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Sara & Tovia G.

Harrisburg, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
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Services

Sara & Tovia can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

I am a graduate student, but all my classes are online. I’m home most of the time, which means lots of attention for your pup! My husband is in medical school, but he is generally around for half the day and loves dog sitting too! **Please note that we are Jewish and Sabbath observant, so we do not use our cell phones from Friday to Saturday evening, but rest assured we are giving our phone-free, undivided attention to your pup ☺️, and we always provide an update on Saturday night. Also, we leave our ringer on in case of an emergency, so there is always a way to contact us. We look forward to being in constant touch during the rest of the week! We hope to watch your pup soon :)))

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About Sara & Tovia G.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Lots of belly rubs and attention, plenty of walks, following the feeding scheduled. As an added bonus, we live by the river and love going on walks on the boardwalk and visiting the nearby park. We only watch one dog at a time and have no pets of our own.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Sara & Tovia G. would like to know about your pet

We will need to know any specific feeding schedule, any medication they need to be taking with their food or applied externally, and if the dog is friendly with other dogs and people.

A typical day

We love following whatever routine the owner prefers. In general, we take your pup out as soon is we wake up (7-8am), followed by breakfast. We then go out again at lunch, in the evening before dinner, and before bed. We will play catch and take them on long walks (while making sure they stay hydrated, of course!)

Location

Harrisburg, PA

Sara & Tovia G.'s Neighborhood

Loving Sitters by Park & River Path

Pet care experience

My husband and I each grew up surrounded by dogs of all kind: big and small, calm and energetic, reserved and playful, you name it. We absolutely adore dogs and love how our friends frequently ask us to pet sit for them. We’ve come to love every pet like our own. We have experience with foster dogs, and dogs with disabilities, including blindness, arthritis, and pups with movement issues.

Reviews

Kathleen L.
Boarding • Mar 15, 2026
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Sara & Tovia took excellent care of our small dog! They sent pictures & were very attentive to her.

Denise S.
Boarding • Jan 23, 2026
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This was our second time booking with Sara & Tovia and we could not be happier with the care, attention and updates they provided. Our girl was so happy when she realized we were at their door at drop off which is always reassuring knowing she's in good hands. Cannot recommend them enough.

Suzy M.
Boarding • Dec 29, 2025
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I had a great experience with Sara and Tovia! This is the first time that I booked them. They were very professional and put me at ease while I was away for 10 days during the holidays. My Chihuahua means so much to me and it’s important that I find someone to watch him who I feel good about so I don’t worry the entire time. I’m VERY happy and will definitely book them again! : )

Denise S.
Boarding • Dec 08, 2025
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Sara & Tovia were fantastic from beginning to end through every interaction, our meeting before the stay, and throughout our dog’s stay. We instantly knew she would be in excellent hands, and we felt safe leaving her at their home. We appreciated the daily updates with pics, which solidified that we made an excellent choice.

About Sara & Tovia G.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Lots of belly rubs and attention, plenty of walks, following the feeding scheduled. As an added bonus, we live by the river and love going on walks on the boardwalk and visiting the nearby park. We only watch one dog at a time and have no pets of our own.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Sara & Tovia G. would like to know about your pet

We will need to know any specific feeding schedule, any medication they need to be taking with their food or applied externally, and if the dog is friendly with other dogs and people.

A typical day

We love following whatever routine the owner prefers. In general, we take your pup out as soon is we wake up (7-8am), followed by breakfast. We then go out again at lunch, in the evening before dinner, and before bed. We will play catch and take them on long walks (while making sure they stay hydrated, of course!)

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Sara & Tovia G.

Harrisburg, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews