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Saralyn M.

East End, Portland, ME

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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Services

Saralyn 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

Saralyn can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I currently WFH M-F! Can do early walks, lunchtime strolls, afterwork walks as well. Happy to take your pet on weekend adventures if that is their speed as well. I have a car to get to you but I love walking around (with or without a dog)!

About Saralyn M.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
91% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will take your lead (pun intended) on how to best care for your pet! I love to play & exercise them but want to respect your training and routines. I will ask for preferences and details of your pets nature and ability before a sit/walk/visit.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Saralyn M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know your dogs preferences & nature before a walk & I will make sure to respect their boundaries! Some dogs don't love new people & I understand that- happy to go slow and introduce myself on terms their comfortable with!

A typical day

I love walking a dog, throwing a ball. Respecting their space and vibe is key! I am happy to take the pup to hikes they may like, swims at the beach (season permitting), really any level of adventure they are comfortable with, I am up for it. I can also chill at home with the dog while I work on my laptop.

Location

Portland, ME

Saralyn M.'s Neighborhood

WFH professional, dog lover

Pet care experience

Originally from NH, I am an active, outgoing, responsible dog lover! I have volunteered as a dog walker for a local shelter for 2 years, I dog and house sat with Trusted housesitters for 2 years, I grew up with dogs, and I am the go to dog sitter for friends and coworkers! I have experience with senior special needs pups, and am comfortable with dogs of all sizes. I work full-time in digital marketing so I am WFH with some great flexibility. Currently I am working remotely here in southern Maine; I am available for walks before work, lunchtime walks, and anytime after 4pm!

Reviews

Tawnyuh L.
Doggy Day Care • Feb 13, 2026
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Saralyn was very loving and attentive to my Shih Tzu for two weeks while I was at work. She is communicative, flexible and thought of good ideas when my dog wasn’t drinking enough water. Thank you Saralyn! We highly recommend and appreciate you! 🫶🏽

david o.
Doggy Day Care • Jan 12, 2026
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5 outta 5, would recommend Saralyn

Beth G.
House Sitting • Nov 30, 2020
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Saralyn did a great job with our guys on very short notice. They had a great time and were in a great mood when we got back. She kept us updated regularly and treated our pups like her own. I would highly recommend her!!!

Mary Jo Z.
Nov 18, 2020

Saralyn has all the qualities of a great Rover employee. She truly loves all dogs and shows them great affection. She is timely, reliable, responsible and is so loving to our pets. She is exactly the kind of person I want when to be with our dogs when we cannot.

About Saralyn M.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
91% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will take your lead (pun intended) on how to best care for your pet! I love to play & exercise them but want to respect your training and routines. I will ask for preferences and details of your pets nature and ability before a sit/walk/visit.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Saralyn M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know your dogs preferences & nature before a walk & I will make sure to respect their boundaries! Some dogs don't love new people & I understand that- happy to go slow and introduce myself on terms their comfortable with!

A typical day

I love walking a dog, throwing a ball. Respecting their space and vibe is key! I am happy to take the pup to hikes they may like, swims at the beach (season permitting), really any level of adventure they are comfortable with, I am up for it. I can also chill at home with the dog while I work on my laptop.

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Saralyn M.

East End, Portland, ME

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews