Sparrow D.
South Portland, ME
Services
Sparrow can care for
Availability
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.
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About Sparrow D.
Communication
Dog skills
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.
Information Sparrow D. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know: - any medications - food and feeding schedule - any behavioral issues you're aware of ("sometimes she nips if you reach for her food bowl" or "sometimes he bolts after rabbits and squirrels") - any new training you might be working on (ie. "We're trying to teach her not to get on the couch so please don't let her get up." or "We changed his feeding schedule. Now he eats when we do, so please have dinner at the same time--6:00 PM." etc.) - any allergies or special medical needs ("sometimes has accidents" or "can't get up on the bed without help") - any special rules ("no going in the study")
A typical day
Every day I start off with making sure each pet feels valued and noticed. A lot of fur-friends like to say good morning and look for participation in routines, so I like to make sure their morning needs are met as part of my own routine. Once we're both fed, medicated, had a potty chance, and whatever else needs to happen, it's time to see what their interest in is an activity, like playing with a toy, going for a walk, watching "cat TV," or cuddling. It's a lot of fun exploring each individual animal's personality and pacing to find what really excites them and makes them purr. Throughout the day, I'll read their cues to see when they're tired, need a snack (if allowed), or a change of pace like a trip outside or some time with a laser pointer. When they nap, I like to lie down and recharge too while keeping an eye on them. I really think it's key to let an animal feel as involved in your daily routines as they seem to want to--a more shy pet might prefer to be left mostly to their own devices or to do things next to each other instead of together, while another might need to be with you every moment getting into everything you're doing. Mirroring their pace is important to me to make sure we both have a great day!
Location
South Portland, ME
Pets
Your fur baby's new side bestie! 🐶
Pet care experience
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.
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.
About Sparrow D.
Communication
Dog skills
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.
Information Sparrow D. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know: - any medications - food and feeding schedule - any behavioral issues you're aware of ("sometimes she nips if you reach for her food bowl" or "sometimes he bolts after rabbits and squirrels") - any new training you might be working on (ie. "We're trying to teach her not to get on the couch so please don't let her get up." or "We changed his feeding schedule. Now he eats when we do, so please have dinner at the same time--6:00 PM." etc.) - any allergies or special medical needs ("sometimes has accidents" or "can't get up on the bed without help") - any special rules ("no going in the study")
A typical day
Every day I start off with making sure each pet feels valued and noticed. A lot of fur-friends like to say good morning and look for participation in routines, so I like to make sure their morning needs are met as part of my own routine. Once we're both fed, medicated, had a potty chance, and whatever else needs to happen, it's time to see what their interest in is an activity, like playing with a toy, going for a walk, watching "cat TV," or cuddling. It's a lot of fun exploring each individual animal's personality and pacing to find what really excites them and makes them purr. Throughout the day, I'll read their cues to see when they're tired, need a snack (if allowed), or a change of pace like a trip outside or some time with a laser pointer. When they nap, I like to lie down and recharge too while keeping an eye on them. I really think it's key to let an animal feel as involved in your daily routines as they seem to want to--a more shy pet might prefer to be left mostly to their own devices or to do things next to each other instead of together, while another might need to be with you every moment getting into everything you're doing. Mirroring their pace is important to me to make sure we both have a great day!
Sparrow D.
South Portland, ME