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Sarah I.

Montgomery Village, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
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Services

Sarah can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Sarah can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Availability

I currently work from home most days so have a nice environment suitable for morning and evening walks, drop-ins or overnight stays. I do occasionally have an unmovable meeting or a busy day so I can't commit to everyday services but am happy to work with you on your needs especially if I know in advance.

Available
Not available
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About Sarah I.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I do what I can to provide the pets a sense of security while maintaining their comfort and of course keeping them away from dangers. Typically when walking a dog, I give other dogs and people a wide berth (you just never know). If I am in your home, I will leave it how I found it as much as possible, following the requests of the customer.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sarah I. would like to know about your pet

I like to know as much about the pet as you're willing to share. Come on you know you love talking about them, tell me all about habits, temperament, food, water, walking needs, bedtime habits, what they love, what they hate, how to win them over any rules ect.

A typical day

We will either go in the normal route or if allowed, on a fun new adventure. The fun activities depend on the dog and what the owner is comfortable with.

Location

Montgomery Village, MD

Sarah I.'s Neighborhood

Pets

your pet likes me more than you do

Pet care experience

Having recently lost my cat to old age, I have started fostering adult cats and kittens through a local shelter. I have been a puppy sitter for 3 service dog organizations for couple of years now, including a fair amount of training required for each and I have been unofficially pet sitting and taking care of pets all of my life. I've been sitting with Rover as a side job for about a year. Growing up I volunteered at an animal shelter and currently foster cats. I've had more cats in my life than dogs but even my friend's dogs have adopted me :). I work from home most days with a relatively flexible schedule but do have to schedule around meetings sometimes. For all of my services, my main task is to please the customer (within reason) so whatever you are looking for is what I will do. For cats I'm really good at opening cans of food, scooping poop and playing peek-a-boo pounce or ignoring them, you know whatever they need. Dog walks will include a nice walk to either wherever they normally go or if you aren't bothered, we'll go on a safe adventure and of course, I clean up after them. If I'm house-sitting, this involves keeping them alive, healthy, and as happy as they can be without their human(s) home.

Cat care experience

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Sarah also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Joan S.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 19, 2024
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Sarah is vey thoughtful. I love that she cares about our pups!

Joan S.
House Sitting • May 03, 2024
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Sarah was wonderful! Sarah met our boys on Friday, did 2 drop by visits on Monday, and house sat Tuesday-Thursday. Sarah was very communicative & seemed to really enjoy our boys, which makes me happy. We look forward to having Sarah care for our boys again.

Mike B.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 19, 2023
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We were impressed with Sarah's warm smile and open communication style as soon as we met for our Meet & Greet. Our dog had recently suffered an injury and so was not at her best, to say the least. Sarah was very sensitive to her needs, gave her her meds and kept us updated while we were gone with messages and photos. Additionally, she left our house nice and clean! We wouldn't hesitate to use her again.

Kevin M.
House Sitting • Jul 09, 2023
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This is the second time that Sarah has taken care of our pets (dog and cat) and home while we were away and she did a fantastic job! This was a longer trip - 9 days - and the pets were well cared for and the house as well. Sarah has our highest recommendation and we would not hesitate to ask her to help us out again in the future. She also left a nice note for us summarizing their week, bedsides the daily check ins and pics along the way. Sarah is fantastic!

About Sarah I.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I do what I can to provide the pets a sense of security while maintaining their comfort and of course keeping them away from dangers. Typically when walking a dog, I give other dogs and people a wide berth (you just never know). If I am in your home, I will leave it how I found it as much as possible, following the requests of the customer.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sarah I. would like to know about your pet

I like to know as much about the pet as you're willing to share. Come on you know you love talking about them, tell me all about habits, temperament, food, water, walking needs, bedtime habits, what they love, what they hate, how to win them over any rules ect.

A typical day

We will either go in the normal route or if allowed, on a fun new adventure. The fun activities depend on the dog and what the owner is comfortable with.

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Sarah I.

Montgomery Village, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews