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Katie M.

Swindon

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Katie can care for

Cats
0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I will generally work around whatever routine the pets require. My own routine is flexible enough to adapt to the circumstances. The animals come first!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Katie M.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
30% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

When I'm sitting in a client's home, their home and their pets are at the utmost importance to me. I ensure the animals are safe, happy and cared for at all times, and that the house is kept clean and tidy.

Information Katie M. would like to know about your pet

As much information as possible would be ideal. That way I can make sure your pet has customized care and will be as comfortable and happy as possible to minimise disruption to their schedule. When sending a booking request, please include photos, vet info and care instructions. Without these, I won't be able to confirm the booking. Please also let me know where in the house your pets sleep and if you have any additional pets such as rabbits, fish, Guinea pigs, chickens.

A typical day

Nature walks, playtime, cuddles, plenty of love. I like going to the park or woods. Dogs will get lots of stick or ball throwing exercise!

Location

Swindon, United Kingdom

Katie M.'s Neighborhood

Caring sitter for your pets & home

Pet care experience

🐾 £30 off your first booking on Rover with code: KATIEM34571 🐾 https://www.rover.com/sit/katiem34571 Hello! My name is Katie. I'm looking forward to meeting you and your pets. Your peace of mind is my priority. I've looked after many animals over the years - I've owned a horse, guinea pigs, rabbits, fish and of course, cats and dogs. I can house-sit with your animals and make sure everything is looked after while you're away so you can fully relax and have a worry-free holiday. I'm calm, reliable and conscientious, with years of experience caring for both pets and people's homes. I find that animals usually pick up on this and quickly feel safe and relaxed around me. I'm also happy to water plants, take in deliveries and keep your home looking cared for while you're away. I'll look after everything as if it were my own, so you can relax knowing it's in safe hands. I'm happy to travel outside my local area as long as it's near some sort of transport as I don't have a car at the moment (I do have a bike though). Ideally I'd sit for a minimum of three nights so worth me travelling there and back. I absolutely love all animals and pride myself in taking good care of them and keeping them safe, healthy and happy at all times. I love walking and being outdoors so I'll be happy to take your dogs out for nice long rambles. I've owned many pets over the years so I know the various idiosyncrasies of different animals. Please let me know if you have any small animals, such as: - Guinea pigs - Rabbits - Chickens – Tortoises - Reptiles – Fish As Rover doesn't include those in the booking, I sometimes charge a small additional fee if they're part of the sit and require cleaning, handling or medication. If you have any special requirements or any questions, just drop me a line and I'll be happy to help. I look forward to hearing from you. Warm wishes, Katie NB. I may need to add on some of my travel expenses, if the booking is far outside my area. I'm happy to travel to most places (in the UK and abroad), but as I currently don't have a car, it can be quite pricey to get to some places. I will always discuss this with you when you enquire, however, so we can come to an arrangement that works.

Cat care experience

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Rescue & Special Needs Cat Expert

Katie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Clare K.
House Sitting • Aug 24, 2025
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Katie is wonderful and we returned home to a very happy cockerpoo who had clearly had a lovely time with her! We wouldn't hesitate in recommending Katie for house sits.

Anita L.
House Sitting • May 12, 2025
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Absolutely perfect! Katie looking after our Ragdoll, Lab and home was the best decision on pet care we’ve ever made. We literally couldn’t have asked for any better support. A massive thank you to Katie!

Freda J.
House Sitting • Sep 12, 2023
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Katie looked after our Ragdoll cat in our house for two weeks for us and her care for our cat and our home was faultless. Katie sent updates and pictures of our cat whilst we were away and it is evident she always puts the pets needs first. Having Katie as our sitter meant we could relax whilst we were away knowing our pet was safe and cared for. We will absolutely book Katie in again in the future!

Colin M.
House Sitting • Jul 13, 2023
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Katie looked after our dog, cat and aquarium for a week and everything was faultless. It is the first time in a long time that whilst away we could completely relax knowing that everything was fine with our mini zoo. The house was also spotless with even bedsheets washed and on the line drying when we got home. I really cannot recommend Katie highly enough and we hope to have Katie look after our home again in the future.

About Katie M.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
30% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

When I'm sitting in a client's home, their home and their pets are at the utmost importance to me. I ensure the animals are safe, happy and cared for at all times, and that the house is kept clean and tidy.

Information Katie M. would like to know about your pet

As much information as possible would be ideal. That way I can make sure your pet has customized care and will be as comfortable and happy as possible to minimise disruption to their schedule. When sending a booking request, please include photos, vet info and care instructions. Without these, I won't be able to confirm the booking. Please also let me know where in the house your pets sleep and if you have any additional pets such as rabbits, fish, Guinea pigs, chickens.

A typical day

Nature walks, playtime, cuddles, plenty of love. I like going to the park or woods. Dogs will get lots of stick or ball throwing exercise!

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Katie M.

Swindon

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews