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Sara J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
769 repeat clients
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Sara J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
769 repeat clients

Highlights

Sara has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Full Time Doggy Daycare & Boarding

Please read everything 😊 Located 2 minutes off of I-5 on the Auburn/ Federal Way exit. Hi I’m Sara! Rover is my full time job and I offer doggy daycare and boarding. As a dog mom myself, I know how hard it can be to find a trustworthy and reliable sitter to leave our pups with when we go on vacation. My main goal as a Rover Sitter is to give you peace of mind knowing that your dog is receiving the best care while you are on vacation or while you are at work! That means daily pictures (and occasionally videos) of your dog playing, relaxing, and having the best time! I am passionate about what I do, and I love keeping you updated with pictures and videos of the fun activities that your dog participates in while they are here.  We have a very large, fully fenced yard with plenty of room to run and play. Our play area is artificial turf which means no muddy dogs! We also have an in-ground sprinkler system to keep the yard cool in the summer. The dogs are always supervised when playing.  We do host dogs from multiple families at the same time, so it is extremely important that your dog is friendly and gets along well with other dogs.  If you are uncomfortable with this, we will not be the best fit for you.  But, if you are excited to see your dog running, wrestling, and playing chase with all their new friends, this is the place for them!  My goal is to send home a happy and tired pup at the end of their stay🐾 My husband and I have our own three Golden Retrievers Toby, Charlie, and River who we absolutely adore! They are the sweetest goofiest boys who are all extremely well socialized and love to play! We take safety very seriously.  When your dog stays with us, we take several precautions to keep everyone safe:
  - All dogs are fed separately in their crates.
 - Dogs are never left together unattended. All dogs are separated and crated if I need to run a quick errand.
  - All dogs sleep in separate crates. We have crates of all sizes including a walk in kennel for our giant breeds - We have an in-ground sprinkler system that rinses the play field every night. We also disinfect the field with Wysiwash, which kills Giardia, parvovirus, E. Coli and more! - We do not host any MALE pure-bred German Shepherds (unfortunately, we have had too many bad experiences with males of this breed being too dominant). Female German Shepards are welcome. - We do not host English Bulldogs - We are not able to host dogs who slobber excessively *** All dogs over 1.5-years old must be fixed*** - We do not accept dogs that howl or cry in their crates  *All dogs must be crate trained * - We are unable to host dogs that have high anxiety. THINGS TO KNOW WHEN BOOKING: -         Please have your dog’s Rover bio up to date. -         I do not require that we have a meet-and-greet.  If your dog gets along well with other dogs, I am comfortable meeting you and your pup at the time of drop-off.  -         All dogs need to have a collar with an I.D. tag. No harnesses please, harnesses can cause chafing if left on for too long and dogs can get entangled in them while playing. -         The ONLY thing you should bring is enough food/meds for their stay along with your dog on a leash.  All food/meds should be pre-portioned in disposable sandwich bags (if portions are different for each meal, please label them).  Please put any meds in the same bag with the meal it should be taken with.  If your dog eats canned food, don’t worry about dividing the meals out. -Personal beds/toys/bowls/belongings can cause issues with our group as some pups get possessive over their personal belongings from home.  Do not bring any of these items.  ONLY bring your dog on a leash and food/meds, nothing else. We will provide the other items. -         When you are headed over, please text me with the time your GPS says you will arrive at my house. For example: “On our way, we will be there at 8:42”. Message me again “here” when you arrive, and I will come out to meet you and your pup by the white vinyl gate.  If you have been here for a couple minutes and I have still not responded or come out yet, please ring the Ring Doorbell by the gate and it will sound an alarm even if my phone is on silent or not with me. When you get here I will take your dog inside to meet the other dogs without you. I will introduce them to the group one dog at a time, starting with my dogs.

Qualifications

769 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

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2,377 ratings
Jennifer W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 24, 2026

Our dog always has so much fun with Sara! Highly recommend for anyone with a dog that needs to get energy out and enjoys being with other dogs. He always comes home tired and happy.

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Annelise H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 20, 2026

Our dog came home tired and happy!

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Susannah
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 17, 2026

Sara is wonderful! Always sends the best pics. Our boy just loves spending time with Sara and her group! The best day care around!

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Lynne L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 16, 2026

Our dog Denali is super skittish around people she has not met before, but Sara knew just what to do to make her feel right at home. Sara brought out her dog Toby and together they led Denali in for a day of puppy playfulness. My husband and I enjoyed the pictures, videos, and messages Sara sent reassuring us she was o.k. We would definitely rebook!

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Donay B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 10, 2026

My babies had an amazing time with Sara! She was responsive and sent amazing pictures of them…they happily reported that a time was had 😁 My big boy is sad to be home 🤣 Seems we have found the perfect sitter for our fur babies.

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Elizabeth N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 05, 2026

I appreciate the picture follow ups and Porter LOVES coming here. Simply the best as always.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

We spend a lot of time playing outside and the dogs can get slobbery from playing and wrestling with each other. If you would like to add a bath for $40 please let me know.  This also includes a blowout with our professional dog grooming blow dryer. We love sending home a clean dog! ** if your dog has sensitive skin, let me know and I will use unscented hypo-allergenic shampoo**

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We are so excited to have your dog come stay with us! They are going to have so much fun! What I would like to know about your dog: Does your dog have any exercise or other physical limitations? Are they up to date on vaccinations and shots? Do they have any current injuries I should be aware of (limping, cuts, tumors, infections)? Any former injuries we should be cautious of? Please do not send your dog here if they have been exposed to or are showing signs of canine cough.

Pets

A typical day

We spend a lot of our day playing outside but we also make sure everyone gets enough rest. Once the dogs start slowing down we head inside to our dog lounge where the dogs can relax and nap!

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Sara can host up to 30 pets per night
Please make sure you take time to update your dogs profile and check that it is up to date . Please include a picture of your dog in their bio.
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.