Kimberley K.
Kimberley K.
Contact for Boarding
from $48 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Safe and loving in-home pet care!
When I was in 6th grade, I started a dog walking business, and I've been hooked on pet care ever since. My approach is always safety first, meet their needs, and reinforce positive behaviors. And of course, show them all the love! My dog experience spans a number of areas, including volunteering with myriad shelters (most recently I've been a foster care provider for Austin Animal Center for 10+ years, fostering underage puppies, mamas and their babies, and high-need dogs who are desperate for a shelter break); training my own dogs for obedience/companion dog and agility; behavior mod work with rescues; and walking, feeding, and fostering the pets of terminally ill patients so that they could keep their beloved support for as long as possible. I've also been a loving kitty mom all my life, and I've been fostering for Austin Animal Center for about 10 years. I mostly take care of underage kittens, mamas and their litters, and occasionally a "desperate housecat" who just needs a break from the stresses of shelter life. I've studied behavior, communication, and psychology of cats, and I certainly have had a lot of varied opportunities to learn from the myriad fosters we've had. The one thing they all need is love and patience!
Cat care experience
Kimberley also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Rita is a repeat guest at Kimberly’s. She always has a great time on forest walks and feels at home.
Great with updates and feedback. Very thoughtful in her introductions to other dogs/cats.
Kimberley was great. I had a last minute request due to scheduling and she graciously accepted it. In addition she took great care of my 10 lb dog and made sure she was OK with the other (big!) dogs in residence. The stay was short but it relived my mind to know that Kimberley was there for me!
Our two dogs loved their time with Kimberley. She’s got great training and behavior experience and they were better behaved when we picked them up than when we dropped them off! Her house has access to great trails and outdoor space and our pups had lots of play and exercise. Highly recommend!
Kimberly is wonderful, professional kind and accommodating!
Kimberley is a pet whisperer! Our sweet, anxious pup, Rita, usually takes a moment to settle in, but she felt right at home with Kimberley. We receive updates and photos and are totally at ease that Rita is in the right hands.
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Schedule
I'm a writer by profession and I work from home, so my schedule is flexible and completely my own. I have three teenage sons who also love animals and are pet-savvy, and my house is often full of activity. I enjoy long walks, cuddles on the couch, and lots of playtime. I also like to sit in my enclosed dog run sipping coffee and organizing my thoughts while visiting friends get their zoomies out. I can board up to 3 dogs at once. My hours for drop-off & pick-up are between 9:30am-9:30pm. Please consider dropping your pet off the night before and/or picking them up the morning after if travel times conflict. I also offer round trip pick-up & drop-off for $15-$50, depending on the distance.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
With all my years of foster care, I've learned a lot of tricks for introducing animals to a new environment and to new friends. It's always safety first, keep it slow and steady, read the cues, don't pressure anyone. I have dedicated rooms for fur-babies to hang out in while they adjust to the smells and sounds of my home in a safe, non-threatening way. My pets are accustomed to the comings and goings of new animals, and are happy to hang out or ignore your pets, as social cues dictate. ;) Once my guests are feeling more confident, I adjust our interactions and the level of oversight based on your wishes and guidance, and my experience. I am happy to follow your house rules around furniture, beds, leash work, command cues, feeding habits, etc. My pet guests are always kept completely separate from one another for feeding, as well as any time I am not actively supervising. I never leave pets alone with other pets they do not live with regularly. For exercise, I take several walks a day and I have a separate, enclosed dog run outside. I never leave dogs unattended in the run. Because every pet is different, every visit is different; I appreciate that at this stage in my life, I have the experience and flexibility to ensure that your family member gets the attention they crave and the safe environment they need. I also have a large crate for transport or separating animals in case of emergency.
Pets
A typical day
I live in a quiet neighborhood and my house backs up to the greenbelt, so I start most mornings with a long walk in the woods and/or around the neighborhood with my doggy friends. If your pup enjoys a good run, well, so do I! During the day, I'm usually surrounded by snoozing four-legged companions while I work, and we go out for frequent breaks/walks/play sessions throughout the day. I have a shady dog run for getting out zoomies, playing fetch, and being able to hang out in the fresh air. I never leave dogs unattended in the run. In the evenings I'm usually curled up on the couch snuggling with my guests and watching TV or reading, and then we go out for another walk to clear our heads and get ready for a good night's sleep!