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Sarah J.

Shrewsbury

5.0 out of 5 stars
386 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Sarah can host

0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
over 45 kg
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only

Sarah can care for

Cats
0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
over 45 kg

Availability

All dogs have different routines and I work to ensure that your dog stays in theirs, to keep them happy and relaxed. I am also mindful of issues regarding safety, particularly regarding eating and exercise, and leave a healthy break between a meal and a walk. I row early morning at the weekends, so your dog will be left for a couple of hours, but I keep my house monitored with an app so I can check in with any time. Other than rowing, I am generally with the dogs all the time

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About Sarah J.

Communication

172 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I’m very experienced with a wide range of situations c behaviours and breeds, but I do not accept the following dogs; 1 - dogs with severe separation anxiety that manifests with either continuous barking or destructive tendencies 2 - dogs who are poorly socialised and do not get on with other dogs Please note I do not accept XL Bullies

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sarah J. would like to know about your pet

Knowledge about any behavioural niggles, such as guarding, is always helpful so I can make sure that their stay works for them, whether that means separate food times, or keeping toys to a minimum. I don't accept intact adult males, but am very happy to work with young puppies, and those dogs who are chemically castrated. If they have any injuries or surgeries that require a more tailored exercise regime, I am happy to cater to that.

A typical day

We are spoilt for beautiful places in Shropshire, so there are many different walks we do, such as Lyth Hill, Haughmond Hill, the Reabrook Valley, Shelton Rough, and many others.

Location

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Sarah J.'s Neighborhood

Pets

A Safe, Secure, Snuggly Loving Home-From-Home

Pet care experience

Before we begin, please note that I do NOT take any Staffordshire Bull Terriers or XL Bullies. Thank you for clicking on my profile. I'm Sarah and I have been dog-mad since I was a wee young thing - apparently, whilst in my pushchair I'd point at passing dogs and go 'woof!' I've had different careers in my 40 years, including law enforcement and journalism, but have now settled on working with my oldest and dearest love - dogs. Whether you want a quick drop-off for a few hours, or a full-on summer holiday, I can fully cater to your needs when it comes to giving your dog(s) a loving, comfortable and suitable home from home. I’m fully experienced whatever the doggy weather, from administering medication to helping with behavioural niggles, and will happily continue any work that you’re already doing with your dog in your absence. Please book with the confidence that I will look after your dog as though they were my own. I know how hard it is to part from your pet, so I aim to provide your dog with what I'd want for my dog were I to leave them. And that means a gimmick-free welcoming and relaxed open-plan home with a fully enclosed natural grass garden, with plenty of toys and treats, spaces to snooze and snuggle, and most importantly of all, the place for them to enjoy the five following 'freedoms', as outlined by the RSPCA; 1 - Freedom from hunger and thirst 2 - Freedom from discomfort 3 - Freedom from pain, injury and disease 4 - Freedom to express natural behaviour 5 - Freedom from fear or distress Those are the principles by which I work, which places them front and centre of everything I do; their comfort and care comes first, every time. I do have my own dog, who I omit from my profile for security reasons, but they are clearly very much part of the pack and you are ever so welcome to meet us both for a meet and greet prior to a stay. I do row at the weekend, but this takes place horribly early, so by the time I'm back, your dog will just about be ready for breakfast! No other commitments take me away from them. I have a fully fenced back garden, enclosed on all sides, and all exits from the property are kept permanently locked. There are no holes for them to find their way out of! I keep a dog monitor going, so I can always monitor the house should I have cause to be away from it, and the front window has internal shutters that both provides privacy and quiet, and means nobody can see in.

Reviews

Lindsey B.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 15, 2026
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Sarah is amazing! Our dogs adore her! Highly recommend!

Joanne T.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 14, 2026
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Sarah was great and sent us lots of pics of Floki! Floki had a great day.

Brionyu C.
Boarding • May 31, 2026
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Alfie had a great time with Sarah and came home full of beans. I hope we can arrange for Alfie to stay with her next time I am away.

Jennifer D.
Drop-In Visits • May 20, 2026
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Sarah looked after our two elderly dogs today for the first time. One of our dogs is quite shy and sensitive and Sarah was fabulous with him, very gentle and encouraging. The other dog is sixteen and requires additional support which Sarah was happy to help with. We will definitely ask Sarah to look after our dogs again.

About Sarah J.

Communication

172 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I’m very experienced with a wide range of situations c behaviours and breeds, but I do not accept the following dogs; 1 - dogs with severe separation anxiety that manifests with either continuous barking or destructive tendencies 2 - dogs who are poorly socialised and do not get on with other dogs Please note I do not accept XL Bullies

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sarah J. would like to know about your pet

Knowledge about any behavioural niggles, such as guarding, is always helpful so I can make sure that their stay works for them, whether that means separate food times, or keeping toys to a minimum. I don't accept intact adult males, but am very happy to work with young puppies, and those dogs who are chemically castrated. If they have any injuries or surgeries that require a more tailored exercise regime, I am happy to cater to that.

A typical day

We are spoilt for beautiful places in Shropshire, so there are many different walks we do, such as Lyth Hill, Haughmond Hill, the Reabrook Valley, Shelton Rough, and many others.

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Sarah J.

Shrewsbury

5.0 out of 5 stars
386 reviews