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katie m.

Star Sitter

Lynnwood, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
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From tiny to huge I love them all!!

Pet care experience

Announcement: I will out of state June 9th/10th for a family graduation and September 21st thru the 28th for our yearly camping trip❤️ From big to small I love them all!! Young and old🐕 Hello!! My name is Katie and I have experience with dogs, cats, other household pets and farm animals of all sizes, young and old as I volunteered at PAWS of Lynnwood. I have been at PAWS for about 5 years and have gained a lot of knowledge on dogs - including basic commands, leash handling, enrichment toys and especially giving a little love to those who really need it. I also have experience with cats, including calming the nervous ones, keeping their litter clean and playing with the frisky kitties. Plus, I volunteer in the spay and neuter clinic at PAWS, where I have learned valuable skills on caring for recovering animals. If your dog or cat needs oral medication while under my care, I can handle that, too. I have a soft spot for special needs pets, giving them the attention they need to feel safe and comfortable while in my care I give all the pets in my care all the love and affection they need as if they were my own. I actively interact with them. So, while you are away do not worry as you are gonna come home to a happy puppy and/or kitty!! (I am happy to care for both dogs and cats at the same time.) I own a Staffordshire terrier Boxer mix, Murphy. So, I have experience handling bully breeds who can be quite a handful sometimes, but can also be sweet and gentle companions with proper socialization and training. My extended dog family includes a lab mix, 2 border collies and a Cairn terrier mix, and all of the pups have a great time together! I have owned multiple animals in my life, including two dogs. One was a corgi mix living to 17. The other was a sweet Chihuahua who lived to be 13 years old, both well-loved and missed. Plus, I have had multiple cats in my life, two right now. Aisha is 8 and Dublin is 7. Both are spoiled as can be so I also have kitty experience. Aisha now has crossed the Rainbow Bridge at 12 yrs old. I grew up with chickens, goats and other livestock. I have no fear of them. In fact, I feel quite comfortable with them and enjoy taking care of them. I can help you with kitty care, dog walking, overnight care, puppy play breaks (speed up house training!), midday medications and more. Nothing makes me happier than a happier pet! I work full time as pet technician early morning hours to possibly late but varies daily Monday thru Friday but I try to stick to schedule to make sure everyone is taken off and if I'm late I generally message. Same as if I was already in my home I treat every animal like it was my own giving them lots of love, treats, fed meals, medicated and potty breaks while respecting the owners home occasionally tidying up especially after an overnight.

Reviews

Alli S.
House Sitting • Apr 29, 2024
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Katie is always such a wonderful dog/housesitter. She puts us at ease and our dog is so happy with her. Can’t wait to work with Katie again!

Alli S.
House Sitting • Mar 10, 2024
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Katie is always an incredible communicator and caretaker for our dog. She leaves our house immaculate and our girl feeling so loved. We can’t wait to work with Katie again for future trips!

Aimee R.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 20, 2024
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Katie was great as always dropping in on my pup. My girl is hyper and reactive but Katie takes it in stride. And my dog loves her ☺️ Katie always sends pictures and updates even just for a quick drop in which I so appreciate. Katie is simply the best!

Julie M.
House Sitting • Jan 16, 2024
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Our pets were cared for well during our time away. Katie made sure they were fed and went on walks and sent us updates about three times a day. She also grabbed our mail and some packages at our house and cleaned up a little bit before she left which was so appreciated. Thank you.

About katie m.

Communication

48 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

The safety and comfort of the animals is my entire job description. How I care for your fuzzy buddies will depend on your instructions. Consistency will help keep them happy and safe. If you crate your doggos or have a fenced run, for fresh air; I do my best to care for your animals in the same way you would.

Information katie m. would like to know about your pet

Definitely would like to meet first so we can get to know each other and see if your pet has any special needs like medications, food restrictions or a routine

A typical day

Ball playing, walkies to get those sniffs in usually an hr for a walk for younger ones and 30 min for older ones after that snuggles lots of snuggles .

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$40per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit

katie can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I have a steady morning work schedule, which gives me the necessary predictability to make consistent schedules for my clients and their furry family member's care.

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated 7 days ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About katie m.

Communication

48 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

The safety and comfort of the animals is my entire job description. How I care for your fuzzy buddies will depend on your instructions. Consistency will help keep them happy and safe. If you crate your doggos or have a fenced run, for fresh air; I do my best to care for your animals in the same way you would.

Information katie m. would like to know about your pet

Definitely would like to meet first so we can get to know each other and see if your pet has any special needs like medications, food restrictions or a routine

A typical day

Ball playing, walkies to get those sniffs in usually an hr for a walk for younger ones and 30 min for older ones after that snuggles lots of snuggles .

Location

Lynnwood, WA

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katie m.

Star Sitter

Lynnwood, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews