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Sarah M.

Pacific Grove, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Sarah can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
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
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I understand the need to ensure pet needs are injected into your human routine. I evaluate the needs of each pet client and plan my work and personal obligations around their needs. Most of the time the only responsibility I have outside of your furry friend is to briefly check in on my cats.

Available
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About Sarah M.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
76% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

When house sitting, I will stay at the clients home with their pet. I operate on their routine based on your instructions. I always take care to straighten after myself and follow any house rules. I am also happy to check the mail and take out trash/ other household needs during longer stays.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Sarah M. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know any special needs and temperament considerations before sitting. Anything that will help me make your furry family member comfortable is appreciated. Finally, any emergency vet information and feeding schedule/general routine.

A typical day

Any pups will enjoy parent approved treats, lots of pets and love, and long walks. I always ask what each pets routine is to ensure all parties are comfortable with outings. I also adjust my actions to the preferences of each pet. Your pet wants to take a specific walk routine to hit all the go to pee spots - no problem! Pet prefers to lay and get head scratches - we can do that too!

Location

Pacific Grove, CA

Sarah M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Patient pet friend !

Pet care experience

I care for pets individual needs like they were my own family member. I have extensive experience caring for animals of varying age, species, breed, temperament, and condition. This includes animals needing oral medication, extra walks/bathroom breaks, lots of attention, and more. I have worked in both veteirnary medicine and animal shelter work. Combined with my undergrad degree in Pre Veterinary medicine I've seen it all and am exicted to give your pet the specialized care they need! Some of my experiences include: (1) Two years in Animal Shelter work. (2) Two years working as a Veterinary Technician at a Veterinary Hospital. (3) Experience working in pet retail and knowledge about pet nutrition, food sensitivities, and supplements. (4) One summer at an aquarium working with aquatic animals. (5) Bachelors Degree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine (6) Two years walking a reactive dog 5 days a week. (7) Extensive experience caring for elderly, reactive, young/energetic, medicated, and timid pets. 8) Lots of cat experience as well! I am patient when introducing myself to a new animal and look forward to providing top- quality care to your furry family members while you are away or for a daily walk.

Cat care experience

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

Reviews

Mara C.
Boarding • May 09, 2019
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Sarah was awesome, we are very happy we found her. Lolla is not used to be anywhere else but home, Sarah made her feel great and she had an amazing three weeks. She was very flexible with the pick up time and helped a lot when our flight back got delayed. I will definitely book Lolla's next stay with her.

Barbara Z.
Boarding • Mar 31, 2019
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Sarah took care of our pomperian like he was her own.she gave him a bath and took him. For long walks.she sent us pictures every day also updates.she made sure he was eating healthy.we highly recommend Sarah for you.anytime she had a question she contacted us right away..our dog finny lived being with her and we were so lucky to have found Sarah..she is a blessing in our lives

Csilla K.
Boarding • Mar 11, 2019
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My two doggies Sparky the pug and Snoopy the cairn terrier mix loved Sarah ❤️ This was the first time I left them with someone besides friends/family and I was concerned and worried about them but Sarah's warm personality and her regular updates/photos gave me peace of mind during my weekend getaway ? She is very flexible and accommodating with times and was super sweet when last minute I had to change the drop off time. As a full time nanny and occasional dog-sitter I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone to trust their pets with. My boys are looking forward staying with her again ??❤️

Morgan D.
Feb 06, 2019

I met Sarah in college while pursuing a degree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine & Animal Bio-sciences, and she has been a very close friend for 6 years now (and counting). Sarah is super intelligible when it comes to the veterinary health and care of small animals in thanks to her education, past work experience as a veterinary technician, and current work experience as an employee at Doggie Style Pets in Philadelphia. Sarah grew up in a house with many loved pets, and continues to adopt and foster today as she can. My own dog, Kayli, loved Sarah, and took to her immediately upon meeting her back in college, and we all know what they say about dogs being sensible judges of character and trust. I would recommend Sarah as a dog sitter with all my heart. Anybody who hires Sarah as a dog caregiver is in good hands.

About Sarah M.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
76% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

When house sitting, I will stay at the clients home with their pet. I operate on their routine based on your instructions. I always take care to straighten after myself and follow any house rules. I am also happy to check the mail and take out trash/ other household needs during longer stays.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Sarah M. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know any special needs and temperament considerations before sitting. Anything that will help me make your furry family member comfortable is appreciated. Finally, any emergency vet information and feeding schedule/general routine.

A typical day

Any pups will enjoy parent approved treats, lots of pets and love, and long walks. I always ask what each pets routine is to ensure all parties are comfortable with outings. I also adjust my actions to the preferences of each pet. Your pet wants to take a specific walk routine to hit all the go to pee spots - no problem! Pet prefers to lay and get head scratches - we can do that too!

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 M.

Pacific Grove, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews