Hi I'm Kate :)
I am a lover of all animals but I am particularly obsessed with dogs! I have walked dogs for RSPCA as well as privately so have experience with a variety of dogs and behaviours. I have also fostered dogs through a few orgs until they transitioned to their new homes. I continue to do this for short-term emergency fosters.
I am a student and part time youth worker. I relocated to Darwin to complete my Honours in Psychology and am loving the Top End :) I am really missing all my regular animals that I house sit though! I know that trusting someone with your animal and house is a big deal and being a pet sitter is a massive privilege. I'm stoked to get the opportunity to spend time with your pets. In terms of dog walking, my favourite spots to take them are to the beach or on a hike.
If your dog is anxious and struggles to adjust I am happy to walk your dog and build rapport prior to house sitting at no cost. I like working with dogs with high anxiety and behavioural issues, and have significant experience with this. I am only able to take bookings within 15 kms of Nightcliff.
Details of bookings:
-A single walk is up to an hour.
-A house visit includes 1x walk and feeding for any of your pets.
Services I offer during a house sit are:
-dog walking up to twice per day (happy to take them along on any adventures)
- lots of cuddles/love
-watering plants
-maintaining your home and level of cleanliness (usually includes a vacuum and mop when I leave)
- updates via text including photos/ videos.
- My partner June is a physio and experienced dog sitter and sometimes comes house sit with me if you approve that- she's happy to come and meet you too!
*sliding scale house sits available- let me know if cost is a barrier to affording a house sitter.
Thanks for reading!
Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days before the booking, 50% refund afterward.
No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.
Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone
Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:
Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.
No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.
Kate was fantastic with our love Atlas and we’d love to have her look after her again. 🙏
we were so happy with Kate looking after Ziggy (he is a 13 year old lab), she was so professional and always on time and sent lots of pics/txts to keep me updated. She made sure he was fed, had plenty of water and slept inside at night. Kate also took Ziggy on some gentle walks, he needed some extra attention and she was more than happy to give him his regular medication. when we got home, the house was so clean and tidy and all the plants had been watered , we were so happy with Kate and Ziggy loved her - thanks Kate :-)