Katie S.
Lawrence, KS
The Dog and Cat Whisperer
Pet care experience
Cats and dogs think I am their queen because of my energy and experience with four-legged fur friends! In fact, I'm convinced that pets think I'm furniture because wherever I go, animals come out to cuddle. I've owned cats my entire life, loved dogs as long as I can remember, and currently parent two great pups: Marla (medium) and Steve (small), both 6 years old. Additionally, I am owned by Charlotte, a fabulous 10-year-old floofy feline. My lifetime of pet ownership includes lots of experience caring for special needs animals, including feeding tubes, oral and injected medication administration, subcutaneous fluid administration, separation and general anxiety, eldercare, and post-operative care. My other skills include walking dogs of all sizes and obedience levels, dog sitting/daycare, and drop-in visits for both cats and dogs. My husband Jon will help out occasionally, and he is also a lifetime pet owner/lover. My professional life as a certified project manager with 15 years of customer service experience means I am organized, responsive, punctual, and adept at handling high levels of responsibility. This means you can have peace of mind when trusting me with your most valued assets. Your dogs will have free access to my home and my fenced backyard, which has plenty of room to play. I work from home, so your dogs will never be alone other than occasional 1-2 hour outings outings for appointments. I am also very flexible with dropoff/pickup times, and will even pick your dogs up from your home and drop them off at the end of the stay if needed. Baths and groomings are available upon request. My dogs are kennel and obedience-trained, well-socialized, and eager to make new friends. I will pamper your pets with the same love and care as my own. That’s what they deserve!
Reviews
Katie and her spouse were absolutely wonderful and very flexible as my grandma died while they were watching the pups. They watched them longer so I could stay for her funeral. The pictures she sent proved that the pups were spoiled while there! Katie has been my favorite sitter ever!
Katie is a dog whisperer and is amazing with Pepper. We now consider her to be our go-to for our boarding needs. Very friendly, trustworthy, professional and flexible!
Katie and her husband were great! It was my first time leaving my pup with a sitter and I din't know what to expect. We're out of the country for 7+ days and receiving pictures of Luna almost daily was so comforting. Looking at the pictures I could see Luna was really enjoying her stay. Katie's took a good care of Luna. We felt Luna was more disciplined and calm after we picked her up I was very happy to see. Will definitely come back. Thank you Katie!
Katie was great! Highly recommend
About Katie S.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Katie S. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know of any special needs your dog has, such as anxiety, physical challenges, young or old age, etc., and what works for you in managing those needs. I'd also like to know if your dog is kennel-trained so I can handle him or her accordingly--I'll typically be home with your dog all day, but I want to make sure your pup is comfortable if I'm out for an errand or appointment. If you give me an overview of a typical day’s schedule for your pet, I will do my best to provide a similar experience. And lastly, let me know what your pups love to do the most! I'll make sure they have plenty of opportunities to have their favorite type of fun. All breeds, ages, needs, and sizes are welcome.
A typical day
My neighborhood is quiet, safe, well-lit, and lined with good sidewalks. Your dog will love walking to the nearby park and watching the different sports that are played there. My fenced yard is perfect for chasing birds, squirrels, and bunnies. The yard also has enough room for a fun game of fetch. I work at home, so I will have plenty of time to give your dog one-on-one attention throughout the day.
Services
Katie can host
Katie can watch in your home
About Katie S.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Katie S. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know of any special needs your dog has, such as anxiety, physical challenges, young or old age, etc., and what works for you in managing those needs. I'd also like to know if your dog is kennel-trained so I can handle him or her accordingly--I'll typically be home with your dog all day, but I want to make sure your pup is comfortable if I'm out for an errand or appointment. If you give me an overview of a typical day’s schedule for your pet, I will do my best to provide a similar experience. And lastly, let me know what your pups love to do the most! I'll make sure they have plenty of opportunities to have their favorite type of fun. All breeds, ages, needs, and sizes are welcome.
A typical day
My neighborhood is quiet, safe, well-lit, and lined with good sidewalks. Your dog will love walking to the nearby park and watching the different sports that are played there. My fenced yard is perfect for chasing birds, squirrels, and bunnies. The yard also has enough room for a fun game of fetch. I work at home, so I will have plenty of time to give your dog one-on-one attention throughout the day.
Location
Lawrence, KS
Pets
Katie S.
Lawrence, KS