Sarah M.
Sarah M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Senior Rescue Specialist
Saw my childhood dog through 16 full years of life and dogsat many breeds for family and clients over the last 15 years. Volunteer of 2 years at a senior dog rescue and dog body language and safety trained. Experienced with puppies all the way through seniors with special needs such as vision loss, hearing loss, anxiety and medication administration. Happy to provide further references.
Cat care experience
Sarah also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Sarah is an absolutely wonderful cat sitter! She is responsible, reliable, and truly loves my cat, Ginny, like she’s her own. And the feeling is definitely mutual—Ginny absolutely loves Sarah! Sarah is always on time and happy to spend quality time with Ginny, whether that means cuddling, playing, or simply keeping her company. She knows how to properly feed her, keep her litter box clean, and, most importantly, she understands cats and their individual personalities. She gives Ginny plenty of love and attention and makes sure she feels comfortable and cared for. I always feel completely at ease knowing Ginny is in Sarah’s hands. I highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and cat-loving sitter!
Sarah watched my dog for 5 nights in my home a couple of years ago, and had she'd been available, I would whole heartedly have used her again. Upon returning, my sweet Pip was clearly well cared for and attached to her. She followed all instructions to the nth degree, and as a bonus my house was neat and clean. Use her; she's trustworthy and responsible. You won't be sorry.
You and your pet would be lucky to have Sarah as your pet caretaker/guardian. Sarah is reliable, compassionate, and a gem to work with. We used Sarah several times over the years. Sarah took fantastic care of our English Bully and was extremely respectful of our home. We couldn't have asked for a better caretaker!
I had Sarah watch and walk my small dog Beau who was 12 years old at the time. Sarah has such a kind and caring style that Beau really enjoyed having her with him. She is also smart and attentive so I know that Beau was well taken care of. Sarah is such a wonderful spirit, and I think both people and pets like to be around her!
Sarah is a wonderful pet companion! She is gentle, kind, and positive while walking and caring for our dog Bella! She takes her on nice long walks and is very attentive. We get cute photos and updates on her care so we are never worried. We would never hesitate to call Sarah to help us with Bella!
I know Sarah from volunteering together at our local dog shelter. She's built up years of experience with all kinds of dogs, including ones with medical needs, anxiety, and other special needs. She also helps out with my dog Martin. He can be anxious and she's been incredibly gentle and patient with him, it's clear she genuinely cares about him. I feel completely at ease leaving Martin in her hands, and he's so happy to see her every time. Martin is lucky to have her, and you and your dog will be too!!
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Schedule
Work fully remote and make my own hours, so my schedule is highly flexible and I'm home to give lots of attention during the day.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
No other pets at home, but female roommates who will give lots of belly rubs. A stone’s throw from Alamo Square dog park and close to Panhandle and Golden Gate Park for plenty of green space. With remote work, I’m happy to house sit if that would make your pet more comfortable.
A typical day
Plenty of playtime with toys in the house, and fetch outside if you have a yard. For dogs, we’ll do lots of walking between our amazing parks, or running at the dog parks, whatever your preferences are for your pet.