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Sara J.

Star Sitter

Lancaster, Albany, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
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Services

Sara can care for

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

Availability

I work a full-time job M-F from 8am to 4pm, so I am able to provide drop-ins and dog walking in the early morning and in the evening after work on weekdays. I am also available to provide care on most weekends. I am currently not accepting requests for recurring services on weekdays.

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Sara J.

Communication

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

Skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

As a pet parent myself, I understand the importance of a good pet sitter. At a client's home, I am conscientious of their rules and expectations for pet care. I build a foundation of trust (both with pet parents and their animals) to ensure the best experience possible!

Information Sara J. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pets have any special needs and/or if they need to take medication. Let me know what I can do to make you and your pets comfortable with me!

A typical day

I like providing opportunities for enrichment, including playing with toys, smelling the outdoors, doing food puzzles, and practicing tricks/commands. Fun fact: I trained one of my cats to sit on command!

Location

Albany, NY

Sara J.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Sara J. 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.

Caring and compassionate pet lover!

Pet care experience

I have taken care of pets of every kind since I was a child! I grew up with cats and have taken care of dogs for family and friends. I also have two cats of my own, Lucy and Flora. I provide mealtime, playtime, and affection to all animals as if they were my own. I love taking dogs on walks and providing enrichment and exercise to all pets!

Cat care experience

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Caring and compassionate cat lover!

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

Reviews

Sarah V.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 15, 2026
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Sara took great care of my boys.

Sarah F.
House Sitting • Jun 14, 2026
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Sara was great to work with. She stayed with our two dogs, who can require some special handling, for the weekend and provided updates and photos to keep us in the loop on how they were doing. Sara was really easy to communicate with and we felt confident our pups were in great hands!

Steven D.
Drop-In Visits • May 03, 2026
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My kitties fell in love with Sara! She's the best!!

Phoenix G.
House Sitting • May 01, 2026
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Sara did a great job without our pets and our two dogs who were very anxious. She even handled our cat bringing her a mouse well. Sara sent us regular updates and pictures throughout the weekend.

About Sara J.

Communication

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

Skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

As a pet parent myself, I understand the importance of a good pet sitter. At a client's home, I am conscientious of their rules and expectations for pet care. I build a foundation of trust (both with pet parents and their animals) to ensure the best experience possible!

Information Sara J. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pets have any special needs and/or if they need to take medication. Let me know what I can do to make you and your pets comfortable with me!

A typical day

I like providing opportunities for enrichment, including playing with toys, smelling the outdoors, doing food puzzles, and practicing tricks/commands. Fun fact: I trained one of my cats to sit on command!

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.
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Sara J.

Star Sitter

Lancaster, Albany, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews