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Sarah H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients
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Sarah H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Sarah has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Caring teacher + Pet Lover = Me!

I am a Rover Star Sitter that has completed over 140 bookings to earn my 5-star rating. I’m always ready to help new clients for pet care in McHenry and surrounding areas, and I have holiday availability! For visits and walks, I have flexible weekday evening and weekend all day availability during the school year. For boarding, my husband and I team up to make sure your pet is well cared for in our home throughout all parts of the day. I’ve loved animals all my life. I grew up with a small shih tzu rescue and then later trained our family’s cockapoo puppy. Throughout high school I helped walk dogs and house sit animals for neighbors and friends. In college I became more experienced with puppy training as I trained 3 puppies for a family I babysat and house sat for their two cats often. Now, I help with dogs and cats regularly between my family and friends, and I’m looking to help more furry friends and people in my area.

Qualifications

18 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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53 ratings
Bill V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 17, 2026

Sarah was awesome, was available last minute and our dog loves her! This is my second time booking with her and it’s always a great visit!

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Nancy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 08, 2026

Sarah is fantastic! She took great care of our dog. Normally our pup can be difficult to walk and Sarah was very patient with her. We were grateful that our dog was cooperative for her! She is a dog whisperer!

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Karlee B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 07, 2026

Love Sarah! Always so sweet with my baby!

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Karlee B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 16, 2026

Always so sweet! Takes wonderful care of my baby!

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J D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 21, 2026

She was great!!! And my dog dog was comfortable

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Ashley L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 25, 2026

Sarah was extremely accommodating for our last minute booking! She was awesome with our pups and left great updates and photos every visit!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

If you’re needing pet care, I’m here to help with drop in visits, walks, or boarding in my own home! I am a full time middle school teacher during the school year, so evenings and weekends work best for drop ins and walks. But for holidays and summer breaks, I have more open weekday availability and flexible daytime hours. For boarding, my husband is at home during the day, and one or both of us will be home during the evening.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I always prioritize your pet’s comfort and routine. During each visit, I provide fresh water, meals if needed, potty breaks, and quality playtime, walks, or attention. I closely follow your instructions and will send detailed reports and photos for your peace of mind. If your pet takes medications or has any specific needs, I’m happy to follow your protocols with care and attention. Just let me know what works best for your pet!

Pets

A typical day

A typical visit with me includes potty breaks or walks, fresh food and water as needed, clean-up, affection and playtime, and a detailed report from me with photos to show my check-in with your pet. Whether your pup loves fetch or your cat wants a sunny perch, I’ll tailor each visit to their personality and routine.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Sarah can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know your pet’s daily routine and commands, any medications or needs, behavioral quirks, and how they interact with new people. This information helps me give your pet the safest and happiest visit possible!
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.