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Sarah S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients
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Sarah S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients
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North Hills, San Diego, CA

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
27 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Pet care for any size and age!

I'm known as the dog whisperer to my clients! I have completed over two hundred dog walks and about fifty overnight stays. Before Rover, I worked under a local trainer in Los Angeles who ran their own pet sitting company. Experienced with various ages/sized dogs and different types of collars/harnesses they use. Rescued pets are so dear to my heart and I have worked with most of those pups throughout the years! Been taking care of pets for the past 27 years. Raised and trained my own Toy Poodle from when they were a puppy to age 16. Grew up with a Golden Retriever, Toy Poodle, two cats and bunnies. My specialties include senior dog care, pets with anxiety, rescued animals and any fur babies that need extra attention. Worked with dogs, cats, birds and koi fish. Love photographing animals, you can see some of my fun pictures in my bio! I take a very peaceful and slow approach when meeting your pet(s) to give them the time they need to be acclimated to meeting someone new. Pets tend to notice my calm demeanor and playful nature right away! Looking forward to providing your pet/pets with any pet care services they need. Many of my past clients have told me they never have to worry about their pets while they are away.

Cat care experience

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Remote Worker who loves pets! 🐶🐈

Sarah also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

20 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
27 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I take pets out for walks or out to the backyard depending on client's instructions. Feed, nurture, give medication if they take any, change diapers and play with the pets according to their needs. Change potty pads and tidy up any crates as needed. Make sure water bowls are refilled at all times. Always leave a client's home in the same state as when I arrived or cleaner if there was a pet mess. Clean up any bathroom accidents that the pet had. For cats, I will be cleaning out the litter box daily. I also have my own pet care insurance.

Ratings and reviews

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jasmine a.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 18, 2026

Sarah is great. She is quick and responsive and extremely attentive to the pets needs.

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Stephen H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 15, 2026

Everything was great, thank you!

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Alyssa G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 13, 2026

Wonderful stay again Sarah sent great updates and took fantastic care of my dogs!

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Roxanne B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 12, 2026

Sara was great. Took awesome care of our boxer while we were gone. Was on time, communicated, played games, took Bodhi on walks. Would highly recommend.

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Heather J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 09, 2026

Sarah is amazing! My babies love her and she’s great with Nina who is leash reactive. She’s always here when we need her. We love Sarah! Would definitely recommend her

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msager99
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 30, 2026

Sarah was great with my boy Pablo! Very communicative and punctual. Will definitely use her again.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My day job is remote (part-time), which enables me to have a flexible schedule. These days, pet care has been my full-time job! :) Feel free to reach out to me about specific dates and times.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Sarah can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your pet has specific needs, such as feeding times, medication and any commands you would like me to practice with them. I do request that all new clients have a meet & greet (no fee) with me before we book anything.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

Prices include all fees.