Sara A.
Salinas, CA
Services
Prices include all fees.
Sara can care for
Availability
I am open and flexible all days of the week as this is my only source of income. Same day appointments are also an option most days.
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About Sara A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I currently live in an apartment with my partner. Having a partner in my own home to be with our pets helps me to be more physically and mentally available for my clients, especially for house sitting jobs that may be long term.
Information Sara A. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know ahead of time what the temperament of your pet is so that I can best accommodate them and help them feel at ease while you are away. Additionally, it would help to know ahead of time any special needs (medications, etc.). For house sitting jobs, I find it best if you type out instructions on a document to refer to if you have the means to do so.
A typical day
First, I love to play with dogs and going on walks with them; the bigger the dog the better. Fetch is one of my favorite games to play with a dog. Hopefully, there is a dog park near you. I really feed off energetic dogs the most because, like them, I gotta get my zoomies out somewhere. For cats, I love playing with toys with them and cuddling with them if they are into that.
Location
Salinas, CA
Pets
Your Pet’s Chosen Family
Pet care experience
I’ve have experience caring for both cats and dogs of all ages and sizes. I currently have two 6 year old cats in my home, that I raised from kittens. Before them, I had a cat for 16 years and a beagle for nine years. As a child, we had multiple dogs and cats and there has been very little time I’ve spent in my life without a pet of some sort.
Cat care experience
Sara also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
I wanted to leave an honest review of my experience with Sara. While there were a couple of brief positive moments, the overall care fell incredibly short of what was agreed upon. What Went Well The Video Update: When I explicitly asked for an update, Sara did respond with a video. Happy Dogs: In the video she sent, my dogs looked happy and healthy, which gave me some peace of mind in the moment. What Went Wrong (The Reality) Unfortunately, outside of that single video, the basic requirements of the job were completely neglected: Lack of Consistent Communication: Aside from the video I had to prompt her for, I did not receive daily updates. No Daily Walks: My dogs were not walked on a daily basis as we had discussed. Neglected Yard & Hydration: Sara failed to pick up my dogs' poop from the backyard, leaving it a mess. More alarmingly, she did not put water in the backyard water bowl, which is a basic safety and hydration hazard. Unacceptable Boundary Violation: To top it all off, Sara invited a guest (her partner) to stay over at my house without asking for my permission first. This is a massive breach of privacy and trust. Bottom line: While I am glad my dogs seemed happy in the brief video I received, the lack of daily walks, poor yard cleanup, empty water bowls, and the uninvited house guest are completely unacceptable. I cannot recommend Sara and will not be using her services again.
Sara was great! Sara was available very last minute when our other house & pet sitter cancelled right before our trip. Our pets said they had a great time lol.
Sara was an exceptional dog sitter, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the care she provided. We have two dogs, including one who is very elderly and requires a great deal of extra attention, patience, and gentle handling. Sara went above and beyond to make sure both dogs were not only well cared for, but also comfortable and at ease while we were away. She was attentive, reliable, and clearly experienced with handling dogs with different needs. It gave us real peace of mind knowing our senior dog was in such capable and compassionate hands. Sara kept us updated and made sure every detail of their routine was followed closely. I would absolutely trust her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a responsible, kind, and dedicated dog sitter.
Thank you so much!
About Sara A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I currently live in an apartment with my partner. Having a partner in my own home to be with our pets helps me to be more physically and mentally available for my clients, especially for house sitting jobs that may be long term.
Information Sara A. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know ahead of time what the temperament of your pet is so that I can best accommodate them and help them feel at ease while you are away. Additionally, it would help to know ahead of time any special needs (medications, etc.). For house sitting jobs, I find it best if you type out instructions on a document to refer to if you have the means to do so.
A typical day
First, I love to play with dogs and going on walks with them; the bigger the dog the better. Fetch is one of my favorite games to play with a dog. Hopefully, there is a dog park near you. I really feed off energetic dogs the most because, like them, I gotta get my zoomies out somewhere. For cats, I love playing with toys with them and cuddling with them if they are into that.
Sara A.
Salinas, CA