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Katie R.

Darien, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
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Services

Katie can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Katie can care for

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

Availability

I am a mom to twins we had a dog but it was older. We are not ready for another dog yet but I need doggies in my life. I am an event planner full time but when I am working events my wife helps out with the dogs. Dogs in our home is like a therapy to both our kids that have social anxiety and sensory needs.

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About Katie R.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced in yard and an open house so your dog can run free. I am willing to crate your dog if needed or to your liking. My parents dog loves to come visit if your dog loves play dates.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Katie R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know any information that you feel is special to your dog, ie special needs, if they don’t like to be pet in any way or if they need any medicine or special treats.

A typical day

Dogs that I watch will be active in my large green grass backyard. They can play fetch, tug of war or just run in circles. There is lots a place for sniffing around and finding squirrels running up trees.

Location

Darien, IL

Katie R.'s Neighborhood

Pet lover to all

Pet care experience

I have taken care of dogs since I was a child. At the age of 18 I started to watch family friends dogs in their homes while house sitting and they relied on me to keep everything going.

Reviews

Carolyn R.
Boarding • Oct 27, 2025
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Katie gives us the freedom to have fun knowing our girl, Murphy Brown, is safe, loved and enjoying her own vacation.

Cristian Z.
Boarding • Jun 12, 2024
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We had a great experience with Katie! She was always quick to respond to questions and our dog loved playing with her kids! We will definitely be using her next time we need a sitter.

Jennifer R.
Boarding • Jan 02, 2024
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Katie is amazing! Very friendly and sweet with our dogs. Very responsive and provided great updates. I could tell they were very well loved and looked after while we were out of town. Would definitely book again with Katie!

Brandon A.
Boarding • Dec 27, 2023
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Skylar had a great time. She was clearly well cared for in a great environment. Thank you!

About Katie R.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced in yard and an open house so your dog can run free. I am willing to crate your dog if needed or to your liking. My parents dog loves to come visit if your dog loves play dates.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Katie R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know any information that you feel is special to your dog, ie special needs, if they don’t like to be pet in any way or if they need any medicine or special treats.

A typical day

Dogs that I watch will be active in my large green grass backyard. They can play fetch, tug of war or just run in circles. There is lots a place for sniffing around and finding squirrels running up trees.

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Katie R.

Darien, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews