Katie S.
Katie S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your Pet’s Second Favorite Human
Hi, I’m Katie the Dog & Cat Lady! 🐾🙋🏼♀️ Come on over, stay awhile! With 15 years of pet-sitting experience and 8 years as a daily Rover customer myself — I absolutely know what it takes to keep tails wagging! Whether it’s a walk, drop-in, daycare or overnight stay, your pets safety and happiness are my top priorities. I’ve booked a Rover for my own pup, Murphy, more than 200 times, learning firsthand what makes an amazing care provider! I have used this app in many types of markets: major cities, beach communities, rural mountains towns, and in farm country. Now, with extra time in my schedule, I’m excited to give back to this wonderful community and be your go-to, reliable Rover in Western Massachusetts. • Daycare/Boarding 🏠🐈🦴: I am home full-time, so your pet literally has 24 hours of total care! My ranch-style home is senior dog sensitive, has a fully fenced in yard, neighborhood trails nearby, and Arlo 4K security cameras 24/7. • House-Sitting 🚗🐾: I can come stay in your pets safest space AKA your home! • Walks/Drop-In 🦮🚶♀️: Available daily every two hours. • New to Rover? 🎉 WELCOME! Ask me for my promo code to save on your first pet service! Let me onboard you to this great community. • Vacationing with your pet? 🗺️ New pets and short-term daycare or house sitting are available! • Need a last-minute booking? 🤞 No problem! I’m flexible, dependable, and ready to treat your pet like part of my own family. • Sensitive pup or kitty? ❤️🩹 I got you! Customized care is available. There are zero breed preferences here. Give me your honest needs and best practices for your pet. • *New* ACCEPTING REQUESTS FOR NON-TRADITIONAL PETS including chickens, reptiles, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, mice, and barnyard animals. Curious if I can watch your critter? Feel free to message me! 🐍💚
Cat care experience
Katie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Katie was amazing. We were very nervous leaving our girl, but Katie followed through on exactly everything she said she would. She showed up early, sent lots of pictures, and was overall so wonderful!
First walk was a success! Katie has such a wonderful way with Layla and very quickly learned all of her quirks so that this first walk would be a good one. Amazing job!!
Katie was the best!! She sent so many adorable pics of our kitty, and really reassured us that she was being loved and cared for. We know our kitty got lots of playtime, treats, and attention, and we could tell when we arrived home just how calm and happy she was!
Katie was amazing with our pups! They got so much love when we were away! She is very responsive and friendly. She sends lots of updates and photos so you won’t worry! Definitely plan to book with Katie again!
Katie did a great job taking care of my cats. She went above and beyond. My cats like her too so I’m definitely hiring her in the future!
Katie is amazing! During our meet and greet, she quickly assessed Layla and her needs. She is obviously very experienced with a variety of dog breeds and offers a compassionate and professional approach to you and your dog’s situation.
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Schedule
I am available throughout the week for first time bookings! I do reserve specific times for repeat customers. Meet and greet opportunities are preferred before booking, but not required. A range of time for services is preferred. First time booking with me? Ask for my promo code!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Your pets safety is always my #1 priority. I keep a close eye on dogs during walks, avoid unsafe areas, and only use secure leashes and harnesses. I never let dogs off-leash unless in a fully fenced, owner-approved space. At my ranch style home, the environment is pet-friendly and free from hazards with plenty of cozy spots to rest. I follow any special feeding, medication (injections included), or care instructions to the letter, and I treat every pet as if they were my own! Check out my reviews for more details.
Pets
A typical day
Playing. Playing. And more playing! Tons of attention + running, walking, fetching, frisbee, catch, belly rubs, and essentially whatever you most prefer for your pet! I also love taking lots pictures of your baby to share the experience with you.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsNon-neutered males accepted, spayed females onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeKatie can host up to 1 pet per night
- Please describe your pets personality in the best… and worst circumstances. Any unique mannerisms? Sharing a brief understanding of their reactions to other people, dogs/cats, cars, bikers, and children is also helpful. No breed preferences! BOARDING and DAYCARE ONLY: Only one dog and/or family of dogs will be accepted at a time. RATES: Locked in at time of booking.