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Sarah G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Sarah G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Utica, NY

Contact for Dog Walking

from $14 per walk

Highlights

Enhanced background check
36 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Reliable Pet Care with Heart 🐾

Reliable Pet Care with Heart — Insured, Experienced & Always Ready to Help Growing up, I was always the one feeding the pets, walking the dogs, and happily watching over my friends’ animals when they were away. What started as a childhood routine turned into a lifelong passion. Today, I live in a home full of pets—2 dogs, 2 cats, birds, and fish—and caring for animals still brings me the same joy it did back then. Over the years, I’ve gained plenty of hands-on experience with pets of all types—young, senior, big, small, high-energy, or mellow. I’m friendly, dependable, and treat every animal as if they were my own. Whether it’s a daily walk, a quick drop-in, or special needs care, I’m here to make pet parenting easier for you. When you hire me, you’re getting more than just a walk—you’re getting peace of mind. I follow your care instructions closely, keep you in the loop with real-time updates and photos, and track all the details—like bathroom breaks, behavior, and energy level—so you always know how your pet is doing. I show up on time, prepared, and ready to give your pet the attention they deserve. Plus, each walk includes a detailed Rover Report Card with notes, photos, videos, and a GPS-tracked map of the route and distance. Your pet stays happy, healthy, and engaged—while you get reliable, stress-free support. Services I Offer: 🐾 🐕‍🦺🐩🐕 🦴 Solo or Group Walks (up to 5 pets — discounts for 4+ pets) 🦴 Drop-In Pet Visits 🦴 Comfortable with all breeds, sizes, and personalities 🦴 Special Needs Pet Care 🦴 Fully Insured 🦴 Available Mon–Thurs after 3:30 pm 🦴 Fridays saved as rain day backups for weather cancellations 🦴 Weekend drop-ins are offered on select days 📍 Based in South Utica, NY — Serving Central NY (within a 20-mile radius) Promotions You’ll Love: Refer a friend who books 3+ walks or visits = 1 free walk Ongoing referral = 1 free walk or drop-in every month Group walks? Pets after the 4th are free (only $5 per additional pet before that) Safety & Comfort: My Pet Walking Gear Includes: ✔️ Branded pet-walking attire for visibility ✔️ Pet water bottle ✔️ Hands-free leashes with 360° swivel clips ✔️ Long leash for grassy field fun ✔️ Multi-grip extension leash for larger pets ✔️ Headlamp for evening safety ✔️ Squeaker toy for redirection ✔️ Emergency sound maker for safety ✔️ Summer cooling collars and vests with reusable ice inserts I’m comfortable coming to your home and available year-round. Whether you’re a busy professional, a frequent traveler, or someone who wants extra help, I provide dependable care you and your pet can count on. I also support rescue efforts by helping promote adoptable pets online to connect them with new loving homes. You can follow my daily pet adventures and see real-time updates on my Facebook business page: Happy Paws Pet Walking Services 🐾

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
36 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I walk my clients in their home neighborhood and make sure to walk routes they are familiar with or have walked often with their owners.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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27 ratings
Dog Walking • Nov 09, 2025

Sarah G. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.

Dog Walking • Oct 14, 2025

Sarah G. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.

Rick R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 29, 2024

Always reliable and friendly and loved by our dog immensely❣️

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Rick R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 14, 2023

Sarah is the best. Owen loves her and howels like crazy when he sees her car pull up.

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Katie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 08, 2023

The best !

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Rick R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 21, 2022

Very grateful-great work!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I provide pet walks and drop in’s all throughout the week in Central NY and surrounding areas. I have flexibility for rescheduling if needed.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Sarah can host up to 10 walks per day
I need to know if I need to do anything specific for the pet and also given a general overview of the pet’s behavior and personality. For example, if your pet has separation anxiety issues and methods you use to reduce their anxiety, how your pet reacts to new pets on the walk, if your pet has any allergies so I can accommodate them and I need to know any medicine I need to administer as well as how to administer while your pet is in my care.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.