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Katie S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients
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Katie S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Katie has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
14 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Fenced half acre in the SW

We have small kids and cats, and only watch one dog at a time. When our family dog Norman passed away in 2019, we started with Rover and found it works really well for our family. Whoever we're watching becomes the family dog during their stay - they watch tv with the kids, go on walks, hang out in the yard while we work in the garden, sleep on the couch or bed, etc. We work mostly outside the home during the school year, so we're the best fit for dogs whose owners do the same. We're up early and home on evenings/weekends, so there's lots of time for walks, snuggles, playing in the yard, etc. Our kids and cats are pretty dog-savvy at this point. We understand the needs and temperaments of different breeds, particularly old hounds. We're happy to follow whatever house rules you've set up for your pet, as well as accommodate certain dietary or health needs.

Qualifications

20 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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70 ratings
James N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 23, 2026

Ricci is so happy there! Will definitely revisit!

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Jonathan G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 18, 2026

Katie was super good with my dog and understood all her idiosyncrasies. Got walks and treats and had a yard to go outside. Lots of pictures of adventures.

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Jenn S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 31, 2025

A loving, patient family for my pups long stay.

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Snow W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 09, 2025

Thank you for taking good care of Milo!

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Angela W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 24, 2025

Thank you for taking such great care of Chloe once again! Katie and her husband treat her like part of the family.

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Marian J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 16, 2025

Katie was communicative, sent lots of pictures, handled medications well, and managed Gracie's moderate dog reactivity with no problem. Gracie came home tired and happy! Would not hesitate to book again!

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Schedule

We work from home a lot in the summer, and work mostly outside the home during the week. We are home all weekend. There's lots of time before and after the workday for exercise, long walk, and attention.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

We have a great yard for dog-watching. Your pup can enjoy close to half an acre, fully fenced. We also have a casual house, where dogs are allowed on furniture, etc.

Pets

A typical day

We spend a lot of time in our yard and neighborhood on the weekends and in the evenings, so your dog would too. Gardening, eating out back, taking walks with the kids, etc.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Katie can host up to 1 pet per night
Our cats and kids have been around a lot of dogs, so they're pretty comfortable with a wide variety. It's helpful to know if your dog is comfortable with cats and kids.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.