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Sarah D.

Alcoa, TN

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
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Services

Sarah can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I work from home so I can take the time to be with them properly. I can bring my work with me if needed I just need a way to connect to your router and we're good to go.

Available
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About Sarah D.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I make sure to watch the dogs while they play so if things get intense I can break it up and make them calm down. I normally give out bones so Lylah can chew on them to destress herself while I'm working or if we're stuck inside. At clients' homes, I make sure to keep things clean so that the dogs don't get into things they aren't supposed to. I also make sure that if they are in the yard that they are supervised and try to sit outside with them so that I can see what's going on.

Information Sarah D. would like to know about your pet

Are they dog-friendly? Are they leash reactive if I take them out on a walk? Do they require special medication? Are they on a special diet?

A typical day

I usally like to go out on walks twice a day with my pup and I could do the same for your pups and take them out as a pack. I sometimes go on walks at a nearby bird park down the road from me so that its quieter and the dogs can get all the wonderful sights and smells.

Location

Alcoa, TN

Sarah D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Dogs and cats alike

Pet care experience

Hello! My name is Sarah, and I have been pet-sitting for about 8 years now. I love all animals, but before you consider requesting me, please read below before sending anything out for my services. I have a pup, Lylah, who is a Siberian husky mix under 50 pounds. When I stay the night at clients' places or need to stay somewhere for long hours, I do require bringing her with me. We can do introductions beforehand to make sure they get along, but it is a nonnegotiable term and something to consider. I bring everything with me: a crate for her to sleep in, her own food to eat, etc. She is very well-trained and well-behaved and loves to play with other dogs and is even familiar with cats, as I have a few. So please consider that before requesting me. Another consideration is that I do work a job that requires me to have the ability to access the internet, and I need to plug into the router for my work. If it's during the week, I will need to work as scheduled if you need me to do overnight stays. It honestly brings me joy to take care of dogs and cats alike. To be honest, I love animals more than I do people, and because of that, I find that spending time with animals is almost like a calming agent of sorts. I also love to take photos of the animals I sit with, so when I am usually done with a request, I will send the photos I have taken to the owners so that they can have them for life. Even the moments you might not be there for. I love to capture expressions, movement, and just general curiosity in animals. My preferred method of watching pets is to stay overnight just because they get more attention, and I can be there in case something does happen to them. I provide extra care around the home as well and clean up after myself the day before, or the day I leave. I believe the owners should come back from vacation to a clean home, not a messy one. I look forward to looking after your lovely fur babies

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Reviews

Shelly S.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 23, 2026
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Sarah was awesome. She was very prompt at letting us know how everything was going when we were on vacation. She was very sweet to our baby and he was well taken care of!

Maude V.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 22, 2026
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I was happy that Sarah was able to fill in for me. Thank you Sarah.

Jess F.
House Sitting • Feb 02, 2025
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Sarah is truly a lover of animals who is LOVED by animals. She is also a gifted photographer. I saw my cats flourish in her care through her photos that she sent me as often as I wanted!!! My two shy boys really came out of their shell with Sarah. And the two affectionate cats sought for her attention every chance they could! It was a gift to receive photos of my pets during her stay & their experiences together. Sarah is a wonderful communicator too. She is just a text away. If you are worried about your pets getting quality care, Sarah is the one for you!! She ensures they get all the love, food, meds they need.

Martin T.
House Sitting • Jan 13, 2025
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Sarah housesat for us again while we were gone for the holidays. Once again, she did an amazing job taking care of our two dogs and the house. The dogs were happy and the house was clean when we got back. I would happily have her housesit for us again in the future.

About Sarah D.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I make sure to watch the dogs while they play so if things get intense I can break it up and make them calm down. I normally give out bones so Lylah can chew on them to destress herself while I'm working or if we're stuck inside. At clients' homes, I make sure to keep things clean so that the dogs don't get into things they aren't supposed to. I also make sure that if they are in the yard that they are supervised and try to sit outside with them so that I can see what's going on.

Information Sarah D. would like to know about your pet

Are they dog-friendly? Are they leash reactive if I take them out on a walk? Do they require special medication? Are they on a special diet?

A typical day

I usally like to go out on walks twice a day with my pup and I could do the same for your pups and take them out as a pack. I sometimes go on walks at a nearby bird park down the road from me so that its quieter and the dogs can get all the wonderful sights and smells.

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Sarah D.

Alcoa, TN

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews