Sarah R.
Sarah R.
Contact for Boarding
from $60 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
I treat your pet like family!
Notice: I require proof of a current rabies vaccine prior to booking. Your fur baby will receive the same love and care as my own. I've always had dogs and cats in my life and I have experience with all kinds of breeds, including pit bulls, retrievers, and terriers. I can accommodate most dogs, but I cannot board dogs who have a high prey drive. I require a Meet & Greet before your first booking. I live in a typical Detroit-area brick ranch with a fenced backyard (privacy fence against a chain link). I never leave dogs outside when I'm away from home and although the yard is fenced, I supervise and play with my guest dogs when they're outside. Please send me a request if you are interested in booking. I'd love to set up a "meet & greet"! Thanks for considering the Howliday Inn! Why I love dog sitting I've been a dog lover my whole life. I've owned a Springer spaniel, two Labrador retrievers, and an American bulldog. I have experience with many breeds and can handle just about any dog. I've hosted everything from teeny little 7-pound terriers to a 150 pound Newfoundland. I no longer have a dog of my own, so dog sitting lets me be a dog mom a few days at a time. About my yard I have a typical suburban Detroit backyard - fenced on all sides with a gated driveway. I have a large deck on the back of the house and a small/medium grassy area. Although my yard is fenced, I never leave my guest dogs unattended while they're outside. My experience in administering medication I have only administered oral medication.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Sarah goes above and beyond to make sure the pets are safe. Recommends
Piper had a great time! Thank you, Sarah, for all you do to make her stay fun!
Super reliable and she always is informative on her drop-in. She takes great pictures too!
Thank you, Sarah, for all you have done for and with Piper, she always has a good time with you! We are glad that you are always available to take Piper, and we enjoy all the pictures you send when we are on vacation!
We are so comfortable with Sarah coming over for drop on visits with Pecan! Pecan gets some play time and some cuddles and we are completely confident in Sarah's, reliability and her care of our pets and the security of our home.
Sarah was great! Reliable and prompt. We just use her services for one quick day but we are very satisfied!
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Schedule
My main job is pet sitting and walking, so your baby will receive lots of love and attention from me. Please see my schedule for availability.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I ask pet parents about routines and feeding schedules. In my home, I use a baby gate to keep dogs from escaping out of open doors. My back yard is fenced and I supervise dogs when they go outside. I have a large crate for dogs who need to be crated when left alone or for dogs who are comforted by being crated. I only use a crate for dogs who use them at home. When I’m house sitting, I take a similar approach, but I also double-check the home is secure when I leave.
Pets
A typical day
My neighborhood is very dog-friendly and very walkable. I am also near Hines Park. For hot days, I have a kiddie pool for pups who like the water. We also play in the backyard with balls, frisbees, etc. Your dog's sleeping arrangement I encourage owners to bring their dog's bed, blankie, and anything else that will help their pup feel at home. With few exceptions, almost every dog that has stayed with me wound up sleeping in my bed (I don't mind if they do)! Time I'll spend with your dog I work from home, so your dog will be with me most of the time and will get lots of attention. We take walks, play in the yard, go swimming, etc. I believe in helping my guest dogs settle in by giving them space, letting them explore, and letting them get comfortable at their own pace. My home is generally pretty quiet, but I provide daily walks and/or outdoor play time.