Katie H.
Hyattsville, MD
Daughter of a vet & lover of pets!
Pet care experience
With a mother who is a veterinarian, I earned my weekly allowance as a kid by taking care of the cats and dogs in the kennels. Though I didn't inherit the genes to make me a savant at the surgical table, my passion for animals runs deep. I have always been a part of a household with at least 3 dogs as well as cats and other creatures. I understand the varying personalities of animals and do not get skittish. I have a lot of experience handling and walking both small and large dogs and understand the importance of sticking to the routines that an owner has established with their pet.
Reviews
Katie is a wonderful and trustworthy dog sitter. We have used her for our two dogs and she cares about them like they are her own! She is responsible and gives us updates. It makes us feel better knowing we have a reliable and trusty person to watch our pups.
Katie is one of the most responsible people I know. She is always on time, is organized, and most importantly, is a genuinely great human being. Her friendly disposition and personal attention to detail makes her a perfect caregiver for whatever dog you have. I would trust her with my pet, or even child for that matter. Would recommend her to anyone looking for a good pet sitter.
Katie is outgoing, energetic, happy, and loving. My dog Oswald LOVES her. Katie takes him on walk and runs (he really appreciates this because Katie is in FAR better shape than I am) all over DC and always sends me the best shots of him around the city-- his instagram is the best because of her. She also watches him for extended amounts of time when I am out of the country traveling and even Facetimes me so I can visit him. You cannot go wrong by having Katie take care of your pet, she will love them like it's her own!
About Katie H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a very dog friendly neighborhood with an unfenced yard (far from any main road) that serves as a great area to get some time outside between routine walks. I also have an outdoor roof terrace for dogs who like to bask in the sun like my dog does! My pup loves all other animals and humans, so won’t cause any issues with other dogs or cats. There is plenty of space in the house for your pet to spread out and lounge comfortably and to have their own feeding area away from other animals.
Home
Information Katie H. would like to know about your pet
As mentioned, I have a small 15 lb dog who is incredibly friendly and loves new friends (including cats). Therefore, it is important to know if your pet has any history of aggression towards other/smaller dogs. Please communicate any special dietary or health needs, exercise parameters, routine or anything else that is important in keeping all of our pets and households safe and comfortable.
A typical day
We’ll go through long walks throughout the neighborhood and meet many friendly pups along the way! When working from home, I typically sit on the roof terrace where your pup can join to hang outside and lounge on the patio sofa. (Don’t worry — the terrace has very high walls to provide safety from any dog being able to see/jump over!) just a few short blocks away is a walking and bike trail that’s perfect for longer weekend walks with several dog-friendly restaurants and cafes along the way.
Services
Katie can host
Katie can watch in your home
Availability
I have a small dog of my own that I take care of so I’m used to factoring in pet needs into my own routine and making sure I’m providing adequate care.
About Katie H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a very dog friendly neighborhood with an unfenced yard (far from any main road) that serves as a great area to get some time outside between routine walks. I also have an outdoor roof terrace for dogs who like to bask in the sun like my dog does! My pup loves all other animals and humans, so won’t cause any issues with other dogs or cats. There is plenty of space in the house for your pet to spread out and lounge comfortably and to have their own feeding area away from other animals.
Home
Information Katie H. would like to know about your pet
As mentioned, I have a small 15 lb dog who is incredibly friendly and loves new friends (including cats). Therefore, it is important to know if your pet has any history of aggression towards other/smaller dogs. Please communicate any special dietary or health needs, exercise parameters, routine or anything else that is important in keeping all of our pets and households safe and comfortable.
A typical day
We’ll go through long walks throughout the neighborhood and meet many friendly pups along the way! When working from home, I typically sit on the roof terrace where your pup can join to hang outside and lounge on the patio sofa. (Don’t worry — the terrace has very high walls to provide safety from any dog being able to see/jump over!) just a few short blocks away is a walking and bike trail that’s perfect for longer weekend walks with several dog-friendly restaurants and cafes along the way.
Location
Hyattsville, MD
Pets
Katie H.
Hyattsville, MD