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Katie M.

Albany, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
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Need a hand? Follow the paws! 🐾🐾

Pet care experience

🐾 I'm proud to be a certified crazy dog & cat lady - I have two dogs & three cats and I've taken care of dogs of every kind over the past 13 years. Ever seen some crazy girl wearing a hoodie with her cat's face all over it? Yeah, that's me. Ever been so obsessed with your pets that you contemplated tattooing yourself with their paw print? Yep, I did it. Ya know the weird girl that jumps up and down everytime she sees a dog and asks to pet them? You guessed it, that's me. There's only one thing I"m truly passionate about and it's animals! I love dogs of all sizes & have experience with all different temperments & personalities over the years as well - from the laziest of the lazy who want nothing more than to nap 85% of the day to the highest strung herders who need a job all day long, I've had them all! I have a lot of experience with special needs & senior animals as well - our younger dachshund is fully deaf & visually impaired so her disabilities are a part of our everyday life!

Reviews

Marsha G.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 28, 2022
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Katie was great! Clearly an animal lover. I was in town to see family and left my dog with her twice. I haven’t left my dog since the pandemic started and was a bit nervous but she made me feel comfortable right away. And the second time we brought our dog to her he ran right to the door and was happy to be there. thank you Katie for making this helicopter dog mom feel relaxed leaving my dog with you!

Nora S.
Dog Boarding • Jul 05, 2022
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I can’t say enough. I haven’t ever felt better leaving my baby, Mocha, with anyone. Katie helped me through the process with great patience, as this was my first time using Rover. I received lots of photos of Mocha, and updates during her stay. Katie made me feel comfortable, every step of the way. I can only pray that the next time we have to leave our girl, that Katie has availability. I would absolutely recommend her for any pet lover that wants the BEST accommodations for their four-legged family members.

Julie P.
Dog Boarding • Jun 11, 2022
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Katie was fantastic with our dog. She sent us updates and pictures during his stay. When we arrived to pick him up, and before he realized we were there. we got to see how happy and content he was with Katie, I would have zero hesitation in recommending Katie and will book with her again.

Alexandra T.
Dog Walking • May 09, 2022
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So great! Will definitely recommend to anyone!!

About Katie M.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

🐾 For pets staying in my home, I have a fenced yard in a quiet neighborhood so they can go for walks or roam around the yard as often as they would like & I also have a pool in case they like to swim! Our animals have full reign of the house, so everyone is allowed on the furniture and in bed and I wouldn't have it any other way no matter how many times I wake up wondering why there are 20 paws on me right now. However, I also understand you may have different rules in your home & will have your babies adhere to whatever your preferences are while they're in my care. While we don't crate any of our animals, we do have a crate available or you're welcome to bring your own if yours are crated & I'm happy to accomodate any kind of set up that keeps them as consistent as possible with their regular routine while you're away. The cats have their own bedroom that's gated off from the dogs, as well as a cat door to the basement, so there are no litter boxes accessible to the dogs since mine seem to think they're tasty treats (ew). We have dog stairs for the couches and our bed to help our dachshunds out & we also have an outdoor kitty koop catio where the cats can get fresh air & play, but are safely locked up & can't run away! 🐾 In your home, I firmly believe that "the customer is always right” so whatever your preferences, requests, rules, and asks of me are exactly what I am going to deliver! You know your babies best and I'm here to give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing they are being cared for exactly like you would & loved like they're my own in your absence!

Information Katie M. would like to know about your pet

How they do on a leash (are they pullers), how they do when they see other dogs, any quirks about where they will go potty, any fears they have (traffic, loud noises, anything that will startle them), their fitness level and how much exertion they're comfortable with, any food aggression or peculiar food habits, what are their favorite treats (if allowed), do they have any toys or favorite games (fetch, etc.), are they known for being escape artists or attempted ones, do they have any allergies (I have a cat who’s allergic to chicken, I get it) or specific dietary restrictions/requirements, do they have any other special needs, where do they sleep, how much do they eat and what time, what’s their favorite spot for scratches and pets, and any/all other details you want me to know to make sure they’re happy & healthy!

A typical day

I love taking dogs for walks in nearby parks or neighborhoods (anywhere that we can explore new scents and get lots of outside stimulation from nature) and I can play a mean game of fetch, but my snuggling skills are second to none too! I'm quite good at carrying on full blown conversations with them all day (complete with them answering me of course) and if taking a million pet pictures was an olympic sport, I'd definitely take home the gold medal :)

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$35per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$35per walk

Katie can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

🐾 I currently work full time Monday - Friday. I am in the office on Monday & Wednesday and work from home Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday so I have lots of flexibility during those times! My husband & I work opposite shifts as well, so the only time the babies are alone in our home is during that 4 hour overlap on the days I'm in the office! I have minimal (if any) commitments outside of work hours, so no concerns on evenings & weekends where I'll take every minute I can get to spend with your 4 legged children :)

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Katie M.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

🐾 For pets staying in my home, I have a fenced yard in a quiet neighborhood so they can go for walks or roam around the yard as often as they would like & I also have a pool in case they like to swim! Our animals have full reign of the house, so everyone is allowed on the furniture and in bed and I wouldn't have it any other way no matter how many times I wake up wondering why there are 20 paws on me right now. However, I also understand you may have different rules in your home & will have your babies adhere to whatever your preferences are while they're in my care. While we don't crate any of our animals, we do have a crate available or you're welcome to bring your own if yours are crated & I'm happy to accomodate any kind of set up that keeps them as consistent as possible with their regular routine while you're away. The cats have their own bedroom that's gated off from the dogs, as well as a cat door to the basement, so there are no litter boxes accessible to the dogs since mine seem to think they're tasty treats (ew). We have dog stairs for the couches and our bed to help our dachshunds out & we also have an outdoor kitty koop catio where the cats can get fresh air & play, but are safely locked up & can't run away! 🐾 In your home, I firmly believe that "the customer is always right” so whatever your preferences, requests, rules, and asks of me are exactly what I am going to deliver! You know your babies best and I'm here to give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing they are being cared for exactly like you would & loved like they're my own in your absence!

Information Katie M. would like to know about your pet

How they do on a leash (are they pullers), how they do when they see other dogs, any quirks about where they will go potty, any fears they have (traffic, loud noises, anything that will startle them), their fitness level and how much exertion they're comfortable with, any food aggression or peculiar food habits, what are their favorite treats (if allowed), do they have any toys or favorite games (fetch, etc.), are they known for being escape artists or attempted ones, do they have any allergies (I have a cat who’s allergic to chicken, I get it) or specific dietary restrictions/requirements, do they have any other special needs, where do they sleep, how much do they eat and what time, what’s their favorite spot for scratches and pets, and any/all other details you want me to know to make sure they’re happy & healthy!

A typical day

I love taking dogs for walks in nearby parks or neighborhoods (anywhere that we can explore new scents and get lots of outside stimulation from nature) and I can play a mean game of fetch, but my snuggling skills are second to none too! I'm quite good at carrying on full blown conversations with them all day (complete with them answering me of course) and if taking a million pet pictures was an olympic sport, I'd definitely take home the gold medal :)

Location

Albany, NY

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Katie M.

Albany, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews