Sarah D.
Sarah D.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $17 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Trained with Tigers; Fond of Fido
I'm an animal lover by nature and by profession - I grew up on a farm with sheep, chickens, cats and dogs, and spent several years in the zoo keeping field taking care of big cats, bears, birds, and reptiles. In between, I've acted as house and pet sitter and dog walker for short-(weekend) and long-(2 weeks) term engagements. I've worked with animals of varying species and ages, from puppy/kittenhood to the golden years, and have taken care of animals with varying medical statuses, reactivity, and separation anxiety levels. I'm happy to work with you to understand any needs your pet has and ensure my skills and experience are a good match for their needs. My approach involves being a calming, non-disruptive presence before anything else, and working with the rhythms, routines, and natural interests of your pet. I develop my relationship with each animal the same way I do with each human I meet, through respect and consistency. Species Experience: Dog breeds: Pomeranian, Habanese, bloodhound, Belgian Malinois, German shepherd, poodle, husky, lab and all kinds of mixes Avian species: Chickens, pigeons, cockatiels, lorikeets, birds of prey, and many other exotic breeds. Minimal experience with parrots, but open to working with them! Reptile species: American box turtle, red eared slider, corn snake, ball python, bearded dragon. I'm not afraid of dead mice or mealworms, but I try to minimize my interactions with live crickets and other insects that jump :) If you have an animal I have not listed, don't hesitate to reach out, I love working with animals and am open to working with new species.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
My first priority is working around the routine you normally keep, as I think this provides a good emotional anchor for your pet, especially when their favorite person is away. That being said, I am more than happy to introduce your pet to new walking paths, parks, and enrichment items.
Ratings and reviews
Sarah D. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.
Repeat. Already reserved for our next vacation. Will continue to reserve. Dependable, great communication, flexible.
I highly recommend Sarah. She is very reliable and respectful. She’s very gentle with my dog. She goes above and beyond the call of duty.
We just had Sarah watch our two dogs in our home for the second time and she was absolutely fantastic! One of our dogs recently hurt his leg and she went above and beyond administering his medication, walking him on a leash in our backyard, and keeping a close eye on him. Would 1000% recommend Sarah!
Sarah was absolutely fantastic with both of our senior pups! She was very thorough, communicative, and reliable. Our dogs were extremely well taken care of and we appreciated the photos and updates. She also left our house absolutely spotless. We’re already looking forward to her dog/house sitting in a few weeks. Thank you!!
Sarah is awesome. She took great care of my Zoe. She kept in contact with us every day and sent pictures of what they were doing. She took great care of our home also. We love Sarah. She will be our go to anytime we need someone to watch Zoe. When Sarah left, my Zoe was looking all over the house for her. We all miss her already.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I currently have an open schedule, so would be happy to work with you to set up a routine that ensures your furry friend is well taken care of and has all their exercise, attention, and enrichment needs met.