Katie L.
Harrisburg, NC
Work-from-home Mom & Dog Lover
Pet care experience
I’m Katie. I love dogs and spend most of my time at home with my pups. I've been wanting to adopt another dog to play with my younger pooch but currently, I can’t afford another big dog. I recently had a terrific pet sitter through Rover and decided to give it a go! I have two children, ages 9 and 11. They are super excited about the chance to help care for some new furry friends! We've fostered before and my kids love the pets we currently have at home. We have two dogs, a younger pup who will be thrilled to have a playmate, and an older, smaller, dog who mostly sleeps throughout the day. All the dogs I’ve raised were rescues including a Lab, a Shitzu, and a Lab-Pit mix. I also have experience taking care of younger and senior pooches who needed medication and special treatment. My Shitzu is on a special diet so I am prepared to care for dogs with unique nutritional requirements too. I'm fun, friendly, and a dependably hard worker. It’s important to me to always please my clients as well at the pets I care for. As a successful business owner, I know all about customer service. Dogs and their owners will find that I am respectful, compassionate, understanding, and always happy to make a new friend. In my free time, I love spending time with my kids reading, playing, or travelling. We live in a big neighborhood with miles of sidewalks that are great for long walks. Our large backyard has trees, lots of grass, and some shady spots. We live in a nicely sized home with a huge basement to play in on days when the weather is bad. We also have a screened porch that’s great for getting sunshine and fresh air during the day.
Reviews
Katie is an animal lover through and through! She will take great care of your pets! Katie is caring and trustworthy so you don’t have to worry about the safety of your pets or your home. She is exceedingly capable of caring for animals with specific medical needs as well (insulin, etc.)!
I have worked with Katie for the past five years and know her to be honest and most reliable. She is sweet, kind, and giving. She is nuts about her dogs and I would I feel most comfortable leaving my pets with her. Abbie C.
About Katie L.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Katie L. would like to know about your pet
I don't have any breed preference. I intend for your dog to be loose in the house or outside, not cooped up in a crate all day, so he or she can't be aggressive with other dogs or children or have contagious diseases. Please be sure your dog has been treated for fleas and ticks! I do have cats, but I keep a fence on the stairs so the cats and dogs can be separated. Your dog needs to be either house trained and/or crate trained. I'm a nurse, so I understand about medications and special needs and I've given my own pets medicine before.
A typical day
On pet-sitting days, I'll be home all day. We will take frequent breaks outside, play with toys, snuggle on the couch, and go for a walk if your pet is up for it.
Services
Katie can host
Katie can watch in your home
About Katie L.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Katie L. would like to know about your pet
I don't have any breed preference. I intend for your dog to be loose in the house or outside, not cooped up in a crate all day, so he or she can't be aggressive with other dogs or children or have contagious diseases. Please be sure your dog has been treated for fleas and ticks! I do have cats, but I keep a fence on the stairs so the cats and dogs can be separated. Your dog needs to be either house trained and/or crate trained. I'm a nurse, so I understand about medications and special needs and I've given my own pets medicine before.
A typical day
On pet-sitting days, I'll be home all day. We will take frequent breaks outside, play with toys, snuggle on the couch, and go for a walk if your pet is up for it.
Location
Harrisburg, NC
Pets
Katie L.
Harrisburg, NC