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Sarah D.

Star Sitter

Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Sarah can host

Cats
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Sarah can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work from home on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, which gives me a lot of flexibility with walks and quality one-on-one time. Tuesdays and Thursdays I work out of the office and I typically am gone between 9am-5pm. If you dog is high energy requires several walks, or if they have severe separation anxiety, they may not do well on a Wednesday or a Thursday when I’m not there. Before booking any jobs with dogs, I will typically prefer a meet and greet as well. If you have any other questions, please send me a message and I will be happy to answer!

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About Sarah D.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

My apartment complex is pet friendly and pet-proofed to keep all animals safe. I am happy to share my location with clients while I am with their pets. I will send you at least one picture of your pet a day, but I’m always happy to send even more!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a 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 Sarah D. would like to know about your pet

If you dog is afraid of strangers or other dogs, please let me know ahead of time so that I may better cater to your dog’s needs and make sure they feel safe at all times.

A typical day

I love to go for walks myself, and would be happy to keep your dog physically active and stimulated. I can also be a total homebody and would love to snuggle up with your dog on the couch and have a cozy winter day in.

Location

Brighton, MA

Sarah D.'s Neighborhood

Sarah D. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

I Like Big Mutts and I Cannot Lie

Pet care experience

Hi! My name is Sarah and I am a 26 year old animal lover living in Boston, right by the Chestnut Hill Reservoir. I adore all pets, from dogs and cats to reptiles and rodents. I have been around dogs and cats for the past two decades of my life. I am definitely the sort of person to stop you on the sidewalk and ask if I can please pet your dog. I live in a pet-friendly building, and I do not have any roommates or other pets.

Cat care experience

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I Pawsitively Love Cats

Sarah also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Dalida Y.
Boarding • May 11, 2026
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Sara is absolutely the best! She is very understanding and accommodating to us and Timmy absolutely loves being with her and getting belly rubs from her!

Anndrew R.
Boarding • Mar 20, 2026
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My dog had a wonderful time staying with Sarah. She got him plenty of exercise with long walks, and kept us updated throughout - which helped my wife and I enjoy our vacation knowing he was doing well. Will happily book again for future trips!

Carolyn M.
Boarding • Feb 20, 2026
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Sarah was great! She took wonderful care of Merlin and took a lot of time getting to know all of his specifics so she could customize her care. She was also great at communicating with me and sent daily updates and photos. I would definitely use her again. Highly recommend!

Daniel S.
Boarding • Feb 11, 2026
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Sarah was the work with. She was available and responsive before we left our dog with her. While Sarah took care of our dog she kept us up to date on how things were going, with pictures! Our dog had a great time and loved being with Sarah. This was our first time using Rover and we are more tham satisfied with the whole process. Five stars for Sarah.

About Sarah D.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

My apartment complex is pet friendly and pet-proofed to keep all animals safe. I am happy to share my location with clients while I am with their pets. I will send you at least one picture of your pet a day, but I’m always happy to send even more!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a 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 Sarah D. would like to know about your pet

If you dog is afraid of strangers or other dogs, please let me know ahead of time so that I may better cater to your dog’s needs and make sure they feel safe at all times.

A typical day

I love to go for walks myself, and would be happy to keep your dog physically active and stimulated. I can also be a total homebody and would love to snuggle up with your dog on the couch and have a cozy winter day in.

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Sarah D.

Star Sitter

Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews