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Sage R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Sage R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $100 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
12 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Responsible & puts your dog first!

Attentive and experienced working with dogs of different sizes and backgrounds. Work regularly with rescue dogs and run adoption drives to find homes for the homeless dogs of NYC. Have taken care of friends and family’s dogs for years! You can trust me to protect your dog as if he/she is my own. I will make sure your dog is well cared for in your absence and returns to you happy! Your dog will be the priority under my watch. I know leaving your dog can be stressful - I am happy to send regular pictures and follow regimens to keep as much routine while you’re gone. Please reach out if you would like to learn more about me and discuss your dog’s needs.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
12 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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12 ratings
Eric L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 20, 2026

Sage was fantastic with Haru! She really took the time to understand Haru's quirks, habits, and needs and made sure to provide him with a fun and comfortable environment while we were away. The frequent updates and photos to keep us in the loop were also greatly appreciated! We're so grateful that Sage was able to watch Haru while we were away and will definitely rebook with her in the future!

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Diane S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 06, 2026

Charlie loves going to see Sage

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Diane S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Dec 15, 2024

Sage is great with Charlie.

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Faye F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 24, 2022

It usually takes Garbo a minute to warm up to someone new, but she bonded with Sage right away. Sage was great about sending pictures and updates every day. I'm very glad to have connected with Sage. It's comforting to know Garbo is in good hands and well taken care of when I'm away.

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Shirley L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 06, 2022

Sage was great with my dog Ace. She took her on lots of walks and they played fetch every day. She sent me many photos which I really appreciated and Ace always looked like she was comfortable and having a good time. I would definitely rebook with Sage in the future!

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Patrick A.
Jun 08, 2021

Could not recommend Sage enough! Communicative, organized, and enthusiastic, she made the entire process easy and gave me peace of mind knowing that my Roscoe was in good hands. She kept me in the loop with everything from walks to ensuring she was providing Roscoe with the proper dosage of his heartworm meds. A lovely person and an ever better caretaker, I am looking forward to booking her again in the future.

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Schedule

I have flexible working arrangements so when I’m available, I can be home any point with your dog to be sure they’re content while you’re away.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I follow whatever is the preferred routine and sleeping arrangement of the dog and owner. I have a secure apartment where your dog will be safe. I have blankets as a make shift bed if no bed is provided. I follow food and medication protocols and go on several walks through the day.

A typical day

Fun starts when the dog arrives! We will go on plenty of walks, optional runs, fetch, dog park trip (if allowed), belly rubs, playing with toys, whatever the dog is feeling!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Sage can host up to 1 pet per night
Is he/she house broken? Any eating allergies/preferences? Can he/she go to a dog park? How does he/she do with other dogs? Anything we should avoid (upsets the dog)?
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.