Katie W.
Saint charles, IL
Services
Katie can care for
Availability
I typically watch pets for days to weeks at a time. They are a priority for me, I will not leave them home alone for prolonged periods of time. I tend to limit my being gone to four hours, unless for some reason the dog needs to be let out more often than that. I’m happy to bring the pets with me when I run errands if they like to go in the car as well.
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About Katie W.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I care for pets in other people’s homes because I live in a small apartment. I take care of the pet in my client’s home by keeping their pet’s routine as close to normal as possible. I will leave as little of a trace as possible when staying in your home. I have been known to do laundry so you don’t even have to worry about cleaning the sheets when you get back.
Information Katie W. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know how well your dog handles on a leash, around other dogs, their triggers, and command words so I can best prepare for the walk and everything we might encounter. Also please let me know if your dog has allergies to anything or any other concerns you might have.
A typical day
I love to take dogs on long walks around the neighborhood. I love taking them to Starbucks (with owners approval) to get a little pupachino or a doggy cone from Dairy Queen. I’m happy to play fetch until they can’t go any more. For cats I’m happy to give many pets or little pets, depending on what they want.
Location
Saint charles, IL
Pets
17 year experienced petsitter
Pet care experience
I have been doing in person housesitting for my neighbors for 17 years. In that time I have trained a therapy dog and loved her for 16 years and 3 months before she crossed the rainbow bridge in 2021. I was a vet tech so I have experience with all breeds of dogs and cats. I have been trained in administering medications (oral, injectable, and transdermal) and have multiple vet friends on speed-dial. I am currently my neighborhood’s pet sitter. I watch many of my neighbors cats and dogs on a regular basis and love to love on them as if they are my own pets. I have been known to buy a cake for a pup’s birthday and give them gifts for Christmas using my own money. I miss having a dog but am not in a place where I can commit to owning one right now so I live vicariously through taking care of other peoples pets.
Cat care experience
Katie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
I couldn’t have asked for a better pet sitter for my puppy Queenie! From the start it was clear her knowledge of dogs and puppies was far beyond the basics, and the little details made a big difference. She was reliable and trustworthy from the beginning. I never had to worry while being away— she communicated regularly, gave updates, and followed through on every commitment. Highly recommend without reservation! A+++
Katie is incredibly attentive and caring, going above and beyond for our little Blanche. Especially on short notice, that was incredibly welcome. We will absolutely be asking for her help again in the future!
I can’t say enough good things about Katie! One of our dogs had to go to the emergency vet the morning we were supposed to leave for vacation and Katie was extremely understanding and flexible as plans got shifted around. She went above and beyond caring for our pups and kept us updated every step of the way. I would highly recommend Katie.
Katie is amazing! She is attentive, responsible, observant and loving. I hesitate to write a good review because we want her all to ourselves!!!
About Katie W.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I care for pets in other people’s homes because I live in a small apartment. I take care of the pet in my client’s home by keeping their pet’s routine as close to normal as possible. I will leave as little of a trace as possible when staying in your home. I have been known to do laundry so you don’t even have to worry about cleaning the sheets when you get back.
Information Katie W. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know how well your dog handles on a leash, around other dogs, their triggers, and command words so I can best prepare for the walk and everything we might encounter. Also please let me know if your dog has allergies to anything or any other concerns you might have.
A typical day
I love to take dogs on long walks around the neighborhood. I love taking them to Starbucks (with owners approval) to get a little pupachino or a doggy cone from Dairy Queen. I’m happy to play fetch until they can’t go any more. For cats I’m happy to give many pets or little pets, depending on what they want.
Katie W.
Saint charles, IL