Katie S.
Newton, NJ
Animals make the best coworkers.
Pet care experience
Hi! I’m an experienced pet sitter and dog walker based out of Newton, NJ. Animals are my life! I’ve been working in petcare for close to two years, and as a caretaker for many years. Before going into dogcare full time, I was most recently working as a nursing home aid, and CHHA. Before that, I worked with farm animals at the Turtle Back Zoo, and volunteered with the cat adoption agency, ‘Kitty Kind.’ I’ve had and taken care of my dogs, as well as others, ever since I was a little girl. I missed working with our four-legged friends, and I’m very happy to have returned to this fuzzier kind of work. Right now at home, I’ve got a Malamute Labrador mix, an Australian Cattle Dog, and a lucky, if not a little rambunctious ... Pit Bull who was rescued from a life of dog fighting. Needless to say, I do have experience handling big dogs, though I love the little ones, too!
Reviews
This woman is wonderful. Very thorough with all communication while she works with your pet. Trust her immensely with my pets, my property etc. She gets everything done, and goes over and above.
Katie took excellent care of our two dogs, and provided great updates and communication!
We highly recommend Katie as a sitter for your pet(s). She is really friendly and professional. Everything went great from her text updates and pics to her promptness. We will definitely contact her next time we need a drop in sitter.
Katie, was amazing with my pups. I will definitely use her again in the near future. Thank you, Katie for taking such amazing care of Tucker, & Bentley ?
About Katie S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
How I would care for a client’s fuzzy friend would be an entirely personalized experience. I want to know how YOU want them taken care of, and what you are comfortable with and looking for. Then, I will enthusiastically and reliably fill that role, whilst ensuring a safe and protective experience for your pet.
Information Katie S. would like to know about your pet
The most important thing when taking on any new clients is finding out what their dog’s routine is, and little quirks are. Do they take medication? What’s their eating routine? Are they okay meeting other dogs in the neighborhood? Are there any commands or tricks you’ve been teaching them, that you want me to keep them up to speed with? I like to arrange a Meet & Greet with every new client, to ensure we go over every possible detail to keep your pets safe and happy.
A typical day
A typical day with me caring for your pet depends on what your dog’s capabilities are; if you have a younger dog full of energy, I’ll make sure we run around and play and run some of that energy out of them! If you have an older, senior, or more timid dog, I’ll make sure to keep a gentle vibe, and slow things down to whatever pace seems best for your sensitive pal. Every dog is different, and it’s important to keep that in mind when caring for them.
Services
Katie can watch in your home
Availability
I am available for overnights, in most cases, so long as I’m not on schedule for another client. My main duty right now is taking care of my animals at home, so I’m also happy to take on whatever odd shifts people may need help with.
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About Katie S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
How I would care for a client’s fuzzy friend would be an entirely personalized experience. I want to know how YOU want them taken care of, and what you are comfortable with and looking for. Then, I will enthusiastically and reliably fill that role, whilst ensuring a safe and protective experience for your pet.
Information Katie S. would like to know about your pet
The most important thing when taking on any new clients is finding out what their dog’s routine is, and little quirks are. Do they take medication? What’s their eating routine? Are they okay meeting other dogs in the neighborhood? Are there any commands or tricks you’ve been teaching them, that you want me to keep them up to speed with? I like to arrange a Meet & Greet with every new client, to ensure we go over every possible detail to keep your pets safe and happy.
A typical day
A typical day with me caring for your pet depends on what your dog’s capabilities are; if you have a younger dog full of energy, I’ll make sure we run around and play and run some of that energy out of them! If you have an older, senior, or more timid dog, I’ll make sure to keep a gentle vibe, and slow things down to whatever pace seems best for your sensitive pal. Every dog is different, and it’s important to keep that in mind when caring for them.
Location
Newton, NJ
Pets
Katie S.
Newton, NJ