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Sharon & Mark W.

Star Sitter

Chesterton, IN

5.0 out of 5 stars
•96 reviews
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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 three 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. We are both fully vaccinated against Covid. 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

Carrie C.
Dog Walking • Apr 01, 2024
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Sharon is awesome & so dependable!!

Heidi M.
Dog Walking • Mar 20, 2024
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Sharon and Mark are the best! I can't imagine using anyone but them. Always there when we need them. I can't say enough good things about them.

Susan P.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 25, 2024
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Sharon and Mark are the best!

James B.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 19, 2024
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Couldn’t ask for better care! Sharon and Mark went out of their way on our first day in a tough situation with our lab pup. Very thankful.

About Sharon & Mark W.

Communication

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

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.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$30per walk

Sharon & Mark can watch in your home

Cats
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.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 months ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Sharon & Mark W.

Communication

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

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

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Sharon & Mark W.

Star Sitter

Chesterton, IN

5.0 out of 5 stars
•96 reviews