Sarah L.
Easthampton, MA
Services
Prices include all fees.
Sarah can care for
Availability
I offer pet care services on a part time basis. My current availability is: - Between 12:00-2:30pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays - Between 2:00-7:00pm Saturdays & Sundays
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About Sarah L.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I cannot provide services at my home so it will always take place in your home/neighborhood. I am very knowledgeable and constantly attentive to dog and cat body language. I observe them for subtle changes in their expression to understand their mood/desires/fears/etc. I base my behavior on theirs to ensure they feel happy and safe with me. I have cared for elderly dogs, sick dogs, dogs recovering from surgery, and even dogs at the end of their life. I understand that potty time and feeding can be a challenge during these times but I have the patience and compassion to ensure that they are comfortable and getting their needs met. PLEASE NOTE: I am not willing to provide off-leash walks or to bring dogs to a dog park. There are many risks in these activities and I cannot guarantee your dog’s safety. I feel confident in ensuring their safety through on-leash walks or off-leash playtime in fenced-in yards. I also do not use prong or shock collars for dogs. I exclusively use force-free positive reinforcement for behavior modification in dogs. If prong/shock collars are non-negotiable in your dog’s care, I respectfully withdraw myself from consideration as their caretaker.
Information Sarah L. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your pet has any physical preferences for interactions before we meet, for example, do they have a particular spot on their body that they absolutely do not like touched? do they prefer to initiate the greeting on their terms or are they open to having their name called, etc. I don't have any dog breed preferences but I am on the smaller side - 5'4" and 130lbs, so physically controlling very large breeds during walks can be a challenge.
A typical day
Please Note: I cannot offer long walks at this time. I am recovering from a knee injury and prefer drop-in visits that include potty breaks and playtime in a yard, with a maximum walk time of 10 minutes. I enjoy finding out what games and activities each dog enjoys most and engaging with those. I pride myself on being able to gauge a dog's energy levels and knowing when it is appropriate to encourage them to play and when rest is best.
Location
Easthampton, MA
Pets
High Energy, Passionate, Caring
Pet care experience
I’ve been providing pet care services professionally since 2019 and I've been a pet owner my entire life - cats and dogs (of all ages), lizards, hamsters, bunnies, ducks - the whole lot! I enjoy engaging with each pet's individual personality and doing what I can to enrich their life. I am reliable, knowledgeable, and an open communicator. Please Note: I cannot offer long walks at this time. I am recovering from a knee injury and prefer drop-in visits that include potty breaks and playtime in a yard, with a maximum walk time of 10 minutes.
Cat care experience
Sarah also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Sarah is the best and came for an admittedly long meet and greet to listen to my concerns regarding our anxious cat AND our bearded dragon. She took the time to learn about our cats quirks and hiding places, and our lizard's wiley ways. Sarah's responsiveness, comfortability with our pets and daily updates helped to ease our minds while we were away. We will definitely be booking with Sarah next time we need a sitter. :)
Sarah has been walking our 3 year old rescue for several months now and just began staying with her while we’re away. Our pup has some (ok, many!) issues, and Sarah has been able to roll with all of them. Our dog can be anxious around new people and doesn’t like to be handled. Sarah has developed enough trust with her that, notably does our dog become a giddy little puppy when Sarah arrives for walks, but she allows Sarah to perform less comfortable handling tasks, like tick removal. Sarah is communicative, flexible, and understands. She seems to really understand dogs, can read canine body language well, and, most importantly, she seems to love our girl!
My partner and I both travel for work frequently and have worked with dozens of sitters. Sarah stands out as one of the most thoughtful and communicative sitters we've ever had! She sent daily photos and updates to assure me that our cats were happy and cared for. She will be the first person I reach out to next time I need a sitter. Thank you, Sarah!
Sarah was great. She always made sure to update us after her drop ins, and even brought in some packages on our porch while we were gone. Would absolutely book again
About Sarah L.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I cannot provide services at my home so it will always take place in your home/neighborhood. I am very knowledgeable and constantly attentive to dog and cat body language. I observe them for subtle changes in their expression to understand their mood/desires/fears/etc. I base my behavior on theirs to ensure they feel happy and safe with me. I have cared for elderly dogs, sick dogs, dogs recovering from surgery, and even dogs at the end of their life. I understand that potty time and feeding can be a challenge during these times but I have the patience and compassion to ensure that they are comfortable and getting their needs met. PLEASE NOTE: I am not willing to provide off-leash walks or to bring dogs to a dog park. There are many risks in these activities and I cannot guarantee your dog’s safety. I feel confident in ensuring their safety through on-leash walks or off-leash playtime in fenced-in yards. I also do not use prong or shock collars for dogs. I exclusively use force-free positive reinforcement for behavior modification in dogs. If prong/shock collars are non-negotiable in your dog’s care, I respectfully withdraw myself from consideration as their caretaker.
Information Sarah L. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your pet has any physical preferences for interactions before we meet, for example, do they have a particular spot on their body that they absolutely do not like touched? do they prefer to initiate the greeting on their terms or are they open to having their name called, etc. I don't have any dog breed preferences but I am on the smaller side - 5'4" and 130lbs, so physically controlling very large breeds during walks can be a challenge.
A typical day
Please Note: I cannot offer long walks at this time. I am recovering from a knee injury and prefer drop-in visits that include potty breaks and playtime in a yard, with a maximum walk time of 10 minutes. I enjoy finding out what games and activities each dog enjoys most and engaging with those. I pride myself on being able to gauge a dog's energy levels and knowing when it is appropriate to encourage them to play and when rest is best.
Sarah L.
Easthampton, MA