Sarah D.
Riverside, CT
Dog & Cat Lover Extraordinaire
Pet care experience
Please note that I do NOT board dogs or bring other dogs/cats to my home. My 2 kitties would not be happy with that idea. All care is done in your home. Also, please keep in mind that I keep 80% of the charge of my Rover rate. I am also able to be booked outside of Rover and will provide my phone number and email address after we meet in person. Thank you for reading! :) My weekends are generally pretty free because my M-F clients aren't at work! I am happy to work on Saturdays and Sundays. I only service the Greenwich, CT and downtown Stamford, CT areas. It is simply impossible for me to commute any further because it is too time-consuming. My current availability windows for dog walking are Fridays between 11-2. Despite never having a dog of my own, I have always loved spending time with and being around dogs. For the past six years, I have been regularly taking care of and walking a number of different dogs full-time and have enjoyed every minute of it. I have experience taking care of breeds of all sizes - from yorkies to pugs to labs to collies and everything in-between. I love spending time with dogs, walking them, playing with them, taking them to the dog park - you name it! I am a fan of every dog breed and will treat your dog as if he was my own. I am very attentive to each individual's dog's needs and will adapt to their preferences. I'm a very active person and don't mind walking long distances (my typical day is between 8-10 miles of walking in total. :)) Typical walks last 30 minutes during the week. I can accommodate 60-minute walks on weekends only. A walk/visit will also include feeding (if necessary), water refreshing, and bringing in the mail (if possible). I also do dog sitting - mainly day/evening visits so you can enjoy a day or an evening away from home. I will also do some light cleaning while house-sitting for the dogs as well. I have done overnight sitting in the past but I am generally too busy to accommodate that right now (plus my 2 kitties miss me!). If you happen to be a cat lover, that's awesome, because I am too! I have 2 senior cats who are 14 years old (down from 4 over the last couple of years, RIP to my beautiful babies). I am as much a cat lover as I am a dog lover. I'm happy to come by to take care of your cat and give him some individualized attention because cats need love just as much as dogs do. I typically spend between 45 min-1 hour per visit with any cat(s). Visits include feeding, refreshing water, litter box cleaning, and playtime. I am also knowledgeable about the ideal dog walking position (by your side with non-retractable leash) and can work with your dog on getting him to walk properly without pulling. Oftentimes, I will recommend a gentle leader or harness for pulling and a shorter leash. I have had several clients who have had tremendous success in alleviating pulling which is a relief for you as the owner, me as the walker, and the dog! In addition, I am well-versed in dog & cat nutrition and am happy to help give guidance in that area if need be. I can provide over a dozen references upon request. I can accommodate last minute requests sometimes, but I would strongly prefer at least a 24-hour notice. I would also prefer to meet you and your pet ahead of time so that everyone is more comfortable if it is your first time booking with me. I always provide photo updates and lengthy notes with every visit. In fact, I pride myself on catching your four-legged family member(s) in their best pose. Thank you for reading and I look forward to hearing from you!
Reviews
We’re so glad we found Sarah for our week away. She took great care of our cat, Monkey, with daily food, water, litter box cleaning, playing, and petting. He felt very loved and we so appreciated the pictures and updates everyday. We will definitely be working with Sarah again!
Sarah was so great with Mico and Mya while we were on vacation. She is thoughtful and thinks of things you forgot to mention. Her updates and communication is excellent. But also she passed the M&M test. They both looked happy when we returned. I would 100% book Sarah again.
Sarah did an amazing job and went above and beyond with care. Making sure our cats got lots of pets and treats during visits. And also takes the most adorable pictures of your little ones! An amazing job all around if you need a pet sitter!
Sarah was great. She kept Peanut happy and healthy while we were gone. Thank you!
About Sarah D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I do not care for pets in my own home. All care is done in your home. For cats, typically I stay for 30 min-45 min either once or twice a day depending on the owner's preference. For dogs, I can provide morning, afternoon or evening visits, but I prefer to not do overnights currently.
Information Sarah D. would like to know about your pet
Does your dog have any medical needs? Is he high or low energy? What are his eating habits? Does he get along with other dogs? Does he pull while walking? How often does he typically go to the bathroom? Is he easily scared by strangers? No detail is too small!
A typical day
We can go on walks around your neighborhood (most common option) or go to a nearby dog park - whichever you'd prefer! We can also hang out in your yard and play fetch or your dog can run around on his own. :)
Services
Sarah can watch in your home
Availability
I work full-time in this business and I have been doing this for 9 years. I take my work very seriously and treat every client's pet like they are my own. I do the best I can to accommodate occasional walks, cat care, and the like, but sometimes due to how busy I can get (especially around holidays), I cannot always make it work. I will do the best I can and respond to you as soon as possible.
About Sarah D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I do not care for pets in my own home. All care is done in your home. For cats, typically I stay for 30 min-45 min either once or twice a day depending on the owner's preference. For dogs, I can provide morning, afternoon or evening visits, but I prefer to not do overnights currently.
Information Sarah D. would like to know about your pet
Does your dog have any medical needs? Is he high or low energy? What are his eating habits? Does he get along with other dogs? Does he pull while walking? How often does he typically go to the bathroom? Is he easily scared by strangers? No detail is too small!
A typical day
We can go on walks around your neighborhood (most common option) or go to a nearby dog park - whichever you'd prefer! We can also hang out in your yard and play fetch or your dog can run around on his own. :)
Location
Riverside, CT
Pets
Sarah D.
Riverside, CT