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Katie P.

Swansboro West, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•18 reviews
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A caring, pet-loving grad student

Pet care experience

Currently a DPT student at VCU and a recent William & Mary alum. My family has two wonderful dogs that I love dearly. I also owned a cat for 12 years until she passed away. Having two dogs has taught me skills for working with multiple animals at once and also handling multiple animals out in public. I am capable and willing to work with whatever personality your dog has to make sure they are comfortable and have a good time while you are away from them. I like to think I live an active lifestyle and enjoy going on walks or runs, and would be happy to have a furry friend join me. I’m also happy to play with them inside, at a park, or outdoors. I have my own car so I am able to provide my own transportation and am happy to drive to a dog park or local park while watching your pet. For day visits I’d be happy to stay for long periods of time to give your pet a companion and attention and play with their favorite toys. For just a walk, whatever your pet is able to tolerate I am happy to walk short or long distances. I am dedicated to giving your pet whatever attention they need and am fully committed to spend however much time necessary.

Reviews

Jessica W.
Dog Walking • Mar 01, 2022
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Thankful for Katie’s help with our two dogs. She’s reliable, an excellent communicator, and our dogs were immediately comfortable with her!

Colby C.
House Sitting • Sep 08, 2021
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Katie housesat Gator during our wedding weekend. She was wonderful. She was very professional, sent lots of updates, and even sent me my wedding vows that I’d left behind. She helped me feel at ease the entire time, and upon our return, the house was spotless. Highly recommend Katie.

Liz M.
House Sitting • Aug 05, 2021
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Katie was so incredibly trustworthy and responsible with our pets and house. She sent lots of updates and made me feel at ease. I did not worry once about our pets because I knew she had it under control.

Libby W.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 01, 2021
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Brilliant. Katie communicated throughout the stay. We had to make adjustments due to my senior dog - who started pooping on the floor ?. Katie was so helpful and truly eased my mind while we were gone. Can’t say enough good things about Katie.

About Katie P.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

To create a safe and trusting environment I like to meet the pets before I start any service for them. I prefer for the owner to tell me their care preferences and any specific routines to follow to ensure the transition in care with someone new goes smoothly.

Information Katie P. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know any methods of care that may be unique to your pet and if there are any special needs are particular routines that need to be followed in order to make sure your fur family gets the best care possible

A typical day

We will go for walks to check out all the new scents in the neighborhood. Depending on your pup’s personality we can play games outside if it’s not too hot, or we can hang out inside and they can get lots of belly rubs and pets.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$55per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$22per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Katie can watch in your home

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

Availability

During the semester I typically have some availability around my class/work schedule. It’s slightly variable day to day. Over the weekends I’m typically free whenever!

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated 4 months ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Katie P.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

To create a safe and trusting environment I like to meet the pets before I start any service for them. I prefer for the owner to tell me their care preferences and any specific routines to follow to ensure the transition in care with someone new goes smoothly.

Information Katie P. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know any methods of care that may be unique to your pet and if there are any special needs are particular routines that need to be followed in order to make sure your fur family gets the best care possible

A typical day

We will go for walks to check out all the new scents in the neighborhood. Depending on your pup’s personality we can play games outside if it’s not too hot, or we can hang out inside and they can get lots of belly rubs and pets.

Location

Richmond, VA

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Katie P.

Swansboro West, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•18 reviews