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Sarah M.

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Sarah M.

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Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
22 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Your Pet's Home Away from Home

I’ve shared my life with animals of all shapes and sizes, from parrots and hedgehogs to my own beloved dogs and cats. Years of shelter volunteering and working on basic obedience with rescue dogs have taught me how to read animal body language and provide a calm, steady presence. I pride myself on maintaining a clean, organized home where your pet's comfort and safety are always the top priority. Puppy Daycare** smaller socialization groups, frequent potty breaks to re-enforce good housebreaking habits, basic household "manners" taught in a family setting. I can help you get through the puppy blues! Please note: I try my best to keep my calendar as up to date as possible but please verify dates and times with me - whether my calendar says I'm available or not - sometimes things change. I also limit the amount of pets I'm caring for at any given time depending on personalities and needs.

Cat care experience

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Professional, Trustworthy Cat Lover

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

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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S W.
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Boarding • Jun 21, 2026

Sarah abs her family were amazing. She kept us up to date with texts, photos and videos every day. She paid special attention to every detail about our pups and gave us some excellent tips on modifying certain behaviors. We would definitely recommend her without hesitation.

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Aimee G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 10, 2026

Sarah is an exceptional caregiver for our pup Leela! She was so thorough when we dropped Leela off and made sure every single area that Leela would be in was shown to us. There is tremendous care and intention that Sarah puts into her services and it shows. Leela was at ease being with her, and we will be dropping Leela off to hang out with Sarah, her children, and her pup every time we are in Long Island. Her daughter also drew leela two beautiful drawings and one can tell your pup will be treated like family. She is also very attentive and well versed in caring for a puppy’s needs.

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Mehmet T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 19, 2026

I am a senior living with my 5 senior cats. They are my family and their happiness is my happiness. Although I like to travel, I hesitate to ask my son and daughter-in-law to take care of them over and over again while I am out of town. I was planning to visit my other son and his family to see my grandkids in NC. I decided to give a try to drop-in care. After checking all the options, I decided on SARAH based on her background and reviews. What a choice I made; she was excellent, deserving more than 5 stars. First of all, she is an animal lover. My cats have a strong sense if a person likes them or not. They will either come to great that person or totally disappear. Looking at the pictures Sarah provided, they are all around her. Even on her shoulder, hugging. Yes, she sent me plenty of pictures every day, including before and after pictures of their plates, litter boxes, She let me know every detail about their wellbeing even sent me the pictures of throw ups, if she found one. When I was back, I found the house clean and in order. She even took all the garbage out with her. Well, I couldn’t ask anything more from her. I feel very comfortable leaving my cats with her again.

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Michele D.
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Doggy Day Care • May 03, 2026

Sarah and her lovely family took care of our little Yorkie for five days while my husband and I were visiting in New York City. We were staying out on Long Island, and had event tickets each day in the city, so we needed flexible doggie day care hours to accommodate our needs. We felt so very blessed to find Sarah! She welcomed Violet into her home and treated her like family. She is very well equipped to care for any pets and has plenty of equipment and facilities thoughtfully laid out in her home and yard. She has thought of everything her guests could possible need! She kept us very well informed throughout the visit so I didn’t have to worry and wonder about our baby one bit. She obviously loves animals and treated our sweet girl like her very own. Violet was so happy to get there each day and loved playing with all the people and pets in Sarah’s household. I have only ever used day care services on Rover and really couldn’t imagine boarding our fur baby with someone other than a family member, but I wouldn’t hesitate to leave her at Sarah’s! I know I would get professional care, steady communication, and the most loving environment! I cannot recommend her more highly!

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Kaitlin D.
Mar 07, 2026

I highly recommend Sarah for their incredibly thoughtful and attentive care. They were very observant and even reached out to ask permission to moisturize my pup’s paws after a walk in the snowy weather. It’s a relief to find a sitter who truly treats your pet like their own and pays such close attention to the small details.

Amanda D.
Mar 07, 2026

Sarah was fantastic and sent several photo updates throughout the day, which really put my mind at ease. I especially appreciated that she followed my specific feeding instructions perfectly. It’s clear she actually enjoy having pets around and welcomes them into her family.

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Schedule

I work from home which allows me to provide constant, attentive care and plenty of playtime for your best friend. I can easily incorporate the schedule of each of my guest's into my daily routine so they feel right at home.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I believe in choice-based care, ensuring your best friend feels right at home in a way that suits their routine. Your pet will enjoy the security of a cozy, dedicated home equipped with pens and crates if needed for puppies undergoing housebreaking or anxious pups who need extra security. Confident and adventurous pups are welcome to free roam. I have a fully fenced in backyard with a dediated area for small pups and potty breaks. My goal is to provide a warm, family-style setting where your pet can enjoy afternoon play, snuggles, and the company of my own friendly puppy and cat.

Pets

A typical day

I have a very inquisitive puppy and young cat of my own so I do a variety of mental and physical games throughout the day using a variety of puzzles, treat dispensers, toys, etc.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Sarah can host up to 3 pets per night
Upon meet and greet, we could together assess the best arrangement for your fur baby based on their needs. I have a variety of home accomodations suitable for pets of various ages, sizes, and preferences.
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.