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Sara M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Sara M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Zilker, Austin, TX

Highlights

Basic background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Safety first, fun...also first!

For the last decade or so, I have been the first call made when a friend or family member has plans to go out of town (or out for a night on the town). Let’s face it. Finding someone who can love and protect your own pet the way you would is challenging, to say the least. Being a dog owner myself, I understand the indescribable love we feel for our fur babies. Lucky for you, I utilize my background in psychology to create a safe atmosphere for the dogs I am responsible for. Dogs need enrichment and positive associations. I rely on natural (or homemade) snuffle mats and other enrichment methods to give your pup mental exercise and I won’t shy away from a competitive (but safe) game of tug-of-war, a fun jog/run, or a walk to get our physical exercise. I’m looking forward to meeting your furry friend!

Qualifications

9 repeat pet parents
68% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

As I am currently living in an apartment complex with my own two small pups, I am pausing my boarding and daycare services until I have more space to comfortably separate the pups if needed.

Ratings and reviews

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13 ratings
Catherine L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 28, 2021

Sara was THE BEST! My kitty is pretty particular and even ate treats out of her hand (this is very high praise)! I don’t go out of town often but I will be sure to use Sara again!

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Brandi W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 26, 2021

Sara is awesome. She’s great with my kitties and takes great care of them.

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Michele H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 02, 2021

Sara is amazing! Very communicative with her texts and photos, giving me the reassurance that my pup was being well cared for as well as entertained with both human and canine interaction...play time, bark park, walks, and naps. Sara is our go to for all future boarding needs!

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Daryn H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 13, 2021

Cannot say enough how pleased I was with Sara's drop-in visits with Tony. Sarah did a superb job making Tony feel comfortable as possible as well as sent me detailed updates of her visits. Highly recommend to anyone!

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Peter V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 30, 2020

Sarah is truly amazing! She is so nice and accommodating. She was extremely reliable through all of her check ins and even was able to make friends with my shy cat! I would 100% recommend Sara and will definitely rebook again!

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Makenzie F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 29, 2020

Sara was amazing! She did drop in visits for my kitty when I flew home for Christmas and always left him with fresh food and water and a clean litter box. He’s still very shy, but she took the time to try to coax him out with his favorite toys and left him treats (was even happy to give him the Christmas toys I left for him on Christmas Day!) I loved getting picture updates every visit and getting to see my kitty’s face from 800 miles away! I’ll definitely be using Sara again while I’m in the Dallas area!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am currently exploring my options professionally, so I have plenty of time to dedicate to caring for my furry friends. Whether it’s a long walk or a rainy day snuggle, almost everything I do involves a furry little sidekick!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Sara can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
What is your dogs typical activity level? Are there certain stimuli that your dog is overly reactive to? Tell me about them — behavioral quirks and all! Does your pup have any allergies I should know about?
House Sitting
in your home
$85per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$26per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$25per walk
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.