Sarah K.
Ypsilanti, MI





Ready to spoil your pup!
Pet care experience
I absolutely love dogs and would love to be able to spend my free time helping to care for yours! I helped co-found a 501c3 nonprofit dog rescue in Detroit in February 2024 that has rescued over 170+ dogs, so I have experience interacting with all kinds of dogs of various sizes, temperaments, backgrounds, etc. I have a huge network of friends and family that own dogs, plus I know a lot of people in rescue in metro Detroit and around the state, and have worked with many trainers. My family had a dog in the house my entire life growing up, and I've had two of my own rescue dogs. My family dog is a 16-year old Pugapoo named Charlie that we rescued, so I have experience with seniors. I rescued my first dog Tito from Detroit in 2020 and he recently passed, but since I believe in passing on the same love you gave to one dog to another that desperately needs it, I rescued another White German Shepherd named Remy from a high-kill shelter in Georgia. Tito was a fear-avoidant dog with some anxiety, and Remy is a fear-aggressive dog with some anxiety, but I've always been someone that is committed to helping a dog grow their confidence and trust in people with positive reinforcement training. Dogs tend to warm up to me very quickly. I’m comfortable around any type or size dog. I walk my own dog almost 5 miles per day, so I know a lot of the areas around town for good sniffs. I’m happy to take your dog to the dog park or walk a nature trail! Just let me know what you need!
Reviews
Super professional, trustworthy, and punctual. I felt very comfortable with Sarah caring for my dog, and will definitely use her again! She is a high recommend!!
Sarah is one of the kindest and most caring people I know. She loves dogs and is very patient and friendly with them. She is great with my Havanese and he loves her to death! She's also amazing with her Pugapoo and takes great care of him. I would trust my doggo with Sarah any day.
About Sarah K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I'm happy to care for your dog exactly as needed and stick to the routine since dogs thrive on a consistent routine. I don’t have a fenced in yard, but I have green space behind my condo and can let dogs out on a tie out for a potty break while supervised. Otherwise, I walk my dog around my small, quiet neighborhood that is surrounded by a wooded trail. I'm comfortable crating your dog if needed. As long as you leave detailed instructions on how to care for your pet, I can make sure to follow those!
Information Sarah K. would like to know about your pet
Does your dog get along with other dogs? What is your dog’s energy level like — do they take naps throughout the day? Are they vocal or on the quieter side? Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I need to account for so I can make sure I'm prepared to care for your dog.
A typical day
I believe that walks and/or play dates are ways to provide physical and mental stimulation for your dog! I will be sure to take them to spots that are best suited for their needs since I know some dogs prefer quieter areas with less distractions/stimulation, while others don't mind at all.
Services
Sarah can watch in your home
Availability
I work at UM on a hybrid schedule where I work from home 3 days per week. I can do daycare, drop-ins, or walks during the week. I can help with your pet on weekends too with any of the services mentioned, plus overnight stays Friday-Sunday. I don’t have kids, cats, or a partner, so if your dog doesn’t do well with any of those, this would be a good environment.
About Sarah K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I'm happy to care for your dog exactly as needed and stick to the routine since dogs thrive on a consistent routine. I don’t have a fenced in yard, but I have green space behind my condo and can let dogs out on a tie out for a potty break while supervised. Otherwise, I walk my dog around my small, quiet neighborhood that is surrounded by a wooded trail. I'm comfortable crating your dog if needed. As long as you leave detailed instructions on how to care for your pet, I can make sure to follow those!
Information Sarah K. would like to know about your pet
Does your dog get along with other dogs? What is your dog’s energy level like — do they take naps throughout the day? Are they vocal or on the quieter side? Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I need to account for so I can make sure I'm prepared to care for your dog.
A typical day
I believe that walks and/or play dates are ways to provide physical and mental stimulation for your dog! I will be sure to take them to spots that are best suited for their needs since I know some dogs prefer quieter areas with less distractions/stimulation, while others don't mind at all.
Location
Ypsilanti, MI
Pets



Sarah K.
Ypsilanti, MI