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Sarah-Jane C.

4.9 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Sarah-Jane C.

4.9 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Ladd's local dog walker

Hi, I'm SJ and 'woof!' was my first word! Some of my earliest memories are of the Great Pyrenees, my first best friend, and the little Bichon Frisé my family and I had as a child in South Africa. Throughout the years of my life, I have had or taken care of pets of all different backgrounds, ages, and sizes. Ranging from large, anxious rescues to chill, little couch potatoes and everything in between, I've rarely met a pet who I couldn't eventually give a big belly rub to or get a little wag from. For most of my childhood, I grew up with both cats and dogs and throughout the years I have spent a lot of time with my siblings' and friends' pets. Over the past 15 years, I have had several pet and house-sitting gigs for cats and dogs and help friends frequently with extra pet-care needs such as walks and meal times when they are unavailable. I am comfortable taking care of young and old dogs and pets with specific needs and lead with patience when pets need a little extra attention. I can't have a pet with my current living situation, so let me walk and help you take care of your floofs!

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I try to live by camping rules when it comes to dogs, other people's homes, and friends: my goal is to always leave spaces and all animals the same, if not better, than I found them. I am a detail-oriented person and like certain things in my own home to be done in a specific way, so when it comes to your/other people's homes and pets, I operate in the same way, respecting the ways you'd like things to be done. I am always appreciative of a list of specific pet or house rules, but am comfortable figuring things out on my own when appropriate. I was a resident assistant in college and am good at maintaining a levelheaded during emergency or stressful situations. I am never hesitant to reach out to ask questions or inform when necessary.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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38 ratings
Erica W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 10, 2026

SJ is always the best! Our dog seems indifferent when we come home, which means she was well loved when we were gone.

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Deryn I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 06, 2026

SJ is superb! We love having them watch our pets, they’re always communicative, respectful and responsive. Thanks SJ!

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Deryn I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 18, 2026

SJ is the best! Our pets love them and they provide excellent care and communication. Thanks SJ!!

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Erica W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 31, 2026

SJ is always so great and communicative. She cares about our dog and really does a nice job taking care of our home. She always goes above and beyond.

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Dustin H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 28, 2025

Great! Followed directions perfectly.

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Be S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 19, 2025

SJ provided exceptional care to my senior pup while I was out of town and they kept me informed and updated on him throughout.

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Schedule

I'm full time between pet-sitting and home organizing and beyond my clients, my only major time conflicts are going camping and the occasional appointment. So my schedule is flexible between all of my dog walking, cat drop-ins, and pet-sitting.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Sarah-Jane can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
If I'm house-sitting, having a full schedule of the day-to-day for your pet to keep as closely to your usual routine as possible. Some dogs are on a strict routine and other people have more flexible schedules, so it's helpful to have written times of your pets usual day. I want to know what things are important to you, how you like your home kept or any quirky home things you'd want to know if you were staying in your home for the first time.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.