Katie P.
Swansboro West, VA
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
Thankful for Katie’s help with our two dogs. She’s reliable, an excellent communicator, and our dogs were immediately comfortable with her!
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.
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.
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
Skills
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
Katie can watch in your home
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!
About Katie P.
Communication
Skills
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
Pets
Katie P.
Swansboro West, VA