Katie S.
Brentwood-Darlington, OR
Loving Haven for Smaller Creatures!
Pet care experience
I have been caring for pets of all kinds since I was just a kid, and I started professionally petsitting and dog walking while I was in high school. Once out of college, I went down to pet sitting only for friends, family, and coworkers and found that I missed the variety of pet interactions! I can't walk past a dog in the street without asking to say hi, and if I get the opportunity to pet sit or dog walk, rest assured I will give your fur baby as much love and attention as I give my own! I recently finished a Masters program, and I'm working on freelance writing from home, as well as teaching yoga at a local studio. My husband, Tom, and our best friend, Eleanor, both reside in our house and love having animals around, so your pets will often have company! There may be times where they are left alone for a few hours in the middle of the day, no more than once or twice a week. I promise to be kind, fair, and compassionate with both you and your furry little ones. I am also happy to send pictures and updates as frequently or infrequently as you would like! A lot of the work I do is remote, but there are occasional times I will be out of the house for dog walking and cat check ins, but i always make sure to schedule so as not to be out for more than 4 hours. We tend to be homebodies, so if your dogs are fans of movie nights on the couch and DnD campaigns in the backyard, they will have a great time! I also love doing cat check ins, unfortunately we don't offer boarding for kitties because my husband is quite allergic, so I am always up to visit and get some quality cat time, I love getting to know new cats and their individual personalities. I often bring Tom or Eleanor along on check ins with me, so even multiple cats can get double the love! I offer boarding and daycare for medium/small doggos from our home, and we are in a quiet neighborhood which is excellent for walks, and we have several parks in walking distance. I'm not trained as a groomer, but I'm happy to provide baths as needed. If you have any questions about me or other potential services, just let me know! I had a wide variety of pets growing up, so if you are looking for more exotic pet care, I would love to help! I have experience with snakes, tarantulas, fish, birds, bunnies, rats, lizards and more, believe it or not. My mother was a very patient person when it came to pets, bless her. Let me know if I can answer any questions on this subject as well!
Reviews
Katie took excellent care of anxious flash. He came home and settled quickly. That’s always a good sign. He also immediately went to bed which means he got some good activity. Thanks again.
If you’re seeking a sitter who will love and care for your dogs as if they were her own, look no further than Katie. We’ve sent our 2 pups there for about 4 multi-day trips now and each time we feel more grateful than the last for her expert care and cozy environment for dogs.
Katie is a caring sitter who truly understands the unique personalities and needs of our 2 dogs. We've now left them with her for 2 big trips and we feel great knowing we can turn to her for the next one to ensure they are safe and loved while we are away.
Katie was so responsive and easy to communicate with. We felt great leaving our pup with her and got some sweet photos while we were away. We would definitely work with her again!
About Katie S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a fenced in front yard and back yard for dogs who come to visit, and two dogs who love having new friends to play with. One of our dogs is a rescue who does not do well with new humans, but gets along great with other dogs.
Home
Information Katie S. would like to know about your pet
No breed preferences! One of our doggos is very small, and has had some bad experiences with big dogs, so we usually don't have big dogs come to stay, with very occasional exceptions.
A typical day
We have a school yard and two parks relatively nearby, one of which has a fenced in dog park, so there are lots of walking options! We also have plenty of space in our backyard for throwing balls, and a dog run down the side of the house for further exploration opportunities!
Services
Katie can host
Katie can watch in your home
Availability
I currently work part time at a yoga studio nearby, and the rest of my work is largely done from home. I do dog walking and drop ins, so I may be out of the house occasionally, but not for more than 4 hours at a time.
About Katie S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a fenced in front yard and back yard for dogs who come to visit, and two dogs who love having new friends to play with. One of our dogs is a rescue who does not do well with new humans, but gets along great with other dogs.
Home
Information Katie S. would like to know about your pet
No breed preferences! One of our doggos is very small, and has had some bad experiences with big dogs, so we usually don't have big dogs come to stay, with very occasional exceptions.
A typical day
We have a school yard and two parks relatively nearby, one of which has a fenced in dog park, so there are lots of walking options! We also have plenty of space in our backyard for throwing balls, and a dog run down the side of the house for further exploration opportunities!
Location
PORTLAND, OR
Pets
Katie S.
Brentwood-Darlington, OR