Sarah B.
Sarah B.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced pet parent & volunteer
I've had animals since I was about 4 years old. My parents started my sister and I with rabbits, but our home quickly grew to include hamsters, gerbils, and my first dog at 10. I haven't been without a pet in over 25 years. I am currently Mom to 1 cat, 2 dogs, and a 35 gallon fish tank. Neighbors, friends, and family have asked me to watch their animals over the years - dogs, cats, fish, hermit crabs, even a bearded dragon. I volunteered with a cat rescue for 5 years. I acted as adoption counselor, foster, and cage cleaner. I attended multiple spay and neuter clinics where I helped cats in recovery. I also volunteered as a dog walker for over 2 years at a kennel. (An out of state move meant I had to give up both rescues I grew so fond of.) I have taken a pet first aid and cpr class. We learned how to treat dogs and cats in an emergency situation, should the need arise. I thought this was particularly helpful for the dog shelter. I was also trained in proper prong-collar technique (though I do not believe in them for my own dog, nor would I ever use one without explicit instruction from a pet parent). I follow instruction well. I brake for squirrels. I rehabilitate birds who fly into the windows at work (very unfortunate). I make friends with any dog, cat, fish, fur, feather, or scaly friend I can. I'd love to meet your babies!
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I'm very good with instruction! Whatever care your babies may need, I'm willing and able to help. I have medicated dogs and cats, both willing and unwilling. I can use whatever commands you do for dog training/obedience. I would never feed or give your pets anything other than what you tell me is OK. (I.e. I won't introduce new toys or treats, or share human food) I'm mobile, with my own car. I know my babies are always happiest at home. I'd love to visit your babies and feed them and give them some loving when you can't be there.
Ratings and reviews
Sarah once again exceeded all expectations while caring for our little old man Rusty!
Sarah is great, I was able to book with her last minute over the holidays. My dog loves her and she is very quick to respond and sends the best pictures!
Sarah took such good care of our cat, Rusty. We will definitely rebook the next time we are going out of town!
We couldn’t be happier to have found Sarah to take care of our dog and cat. They instantly felt comfortable with her during our meet and greet, and so did we. Our Great Dane who is very slow to accept new people took to her right away. Sarah is perceptive and understands animal behavior. She took excellent care of our pets, doing everything as we would. She spent time with them, giving them lots of love, and pampered them with their favorite treats. She kept us informed with summaries of each of their visits along with adorable pictures of them each time. She made our getaway stress-free and definitely went above expectations. We highly recommend Sarah!
Sarah was great with Nova and addressed all her needs while I was out of town. I loved receiving all the pictures, knowing Nova was taken care of and happy. Highly recommended!
Sarah was excellent! Very polite. She came for a meet and greet that I felt was a little rough with my dog. She is very rambunctious and I feared Sarah would be like nope. They got along great when we were not around. Just too protective. She sent pictures and reassured us that Reese was ok. Than you Sarah!
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Schedule
I frequently work from home. I'm lucky to have a flexible schedule. I have no problem taking breaks to check in on some four legged friends, or take a dog for a walk. I'm also free most week nights. I've always appreciated help from friends, family, and neighbors when I needed to be away from home, and would love to pay it forward in my new neighborhood!