Katie W.
Portage, IN
Professional Animal Lover!
Pet care experience
I’ve been actively pet-sitting for 6 years. I’ve owned 3 dogs throughout my lifetime, including my current pup, Stormy. I also have 3 wonderful cats. I worked in a pet store (which I regret now from a moral standpoint as there are plenty of dogs out there who need adopting, but I was younger and less educated then), so I learned to care for a variety of different animals and dog breeds and their needs in that position. I have worked with healthy pups, ill pups, special needs pups, large pups, small pups, and pups of all energy levels and ages. I can administer medication (I currently have to for my dog and one of my cats), perform basic grooming, etc. I have worked with breeds ranging from Toy Poodles to Great Danes and everything in between!
Reviews
I love knowing my fur babies are so well taken care of. Katie is friendly and knowledgeable. So happy to have her!!!
Katie took great care of my dogs and sent me pictures and called to let me talk to them.
Katie was amazing from first contact. I was very nervous as this was the first time family or friends have not taken care of Gator. He loved her on sight & I immediately felt at ease. She gave me a nightly update complete with pictures showing how little he was missing me. She also made sure to double check my flight time the last day so she could minimize his alone time. I have found a new care taker for Gator & neither of us could be happier! Thanks for easing my mind!
Katie came last minute to watch our puppy while we were out. Great communication and cared for our pup! Definitely would recommend!
About Katie W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will follow your instructions and preferred methods of care to the T as long as they are not truly harmful practices, in which case I’d discuss with you.
Information Katie W. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know what makes them feel at ease, what makes them nervous, if they are cat-friendly, and their schedule/habits so I can keep things as consistent as possible for them.
A typical day
I like to provide enrichment however possible within the bounds of what you as the pet owner allow. I will take dogs for walks, play fetch and other toys, and provide other enrichment with Kongs, lick mats, treat tubes, etc. My own puppy unfortunately has hip dysplasia, so I’ve gotten better at finding enriching activities that are low impact.
Services
Katie can watch in your home
Availability
I work from home, so I have flexibility! I can typically build my daily schedule around my needs, so I could build around yours as well!
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About Katie W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will follow your instructions and preferred methods of care to the T as long as they are not truly harmful practices, in which case I’d discuss with you.
Information Katie W. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know what makes them feel at ease, what makes them nervous, if they are cat-friendly, and their schedule/habits so I can keep things as consistent as possible for them.
A typical day
I like to provide enrichment however possible within the bounds of what you as the pet owner allow. I will take dogs for walks, play fetch and other toys, and provide other enrichment with Kongs, lick mats, treat tubes, etc. My own puppy unfortunately has hip dysplasia, so I’ve gotten better at finding enriching activities that are low impact.
Location
Portage, IN
Pets
Katie W.
Portage, IN