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Sharon & Mark W.

Star Sitter

Chesterton, IN

5.0 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
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Services

Sharon & Mark can care for

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

Availability

We are available when you need us! Mark is retired and Sharon writes from our farm so our time is very flexible through the week.

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Not available
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Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Sharon & Mark W.

Communication

48 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We treat your pets as though they are our own with lots of loving care and kindness. We offer daycare and boarding for existing clients only. We take one dog at a time and they must get along with our dogs. We are happy to board cats. We have a large fenced in yard with plenty of room to run and play. We offer our private "dog park" to clients for a minimal fee.

Information Sharon & Mark W. would like to know about your pet

Let us know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors, such as lunging or door dashing. Also let us know if your dog isn't socialized or house trained so we will know how best to approach them. It is not our policy to chase a dog, grab them, or frighten them in any way. We are not dog trainers by profession, but please let us know and we will do our best to work together for a solution.

A typical day

We will explore your neighborhood or surrounding parks, play fetch and have quiet time too. We are super careful to make sure your pets are safe on walks by avoiding strange dogs and taking care around people and traffic.

Location

Chesterton, IN

Sharon & Mark W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Sharon & Mark W. have Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Experienced animal caregivers

Pet care experience

Mark and I are hobby farmers in Chesterton and we care for two dogs, four cats, 10 goats, two horses, and a flock of chickens. We've been horse trainers all our lives and have raised numerous puppies. Sharon has written for animal magazines for many years such as Hobby Farms, Horse Illustrated, Dog Fancy, Cat Fancy, and Veterinary Practice News. Mark is a retired London Mounted Branch police officer and Head of Horsemanship Instruction at Culver Academies. Most of our animals are rescues and we have dedicated our lives to make their lives happy. We would love to do the same for yours! We will take your dog on interesting and engaging walks, near your home or at a park. We tailor the walk to you and your dog's needs. Drop in visits are no problem for both dogs and cats. We will play games with your pets and check to make sure their day is comfortable and stress-free. And we will keep in touch by texting you pictures of your pets. Feel free to choose either Sharon or Mark. Just let us know when you do your free Meet and Greet. Sometimes both of us will do your visit together. Two for one! We are also happy to collect your mail, bring in your trash cans, and carry in deliveries. We strive to leave your house and your pets safe and secure. Sharon is Red Cross certified in dog and cat first aid. Please make sure to ask us for a $20 off coupon before you book your service. We can't wait to meet you and your lovely pets.

Reviews

Sherry S.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 31, 2025
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Absolutely the best!!!!

Sherry S.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 14, 2025
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The absolute best!

Jessica L.
Drop-In Visits • May 31, 2025
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Sharon and Mark went above and beyond taking care of our little girl, Phoebe, while we were away for 2 weeks getting married. The night before our wedding, there was a terrible storm that left the power out for over 24 hours and half of a tree down in our yard (with minor damage to the house). With the power out, our auto-feeder and treat shooters wouldn't work. Sharon made sure to stop by an extra time that day to check on our girly and give her enough food. It allowed me to relax and fully enjoy our wedding day. Additionally, Sharon went out of her way to check for any real damage to our house, which also allowed us to breathe quite a bit easier. Words cannot describe how strongly I'd recommend Sharon and Mark to you. You won't regret it!

Ashley J.
Drop-In Visits • May 10, 2025
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Sharon and Mark did a great job taking care of Leo. It didn’t take long for Leo warm to them!

About Sharon & Mark W.

Communication

48 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We treat your pets as though they are our own with lots of loving care and kindness. We offer daycare and boarding for existing clients only. We take one dog at a time and they must get along with our dogs. We are happy to board cats. We have a large fenced in yard with plenty of room to run and play. We offer our private "dog park" to clients for a minimal fee.

Information Sharon & Mark W. would like to know about your pet

Let us know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors, such as lunging or door dashing. Also let us know if your dog isn't socialized or house trained so we will know how best to approach them. It is not our policy to chase a dog, grab them, or frighten them in any way. We are not dog trainers by profession, but please let us know and we will do our best to work together for a solution.

A typical day

We will explore your neighborhood or surrounding parks, play fetch and have quiet time too. We are super careful to make sure your pets are safe on walks by avoiding strange dogs and taking care around people and traffic.

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Sharon & Mark W.

Star Sitter

Chesterton, IN

5.0 out of 5 stars
113 reviews