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Katie V.

Ellington, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
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Services

Katie can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Katie can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

I currently work part-time which allows me more time to be home to care for your pups. Our current schedule is Mondays and Fridays pups would be alone. Tuesdays and Thursdays Matt works from home. And Wednesday is my day off.

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About Katie V.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Dogs will either be walked or can be on a lead for more area with someone outside with them. Dogs will receive a lot of attention from all of us.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Katie V. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know if there are any specific things we need to know or be prepared for before your visit as we like to be prepared and want you and your pet to feel right at home. Where do they sleep? Are they allowed on furniture? Do we need to secure exterior doors for escapee? Are they are to do stairs? Do they like garbage cans? What commands do they know? Are they allowed to take rides with us? Do they have allergies? Are they allowed (ice cream or pup cups)? Are there any words we should know?

A typical day

We can play games, we can go for walks and car rides depending on pet parents permission.... A lot of attention and cuddles. Water fun when warm outside.

Location

Ellington, CT

Katie V.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Pets Need a Vacation too!

Pet care experience

Hello and welcome to our Rover page! My name is Katie, and my husband Matt and I are a pet-loving family with two daughters, Autumn (11) and Keiley (8), who absolutely adore animals and are gentle, respectful, and experienced around dogs. I grew up with dogs and cats my entire life, and over the past 13 years of marriage, Matt and I raised two amazing dogs, Bella and Jack. They were truly our first babies and meant the world to us. After losing them due to age and health, we realized we’re not quite ready to start over with a new dog of our own. Instead, we’ve found so much joy in opening our home to care for other families’ dogs while they travel. This journey began during a time of transition for our family, and while it has helped us financially, the truth is—we do this because we genuinely love dogs. Every pup that comes into our home is treated like a member of the family, with plenty of love, attention, belly rubs, and cuddles. We don’t offer anything less than that. We provide everything your dog may need during their stay, including crates, dog gates, beds, bowls, and treats. Dogs enjoy outdoor time on a leash or lead (we do not have a fenced yard), as well as regular walks and playtime. Three days a week, either Matt or I are home full-time, ensuring your pup has plenty of companionship and minimal alone time. We currently host a maximum of two dogs at a time to ensure each one receives the attention they deserve. In the rare case of a double booking, we always communicate with both families beforehand to make sure everyone is comfortable. We also offer doggy daycare on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. We’ve been lucky to meet so many wonderful families and pups, and we would love the opportunity to meet you and yours next. Please feel free to reach out—we can’t wait to welcome your dog into our home!

Cat care experience

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I can check in on your kitties too!

Katie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Janet E.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 14, 2026
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Katie did a wonderful job. We will be asking for her again in the future

Kristen F.
Boarding • Jul 23, 2026
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Journey had a great time. She was exhausted when she got home after a quick 3 night stay with Katie, her family amd their pup, Seven. Katie sent photos and updates throughout the stay. Though our pup seemed to struggle with night time schedule/ adjustment, her family worked to make her as comfy as possible. Would highly recommend.

Anna B.
Boarding • Jul 20, 2026
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Katie was great.

Sara H.
Boarding • Jul 12, 2026
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Katie did an outstanding job with Reese. She definitely went above and beyond in her care for my dog. She sent pictures and updates to keep me at ease. I would use Katie again in the future.

About Katie V.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Dogs will either be walked or can be on a lead for more area with someone outside with them. Dogs will receive a lot of attention from all of us.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Katie V. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know if there are any specific things we need to know or be prepared for before your visit as we like to be prepared and want you and your pet to feel right at home. Where do they sleep? Are they allowed on furniture? Do we need to secure exterior doors for escapee? Are they are to do stairs? Do they like garbage cans? What commands do they know? Are they allowed to take rides with us? Do they have allergies? Are they allowed (ice cream or pup cups)? Are there any words we should know?

A typical day

We can play games, we can go for walks and car rides depending on pet parents permission.... A lot of attention and cuddles. Water fun when warm outside.

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Katie V.

Ellington, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews