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Patricia K.

Lake Forest, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
133 reviews
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Services

Patricia can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Availability

Typically I am home with exceptions to grocery shopping or a brief appointment outside the home. Pet care and nurturance are my main focus and priority.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Patricia K.

Communication

57 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog 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

My home has a dog friendly interior with cushy beds, waterproof flooring and safety gates where needed. Every camper seeks out their own special spot, and lots of times they just love cuddling with each other!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Patricia K. would like to know about your pet

Specific information about your pet is obtained via a meet and greet at my home. I keep complete files on every dog, quirky behavior, special likes or dislikes, where he/she sleeps, etc. I communicate daily with owners via email or text/pictures/videos and even face time on occasion!

A typical day

A typical Dog Haven "day" for your pet will be tailored to his/her needs and likes! Yard exploration, lounging on the couch, playing with toys and/or other dogs....

Location

Lake Forest, IL

Patricia K.'s Neighborhood

Dog Haven! East Lake Forest.

Pet care experience

Limitations on Boarding Services: Companion "type" dogs only accepted. Spayed and neutered, vaccinated and well socialized campers will just love joining others in a dog friendly home! Covered by 3rd party Pet Care Insurance; I am retired and was employed as a licensed clinical social worker manager in municipality (police), hospital and educational settings. I am an animal lover with decades of experience with dogs, cats and others! ((No hounds, hunting/herding/guarding, including French and English bulldogs, Pugs campers accepted; I love them ALL but the little dogs don't.) HOUSE DESCRIPTION: Minimal stairs and a ramp to the outdoor padlocked large yard (complete with motion light sensors), and separate indoor napping/sleeping/feeding areas meet individual needs. "Sibling" or multiple family dogs are very welcome, as are healthy functioning elderly dear hearts. I offer extended stays, and some dogs have wintered with me for years! Medical needs for visitors: I have experience with oral/vision/injectable medications. I pride myself on keeping meds schedules on time!

Reviews

J D.
Boarding • Jan 28, 2026
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So sweet to Eliza. We were very nervous about leaving her and she came back perfectly happy ❤️

Ryan C.
Boarding • Dec 13, 2025
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Pat was great and took good care of Niu Niu while we were away.

Louisa M.
Boarding • Dec 08, 2025
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Patricia is outstanding! We really appreciated updates throughout the stay and could tell she really loves her job. She goes far and above to make sure that your dog is happy and secure in her care.

Nina R.
Boarding • Nov 30, 2025
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Pat was a wonderful sitter over the holiday weekend! She kept us updated and we could tell she genuinely enjoyed taking care of our dog. We’ll def be using her again in the future!

About Patricia K.

Communication

57 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog 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

My home has a dog friendly interior with cushy beds, waterproof flooring and safety gates where needed. Every camper seeks out their own special spot, and lots of times they just love cuddling with each other!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Patricia K. would like to know about your pet

Specific information about your pet is obtained via a meet and greet at my home. I keep complete files on every dog, quirky behavior, special likes or dislikes, where he/she sleeps, etc. I communicate daily with owners via email or text/pictures/videos and even face time on occasion!

A typical day

A typical Dog Haven "day" for your pet will be tailored to his/her needs and likes! Yard exploration, lounging on the couch, playing with toys and/or other dogs....

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
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Patricia K.

Lake Forest, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
133 reviews