Katie F.
Katie F.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Loving & Reliable Pet Sitter
I am a compassionate, lifetime dog lover with extensive experience caring for dogs of all sizes, ages and temperaments. Having recently cared for my own rescue dog until she passed at age 13, I am experienced in managing care needs—including mobility challenges, incontinence, and daily medication routines for senior pets. I understand how much gentleness, patience and attentiveness care rescue dogs need to feel safe and comfortable. My Experience & Skills = Professional Sitting: Previous experience as a professional nanny looking after family pets alongside children, as well as paid standalone pet sitting. All Sizes & Handling: Comfortable handling both small breeds and big, strong dogs who pull or walk rough on a leash. Flexible Schedule: I work remotely, meaning I have a flexible schedule and plenty of availability during the day to keep your pets company, stick to feeding schedules, and give them the attention they deserve. I treat every dog with the same level of love and devotion as I treated my own, I miss her ever so much and would like somewhere to put some of that love and dedication now.
Cat care experience
Katie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
My priority is keeping your pets comfortable and secure in their familiar environment. I treat every client's home with absolute respect, keeping it clean, secure, and quiet and have extensive experience doing this from my many years as a private nanny. I strictly follow your safety rules—whether that's double-checking gates and doors, managing leash safety during walks, adhering to precise feeding and medication instructions, or keeping a close eye on open windows for cats. Living alone and working remotely means I can provide focused, undivided attention and peace of mind while you're away.
Ratings and reviews
Katie was amazing with my Dogue de Bordeaux. From the moment she met her, Harper loved her and I knew she'd be in good hands. I received regular updates throughout the booking too. I came back to a very happy pooch and Katie had treated the house with the upmost respect. I would definitely recommend Katie and will definitely book her again in the future. Thank you so much Katie for the love you gave to Harper (and Smartie the cat!) 😊
Katie is the biggest animal lover! At any event she’ll go straight to the dogs and they love her so much they won’t want anyone else. We even have a grumpy cat that loves her! She’s one of the only two people he’ll let stroke him most of the time. She’s genuinely really lovely, kind, caring and will take amazing care of your pets, as if they’re her own :))
Kate has cared for my three dogs and one cat for years along with my children. She’s a very loving and caring person, to both kids and animals, and really makes sure to keep up the highest quality of care. She’s always been very flexible and reliable and the kids and the animals adore her. There’s no one i’d trust more to pet sit for me.
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Schedule
I work remotely on my laptop with a highly flexible schedule, allowing me to easily fit pet care around my day. Because I can work from anywhere with Wi-Fi, I can stay at your home for house sitting without disturbing your pet's normal routine. I’m available for daytime drop-in visits, mid-day walks, and overnight stays, with complete freedom to give your pets frequent attention, play, and scheduled check-ins throughout the day.
- Cats0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgover 45 kgKatie can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- To make sure everything goes smoothly, I like to get all the important details sorted out before you leave. I'll need to know your pet's exact daily schedule, including feeding times, portion sizes, and any medication routines. It's also super helpful to know about their quirks—like if they're reactive to other dogs on walks, any specific house rules they follow, or what their favorite ways to play and relax are. Having all this info upfront lets me keep your pet's routine as normal and stress-free as possible while you're away.