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Sarah & Richard W.

Star Sitter

Cottage Grove, MN

5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Sarah & Richard can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

As a nurse, Sarah works 5 days every 14. Rick works every weekday, 9am-4pm. We also have 3 kids that love playing and having fun with dogs. They are 6, 14 and 16. We are outside daily (as weather permits)! We have a pup of our own (a female German Shorthaired Pointer) that is very energetic and would love to play! Our drop off and pick up times must be after 7am and before 10pm. If the request is for earlier or later for either, we will request an additional night stay. Thank you for understanding!

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About Sarah & Richard W.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We provide a fun and safe environment for all the pets that we care for. We provide around 3-5 pictures and most days will include a video with a small message of what we've been up to that day and how your dog is doing. We take pride in showing that your dog is being well taken care of and they are getting their play, walk & run time in! *Please note we do not have our calender availability set more than 2 months in advance (things change!), but we will consider all future requests!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Sarah & Richard W. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know if your dog has a history of aggression towards kids or other dogs. We have a 6 year old son and will not be able to accommodate aggressive dogs. Thank you for understanding!

A typical day

We have a fenced in backyard with lots of toys. We have a very energetic German Shorthaired Pointer that plays great with other dogs. We also give treats & bones (as long as it is approved beforehand by you!), and play inside and out! We have both owned dogs all our lives, and enjoy their companionship and playfulness. We can take your dog for walks, play with all the dog toys, and with our family of 5 we will be sure to give them lots of love! We do allow pets on furniture at our house. Our older kids love to have pups sleep in bed with them! Typically we will send updates along with approximately 5 picutues from that day, as well as a video between 5-7pm everyday.

Location

Cottage Grove, MN

Sarah & Richard W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Sarah & Richard W. have Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Walk, run, play, and fenced yard!

Pet care experience

We would love to care for and spend time with your pup so you can enjoy your time away! We have done lots of traveling ourselves throughout the years and know how important it is to feel as though your dog is in good hands.

Reviews

Laura N.
Boarding • Aug 10, 2026
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Sarah and Rick and their family were amazing! They were great at communicating and our dogs loved their time with them. I'm so grateful for them and will definitely book again!

Kali H.
Boarding • Jun 28, 2026
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Took great care of our dogs! Very friendly and kind, made it easy to trust them to care for our pups. Very responsive and gave photo updates. The dogs loved playing in their fenced in backyard.

Christina W.
Boarding • Jun 17, 2026
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Our dog had a great stay with Sarah and Richard! They were very responsive and we appreciated the daily photo and video updates. Our dog loved playing with their dog Sadie!

Kenneth K.
Boarding • Oct 22, 2025
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They were very friendly and easy to work with. They took care of my Zelda.

About Sarah & Richard W.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We provide a fun and safe environment for all the pets that we care for. We provide around 3-5 pictures and most days will include a video with a small message of what we've been up to that day and how your dog is doing. We take pride in showing that your dog is being well taken care of and they are getting their play, walk & run time in! *Please note we do not have our calender availability set more than 2 months in advance (things change!), but we will consider all future requests!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Sarah & Richard W. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know if your dog has a history of aggression towards kids or other dogs. We have a 6 year old son and will not be able to accommodate aggressive dogs. Thank you for understanding!

A typical day

We have a fenced in backyard with lots of toys. We have a very energetic German Shorthaired Pointer that plays great with other dogs. We also give treats & bones (as long as it is approved beforehand by you!), and play inside and out! We have both owned dogs all our lives, and enjoy their companionship and playfulness. We can take your dog for walks, play with all the dog toys, and with our family of 5 we will be sure to give them lots of love! We do allow pets on furniture at our house. Our older kids love to have pups sleep in bed with them! Typically we will send updates along with approximately 5 picutues from that day, as well as a video between 5-7pm everyday.

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Sarah & Richard W.

Star Sitter

Cottage Grove, MN

5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews