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Sarah S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Sarah S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $80 per night

Highlights

Sarah has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Experienced and Respectful Sitter

I am a former dog-mom looking to host doggos in our home for a reminder of the joys of dog companionship without the long-term commitment. Our 80lb black lab died as an elderly pup a few years ago and it has taken some time for us to be ready to welcome another pup into our home. Our former dog, Maddie, struggled with dog-aggression, leash-reactivity, and general anxiety. I have A LOT of experience with clicker training and positive training methods for managing dog anxiety, stress, and aggression towards other dogs. I'm also experienced in watching for signs of dog stress around kiddos. I have been dog-sitting for friends since we lost our pup and am ready to open my home to the broader world of dogs in need of care.

Qualifications

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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42 ratings
Ching R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 06, 2026

Mocha had another great stay with Sarah!

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Denise C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 04, 2026

They were great with our dog! Very communicative, and experienced with reactive dogs, which made us feel at ease.

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Amina S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 20, 2026

Sarah made our senior dog’s stay so comfortable and wonderful. We were worried that zeta may not come back with us. 😂 thanks Sarah for taking such good care of our fur baby. ❤️

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Allie F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 19, 2026

Sarah is the absolute best! She and her son treat our pup like family. She’s great about checking in, super accommodating and communicative, obviously experienced and a natural with annimals, and just a wonderful human. We feel so lucky to have found her!

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Liz R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 23, 2026

Sarah did a wonderful job with Hazel, again! She was able to drop her off at my apartment for me as well, which was very helpful.

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Marilyn S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Feb 02, 2026

Thanks for today!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently work from home full-time. I transport my son to/from school which takes me out of the home for 40-90 minutes twice/day in the morning and afternoon M-F. I’m occasionally away from the house 4-6 hours on Sat/Sun when a dog is boarding with me— if this is an issue for your dog, please let me know ahead of time so I can plan for that.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard, a partner, and a 7 year old son. Our home would be appropriate for dogs who are comfortable with respectful older kids.

A typical day

I have a gated porch and on sunny days my front door is open so pups can lounge indoors or out as they desire. I have a fenced yard for frequent potties, and an awesome neighborhood for walks-- including a park nearby and lots of hills. A typical day would consist of a morning potty break in the yard as soon as we are up and periodically throughout the day. Dogs will get a mid morning walk and an afternoon walk at minimum, and a last potty break in the yard before bedtime.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Sarah can host up to 1 pet per night
Dogs that stay with us should be comfortable around older kids (mine is 7). Please let me know whether your pup is treat-motivated and what commands he/she knows that you'd like me to use while they stay with us. If your pup has any allergies or special food considerations (i.e. no dairy-based treats or any other allergies), that would be good to know. Let me know any dog- or human- interaction considerations I should be aware of. Any history of animal or human biting/lunging, resource-guarding, etc. I'd also like to know what a typical day at home with you is like and what level of activity they are accustomed to.
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.