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Katie R.

Santa Rosa, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Katie can care for

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

Availability

Daily walks, daily play with Roxie and Panda, feed 2x a day, snuggles constantly. I’m a very routined kind of person. If you have a special routine that you do with your dog, I’m happy to fit it in. I know consistency is important!

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Katie R.

Communication

96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I’m very friendly with all the dogs I sit. I welcome each one with open arms. If your dog is in training, I’m happy to help teach them their new commands.

Information Katie R. would like to know about your pet

Whether they can be left alone at home for ~4 hours at a time (I sometimes work in coffee shops + I go to the barn to see my horse) and whether they require special maintenance.

A typical day

I love playing fetch with dogs. I also enjoy playing mind stimulation games with them—like hiding something and asking them to find it. I’m a moderate runner, so I love taking good leash dogs on runs or hikes. Plus, Roxie needs the exercise too!

Location

Santa Rosa, CA

Katie R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Sweet Sitter (+ 24-hr playmates 🐶)

Pet care experience

I've grown up with dogs; my family always had one or two running around the house. Right now, I live and work from home in Bozeman, MT with my Aussie/Springer Spaniel mix, Roxie + my Dachshund mix, Panda. (So, when you book me, you also book them as 24-hour playmates!). Since I work from home, my hours are very flexible and I can stay in your home pretty much all day everyday! We have a fenced backyard + 2 giant fields to play and run around in. I do own a horse so I am likely to be at the barn every other day for an hour. Dogs are allowed and I always take mine with me—more running time! I am fond of working in coffee shops and may spend a half work day at one once a week. But other than that, I will be by your pet’s side at all hours. I’m responsible, willing, friendly, and will treat every dog as if they were my own. I know your furry friend is the most important thing in the world. If you would like to meet me beforehand, that is absolutely possible. I can't wait to begin!

Reviews

Wes O.
Boarding • Jun 14, 2025
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Katie was great. Very responsive and took great care of my dog!

Kaley H.
Boarding • Jun 04, 2025
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Katie is incredibly sweet, caring, and attentive—she took excellent care of our senior girl, Savannah. She made Savannah feel comfortable right away, and her two friendly pups welcomed Savannah like an old friend. Katie’s fenced-in backyard is the perfect size for dogs to play and explore safely, and it’s located in a lovely, quiet neighborhood. She also lives just minutes from a dog park, which is great if your pup needs some extra exercise. Most importantly, Katie truly treats your dog as if they were her own. We’re so grateful to have found her and would absolutely trust her with Savannah again!

Missy M.
Jul 11, 2017

Katie is very responsible, clean and drug free. She will take excellent care of your pets and home. I higjly recommend her! She will treat your pet as family.

About Katie R.

Communication

96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I’m very friendly with all the dogs I sit. I welcome each one with open arms. If your dog is in training, I’m happy to help teach them their new commands.

Information Katie R. would like to know about your pet

Whether they can be left alone at home for ~4 hours at a time (I sometimes work in coffee shops + I go to the barn to see my horse) and whether they require special maintenance.

A typical day

I love playing fetch with dogs. I also enjoy playing mind stimulation games with them—like hiding something and asking them to find it. I’m a moderate runner, so I love taking good leash dogs on runs or hikes. Plus, Roxie needs the exercise too!

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Katie R.

Santa Rosa, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews