Homehand Petcare

from $50.00

HOME HAND PET SERVICES.

I love animals! I have been pet sitting for over 20 years, from highly anxious dogs to sick cats, to brand new puppies to hamsters and chickens, to your regular old every day lab. I have done it all, and loved it! I have a big beautiful backyard which is fenced in and ideal for dogs with the zoomies, or a lazy afternoon lounging in the sun. I spend a vast majority of my time working from home as a full time artist, so your pet will be closely attended to at all times, and never left for longer than it takes to run a quick errand or check in on another pet for a drop in! I have my own cozy crates and chewies for anxious pets, and I familiarize all pets with their “temporary home” when they arrive so they have a safe place to hang out when I run to the grocery store.

I am sober, professional, and care deeply about creating a peaceful environment that feels as close to home as possible for all pets and people who enter my space. You never have to worry about reckless or inattentive or inexperienced others watching your pet while they’re with me, as I am a solo owned and operated business who takes pride in ensuring each critter is treated with respect and love.

You can either book here by selecting your sit type from the drop down menu, or email me the details of your needs at THEHOMEHAND@GMAIL.COM and I will invoice you directly. Payment via Zelle is preferred, but I also accept paypal and venmo. I’m open to questions and inquiries about particulars you haven’t found answers to here on my site. Shoot me a message and we will discuss details to ensure it’s a good fit, and arrange a meet and greet soon to follow.

**A note on travel: my booking fees do not include travel costs for drop ins over 10 miles from downtown Boone. I am more than happy to travel in service to your animal(s), and will include a fee on your invoice by email to account for additional mileage calculated based on current gas cost. If you would like to arrange pick up or drop off of your pet for a boarding or doggy day care sesh, I’m also happy to provide that service for a small fee.

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HOME HAND PET SERVICES.

I love animals! I have been pet sitting for over 20 years, from highly anxious dogs to sick cats, to brand new puppies to hamsters and chickens, to your regular old every day lab. I have done it all, and loved it! I have a big beautiful backyard which is fenced in and ideal for dogs with the zoomies, or a lazy afternoon lounging in the sun. I spend a vast majority of my time working from home as a full time artist, so your pet will be closely attended to at all times, and never left for longer than it takes to run a quick errand or check in on another pet for a drop in! I have my own cozy crates and chewies for anxious pets, and I familiarize all pets with their “temporary home” when they arrive so they have a safe place to hang out when I run to the grocery store.

I am sober, professional, and care deeply about creating a peaceful environment that feels as close to home as possible for all pets and people who enter my space. You never have to worry about reckless or inattentive or inexperienced others watching your pet while they’re with me, as I am a solo owned and operated business who takes pride in ensuring each critter is treated with respect and love.

You can either book here by selecting your sit type from the drop down menu, or email me the details of your needs at THEHOMEHAND@GMAIL.COM and I will invoice you directly. Payment via Zelle is preferred, but I also accept paypal and venmo. I’m open to questions and inquiries about particulars you haven’t found answers to here on my site. Shoot me a message and we will discuss details to ensure it’s a good fit, and arrange a meet and greet soon to follow.

**A note on travel: my booking fees do not include travel costs for drop ins over 10 miles from downtown Boone. I am more than happy to travel in service to your animal(s), and will include a fee on your invoice by email to account for additional mileage calculated based on current gas cost. If you would like to arrange pick up or drop off of your pet for a boarding or doggy day care sesh, I’m also happy to provide that service for a small fee.

Client Reviews.

“She was really easy to communicate with & went above & beyond to accommodate my schedule. Highly recommend 😃”

-Gretchen W. December 27, 2024

Katy is one of only a handful of people I trust with my fur babies. They adore her. Katy has reliably assisted with daytime walks, overnight stays, pet medication administration, feeding, playtime, and general loving and cuddles. I feel very comfortable leaving my babies in Katy’s care and recommending her to others.

-EH December 28, 2021

Katy was an AMAZING dog sitter! Our pup is a little anxious and she was so sweet making sure he was comfortable and happy. She sent us updates and pictures and was very quick to respond whenever I messaged her to check in. She stayed at our place and was a wonderful guest. We came home to a super clean house and everything exactly as we left it. Wally was definitely super happy when he was with her and I would 1000% use Katy again to dog/house sit!

-Erica G January 12, 2022

Katy was great! Easy going and very communicative. Made sure our kitties got the attention we wanted to make sure they had while we were away. Would definitely rebook!

-Carly G Sept 20, 2022

“I couldn't be more grateful! She accepted my last-minute booking without hesitation and took such wonderful care of my dog. She even drove way out of her way to come pick up my fur baby. From the start, she was kind, responsive, and made me feel completely at ease. I received updates and knew my pup was in great hands the entire time. It's not easy to find someone you can trust, especially on short notice, but she exceeded all my expectations. I would absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, reliable dog sitter! I am looking forward to the next time I need Katy!”

— Julie O. July 6 2026

Katy is amazing. 20 out of 10 recommend! She was so responsive and quick to reply and help out with a relatively last minute dog sit. My 1 year old pup is pretty high energy and hasn’t been around a ton of other people and dogs. This was her first time staying with a sitter. Katy is obviously so experienced and relaxed around dogs. Drop off and pickup was seamless. She had great communication the from the first contact through the entire sit. She kept me in the loop about Waffles adjustment and shared pictures. I’m so grateful to find Katy and almost hesitate to leave a good review because I want to keep her all to myself! Thanks so much Katy! You’re the BEST!

— Allison B. June 30, 2026

Katy helped me out when I was in a real pinch and needed a last minute sitter! She was so professional and made sure we spoke on the phone prior to arriving so we could go over my pup’s special needs. She immediately put my pups at ease, and that’s saying a lot with my anxious little one. She sent me updates and I will most certainly be booking her again!

-Caroline Z. June 21, 2025

Katy was a WONDERFUL dog sitter and I highly recommend her.

I was traveling through the area and needed a dog sitter for just 1 day. I was so nervous to leave my sweet pup with a total stranger. But Katy was so gentle and kind and kept me up to date on everything going on that day. She even sent me photos of my happy pup and that was so reassuring and put my anxiety to ease. I’m grateful for her attention and care for my dog. I would trust her to do it again should I go through the area. You can trust her with your fur babies and she’ll take very good care of them.

-Nikki July 26 2026

Katy was marvelous! Upon returning from our Christmas trip, our Pom mix was very happy, full of spirit and healthy, free of the anxiety he has suffered so badly in the past. The house was clean and in order as we had left it. We are so pleased with Katy and will certainly call upon her for our next trip. She is the best sitter we have ever had! Thank you, Katy!

-Robert S. December 27, 2022

Katy was great! She was very communicative and willing to flexible about drop off time/location. She sent some updates and pics of Bender, and he was healthy and happy when we picked him up.

-Kylie B Nov 20 2024