Sparrow D.
Sparrow D.
Contact for House Sitting
from $85 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your fur baby's new side bestie! 🐶
They/them pronouns; unfortunately for health reasons I can only work with non-smoking households. We can negotiate, if smoking is only ever done outside. I sometimes work with my spouse, especially if there's more than one dog in the home or you'd like me to stay overnight (this is for my safety), to make it even easier for your pet to receive the walks and attention they need. I will bring this up when we talk, giving you an opportunity to let me know if you're okay with us working as a duo or not. I have never lived in a home without dogs or cats for more than a year. Furry friends are vital to me and I understand how wonderful and magical it is to have each unique pet in our lives. I have 10+ years of daily cat care experience, and 15+ of daily dog care experience. Additionally, I have previous employment history working directly with puppies under 6 months of age, and playing with and doing basic training for dogs in need of plentiful stimulation. My own cats have sensitivities and quirks that require special care, and I'm ready and qualified to listen to and adhere to your loved one's unique care needs. I also have experience with senior dogs and love to work with them! <3
Cat care experience
Sparrow also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
For me, the biggest concern is your pet's safety and comfort. I keep a watchful eye on all pets in my care to ensure I know where they are and what they're doing, and I keep their environments free of debris and hazards. I also want to make sure all toys used are approved by you, so there's nothing unexpected. Food will be given exactly as instructed, and I treat health conditions and unique needs and concerns for your pet with the utmost responsibility. I also will treat your home with respect and leave things as I find them. Your instructions and preferences will be followed to a T.
Ratings and reviews
I used Rover for the very first time and found a gem in Sparrow. They met with me ahead of time, as my 12 yr old Westie has meds both morning and night and anxiety issues. Honestly, Sparrow’s communication with me was stellar. Fiona stopped eating the first morning I was gone (Westitude and a nervous Nellie!) and Sparrow immediately texted me. Their concern was very reassuring, and once Fiona figured that she was in caring hands, the rest of their stay went smoothly. Sparrow stayed overnight in my home for 6 days, and I returned to an immaculate home. I would not hesitate to have Sparrow doggy sit for Fiona in the future. They get a 10 on a scale of 1-5!!!!!
This was my first experience with Sparrow and I was delighted to see how happy my cat Rasmo was to be in their tender and attentivecare. Sparrow sent lots of updates and was very responsive to my questions. I also received lots of photos showing Rasmo snuggled up and relaxed, which really helped to put my mind at ease while I was away. I would hire Sparrow back anytime!
Sparrow was an amazing dog sitter! We felt completely at ease leaving our dog in their care while we were on vacation. They took such great care of him and clearly treated him like their own. We especially appreciated the daily updates and photos of our boy. We would 100% trust Sparrow again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter!
Sparrow is wonderful! They are very attentive to detail and as agreed made sure they arrived at the specified time and all tasks performed. They are very compassionate and clearly love being around animals. I could be assured that if there was a problem or issue they were unsure of they would bring it to my attention. I have terrible PTSD from another pet sitters grave mistake, but Sparrow helped put my mind at ease. You won’t be disappointed hiring Sparrow to take care of your beloved pets.
Sparrow is amazing with animals! Consistency, affection, and watchfulness are Sparrow's strengths. Quick to spot possible pet dangers and early onset symptoms, I always feel safe leaving pets in Sparrow's care. I've seen Sparrow get along with dogs and cats alike, bonding right away and maintaining pet happiness attentively.
I have known Sparrow for forever. They are an attentive and affectionate animal lover who are quick to pick up on creature needs and wants from behavior. They also the most responsible person I know, and are easy to get along with.
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Schedule
At this time I am able to devote my full day/night into looking after your pet! Every day my spouse and I work from home and care for our cats. I am able therefore to give your pets the same VIP attention and care throughout the day, any day of the week. The only exception is that sometimes I have 2-3 hour as-needed work outside my home to meet client demands. When this happens, I know in advance and will be able to communicate with you clearly if I can't be with your pet 24/7 on a specific day before we commit to anything.