Hey there! I'm Sarah- a fellow pet-parent living in Manayunk + looking to make new animal friends during my unplanned/much extended WFH experience! During my time in law school (2016 to 2019), I discovered Rover offered some of the best moral support out there, as many cats and dogs made all nighters, long study sessions, and finals far less stressful. Now, having graduated in 2019 and being placed in a remote capacity as of March of 2020, I am able to offer full-time care for pets once again! In return, all I ask is permission for your dog or cat to make an impromptu Zoom Court appearance & give other young attorneys (and judges alike) a laugh every once in awhile :) Currently, I am hoping to re establish several regular dog/cat visitors and am happy to work with any schedule to accommodate weekly/monthly/semi regular visits & walks, or even last minute emergency pet care, for those in need. Please feel free to reach out if you would like to discuss short or long term care options, or have any questions about booking your pet’s stay with me! For those interested in more personal background, here’s a little more info about me: - in my 28 years, I have never met an animal I did not immediately like more than most people. kidding, but not really ;) - During my childhood, our family had several dogs: Murphy, an Australian shepherd; Hogan, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever; Sadie Mae, a Wheaten Terrier; Cosmo (Kramer), a Wheaten Terrier, and Baxter, a black lab. Sadie set the record for longest life, almost living to be 17, shortly followed by Baxter, who recently passed before his 16th birthday. - Once I moved to my first house/started law school in 2016, I adopted my cat, Machiavelli. As luck would have it, owning dogs my whole life did not prepare me for training a cat, and I accidentally (albeit conveniently) trained Machi to be a social boy who adores all animals and people alike. Two years later, I adopted my second cat Kipling, who modeled his behavior after his older brother. Both Machi and Kip were abandoned in a dumpster in North & Northeast Philly, were quite sick when I brought them home, and have grown up happy & healthy! The experience of adopting them spurred my interest in making extra time to volunteer and spread awareness for smaller, non-kill shelters in the Philadelphia area. - Having an undergraduate degree in Biology & formerly considering med school, It’s likely I will eventually go to Vet school. It is a passion of mine to care for older, disabled, “difficult”, and misunderstood animals. - Aside from dogs and cats, I have always loved reptiles, including turtles, snakes, and toads, which I would find outside and beg my parents to keep as “temporary pets” for a week or so during childhood. - While I don’t discriminate, my favorite dog breeds are Bassett Hounds, Boxers/Bulldogs, St. Bernard, & Schnauzers. Fortunately, I am able to accommodate both large and small pets and enjoy meeting new-to-me and familiar breeds. For those interested in more details on where your pet will be staying: - I have a big, open layout, 2 bedroom apartment. My building has a fenced, rooftop deck with plenty of space for your pet to join me on days I do some of my work outside. - Outside, there is a fenced, grassy dog park owned by my landlord, and I am located: 2 minutes from the tow path, 5 mins from Pretzel Park, 10 mins from Gorgas Park/Roxy High. - Machi is extremely friendly, plays fetch, and loves hanging out with dogs and cats alike- he'll even join us for walks when the weather's nice. Kipling will teach even the most stubborn dogs to like cats, and tends to snuggle away any separation anxiety your pet may feel. - Despite the above, Machi & Kipling are both used to the occasional time where they need to stay in my office or bedroom away from a dog visitor, if that is the owner’s preference. Any sleeping arrangement that you require works for us, just ask! I greatly appreciate you taking the time to read a bit about me and our home, and hope you will consider booking your pet’s next stay with me. Hoping to hear from you soon !