Sarah R.
Edgewood, MD
Every Dog will Feel at Home!!!
Pet care experience
Let our home be their home away from home!!! Dog lover since my 1st puppy at 3yo and now passing that down to my 2 boys that love to help me care for our dogs and the ones that come to stay with us. I pet sat for neighbors, family, and friends growing up and still do to this day. My 1st real job was taking care of the animals being boarded at a vet clinic when I was 14yo. I joke and say my first job was a professional pooper scooper. Here I would feed and medicate dogs as needed. Other aspects of the job included dog walking, cleaning kennels and runs, loving on them and playing. I have fostered for extended periods of time for people to help with different circumstances until they could take their dogs back. This helped to save these dogs from having to be rehomed. I will help keep pets with good families in any way that I can. I have also had experience in dogs with special needs. I cared for my own dog, Bubba, with Megaesophagus from 8wks old until he passed at 8yo due to complications of his illness. His care included preparing his food in a blender and special feeding accomodations in a Bailey's chair daily, numerous medications, nebulizer treatments, injections, and standing upright after drinking and special maneuvers to help keep his lungs clear whenever he would aspirate. Adjusted many aspects of my life and my dog's for him to thrive and live as long as he did. My current fur babies are Chaos (Lab /Mastiff), Mayhem (Bully/Pit) and Pippa (Beagle/Bassett). I love all dogs as if they were my own. I have cared for and owned dogs of various breeds and sizes. I rescued a highly anxious and fearful dog when she was 2yo so I have experience with patience and building trust. Walking, feeding, play, medication administration can all be done. Let me know any special thing that your dog needs and I will take care of it as long as I'm able and if I'm not I will be straight forward with you. I will strive to send you at least 1 update and picture daily while in my care unless you would like more.
Reviews
Sarah was so amazing between how wonderful she was with our dog Thor to her personality she’s just all around amazing.I love how all the dogs played so well together .we will definitely be using her in the future I would recommend you definitely pick Sarah .
Sarah has watched Billie a few times now. Never any issues and Billie loves going there.
Great friend of dogs! Highly recommend!!!
Sarah and her family greeted us at the door when we arrived which was great! She was watching other dogs so it was a bit noisy when we went into her home but she assured me Duke was very content after a short while. We will definitely reach out to her again when we’re in the area! Thank you for taking care of our Duke!!!
About Sarah R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Our home has a 6ft fenced backyard with locks always on the gates. Also a good size neighborhood to take your pooch on walks. My 2 young boys also love to help with caring for our own pups with my help, don't worry they won't be the ones walking your dog. If I am coming into your home I will respect your property and privacy. Your house your rules! I have experience with giving medications, shots, and nebulizer treatments as well as wound care for dogs. Any special considerations/needs for your furry family member I am happy to follow.
Home
Information Sarah R. would like to know about your pet
Let me know ahead of the visit please about any special needs or behavior concerns that your fur baby may have. I am willing and able to adapt appropriately. I also like to meet your dog outside my home on neutral grounds (sidewalk outside my home or the common grounds in my neighborhood) with my male dog just to make sure they initially get along as precaution for their safety. If at any point dogs in the home are not getting along I do have ways to separate them. I will also inform you if other clients have their dogs staying with me during the time that you are trying to book for and once booked I will let you know prior to taking any other clients at the same time to make sure you are okay with that. You are the one that knows your dog best. Willing to work with owners on pricing. Rather gain you and your pup as a regular client if I'm able to.
A typical day
They will get plenty of love and belly rubs. Have a large neighborhood to walk them through as well as a local trail we love to explore. Also able to play with them without a leash on in my fenced in backyard. I allow and welcome dogs to be dogs.
Services
Sarah can host
Sarah can watch in your home
Availability
I work from home so I'm always available days, nights and weekends if your pup is staying at my home. My schedule is very flexible. Willing to do walks no matter what the weather may be. If you need me to come to your house I am available throughout the day. I can be available with notice and if you don't mind my one son tagging along with me if you need help outside my home in the evenings. I too have experience with many other animals as pets (we referred to my house as "The Zoo" growing up) or sitting for family and friends when on vacation. I have experience with cats, mice, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, small lizards, frogs, turtles, snakes, and birds. Sorry I will not help with your pet tarantula.
About Sarah R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Our home has a 6ft fenced backyard with locks always on the gates. Also a good size neighborhood to take your pooch on walks. My 2 young boys also love to help with caring for our own pups with my help, don't worry they won't be the ones walking your dog. If I am coming into your home I will respect your property and privacy. Your house your rules! I have experience with giving medications, shots, and nebulizer treatments as well as wound care for dogs. Any special considerations/needs for your furry family member I am happy to follow.
Home
Information Sarah R. would like to know about your pet
Let me know ahead of the visit please about any special needs or behavior concerns that your fur baby may have. I am willing and able to adapt appropriately. I also like to meet your dog outside my home on neutral grounds (sidewalk outside my home or the common grounds in my neighborhood) with my male dog just to make sure they initially get along as precaution for their safety. If at any point dogs in the home are not getting along I do have ways to separate them. I will also inform you if other clients have their dogs staying with me during the time that you are trying to book for and once booked I will let you know prior to taking any other clients at the same time to make sure you are okay with that. You are the one that knows your dog best. Willing to work with owners on pricing. Rather gain you and your pup as a regular client if I'm able to.
A typical day
They will get plenty of love and belly rubs. Have a large neighborhood to walk them through as well as a local trail we love to explore. Also able to play with them without a leash on in my fenced in backyard. I allow and welcome dogs to be dogs.
Location
Edgewood, MD
Pets
Sarah R.
Edgewood, MD