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Sarah F.

Durham, NC

2 reviews
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Pet care experience

Hey there! I recently bought my own home and now have the flexibility of more formally dog sitting (through Rover), but I have been the go-to sitter for my friends for many years. I love having a week-long companion or weekend companion as an excuse for excursions and being outside. :) I have hosted 3 dogs from 2 families at once when needed, including 2 miniature dogs and 1 large dog. I won't take risks with your dog's safety, though, and would prefer one dog "family" at a time. :) I love going for walks, hikes, parks, and bar trips with my visitors and am happy to either house sit or have your dog to may place if he/she is housebroken. My house is quite large and has a great backyard (fenced on 2 sides but not front/back) so plenty of area for the dog(s) to run around on or off leash at your discretion as well as lounge on the back deck. Of note, I work Friday through Monday, 7am-6pm so am out of the house for about 12 hours those days. My weekends are Tuesday-Thursday. I do occasionally have the option to ask my housemate to let a dog out midday or at another point in the day, but if your dog is pee pad trained or can go 12 hours before being let out, that’s ideal.

Reviews

Matt W.
Jun 05, 2018

Sarah is my go-to when I need someone to watch Annie while I'm out of town. She is always flexible around my schedule, often picking up, or dropping off Annie at home when needed. Annie loves being with her, as she's great about taking her "out on the town", which usually gives her opportunities to be with other dogs as well. Thanks Sarah for being such an awesome person to both Annie & I!

Sarah O.
May 31, 2018

Sarah is one of the most caring and reliable pet sitters I know. She is always happy to watch my pup and is very flexible and accommodating with last minute requests. She's also great about planning fun pet-friendly activities and sending photos periodically to show how much fun your fur child is having. My dog is always happy to see her and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

About Sarah F.

Communication

80% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Sarah F. would like to know about your pet

Hypoallergenic/non-shedding breeds are most convenient, as are smaller dogs, however those aren't requirements by any means. Need to know: - that they are housebroken - their bathroom schedule - their meal schedule - whether they are crate trained (and if not, confirmation that they don't need to be otherwise restrained to certain areas to prevent damage) - potential triggers for them to begin pulling/running on walks - other important safety things/quirks that only you know about your dog!

A typical day

I live near Umstead Park but am a short ride to lots of other green spaces, and my own neighborhood with frog pond is great for walks as well. I love going out with dogs that enjoy being social, and enjoy crashing in bed with a book and a dog that is more of a home body. :)

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Sarah can watch in your home

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

About Sarah F.

Communication

80% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Sarah F. would like to know about your pet

Hypoallergenic/non-shedding breeds are most convenient, as are smaller dogs, however those aren't requirements by any means. Need to know: - that they are housebroken - their bathroom schedule - their meal schedule - whether they are crate trained (and if not, confirmation that they don't need to be otherwise restrained to certain areas to prevent damage) - potential triggers for them to begin pulling/running on walks - other important safety things/quirks that only you know about your dog!

A typical day

I live near Umstead Park but am a short ride to lots of other green spaces, and my own neighborhood with frog pond is great for walks as well. I love going out with dogs that enjoy being social, and enjoy crashing in bed with a book and a dog that is more of a home body. :)

Location

Durham, NC

Sarah F.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Sarah F.

Durham, NC

2 reviews