Sara M.
Sara M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your dog’s "home-away-from-home" <3
I’ve been caring for dogs through Rover for over three years, and during that time, I’ve had the joy of looking after some wonderful regulars, including Dude, Wally, Mabel, Herbie, and Pepper. They have kept me busy week after week, which is why I haven’t been taking on many new dogs recently, but I’m excited to welcome new furry friends again. I live with my partner in the heart of Bath on Great Pulteney Street, just minutes from beautiful parks, which is perfect for walks since we live in a flat with no garden. Most of the dogs I care for are dachshunds, so I know their big personalities, routines, and love of blankets and treats. We also happily welcome other small breeds, as bigger dogs just wouldn’t be fair in our flat. Caring for dogs has become such a big part of my life, and one day we hope to bring our own sausage dog home.
Cat care experience
Sara also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Monty was very well looked after and we had lots of updates during the day! Recommended!
It was the first time leaving Teddy for the day since I got him. The communication from Sara while she had him was amazing. 100% would recommend to everyone
Our puppy Ziggy had such a fun weekend with Sara. She was the perfect dog sitter - responsible, highly experienced and reliable. But best of all, she so obviously loves spending time with dogs and it really showed through the time and attention she gave Ziggy. Sara sent us regular updates and Ziggy returned home tired from some great walks, and very content. I would absolutely trust Sara and book her again, she is great!
Sara was wonderful with our little dog Monty. She kept us up to date with photos and insights all day and he clearly had a lovely time in her care. I have no hesitation in booking him a day with Sara again and I’m sure Monty will look forward to it. Thank you so much for looking after our boy as if he were your own ♥️
Matti has had a wonderful time and we have enjoyed all the updates from Sara. Matti has come home chilled, calm and settled. We aren’t super local but will definitely look for Matti to stay with Sara again. 100% recommend. Thank you so much. 😊
Sara was amazing at looking after Pip he was so happy there!
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Schedule
I work full-time (9–5:30), but my day is already built around dog care. On weekdays, walks and potty breaks usually look like: - Morning walk before work (around 8am) - Lunch break walk - Afternoon walk when my partner gets home - Evening potty breaks around 8pm and 11pm (depending on needs and feeding schedules) Occasionally (usually Thursdays), I travel to London for work. If an owner is comfortable, I’m happy to bring their dog with me, as my office is dog-friendly. If not, my work is flexible and I’m able to skip the London visit that week, so routines at home stay the same.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I focus on calm, safe, and consistent care, always following feeding schedules, walk routines, and any house rules you have in place. I’m comfortable administering medication if needed and keep owners updated with regular messages and photos. FOR DACHSHUND OWENERS: I’ve had the pleasure of caring for 4 dachshunds through Rover, so I know how important it is to protect their backs. We’re very mindful of IVDD, making sure to carry them up and down stairs, as well as equipped our sofa with dog steps. Every walk, play session, and cuddle is handled with care to keep them comfortable, happy, and safe while they’re with us.
A typical day
Weekdays are a mix of walks, playtime, and lots of sofa chilling while I work. We currently live on Great Pulteney Steert, so we’re just five minutes from Bath city centre, with easy access to the Rec, Henrietta Park and Sydney Gardens. Weekends are for longer walks, exploring new places (if the dog is happy in the car), and the occasional dog-friendly pub stop. For dachshunds, I’m also happy to arrange sausage-dog playdates with owner permission.