Sara F.
Austin, TX
Will take great care of any pet!
Pet care experience
Hi My name is Sara! I’m a physical therapist with very flexible hours during the week and am looking for extra income to pay off my student loans. I have pet sat for many dogs and other animals in the past for about 10 years or so. I have a kitty of my own named Alan and he is flexible for me to be able to stay with your animals! I grew up with golden retrievers but have a love for any breed and any size! I love running, so If the pup is up for it I can take them for a run or a walk if they prefer. I am very trustworthy and take instruction well. I look forward to meeting your precious pup!
Reviews
Sara is the best!
Sara did a great job watching our pups, house, and gerbils too! She was very responsive in planning the trip and during the meet and greet, even our skeptical pup trusted her instantly. She was warm and friendly to the dogs while we were gone, made sure that they were taken care of, walked them, sent me photos of them, and picked up the house a little before our arrival back home. She went above and beyond after the trip to ensure that we did arrive home safely. I definitely plan on using Sara again for our house and pet sitting needs.
Unfortunately, we cannot say we had a great overall experience. Sara was very sweet during our meet & greet and we felt certain her professionalism would make her an excellent candidate for our needs. We sat down together and thoroughly went over our expectations and sitting instructions to include twice a day walks and feeds, and even had them printed out for easy reference. We expressed the extreme importance of walks for our older dog especially in relation to constipation. During her stay, she did not ambulate our dogs in the evening and expected, and then proceeded to leave the house at 7:30p for the entirety of the night, only to return at 4:30am according to our Ring cameras. While this initially was not the worst thing imaginable, she then did not take our dogs out at all when she returned nor did she take them for their walk in the morning. To make matters worse, our back yard camera indicated that she did not even open the dog door and continued to sleep until the later afternoon. By our calculations, both our dogs were inside for over 17 hours without being taken outside to relieve themselves. To our great frustrations, we were unable to get in contact with Sara during this time. We sent numerous texts, called a few times, and even contacted Rover. When she did return our calls, she issued a very basic apology, stating “personal issues” as the basis of her neglect. Unfortunately, we cannot in good consciousnesses, recommend her services. We hope this was a one-time episode and that she will do a wonderful job for others in the future.
Sara is an absolute dream! She did a great job in ensuring my peace of mind with her amazing dog and cat skills while n vacation. She left the house cleaner than she found it and was extremely communicative. Highly recommend
About Sara F.
Communication
Skills
Information Sara F. would like to know about your pet
How does the dog do on walks. All breeds will be loved!
A typical day
Up for taking the dog on runs and or walks to their preference, play fetch, go to the park.
Services
Sara can watch in your home
About Sara F.
Communication
Skills
Information Sara F. would like to know about your pet
How does the dog do on walks. All breeds will be loved!
A typical day
Up for taking the dog on runs and or walks to their preference, play fetch, go to the park.
Location
Austin, TX
Pets
Sara F.
Austin, TX