Sarah W.
Sarah W.
Contact for Dog Walking
$26 total per walk
Highlights
Pet care experience
Loving, Vet Experienced Pet Care
Currently servicing Twentynine palms, Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley. Since I was a child I have been a lover of all animals and was always caring for and rescuing anything that needed help. With that I bring 30+ years of on-hand pet care experience, including 8 years of experience as a veterinary surgical asst. for an orthopedic surgeon, that included working in our connected emergency center. Some of my own dogs have been rescues from neglectful/abusive situations. So, I understand the time, patience and care it takes to build trust with all animals. Currently, I also have a parrot and previously raised 2 bearded dragons, amongst many other animals. I just recently moved to the area and am looking to turn my love of animals into a way to help others have peace of mind about their pets while they are at work or enjoying their free time. What sets me apart from others are both my personal and professional experiences caring for pets, with everything from dogs and cats to reptiles. These experiences have taught me to be calm, gentle and attentive in all situations and given the knowledge and comfort to work with a wide variety of animals from young pets to seniors. This includes the administration of various types and forms of medication, syringe feeding and grooming. If you are searching for someone to care for a pet that is not a cat or dog, please reach out so we can determine if I could be a great fit for your exotic pets or otherwise as well. Friends and family have entrusted me with their pets for as long as I can remember and I always give them the love and care that I would give my own pets because it’s very important to me that all animals feel safe and loved. I do have a larger SUV that can be used to take your fur baby to the vet should the need arise. I offer basic pet grooming services in your home which would include; bathing, drying, brushing, ear cleaning, nail trims (just ask and we can discuss details- I have this listed at $40 as a general price but this could adjust up or down based on size of pet and extent of services). I do free meet and greets prior to taking on new pets so we can make sure everyone involved is comfortable and it’s a great fit for all prior to your pets first time alone with me. As a loving pet mom myself, I know how hard it is to find trustworthy people to leave your pets with. I can assure you I would love and care for your pets like they were my own family, so I hope you pick me as your pets new care buddy :) I look forward to meeting you and your little 4 legged babies!!
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
We will work together to discuss any and all specific needs your pets may have and any other preferences for care. This will include feeding schedules, any special needs or behavior quirks I need to be aware of, etc. As a cautious pet parent myself, you can rest assured I will never feed your pet anything they shouldn’t have and will always ensure house rules are followed. Currently, I offer house sitting but this does not include overnight stays at the moment. However, I can be available if necessary to stay all day with your pet if they need more than a drop in (for example, special needs or senior pets that need more full time care while you’re at work all day, frequent meds, potty breaks every hour, etc) Just ask and we can discuss details! I love being outside so I can provide all the walks and outdoor play time needed. I of course will provide photo updates of our time together along with any other needed updates upon my arrival and departure. My little 14 lb chihuahua mix loves making new friends, so if your dog is friendly with other dogs and wants a companion on walks or otherwise, we can discuss my little guy tagging along if that’s something you would want.
Ratings and reviews
Sarah has been so wonderful and went above and beyond to help make all of us feel more comfortable with our upcoming overnight away! Can't wait to continue working together!
Sarah has been awesome with my youngest dog. She’s currently overcoming a tail injury and healing and Sarah did a great job keeping her safe
While away for the holidays Sarah watched my two dogs and they could not have been in better hands! She’s loved them and treated them as her own. She sent pictures regularly, provided updates, and kept me informed of their wellbeing. One of my dog is picky about eating away from home, and Sarah tried a few different methods to encourage her to eat. Sarah also took them on walks, played with them, and gave them so many snuggles. I highly recommend Sarah anyone needing a pet sitter.
Sarah was amazing!! Sarah went above and beyond for my pup. She was very helpful, patient, and helped reinforce training. She’s very knowledgeable about dogs and gave excellent advice. I couldn’t recommend her enough!
Sarah is basically our puppy’s favorite human (and yes, we’re a little jealous). She somehow manages to keep a 10-month-old ball of chaos exercised, happy, and still alive—which feels like a superpower. Our pup comes back from walks tired, content, and clearly convinced Sarah is the coolest person on earth. She’s dependable, great with updates, and handles puppy energy like a pro. If your dog enjoys walks, fun, and living their best life, Sarah is the one.
Sarah has been absolutely wonderful with our 10-month-old puppy. From the very beginning, she was patient, attentive, and clearly experienced with young dogs who are still learning the ropes. Our puppy is always excited to see her, and it’s obvious Sarah genuinely cares about his well-being and happiness on every walk. She’s reliable, communicative, and gives us great peace of mind knowing our pup is in such good hands. We couldn’t ask for a better dog walker and highly recommend her to anyone with a growing puppy.
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Schedule
I am new to the area and currently not working, so this allows my schedule to be very open and flexible for all of your pet care needs. I’m open Monday through Friday from early morning to evening and some Sat/Sun based on dates.