Kelly K.
Montecito, CA
Services
Kelly can care for
Availability
House and pet sitting is my full-time profession and core area of expertise. I specialize in providing reliable in-home care for pets and household management during client travel, including extended stays of up to one month. My experience includes managing multi-pet households, supporting senior animals, and maintaining stable routines for pets with varying temperaments. This work is my primary occupation, and I bring a consistent, structured approach to every assignment. Option 3 (more personal but still professional) House and pet sitting is my full-time work and what I dedicate myself to professionally. I care for pets and homes while clients are away, with experience across a wide range of animals, including multi-pet households and senior care needs. This role allows me to provide consistent, attentive care and maintain stable routines in the home environment, which is my primary professional focus.
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About Kelly K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I care for pets in the client’s home by following their established routines and instructions closely to maintain consistency and reduce stress for the animals. Before each sit, I consult with the owner to understand each pet’s specific needs, including feeding schedules, walking routines, medical requirements, behavioral considerations, and any household preferences. I prioritize keeping pets in their familiar environment with minimal disruption, ensuring they feel safe and comfortable while their owners are away. During care, I provide structured daily routines that may include feeding, fresh water, exercise or walks, litter box maintenance, medication administration when needed, and regular check-ins to monitor behavior and wellbeing. I also adjust my approach based on each pet’s temperament, whether they are social, shy, anxious, or require more attentive support, including senior care considerations. In addition to pet care, I maintain the household as requested, which may include basic home upkeep, security awareness, bringing in mail, and ensuring the home remains clean and orderly. My approach is consistent, detail-oriented, and focused on reliability, communication with the owner, and the overall wellbeing of the pets in my care.
Information Kelly K. would like to know about your pet
Need to know of any medications, sensitivities, triggers such as other animals, bikes, other people that may cause dog to react during walks. Especially important is how dog reacts while being walked: obedient, lunging behaviors etc. Activity level of the dog.
A typical day
Depends on the dog. Everything from slow sniff walks to ball throwing sessions. I seek input from pet parents on what their dogs like to do and then monitor how the dog responds.
Location
Montecito, CA
2 Years of Five Star Ratings
Pet care experience
40+ verified house sits completed on TrustedHousesitters. I can also provide screenshots of reviews upon request. “5-star client satisfaction (Trusted Housesitters) Multi-pet household experience up to 5 dogs + 4 cats Long-term in-home care up to 1 month Overseas housesitting/petsitting experience I have completed approximately 40 house and pet sitting assignments over the past two years, ranging from short-term stays to extended, multi-week care. My experience includes managing households with multiple animals, including up to five dogs and four cats simultaneously, as well as mixed households requiring coordinated feeding, walking, and individualized care routines. I have extensive experience caring for senior dogs and cats, including administering structured routines, monitoring mobility and comfort, and adapting care to age-related needs to ensure safety and stability. I have provided continuous in-home care for stays of up to one month, ensuring both reliable household security and consistent, attentive pet care. Responsibilities have included structured daily walks, feeding schedules, basic care routines, and maintaining the home in orderly condition. Across these sits, I have maintained a 99% five-star rating, reflecting a consistent record of reliability, professionalism, and high-quality care. I am experienced in managing complex, multi-pet environments with attention to detail, safety, and respect for each household’s specific instructions.
Cat care experience
Kelly also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
We couldn’t be happier with Kelly as a house sitter! She took wonderful care of our cat Gracie while we were away camping, and kept us updated with the sweetest photos throughout our trip. What made Kelly truly special was her love of birds — she spotted an acorn woodpecker living in the oak tree beside our house and sent us a beautiful photo of it, which was such a lovely surprise. We came home to a spotless house and a very happy, relaxed cat. Kelly is clearly an animal lover through and through, and we would trust her with our home again without hesitation. Highly recommend!
Kelly has taken care of our kitty and our home. She’s responsible, caring and dependable. I wholeheartedly recommend Kelly to anyone in need of great pet care!
We used Kelly via a different app (TH). She sat our house and two small dogs for two weeks. She was a competent and attentive sitter. Kelly kept us informed via text and photos of how our pups were doing. She is a kind person and the dogs took to her. Kelly is a highly experienced sitter and she asked great questions before we left, a sign that she knows her stuff.
Kelly sat for my diabetic cat. She asked many questions about Kitty ahead of time which gave me peace of mind that she truly cared about her level of care. During the sit she kept me updated with pictures and texts. I highly recommend her as a pet sitter.
About Kelly K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I care for pets in the client’s home by following their established routines and instructions closely to maintain consistency and reduce stress for the animals. Before each sit, I consult with the owner to understand each pet’s specific needs, including feeding schedules, walking routines, medical requirements, behavioral considerations, and any household preferences. I prioritize keeping pets in their familiar environment with minimal disruption, ensuring they feel safe and comfortable while their owners are away. During care, I provide structured daily routines that may include feeding, fresh water, exercise or walks, litter box maintenance, medication administration when needed, and regular check-ins to monitor behavior and wellbeing. I also adjust my approach based on each pet’s temperament, whether they are social, shy, anxious, or require more attentive support, including senior care considerations. In addition to pet care, I maintain the household as requested, which may include basic home upkeep, security awareness, bringing in mail, and ensuring the home remains clean and orderly. My approach is consistent, detail-oriented, and focused on reliability, communication with the owner, and the overall wellbeing of the pets in my care.
Information Kelly K. would like to know about your pet
Need to know of any medications, sensitivities, triggers such as other animals, bikes, other people that may cause dog to react during walks. Especially important is how dog reacts while being walked: obedient, lunging behaviors etc. Activity level of the dog.
A typical day
Depends on the dog. Everything from slow sniff walks to ball throwing sessions. I seek input from pet parents on what their dogs like to do and then monitor how the dog responds.
Kelly K.
Montecito, CA