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Sara D.

Ankeny, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
165 reviews
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Services

Sara can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Sara can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am home full time so my home and availability is wide open! I am happy to accommodate for drop-ins, walks, overnights and extended stays too!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Sara D.

Communication

39 repeat pet parents
36% response rate
Usually responds within a few days
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a home with lots of love to provide! I have the space to provide one on one care if your pet prefers their alone time. I have a yard for all the potty breaks they need. And children who are sweet and kind to their animal friends. I have space to provide for kitties who don’t enjoy dogs or other cats. I will safely accommodate our home to your pets needs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sara D. would like to know about your pet

I am home full-time with lots of time on my hands! I’d love to provide snuggles and care for your pets. As a user of Rover in the past, I know it was important for me to find someone I could trust and know my pets would be safe and loved. I have owned animals my whole life, from dogs to cats to bearded dragons and everything in between. I am trusted with all my family, friends and neighbors animals when they are away and I’d love to be trusted with yours too!

A typical day

I am home full-time with lots of time on my hands! I’d love to provide snuggles and care for your pets. As a user of Rover in the past, I know it was important for me to find someone I could trust and know my pets would be safe and loved. I have owned animals my whole life, from dogs to cats to bearded dragons and everything in between. I am trusted with all my family, friends and neighbors animals when they are away and I’d love to be trusted with yours too!

Location

Ankeny, IA

Sara D.'s Neighborhood

Safe & Happy Home Away From Home!

Pet care experience

I am home full-time with lots of time on my hands! I’d love to provide snuggles and care for your pets. As a user of Rover in the past, I know it was important for me to find someone I could trust and know my pets would be safe and loved. I have owned animals my whole life, from dogs to cats to bearded dragons and everything in between. I am trusted with all my family, friends and neighbors animals when they are away and I’d love to be trusted with yours too!

Reviews

Lexi A.
Boarding • May 20, 2026
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Sara was great, I was nervous to take my pup anywhere but took a chance with Sara and her and Georgie were besties his whole stay. She kept me up to date, sent pics and answered all my questions. She seemed very patient, was flexible with pickup/drop off and understands the anxiety of having to board your animal when being out of town. She also has kiddos that were very sweet to my pup and I would definitely bring Georgie back to her. He loved his little vacation away while I was on my own vacation. Thanks Sara!

Danielle M.
Boarding • May 15, 2026
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Always feel comfortable knowing our dog is with Sara! He always has a great time!

Christina K.
Boarding • Apr 29, 2026
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We got lots of pictures and videos. Our dog came back home tired so she obviously had a great time playing with all her new friends!

Christina K.
Boarding • Apr 15, 2026
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Thank you Sara for taking such good care of my pups this time and all the other times! I can tell they are so happy to be with you and your family, it’s basically their second home!

About Sara D.

Communication

39 repeat pet parents
36% response rate
Usually responds within a few days
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a home with lots of love to provide! I have the space to provide one on one care if your pet prefers their alone time. I have a yard for all the potty breaks they need. And children who are sweet and kind to their animal friends. I have space to provide for kitties who don’t enjoy dogs or other cats. I will safely accommodate our home to your pets needs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sara D. would like to know about your pet

I am home full-time with lots of time on my hands! I’d love to provide snuggles and care for your pets. As a user of Rover in the past, I know it was important for me to find someone I could trust and know my pets would be safe and loved. I have owned animals my whole life, from dogs to cats to bearded dragons and everything in between. I am trusted with all my family, friends and neighbors animals when they are away and I’d love to be trusted with yours too!

A typical day

I am home full-time with lots of time on my hands! I’d love to provide snuggles and care for your pets. As a user of Rover in the past, I know it was important for me to find someone I could trust and know my pets would be safe and loved. I have owned animals my whole life, from dogs to cats to bearded dragons and everything in between. I am trusted with all my family, friends and neighbors animals when they are away and I’d love to be trusted with yours too!

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Sara D.

Ankeny, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
165 reviews