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Kathryn

Responsible Non-smoker Happy to Devote Herself to Your Pets

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My experience

10+ years

I've been looking after pets since I was a pre-teen. I grew up with cats and occasionally cat-sat for my neighbors. My parents got a dog when I was in college, and I often watched him when my parents went out of town. These days, I live…

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  • Fang

    american shorthair

    Currently owns

  • Miss Josephine

    american shorthair

    Owned in past

  • Cooter

    red ear slider turtle

    Currently owns

Reviews (2)

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Kim

Kathryn was a fantastic guest! It was really easy to coordinate arrival/departure times with her, there were no issues that came up during the stay. The dogs…

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  • cat
La Crosse, WI, US · 13 Mar - 16 Mar 2025
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Rachel & Alex

Kathryn was a dream come true. We did a FaceTime with her when considering different people and the comfort level we had after just a few minutes was so…

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  • cat
Nashville, TN, US · 15 Feb - 23 Feb 2025

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Sara Atkinson

Kathryn looked after Sara Atkinson’s pets & home

Kathryn has been a conscientious pet and house sitter for us. She’s detail oriented and respectful of our home. She truly enjoys spending time with our dog, Moxley, and loves taking hime for long walks. She has been a gem of a helper when we’ve been out of town.

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26 December 2024

About Kathryn

I'm a writer of creative nonfiction who loves reading, cooking, and long walks. I live with my husband, two teenagers, a cat, and a turtle just outside of Chicago, where I taught high school for 18 years.

Age – 53Occupation – writerLives in – Skokie, United States
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Why I want to house sit

A few times a year, I like to take a writing retreat. Pets, I've found, make wonderful writing companions. They're usually pretty content to just hang out while I'm at my desk, so long as I take enough breaks for love, treats, and exercise…

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