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Katie R.

South End, WA

3 reviews
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Work from home, love personalities!

Pet care experience

My partner Audrey and I make a great team. I started pet sitting and taking care of our neighborhood animals from a very young age, and have ever since! I'm an animal lover through and through -- please don't be offended if I remember your animal's name better than your own. Audrey grew up in a vet clinic, started pet and house sitting at age 9, volunteered at local animal shelters, and ended up working at a vet clinic and for animal hospice care. She knows how to administer medications and fluids. It can be stressful for pets when their families aren't around; I care about making your pet feel as comfortable and relaxed as they can be until you return. I want to know about your animal's quirks, what puts them at ease, and how to keep them occupied so they can be less worried about you being gone. I primarily work from home, with intermittent travel. Mondays I regularly travel, and am gone 8 AM to ~1 PM usually. Tuesday-Friday I am typically scheduled at home. Audrey works in downtown Portland, but does not travel overnight for work. We have two cats, Jasper and Wallee, and they are unique characters. And we have Bernard (Bernie), our loveable, goofy mixed breed pup! He loves other dogs more than anything in the world, and would love to have play dates, if you approve!

Reviews

Lindsay K.
Jun 15, 2018

Katie is a fantastic pet owner. I've watched her cats for years, and they always receive the highest level of care. I would love to be reincarnated as one of her pets. When they added a dog to the mix, Katie was very considerate of how it impacted all the animals, and set them up for success. She loves all animals and will treat them like her own. Your clients will be lucky to have Katie taking care of her pets.

Karen R.
Jun 15, 2018

Katie is wonderful. She is a real animal lover. She seems to delight in the company of every one that she meets. Her own pets receive exceptional care and attention. Katie is also very responsible and conscientious.You can count on her to follow your directions and show up when she says she will. Your animals will love her!

Audrey P.
Jun 14, 2018

Katie is, without a doubt, the biggest dog lover I know. She treats every dog like she's never met any other dog like them before. Even in mid-conversation, if there is a dog near, the dog will win both her attention and affection until out of sight. Her relationship with her own dog, Bernie, is so strong. He adores her. Follows her, watches her, waits for her to give a signal. She knows when he just needs someone to play with; which she will run around the backyard, work on tricks, encourage his "puppy zooms," and will play on the ground for hours with him. She also knows when to be responsible, constantly working on Bernie's social habits (being respectful to other dogs, being able to settle when out on a patio or at a brewery, and working on loose leash training). And if she has to make a choice between her social life or her dog, she will 100% of the time chose Bernie. She is professional, honest, and compassionate. There is no one else I would rather have taking care of my animals at home.

About Katie R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Information Katie R. would like to know about your pet

How is your pup around other dogs? And how does your pup interact with cats? How does your pup feel about other people? Do they need slow introductions? How do they do in groups of people? Any concerns of anxiety? If so, what helps? Is your pup social? Likes space? Likes exercise? Cuddles?

A typical day

We have a courtyard with space to sniff and meander (on a leash, as it's not fenced), and are surrounded by lovely, quiet, dog-loving neighborhoods to walk around. We are also near a few dog parks, and regularly take our pup to the Dakota Dog Park. We like to hike, and would happily take your pup out to regional parks and trails around! There are also a few dog-friendly places near our home that we like to spend quality time at.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Katie can watch in your home

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

About Katie R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Information Katie R. would like to know about your pet

How is your pup around other dogs? And how does your pup interact with cats? How does your pup feel about other people? Do they need slow introductions? How do they do in groups of people? Any concerns of anxiety? If so, what helps? Is your pup social? Likes space? Likes exercise? Cuddles?

A typical day

We have a courtyard with space to sniff and meander (on a leash, as it's not fenced), and are surrounded by lovely, quiet, dog-loving neighborhoods to walk around. We are also near a few dog parks, and regularly take our pup to the Dakota Dog Park. We like to hike, and would happily take your pup out to regional parks and trails around! There are also a few dog-friendly places near our home that we like to spend quality time at.

Location

Tacoma, WA

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Katie R.

South End, WA

3 reviews