Katie G.
Upper East Side, NY
Playmate for your pup
Pet care experience
Lifelong dog lover based on the Upper East Side. I spent 3+ years taking care of the handsome pit mix in my profile picture whenever his mom went out of town and nearly 5 years with the beautiful black lab (with anxiety and food allergies - she’s my best pal, see her often!). Other repeat friends include the pups in my photos: a 5-pound Yorkie, a 100lb golden retriever, a boxer mix, and the white fluff ball who's a total maniac but super loving. You can never have too many four-legged friends, but I travel for work a bit (which isn't conducive to having a pup full-time), so I've got a lot of love waiting to be shared. Big fan of long walks, playtime, scratches, and snuggles! I've loved dogs my entire life. I petitioned my parents to get a pup from the time I could talk (but was rejected by my mother's credo that "3 kids were enough pets for [her]"). Haven't been in a living situation recently where I could have a dog of my own, so I jump at the chance to share my lifetime love of canines. I was inactive on Rover for a while due to work, pandemic, and life in general, so my reviews are old, but I’ve been consistently dogsitting privately in that time. Just reactivated and would love to meet some new furry friends! Available for short- or long-term stays, drop-ins, and walks on days when I WFH, planned in advance or last-minute. Hope to hear from you! :)
Reviews
We were so happy to come home to two happy pups after our weekend away! Katie sent us pictures and pupdates to let us know how things were going. Blanca and Stevie can't wait to have Katie watch them again. Thanks for everything!
My dog Sam absolutely LOVES Kate. She's a dog's best friends - and an owners best friend. Sam has a lot of energy - pit bull/lab mix - and not everyone can handle him. Kate keeps him in check! She always takes him for great walks and adventures and keeps me informed when he does something naughty or doesn't seem 100%. She'll often send pictures or email updates which always made me feel better knowing how invested she is in caring for him. I'd trust her not only with my dog but also my apartment. She'd stay at my apartment with Sam and do short overnight stays and long vacations. I could not recommend anyone more than Kate to take care of your pet. You and your pet will love her!!
Katie has been my dog sitter for over 10 years. She is compassionate and responsible, and has cared for my dogs as if they were her own; at times inconveniencing herself and her schedule to accommodate my dog's. The best testament, however, is seeing my dogs' reaction when they see Katie. The excitement and love they show for her is proof beyond doubt that she loves them as if they were her own. That is a quality that cannot be bought, and I have total peace of mind when my dogs are with her.
About Katie G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My building doesn’t allow dogs but I’ll happily come to you. I’m very familiar with crating when I’m not at home with the pup, if that is needed, and am happy to adhere to any routines you have. I like to be at home with them as much as possible so that they won’t feel lonely.
Information Katie G. would like to know about your pet
No breed preferences here, I'm a friend to all dogs. The only things I'd necessarily want to know in advance is if they had any medical conditions, and if they were good around other dogs/people. No biggie if they aren't, just something to keep in mind when we're out for a walk in the neighborhood.
A typical day
One thing to note - I typically work from 10-6:30 in Midtown during the week so, depending on where you live, I likely am not able to make it home for a midday walk. (Weekends are a different story.) Otherwise, my time is your dog's time and he/she will get plenty of playtime at home, walks around the neighborhood, quality time in the dog park (if your dog is friendly with other dogs), and infinite belly rubs!
Services
Katie can watch in your home
Availability
I don’t own a pet myself (travel for work often) so it’s not my everyday routine per se, but I’m available for walks on days when I work from home and some evenings. And if sitting, I try to clear my schedule as much as possible so that most time away from the office can be spent with the animal in my care.
About Katie G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My building doesn’t allow dogs but I’ll happily come to you. I’m very familiar with crating when I’m not at home with the pup, if that is needed, and am happy to adhere to any routines you have. I like to be at home with them as much as possible so that they won’t feel lonely.
Information Katie G. would like to know about your pet
No breed preferences here, I'm a friend to all dogs. The only things I'd necessarily want to know in advance is if they had any medical conditions, and if they were good around other dogs/people. No biggie if they aren't, just something to keep in mind when we're out for a walk in the neighborhood.
A typical day
One thing to note - I typically work from 10-6:30 in Midtown during the week so, depending on where you live, I likely am not able to make it home for a midday walk. (Weekends are a different story.) Otherwise, my time is your dog's time and he/she will get plenty of playtime at home, walks around the neighborhood, quality time in the dog park (if your dog is friendly with other dogs), and infinite belly rubs!
Location
New York, NY
Katie G.
Upper East Side, NY