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Sage M.

Star Sitter

Tacoma, WA

5 out of 5.0 stars
107 reviews
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Sage M. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Long-time pet lover!

Pet care experience

I've used Rover both part- and full-time for over a year and a half now, so I have a lot of experience working both with this app and a wide variety of pets! I’ve walked and house sat for dogs of all sizes and a wide variety of temperaments, so I’m sure I’ll get along well with your pup. I've also worked with a wide range of other pets, including cats, snakes, chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs. Personally, I’ve owned many pets over the years, including two cats and a dog currently. So while my professional work with pets goes back a few years, my love and care for them has been lifelong! I just finished up my degree at the UW in Seattle and moved to the Tacoma area a few months ago. So I definitely have plenty of experience with working with pets in urban areas and will always prioritize your pet's health and safety. I also have experience with caring for older pets and administering oral medication.

Cat care experience

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Long-time cat lover!

Sage also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Halsey N.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 16, 2025
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Sage was very accommodating on a last minute booking. She was very communicative, sent wonderful updates on my three cats and even made our skittish former-stray feel comfortable enough to come out. I would recommend Sage for any cat care needs.

Jasmine S.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 08, 2025
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Sage is very professional and detail oriented. She has been a pleasure to work with and Rocky seemed very happy meeting her. He's a very shy kitty and particular about who he makes an appearance for but came out to get some love and attention when she did her last couple of visits. Everything went so smoothly and I'm grateful for her help while I was out of town for the holiday. Highly, highly recommend her services!!!🙏🏽🤍😺

Julie S.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 07, 2025
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Sage took great care of our cats! I appreciated her taking time to play with them and send pictures. Happy to have her back again and appreciated her looking after our house and pets while we were away.

Lisa N.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 30, 2025
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Loved having Sage drop-in to check on my two dogs. Sage was also flexible when I had to add an extra visit last minute. She was responsive and punctual, as well. Can't wait to rebook her for my dogs in the future.

About Sage M.

Communication

32 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

For each new client, I arrange a meet-and-greet beforehand to discuss further details with you. While many of the questions I ask are pet-centered, I will also ask necessary questions about your home’s security. For the comfort of your pet, I do my best to stick to whatever routine they’re used to, including outdoor vs. indoor time if applicable. I will not take your pet anywhere that we have not previously discussed. If something unexpected comes up during the stay, you will be informed or consulted as soon as possible.

Information Sage M. would like to know about your pet

I’ve worked with a very wide variety of pets, so there isn’t much I haven’t encountered yet. However, if your pet requires any special care or attention, such as being distrusting of new people or needing very rigorous care, please let me know! I’m usually available to devote all of my time to your pet, but on the small chance that I’m not I’d rather you find someone more suited as soon as possible!

A typical day

As mentioned previously, I will meet with you before the start of the booking to get all the details on your pet. If your pet is anxious and needs routine, I will do my best to adhere to what their usual day might look like. Even if your pet is more easy-going, I’ll definitely make note of what makes them happy and incorporate it into our day! No matter what, I'll give them lots of love and do my best to make them feel safe and cared for.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$85per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Sage can watch in your home

Cats
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I’m generally pretty flexible when it comes to scheduling pet care. If you send me a request and I’m unavailable, I’ll let you know right away!

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Sage M.

Communication

32 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

For each new client, I arrange a meet-and-greet beforehand to discuss further details with you. While many of the questions I ask are pet-centered, I will also ask necessary questions about your home’s security. For the comfort of your pet, I do my best to stick to whatever routine they’re used to, including outdoor vs. indoor time if applicable. I will not take your pet anywhere that we have not previously discussed. If something unexpected comes up during the stay, you will be informed or consulted as soon as possible.

Information Sage M. would like to know about your pet

I’ve worked with a very wide variety of pets, so there isn’t much I haven’t encountered yet. However, if your pet requires any special care or attention, such as being distrusting of new people or needing very rigorous care, please let me know! I’m usually available to devote all of my time to your pet, but on the small chance that I’m not I’d rather you find someone more suited as soon as possible!

A typical day

As mentioned previously, I will meet with you before the start of the booking to get all the details on your pet. If your pet is anxious and needs routine, I will do my best to adhere to what their usual day might look like. Even if your pet is more easy-going, I’ll definitely make note of what makes them happy and incorporate it into our day! No matter what, I'll give them lots of love and do my best to make them feel safe and cared for.

Location

Tacoma, WA

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Sage M.

Star Sitter

Tacoma, WA

5 out of 5.0 stars
107 reviews