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Sarah A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Sarah A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $13 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
16 years of experience

Pet care experience

Cat-loving grad student

I am a responsible, trustworthy, and communicative pet sitter getting my PhD at Syracuse University. I have been pet sitting on Rover for over a year and can be relied on to provide excellent care for your beloved cats! Growing up in an apartment, I was always around cats and have been taking care of my own for the last 8 years. I am a total cat lady! In my adulthood, I have been taking care of my own cat Larry for 7 years, who I rescued as an adult the shelter. I now also care for two additional cats along with my partner. I have cat-sit for many friends, colleagues, and family members. I am patient, respectful, and reliable for providing clear and consistent communication. As a grad student, I am also dependable for responsible and respectful service. I know that trusting someone with your pets is a big responsibility, and I will do everything I can to give your furry family members as pleasant and relaxing an experience as possible while you're away. I also have experience handling cats who do not get along and may be especially grumpy towards strangers. I understand that cats do love and miss their people and make sure to provide not only food and water, but comfort and play. I completely understand the need for regular updates and pictures and am happy to oblige!

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

When meeting new animals, I always allow the animal to dictate how much they want me to interact with them. Along with the basics of feeding and cleaning up, I always make sure to provide the animals with some play time and comfort. I am happy to talk about your animal's specific needs and how I can best care for them.

Ratings and reviews

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Nina S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • juin 17, 2026

Sarah was amazing with Ramsey and I would absolutely book with her again. She sent notes and pictures every day and spent lots of time playing and walking him. She was even able to stop in for an extra day when I had a travel emergency last minute. I came home to a well loved and happy puppy!

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Natalie M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • juin 10, 2026

Sarah is a great sitter for my two kitties!!

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Joel W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • juin 07, 2026

Sarah was great and we're very thankful for her help with our menagerie!

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Meredith T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mai 27, 2026

Sara is excellent company when I’m home alone! She knows my favorites and gives lots of love, play time, and even gives me the best treats! Sara is the best sitter when I'm not traveling and have a stay-cation instead! Thank you, Sara!!! Love, Bandit

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Logan W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mars 12, 2026

Always there on time, follows pet care instructions well, and provides the best pictures and notes after each visit. Very sweet and is super thoughtful!

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India L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • janv. 06, 2026

Sarah was amazing! My cats loved her and I can tell that they had so much love and fun while I was gone. She was super communicative, trustworthy, always on schedule, and sent plenty of pictures and updates. I know my cats will be excited to see her again 🙂

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

As a PhD student, my summers are very flexible as I am mostly working on independent research projects. I have a car and am able to travel for the visits. Outside of short travel dates, I am usually available throughout the day and can complete multiple visits in a day if needed.

Cats
Sarah can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your animal has any special needs or quirks, like wanting company while they eat. I am happy to accommodate your pet's preferences!
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.