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Katy V.

Star Sitter

Milwaukie, OR

5.0 out of 5 stars
315 reviews
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Katy V. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Dog Lover & Behaviorist

Pet care experience

With a background working with large groups of dogs, horses and pet grooming, I have found that a more personalized care for doggy’s is better. In home care, in my opinion can be less chaotic from the sometimes stressful environment of a Dog Day Care or Vet, tho those can be great substitutions. I love getting to know each and every dog and watching them thrive in an environment where they can be a dog. The care I give to your pet is no different than the care I would for mine! To say that I love dogs would be an understatement. My background with dogs in particular, started many years ago at age 15 with my first dog, Elvis. I haven’t been without a dog since. I’ve owned German Shepherds for over 20 years. My current 4 dogs are an 4yr old American Bully, Boone, 3yr old English Bull Terrier, Ludo, 2yr old Chinese Crested, Ivar and 1yr German Shepherd König. Who’ve all been along side me as I’ve worked at a couple of doggie day cares throughout the years. So they are socialized and well mannered. They are absolutely used to different dogs coming and going. This is important to me. If my dogs are stressed they will pass that energy on to your pets and my goal in the pet care industry is to provide a safe, non stressful stay. All of my clients are individually planned for their needs. If a dog needs to be alone and not socialize on their stay, I can adapt their plan around that. I want to thank you very much for checking out my profile and I’m looking forward to meeting you and your babies.

Reviews

Kristina T.
Dog Boarding • Feb 16, 2024
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Our dog had a great time with Katy! She was very attentive, and he came home wonderfully tired. Looking forward to his next stay with her!

Lera B.
Dog Boarding • Feb 10, 2024
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This was our second time we had Katy watch our girls! One of our dogs started having some aggression towards other dogs and I was really concerned about boarding her this time around but after talking to Katy about everything she not only accepted still watching them but also assured me that everything will be okay! And it was!! Our dogs had so much fun and honestly were not even excited to come home. Always a peace of mind knowing that they were so well taken care of. We will always book boarding with Katy!

Kaiden M.
Dog Boarding • Oct 23, 2023
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Another amazing stay! Katy is great.

Jessica F.
Dog Boarding • Oct 04, 2023
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I was very pleased with the way Katy cared for my pet. Katy is great at communicating and sending us photos of our girl while we are away. I trust that my dog is always in great hands and will always have the best of care and lots of fun while there

About Katy V.

Communication

143 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fully fenced (6FT) that I focus on exercising and socialization. With the background in behavior modification. I am able to recognize dogs, body language. And there are rules and boundaries. No one has ever left unattended and eyes are on at all times.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Katy V. would like to know about your pet

I don’t have any breed restrictions. However, knowing if there are any behavioral problems or aggression issues ahead of time helps me to formulate a plan for the individual dog. Also, if they are good with cats and other animals?

A typical day

While on their stay, I love taking dogs on trails for extra exercise for both me and the pets! I have also been known to swim dogs that love to swim, as we have a pool. For those water loving pooches it’s a blast in the summertime!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$48per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Katy can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

This is my business and full time job. So other than appointments or doctors visits, I am here all the time taking care of your babies.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated a day ago
Katy can host up to 3 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Katy V.

Communication

143 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fully fenced (6FT) that I focus on exercising and socialization. With the background in behavior modification. I am able to recognize dogs, body language. And there are rules and boundaries. No one has ever left unattended and eyes are on at all times.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Katy V. would like to know about your pet

I don’t have any breed restrictions. However, knowing if there are any behavioral problems or aggression issues ahead of time helps me to formulate a plan for the individual dog. Also, if they are good with cats and other animals?

A typical day

While on their stay, I love taking dogs on trails for extra exercise for both me and the pets! I have also been known to swim dogs that love to swim, as we have a pool. For those water loving pooches it’s a blast in the summertime!

Location

Milwaukie, OR

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Katy V.

Star Sitter

Milwaukie, OR

5.0 out of 5 stars
315 reviews