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Sarah H.

Cheektowaga, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
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A friend to every animal

Pet care experience

Hi, my name is Sarah! I've been a volunteer at a no-kill animal shelter since 2013. I've handled animals of every size and disposition with love and care in my time volunteering. I've been pet sitting independently since 2017, starting with a household of nine amazing fur and feather babies . I've worked with senior animals and those with special needs, caring for their unique physical and emotional needs when their parents are away. I've had practice giving medications and am capable of following detailed instructions. I've been pet sitting through Rover since 2020, and I've also photographed pets professionally for several years, having worked with many different types of animals with patience and care. Besides all that, I was a cat mom for seventeen years and loved every second of it. CATS ARE WELCOME TO EVERY SERVICE I PROVIDE. I only book one family at a time, so there are no conflicts with other animals. I've always had an affinity for caring for animals and will always do my best to make sure they are comfortable, healthy, and happy. UPDATE for 2022: At this time I am no longer accepting new boarding appointments. I have however kept boarding open as an option so that new clients can find me. I know some families are skeptical of having someone come and stay at their home, but I find this is the best option for the welfare of the animals. If you are looking to board, but would be open to housesitting, please read my reviews (mostly gained from housesitting) and get in touch so we can set up a meet and greet. I look forward to hearing from you! DROP-IN Requests can be scheduled for up to 2 hours at the listed rate. Please message me with the details of your request if you would like longer than the standard 30 minutes.

Reviews

Jennifer L.
House Sitting • Mar 25, 2024
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Sarah was absolutely amazing with our dog Poppyseed. It was our first time using her and she went above and beyond. We received lots of updates and photos, always quick to respond, reliable, and trustworthy. I would use Sarah again and will recommend her to friends :).

Trish H.
House Sitting • Feb 26, 2024
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Another fabulous experience! Sarah took great care of both our dog and our home.

Corie H.
House Sitting • Oct 27, 2023
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Sarah did an amazing job with my dog, Scout. Scout is an anxious pup but she immediately loved Sarah. Sarah did a couple meet and greets prior to the stay so Scout would get used to her. She provided updates and pictures during the stay. Scout was well taken care of and given tons of love which allowed me to enjoy my vacation.

Trish H.
House Sitting • Jul 22, 2023
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This was our second time having Sarah stay with our dog. I couldn’t ask for a better experience! Sarah was excellent at keeping in touch, our dog was happy and well cared for. Our dog has some special needs and I always worry about leaving him but Sarah was amazing at understanding him and his needs. The house was exactly as we left it. Overall, a fantastic experience!

About Sarah H.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

When I sit for a client in their home, their pet's environment, I dedicate the utmost respect to privacy and personal space. It's my job to care for an animal and I do that by observing their behavior, fulfilling their needs, and offering affection to the degree they are comfortable with; whether that's waiting for a shy animal to come to me for a sniff or to be pet, or an animal which has no concept of personal space at all (not an issue for me, I love cuddlers!). As for your home, I love to have a tour during meet and greets and get to know what rooms are accessible to me as a guest. I am very respectful of other people's homes and belongings and will always ask first if there's something I can't find or unplanned that I need to access during my stay. I pride myself on being trustworthy and tidy

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sarah H. would like to know about your pet

Knowledge of past behaviors is essential. If your dog has bitten anyone or shown aggressive behavior beyond that of caution, I will be unable to accommodate you. I love all breeds and have no preferences! I would love to get to know what makes your furbaby special and unique.

A typical day

I love going for walks myself, but walks are always better with puppy company. I am young and have energy to play or just chill out and give pets and cuddles.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$65per night
House Sitting
in your home
$65per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit

Sarah can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Sarah can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

Since early 2020, I have made petsitting my full time career. I typically take one client at a time in order to provide the best care possible for animals that may struggle with separation anxiety or have set routines that their parents would prefer they keep while away. When I take a job caring for an animal, they become my priority.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 days ago
Sarah can host up to 2 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Sarah H.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

When I sit for a client in their home, their pet's environment, I dedicate the utmost respect to privacy and personal space. It's my job to care for an animal and I do that by observing their behavior, fulfilling their needs, and offering affection to the degree they are comfortable with; whether that's waiting for a shy animal to come to me for a sniff or to be pet, or an animal which has no concept of personal space at all (not an issue for me, I love cuddlers!). As for your home, I love to have a tour during meet and greets and get to know what rooms are accessible to me as a guest. I am very respectful of other people's homes and belongings and will always ask first if there's something I can't find or unplanned that I need to access during my stay. I pride myself on being trustworthy and tidy

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sarah H. would like to know about your pet

Knowledge of past behaviors is essential. If your dog has bitten anyone or shown aggressive behavior beyond that of caution, I will be unable to accommodate you. I love all breeds and have no preferences! I would love to get to know what makes your furbaby special and unique.

A typical day

I love going for walks myself, but walks are always better with puppy company. I am young and have energy to play or just chill out and give pets and cuddles.

Location

Cheektowaga, NY

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Sarah H.

Cheektowaga, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews