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Katie G.

Birmingham, AL

5 reviews
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Loving on your pets is my #1 focus

Pet care experience

I have been a pet sitter for over eleven years and have loved every minute of it. Dropping by, boarding, or house sitting are all areas i feel right at ease with your fur babies! Whatever is easiest and best for them, is always what I will want to do! I’ve volunteered at the humane society and have experience with many different sizes, temperaments, and ages of dogs and cats. In addition to this, I also have fostered critically ill dogs and helped them to have a full recovery. Between my medical background and my experience with the dog I was fostering, I am always on alert for any changes that could be abnormal and communicating those to you! I have a love for all animals and cannot wait to start caring for your fur babies as well!

Reviews

Maggie S.
Feb 23, 2020

Love love love Katie!! Cannot say enough great things! I've been using her for about two years now and wish I had found her sooner! She's been amazing and I know my dog has loved her as well. She's super down to earth and has a huge heart for animals.

Lyndsay M.
Feb 23, 2020

We love Katie so much! She is someone who takes great pride in anything she does. Dog watching is no different. She is always at the top of my list of people to ask when I need someone to come help with my dog. Our dog has a lot of health issues, but that did not scare her away. After explaining everything one time, she was a pro! It can be hard to find someone willing watch a dog with special needs, but Katie relieved that stress instantly!

Cathy M.
Feb 23, 2020

I cannot say enough good things about Katie. She is hands down one of the best dog watchers our family has ever met. She takes great care to make sure that your animals are looked out for and getting the most out of their time with her. Sometimes I think our dogs might like her better than they like us because of how much care and love she gives them. I cannot recommend her enough.

Emma J.
Feb 23, 2020

Katie has been watching my dogs for over five years. She's one of the most dependable and responsible people I've ever met. I've never once worried about if my dogs were being taken care of when she was watching them. They become so excited when they look out the window and see her coming. Her focus is 100% on the dogs once she arrives and spoils them so much with all the love she gives.

About Katie G.

Communication

80% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

While I do not have a fenced in yard, I have a variety of leashes that allow for playing outside still. In addition to this, I will often go to a nature preserve and go for a hike as a way to let out some energy safely. I do have one senior dog who tends to keep to her self and can also be separated to a different floor of the house as needed. I also have multiple size crates if needed if a safety issue were to arise and needed quick separation.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Katie G. would like to know about your pet

I always love to know what your animals “quirks” are so that I’m not caught off guard ?. I always say that there is never too much information you can give!

A typical day

I have a large neighborhood that is great for daily walks. In addition to this, I often head over to nature preserves, Veterans park, or Herdmont park for a nice change of scenery. And while exercise is great, I also think a nice relaxing belly rub after working all that energy off is a perfect way to a day!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Katie can host

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

Availability

I am currently working part time, so my schedule is quite open! When not working three days a week, I am typically loving on someone’s fur baby the entire time. I’d love to talk with you about your schedule and needs to see if they are a right fit!

About Katie G.

Communication

80% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

While I do not have a fenced in yard, I have a variety of leashes that allow for playing outside still. In addition to this, I will often go to a nature preserve and go for a hike as a way to let out some energy safely. I do have one senior dog who tends to keep to her self and can also be separated to a different floor of the house as needed. I also have multiple size crates if needed if a safety issue were to arise and needed quick separation.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Katie G. would like to know about your pet

I always love to know what your animals “quirks” are so that I’m not caught off guard ?. I always say that there is never too much information you can give!

A typical day

I have a large neighborhood that is great for daily walks. In addition to this, I often head over to nature preserves, Veterans park, or Herdmont park for a nice change of scenery. And while exercise is great, I also think a nice relaxing belly rub after working all that energy off is a perfect way to a day!

Location

Birmingham, AL

Katie G.'s Neighborhood

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Katie G.

Birmingham, AL

5 reviews