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Sarma A.

Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
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Services

Sarma can care for

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

Availability

I currently work full-time partially from home in the finance field and am looking for a way to spend my time with animals. I work the classic 9-5, so my evenings are almost always free.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Sarma A.

Communication

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

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have two cats at home, one being mine and the other being my roommate's. We would unfortunately not be able to house a another pet.

Information Sarma A. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet is aggressive or even sounds aggressive but is all talk, then I will best know how to approach them. I'm able to administer medication, but please let me know ahead of time. Thank you!

A typical day

Lately I've been getting a lot of cat clients, so our typical day will include wet food, then play time until they are ready for pets and cuddles. (:

Location

Chicago, IL

Sarma A.'s Neighborhood

Pets

My folks call me Dr. Doolittle!

Pet care experience

I grew up with 2 dogs, 2 cats, and many fish. My mom called our house a zoo! I loved taking the dogs for walks and playing with them. Every time I visit my folks house now, I trim the dogs nails, brush them out, bathe them, and of course give them lots of belly rubs! My parent's always called me Dr. Doolittle growing up, as I would always tend to injured animals in our neighborhood, or befriend all the stray cats. I currently have one kitty at home who love snuggles and knocking everything over. In the past, I have assisted a family friend foster puppies. I'm familiar with pee pads, play pens, and all the fun that goes along with a mamma dog and her pups. I have pet sitted that family friend's animals as well, which included 2 cats and a dog. Another time I pet sitted was for a neighbor that was out on vacation. Her kitty simply needed some cuddles every so often, which I was more than happy to give!

Cat care experience

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Not so Crazy Cat Lady

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

Reviews

Margaret K.
Drop-In Visits • May 04, 2026
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Sarma did an excellent job. I highly recommend her! She took great care of a large English bulldog that can be stubborn and moody. Sarma took him on his walks and played with him in the yard. She administered his medications and prepared his food well. She also took care of the cats well and offered to do more than asked. I found Sarma to be extremely diligent and timely with her visits and pictures. She is highly recommended!!!

Courtney N.
House Sitting • Oct 06, 2025
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Sarma is a lovely person and wonderful sitter! We trust her to take great care of our animals and our home.

Courtney N.
House Sitting • Aug 04, 2025
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We love having Sarma in our home with our little loves! She is always communicative and sends lots of pictures that show our babies are happy and well cared for when we are away.

Griffin C.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 24, 2025
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Sarma is the absolute best! Our cats love her and she is so reliable!

About Sarma A.

Communication

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

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have two cats at home, one being mine and the other being my roommate's. We would unfortunately not be able to house a another pet.

Information Sarma A. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet is aggressive or even sounds aggressive but is all talk, then I will best know how to approach them. I'm able to administer medication, but please let me know ahead of time. Thank you!

A typical day

Lately I've been getting a lot of cat clients, so our typical day will include wet food, then play time until they are ready for pets and cuddles. (:

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Sarma A.

Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews