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Sarah K.

Tewksbury, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
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Safe and mellow home away from home

Pet care experience

Experienced caregiver with an extensive background in animal husbandry, first aid and pet grooming. Essex Agricultural and Technical Institute Graduate with a major in Agribusiness/Kennel Management. In addition to working as a professional pet groomer for three years, I have worked in multiple kennel/daycare settings throughout the years and am looking forward to providing a more personalized (and less stressful!) experience for your pets. My home is quiet and cozy, with one very happy puppy named May and our two cats Kenny and Seven. Animals that are in my care are always treated with the care that I provide my own. As a trainer/caretaker for 40 Morgan horses, my job requires making decisions on behalf of owners on a case by case basis, with a focus on safety and animal welfare always. My approach has always had a primary focus of building the foundation of trust between both the animals I interact with daily, and their people!

Reviews

Katherine F.
Dog Boarding • Sep 09, 2021
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Sarah was amazing! Our pup loved her immediately and fussed for attention. She was communicative and flexible, as well as understanding about our dog being selective when it comes to other dogs. He was very well taken care of and they made him feel comfortable. Definitely will be using her again for pet sitting in the future

Kathleen G.
Dog Boarding • Jan 01, 2019
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Sarah was very friendly and attentive to my little dog. She gave me updates and even did the drop and pick up. I will definitely hire her again!

Jessie H.
Dog Boarding • Dec 27, 2018
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Sarah welcomed Charlie into her home as if she was her own dog. She also sent detailed updates about the activities from the days with pictures, which I appreciated so much! I would trust Sarah with my dog again and would absolutely recommend her!

Laird D.
Dog Boarding • Nov 29, 2018
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Sarah was fabulous! Ollie had a blast! We will definitely be using Sarah's services again.

About Sarah K.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

My number one concern is definitely safety, and I'm always conscious of making sure dogs are secure both in my home and outside. I'm happy to follow any directions and suggestions left by the pet owner.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sarah K. would like to know about your pet

I have no breed preferences, and have experience working with all breeds. Before sitting for a dog, I'd like to know their tendencies around new people, situations, animals, etc. Are they destructive/anxious, and if so, what may help them best through those moments! Whether or not they have a history of resource guarding or barking. Any history of food allergies, sensitivities and of course if they have a history of aggression. None of these things exempt a dog from staying here necessarily, but by honestly providing all the information I'll be best equipped to give your dog a healthy and safe experience. I have capacity to host up to two dogs from seperate families, but can accommodate and have experience with dog aggressive animals as well (they can be the only dog in my home if requested early) In high demand times (holidays, vacations) there is an additional fee to be the only boarding dog that I am happy to discuss upon request. Safety is my number one priority and I so appreciate owners being candid about their dogs! The only thing I can't accept is dogs who aren't child friendly. Besides all that, I want to know what makes them feel comfortable and secure, and most importantly what makes them a happy dog! For May, it's a brand new squeaky toy!

A typical day

Some of my favorite places to take my own dog are the state forests in the area... Harold Parker, Georgetown/Rowley. There is a small park within walking distance of my apartment that we go for fetch as well (on a 50 foot lead always, boarding dogs are never off leash in my care)

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$32per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$45per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$24per walk
Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY

Sarah can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Sarah can watch in your home

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

Availability

My schedule varies week to week, and I'm happy to adjust accordingly and discuss based on individual requests. During the week, I am mostly available for afternoon drop ins, with more freedom for daycare and all day availability on the weekends.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 years ago
Sarah can host up to 1 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Sarah K.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

My number one concern is definitely safety, and I'm always conscious of making sure dogs are secure both in my home and outside. I'm happy to follow any directions and suggestions left by the pet owner.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sarah K. would like to know about your pet

I have no breed preferences, and have experience working with all breeds. Before sitting for a dog, I'd like to know their tendencies around new people, situations, animals, etc. Are they destructive/anxious, and if so, what may help them best through those moments! Whether or not they have a history of resource guarding or barking. Any history of food allergies, sensitivities and of course if they have a history of aggression. None of these things exempt a dog from staying here necessarily, but by honestly providing all the information I'll be best equipped to give your dog a healthy and safe experience. I have capacity to host up to two dogs from seperate families, but can accommodate and have experience with dog aggressive animals as well (they can be the only dog in my home if requested early) In high demand times (holidays, vacations) there is an additional fee to be the only boarding dog that I am happy to discuss upon request. Safety is my number one priority and I so appreciate owners being candid about their dogs! The only thing I can't accept is dogs who aren't child friendly. Besides all that, I want to know what makes them feel comfortable and secure, and most importantly what makes them a happy dog! For May, it's a brand new squeaky toy!

A typical day

Some of my favorite places to take my own dog are the state forests in the area... Harold Parker, Georgetown/Rowley. There is a small park within walking distance of my apartment that we go for fetch as well (on a 50 foot lead always, boarding dogs are never off leash in my care)

Location

Tewksbury, MA

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Sarah K.

Tewksbury, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews