Katie

I'm Here To Give Back!

Gent
6 times favorited
1 recurring guest
Lives with 2 dogs
Lives with Border Collie/Poodle Willow
Usually responds within few hours
20w ago
Last activity
<4h
Response time
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
5 EUR for each additional pet
15 EUR
/walk
All services and rates

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Katie is currently not available to accept new requests.

About Katie

Hello I am new to Merelbeke and moved here after living in the city center of Gent for 3 years. I first came to Belgium form Philadelphia, USA with my dog trixie (seen in the picutures) She passed away in 2019, but we were companions for 10 years! I now live in a house with a garden and the Schelderode/kwenenbos area is close by with fields and trails for walking.

I have raised two of my own dogs over the years, and my parents always had 2 or 3 at a time. We also had cats growing up, so needless to say, I have always been around animals and have a deep love for them!

I have expereince with higher energy dogs, and timid/shy- I understand you need to tailor your attention to them based on what they need and get to know each other first! I volunteered for a local shelter in the past (thats where I ended up finding my two of my first dogs). I have enjoyed using pawshake for the first 2 years living in Gent with trixie - and had a wonderful experience with the girls watching her when I would travel.

Now I would like to pay it forward and be there for someone who is in need of someone reliable and understanding to walk their dog, or visit and take care of them while on a getaway. I am happy to come to you if in reasonable distance from me, as I know they are normally more comfortable in their own environement and schedule.

I prefer around zwijnaarde, or Merelbeke, as I only travel by bike.

I do work full time at UGent doing research in the Zwijnaarde technologiepark, but I'd like to be available for anyone who would like to have help with dog walks or while you're away -

just message me! I am very reliable and trustworty as I've always stuck to a good schedule with my own dog and I know the importance of that, despite when our lives may have other plans. It's imprtant to ask for help and know you can have trust worthy people around in your neighborhood and house. I've moved around a bit over the years and I always found it put me at peace to meet local people and even make friends with the people around me that you can ask for favors such as walking or helping with your pet.

I currently only speak English, but am trying to learn Dutch. You can find me at a local cafe with a cappicuinno, doing weightlifting, biking around, or walking in the city center! I look forward to hearing form you soon.

Katie's services

At your home

Dog Walking
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
5 EUR for each additional pet
15 EUR
/walk
One home visit a day
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
10 EUR
/day
House Sitting
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
30 EUR
/night
Two home visits a day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
18 EUR
/day

Katie also offers

Cancellation policy: Moderate

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.

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Home Visits
Emma, 2020-07-10

Thank you so much Katie for taking care of our little guy Elijah. Everything was perfect, and we especially loved getting an update on him everyday! I think he has found a new friend in you :).

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Home Visits
Axelle, 2020-02-13

Perfect, as always!

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Katie's Pets

Trixie - Passed Away In Jan 2019
Mixed
Willow
Border Collie/Poodle

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+10 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques

Can Administer

Oral medications

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Katie

Katie

I'm Here To Give Back!

Gent
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
5 EUR for each additional pet
15 EUR
/walk
All services and rates

Unavailable

Katie is currently not available to accept new requests.

Cancellation policy: Moderate

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.

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