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Katie S.

Miami, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•43 reviews
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Dog Mom for Everyone!

Pet care experience

Hi! I've cared for thousands of dogs as a professional pet sitter and started by fostering rescued dogs over 10 years ago. I love being outdoors and using the app is great to see where we go on our daily adventures! If you only need a small loop or if you want a full walk, I’m flexible and reliable. I live near Koreatown and prefer to stay within a close radius of my service area. I’m on call professionally with Puppreschool and I can answer any question about my services, availability or recommendations! I've connected with so many animals and I have proven experience with all breeds, temperaments, personalities and care routines. I'm also available for dog grooming at PawSpa LA in Pet Lovers Resort in Tarzana, CA.

Reviews

Saundra J.
Dog Boarding • May 19, 2021
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She is one of the top sitters in Woodbridge. 10/10 Recommend. She will take care of your dog and send great photos. Don't hesitate and book her now!

Christopher P.
Dog Boarding • Aug 02, 2019
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Very great, Katie was reasonable with meeting me for Jade.

Teresa W.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 29, 2017
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Katie was very flexible with us, which was great. We needed someone short notice to just pop in once to check on the in-laws' cats. She was willing to make the drive out, probably a 40-45 minute drive for her. I offered to pay more for her trouble (double), which she accepted. I even left $5 extra because it was a few days before Christmas. Though she did most of what we asked -- food, water, litter boxes -- the visit wasn't without hiccups. She texted me on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 3:48 p.m. to tell me she was on her way to the house. I waited for the photos that she promised of the cats that never came. I finally texted her the next morning (Christmas Eve) to see how things went and she told me that she got sick and didn't go. Though illnesses happen, how do you text that you're on the way and then DON'T text that you didn't go, ESPECIALLY when there are animals involved?! Thank goodness we left extra food and water before we left. Then, to boot, we have to interrupt what we're doing on our vacation because in order to get paid, she needs to cancel the initial reservation (why? I don't know) and rebook me (needs me to reconfirm it online while I'm out of state in the mountains with a crappy signal). After about 10 minutes of back and forth, all was well. She sent me pictures of the food, water, and litter boxes a couple hours later. Surprised, I asked about the cats. She replied, "Nowhere to be found. I said kitty kitty a bunch, but no one came out." We told her through Rover and text that we would leave instructions on the kitchen counter with her money (money was gone, so we know she saw the note). The typed instructions told her where to find each cat (they hide behind/under their favorite chairs). We've had two sitters in the past -- no issue. We came home a couple days later -- no issue (exactly where we said they would be). The fact that she would leave without confirming the cats were ok is unacceptable. The note said call us if you have any issue. Don't have great cell reception in the house (it CAN be spotty)? Drive .5 miles down the road where the signal is strong. Don't wait for me to ASK how they are and THEN tell me you didn't look for them. Though we appreciate her flexibility, this was the first and the last time we'll hire Katie. Bottom line, we paid $55 for a sitter to show up a day late and not even check on the animals.

Peter C.
Dog Boarding • Dec 27, 2017
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I boarded my German Shepherd Dog with Katie for a week and a half over Christmas break. She was excellent, especially with the short notice.

About Katie S.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Katie S. would like to know about your pet

I welcome all kind pups of all ages, sizes and breeds to join our pack to enjoy a nice space while their parents are away. 99% of dogs love me and I connect with them. Typically, I meet new dogs first before I board. If I am providing on-call or weekly walks, I'm totally comfortable without meeting them beforehand. Whatever the owner is comfortable with is good for me!

A typical day

I provide dogs with three daily walks in my neighborhood with the option to visit a private dog park for high energy dogs! I have tons of toys, balls and the dogs have fun with each other! My space is tiled, clean and spacious. I also provide an optional bath/brush service upon request for boarded dogs so the go home clean. Grooming dogs also promotes health, wellness and hygiene, decreasing the chances of germs or parasites.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY

Katie can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Katie can watch in your home

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

About Katie S.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Katie S. would like to know about your pet

I welcome all kind pups of all ages, sizes and breeds to join our pack to enjoy a nice space while their parents are away. 99% of dogs love me and I connect with them. Typically, I meet new dogs first before I board. If I am providing on-call or weekly walks, I'm totally comfortable without meeting them beforehand. Whatever the owner is comfortable with is good for me!

A typical day

I provide dogs with three daily walks in my neighborhood with the option to visit a private dog park for high energy dogs! I have tons of toys, balls and the dogs have fun with each other! My space is tiled, clean and spacious. I also provide an optional bath/brush service upon request for boarded dogs so the go home clean. Grooming dogs also promotes health, wellness and hygiene, decreasing the chances of germs or parasites.

Location

Miami, FL

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Katie S.

Miami, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•43 reviews