who are we
Katie’s Kennel was built to create a better experience for both owner and pet.
No pet is the same, we totally get it. That’s why we provide a personalized experience to ensure your pets sit, stay or walk is customized to fit your lifestyle. Our goal is to grow with you and your pet through all stages of life and build a lasting relationship.
KK was started in July of 2018 and has grown into a community of pet lovers across the country. We currently service the Kansas City Metro as well as the Scottsdale, AZ and surrounding East Valley area. Over the years we’ve had incredible opportunities to travel outside of these states to care for clients in cities such as- LA, Las Vegas, Dallas and more.
Katie’s Kennel is proud to be 99% woman owned, ran and operated. Our team is composed of pet lovers who have a passion for providing quality care for your animals like they would their own.
katie moore
Owner & Founder
Katie founded KK in 2018 with the hope of building a rewarding and long-lasting career for herself. Fast forward to today, and Katie now runs and operates a small but dedicated business alongside a passionate and committed team of pet lovers who provide exceptional services across the country. Her deep passion for her company, clients, and team is clearly evident in the consistently high quality of services KK offers and the thoughtful, well-considered policies that Katie’s Kennel consistently enforces.
With a strong leadership background, Katie brings valuable and diverse experience from working with other small businesses in sales, management, and human resources, which helps her expertly guide KK toward continued growth, stability, and success.
claire pierce
district manager
Claire has been a strong and dedicated leader at Katie’s Kennel since she started in 2019. She began her journey with us as a dog walker and has gained valuable experience by working in nearly every role within the company, building her expertise from the ground up.
Currently, Claire oversees our Pet Sitting Team while also managing our Hiring Division, ensuring we bring in the best talent. When she’s not busy at work, you can often find Claire passionately rooting for the KC Chiefs, enjoying quality time with her family, or skillfully wrangling a house full of playful Doodles staying over for extended Stays.
tabby graham
daily service manager
Tabby began her journey at Katie’s Kennel in 2020 as a dedicated Dog Walker, primarily serving the Downtown Kansas City area. Over the years, she has naturally progressed into a leadership role, steadily expanding her responsibilities and adding valuable experience to her resume here at Katie’s Kennel.
Tabby has become the reliable point of contact for scheduling dog walks, managing both client and staff logistical needs, and coordinating new client meet and greet appointments. In addition to these duties, Tabby also helps with traveling pet sitting when she’s not busy working behind her laptop or out in the field, walking dogs and engaging with clients throughout Kansas City.
erika dyer
wedding & event manager
Erika brings expert coordination and compassionate care to every event and wedding day she manages. With extensive experience in the events industry, she ensures that every furry guest feels comfortable and well-looked after. Her keen attention to detail and calm presence make her an invaluable asset on your special day, allowing you to focus on creating lasting memories while Erika handles all your pet-related needs seamlessly.
Over the years Erika has put her years of experience in the event world to work here at KK helping us plan and execute events. Erika’s level of professionalism and care has allowed us to elevate our productions and make long lasting relationships with collaborators and partners. Erika is not only an employee but an avid KK client and can speak from her experience from a clients perspective.
