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Sarah J.

Coeur d'Alene, ID

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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Services

Sarah can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Sarah can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I have a very flexible work schedule - I can work from anywhere, anytime, so I can be flexible for your pet’s needs and provide them the care they need

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Sarah J.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
86% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

As a pet owner and frequent traveler, I know that leaving your pet in someone else’s hands can be nerve wracking. The best pet sitters assure you that their pet is being cared for, so you can enjoy your time away! If your pet is staying with me, they’ll have an energetic golden retriever as a friend, with full time access via doggy door to our large, fenced backyard.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sarah J. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know of any special requests you have for your dog or silly tendencies I should know about. For example, my golden likes to steal and shred toilet paper, so I have to keep the bathroom doors shut. Tell me about your pet’s silly tendencies! We have a doggy door with access to our big grassy back yard, so hopefully your pet is okay with that! If they aren’t familiar, I can teach them, or let them out manually, which is fine too as my husband and I work from home.

A typical day

In this household, we start every morning with breakfast and a long walk. Then, its play time in the yard, followed by a morning and afternoon nap. We’ll do more yard play time, and another evening walk to get our wiggles out. Then its dinner time and football!

Location

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Sarah J.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Golden retriever mom - enough said!

Pet care experience

It feels silly to say 26 years of pet care when I am 26 years old. But I might as well, because I’ve never not had a dog! I am a golden retriever mom so I’m used to big energetic dogs. I watched family and friend’s dogs often and decided to do it more full time with Rover. I’m good for a good long walk - let’s get some steps in! I also have senior dog experience, such as administering medication and special food and care instructions.

Cat care experience

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

Reviews

Mitchell B.
Boarding • Feb 17, 2026
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Outstanding sitter! My dog can be a little challenging, but Sarah communicated amazingly, made my doggo as comfortable as possible, and drove to meet me at a closer location for pick up! Would definitely book again.

Tiah D.
Doggy Day Care • Jan 11, 2026
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Kody had so much fun with Finn and Sarah. He was so tired when I picked him up after a fun day of adventures with his new friends! Sarah was so kind and understanding, very pleasant to talk to as this was the first time using Rover or having someone watch my new puppy. Would 1000% have her watch Kody again!!

Tyler Z.
Doggy Day Care • Dec 10, 2025
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Sarah was great to work with for caring for my dog Buster. She was very accommodating for planning and scheduling, and she was great at getting along with Buster and considering his needs and temperament.

Allison N.
Dec 06, 2025

Sarah is a very reliable petsitter who has experience with both small and large dogs! She is especially great with golden retrievers (since she has one of her own) but is great with all breeds. She communicates well with thoughtful notes and photos. Highly recommend booking her!

About Sarah J.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
86% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

As a pet owner and frequent traveler, I know that leaving your pet in someone else’s hands can be nerve wracking. The best pet sitters assure you that their pet is being cared for, so you can enjoy your time away! If your pet is staying with me, they’ll have an energetic golden retriever as a friend, with full time access via doggy door to our large, fenced backyard.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sarah J. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know of any special requests you have for your dog or silly tendencies I should know about. For example, my golden likes to steal and shred toilet paper, so I have to keep the bathroom doors shut. Tell me about your pet’s silly tendencies! We have a doggy door with access to our big grassy back yard, so hopefully your pet is okay with that! If they aren’t familiar, I can teach them, or let them out manually, which is fine too as my husband and I work from home.

A typical day

In this household, we start every morning with breakfast and a long walk. Then, its play time in the yard, followed by a morning and afternoon nap. We’ll do more yard play time, and another evening walk to get our wiggles out. Then its dinner time and football!

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.
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Sarah J.

Coeur d'Alene, ID

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews