Sarah F.
Palm Springs, CA
I will keep your pets happy!
Pet care experience
I offer focused one-on-one care tailored to your pet's individual needs. It's a joy for me to be with animals and I think they respond well to that feeling. Your pet's wellbeing and safety is my top priority. I bring along my pet nanny tote full of treats, toys, puzzles, first aid supplies and even calming pet music! I can also offer gentle Reiki healing to a pet that is extra nervous or has separation anxiety. Rest assured your bestie will be in good hands with me! 🐕 On walks I'll reinforce your dog's training with positive reinforcement and treats. I've helped improve many clients' leash reactivity. During our meet & greet we would review what cues your dog knows and responds best to. 🌴 I'm Snowbirding in Palm Springs till end of May, and will return in the fall! Currently I can only offer overnight stays for 3 nights maximum. 🌙 🐓 Care for any additional pets is offered with house sitting and drop-in visits. I have experience with many different types of animals such as chickens, rabbits, fish, rodents, birds, horses and more! Working with animals has been a life long passion. When I was a kid I took our family dogs through dog training courses in 4-H and even did a little showing with one of our Labradors. Later in life, living in places that didn't allow dogs, I kept a connection with them by dog sitting for friends and dog walking at PAWS animal shelter in Lynnwood. Through this I learned to work with many different breeds of dogs including how to calm them when they were stressed. Currently I live with 1 adopted rescue cat, Smokey, and 2 parakeets, Smurf & Sunny. I've enjoyed giving homes to numerous rescue kitties through the years.
Reviews
Sarah was amazing watching our dog Aki over the weekend. When she came to meet us she took thorough notes so while we were away we knew she was well taken care of. She sent us photos all weekend. If you are lucky enough to get her when she is available she is amazing!!!
Sarah provided outstanding care for Luna, ensuring her happiness and well-being. Luna's reactivity was expertly managed during walks, clearly demonstrating Sarah's kind and skilled approach. Sarah proved to be an exceptional dog sitter with superb communication skills. She consistently shared photos and updates, allowing us to fully enjoy our vacation across the country, knowing that Luna was in capable hands. We deeply appreciate Sarah's dedication, which brought us peace of mind during the holiday season. Thank you, Sarah, for your exceptional care and communication! 📸👍🌟 Highly recommended!
Sarah was absolutely fantastic! We had a crazy schedule, and she was more than willing to be flexible and accommodate timing switch-ups. She also loved and treated my little timid pup so well and was extremely communicative all weekend to ensure I stayed up to speed on how she was doing and all their activities together. I simply cannot say enough great things about Sarah and look forward to working with her again in the future.
Sarah was great with Rusty! She took him on long walks, and played with him. We got see all the great pics she took.
About Sarah F.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
A few safety points: I'm very careful entering and leaving your home so your pets stay inside, where they are safe. I keep dogs leashed when outside of your home or fenced yard. I don't visit off-leash dog parks since it's too unpredictable. If we're walking at night I use lights and reflective gear for extra visibility. And I keep a pet first aid kit in my car at all times. 🐾 I am licensed, bonded and insured with my company Happy Pets NW LLC, and pet first aid certified and Advanced Reiki certified. See more on my on my Instagram: HappyPetsNW or my FB business page: Happy Pets NW
Information Sarah F. would like to know about your pet
Does your dog pull on the leash? -- Unfortunately I cannot accept walks for larger dogs that pull a lot on the leash at this time. -- Does your dog get along with other dogs? Has your dog ever been aggressive? Does your dog or cat have any special needs, medications or other health concerns? What are your dog or cat's favorite things to do?
A typical day
I can take your dog on walks around your neighborhood or nearby parks. Car rides to other special locations can also be arranged. I'll play along with your dog or cat's favorite toys and cuddle them if they want that too. Whatever they need in the moment is what I aim to do. You will receive daily updates and photos of our activities!
Services
Sarah can watch in your home
Availability
⏱️ I work part-time remotely as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator so I'm able to be flexible with my schedule and can be with your pet for much of the day. 🏠 Overnight stays in your home covers a 24 hour period. Typically I won't leave pets home alone for more than 5 hours. Shorter windows of time can be planned for if needed.
About Sarah F.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
A few safety points: I'm very careful entering and leaving your home so your pets stay inside, where they are safe. I keep dogs leashed when outside of your home or fenced yard. I don't visit off-leash dog parks since it's too unpredictable. If we're walking at night I use lights and reflective gear for extra visibility. And I keep a pet first aid kit in my car at all times. 🐾 I am licensed, bonded and insured with my company Happy Pets NW LLC, and pet first aid certified and Advanced Reiki certified. See more on my on my Instagram: HappyPetsNW or my FB business page: Happy Pets NW
Information Sarah F. would like to know about your pet
Does your dog pull on the leash? -- Unfortunately I cannot accept walks for larger dogs that pull a lot on the leash at this time. -- Does your dog get along with other dogs? Has your dog ever been aggressive? Does your dog or cat have any special needs, medications or other health concerns? What are your dog or cat's favorite things to do?
A typical day
I can take your dog on walks around your neighborhood or nearby parks. Car rides to other special locations can also be arranged. I'll play along with your dog or cat's favorite toys and cuddle them if they want that too. Whatever they need in the moment is what I aim to do. You will receive daily updates and photos of our activities!
Location
Palm Springs, CA
Pets
Sarah F.
Palm Springs, CA