Sarah D.
Sarah D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
I wanna hang with your pets :)
Welcome! 🐾 I'm so glad you're here. My name is Sarah D. I'm blessed to have been walking dogs and petsitting since 2017. I really enjoy bonding with all sorts of animals in a variety of places. Sometimes I travel petsit out-of-state just for fun! I love dogs of all ages and sizes, and am especially fond of older dogs. I also love cats and have been fortunate to learn so much about them over the years. Please mention ALL pets in the household upon first contact! I've also cared for: -parakeets -fish -a chinchilla -Guinea pigs -hamsters Additional skills: -Administration of topical, oral and subcutaneous feline/canine medications -Assistance with senior dog mobility -Management of post-op recovery in cats and dogs, according to your veterinarian's recommendations -7 years of administrative experience in veterinary medicine (NOT a vet tech) -Familiarity with common veterinary emergencies and how to avoid/handle related scenarios
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
-Insured through Pet Sitter's Associates -A Fear Free Certified Professional -Pet CPR & First Aid certified -Positive reinforcement training/handling methods backed by psychology I'll take great care of your pets and your home! I will: -bring in your mail and packages -take out trash and recycling -keep your home clean and secure -water your plants at your request, with instruction Please keep me apprised of any expected visits from housekeepers, contractors, etc. during my stay. Thank you!
Ratings and reviews
Sarah was so kind and patient with our little girl. You can tell she genuinely loves animals.
Sarah is our go-to sitter for our scaredy cat Jake! She makes him feel comfortable and loved even while he may be hiding under the bed!!
I could not be happier with the care Sarah took of our cat, Marley. She sent thoughtful updates and photos after each visit which gave us peace of mind while we were away. Marley was well cared for and it was clear that Sarah spent quality time with her at each visit. Sarah was reliable, communicative and respectful of our home. I would absolutely book her again and highly recommend her.
Sarah is an excellent sitter! She sent great updates and tons of photos. I could tell my cat felt very safe and happy with her.
Sarah did a wonderful job looking after our two cats. Her updates were very detailed and really helped in letting us know how things were going back home. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter
Have booked Sarah for dog-sitting with our pup twice now - she is fantastic with our dog (~55 lb, beagle-mix), and goes above and beyond during her stay. Highly recommend!
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Schedule
I have flexible availability 7 days a week between 8am - 10pm for drop-in visits and dog walks. Overnight care is provided in 24 hour increments.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsSarah can host up to 12 drop-ins per day
- I'm interested in your pet's personality and demeanor, and anything quirky about them and their lifestyle. Every pet is special and different :) I would like to hear about your dog's training; which commands they respond to, if they are crate-trained or free range, and if there's anything in particular you're working on with them and would like to be reinforced during my stay. I want to understand when and how they eat (and if they’re food motivated), as well as their energy and activity levels. Please inform me of any medical concerns, medications and/or supplements taken, and if they have any allergies. I would also like to learn about how to walk them – what they have for gear such as type of collar/harness, where they like to walk and for how long and how frequently each day, whether they pull or walk loose-leash, how they respond to other dogs and people/children on walks (and in general), and if they are fearful of or reactive to anything specific (and how you respond to their reactivity). *Please note: I will not use a retractable leash for safety reasons.* Anything you can share with me about how to best care for your beloved furbabies is very much appreciated! Thank you for taking the time to read my extensive profile. I look forward to hearing from you! Please allow 24-48 hours for a reply.