional cost. Of note, if drop in visits with training are of interest, time booked is at your discretion! If time allows, I am happy to help with training needs!
Location
Destin, FL
Katie D.
Destin, FL