Sarah

Sarah G.

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Pets add life, love and lint rollers

17 repeat guests
92 reviews
Response rate: 97%
Last seen 1 month ago
About Sarah
I've just moved to Sydney and my rental does not allow pets, which I understand but it does put me in a predicament. I miss the companionship of four-legged furry friends - cats and dogs. The answer? Pet sitting! It allows me to spend time with other people's pets and I get to know Sydney in the process.

I drive a lot for work and distances don't bother me. I wish I could say the same about Sydney traffic but you can't have it all, right? I've travelled a lot and fell into the category of an 'overly anxious pet parent.' It's not that I didn't trust the pet sitter, it's that my pets were more than just pets - I missed them terribly. My experience means I understand the need for more regular updates for some, and less for others!

I have a soft-spot for rescue pets, especially those who've been neglected or mistreated in any way. A gold coin donation will be made to a pet rescue of choice, with the rescue changing every three months. I'm still getting to know the rescues in Sydney but once I get a feel for them I can decide who will be the first charity of choice. I know that a gold coin is not much but I'm from the school of Every Little Bit Counts, especially animal rescues who are doing everything possible to save the lives of the voiceless.

I'm about to embark on a Certificate II in Animal Care so that I can gain a proper understanding of the needs of animals, rather than relying on my real-world experience alone. This involves 140 hours of placement time so, in addition to pet sitting I get regular contact with animals at a shelter. Looks like my desire to connect with four-legged fur-friends has been fulfilled, despite not having a pet-friendly rental!

** Super excited to announce my first charity of choice --- Fetching Dogs Rescue Group. It's been personally recommended to me by a friend and I look forward to being able to contribute to the amazing work they do. Plus they look beyond breeds, which is vital because you can never judge a book by it's cover; I believe all animals can be rehabilitated, despite having cruel owners prior to being rehomed.
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Owns pets
Pets Accepted
Small Dog
Medium Dog
Large Dog
Giant Dog
Puppy
Cat
Bird
Rabbit /
Guinea Pig
Sarah's Home
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Type: House
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Small backyard
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Fenced backyard
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Household
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Pets sleep indoors
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Pets sleep outdoors
Policy
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Cancellation: Moderate
A full refund will be offered to Pet Owners if they cancel up until 7 days before the booking at 12 noon. After which Pet Owners will be charged 50% of the total booking value.
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Accepts last-minute bookings
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Accepts long-term bookings
Reviews & Testimonials
92 reviews
Cathy K.
Pet Sitting - Nov 7, 2022
Sarah took fabulous care of my fur babies as usual
Gareth W.
Pet Sitting - Oct 7, 2022
Awesome as always! Thanks
Jemima M.
Pet Sitting - Oct 1, 2022
Thanks again Sarah! You are the best :-)
Renae E.
Pet Sitting - Aug 8, 2022
Sarah was amazing!! She sent regular updates throughout her stay, was prompt to reply throughout the process and very friendly. Will definitely have her look after our dog again.
Service & Rates
Overnight Pet Services
Pet Hosting
At Sitter's Home
not offered
Pet Sitting
At Pet's Home
$ 48 / night
Daytime Pet Services
Pet Day Care
not offered
House Visiting
not offered
Dog Walking
not offered
Dog Grooming
not offered
Dog Training
not offered
Transport
Pick Up - Drop Off
not offered
Emergency
Transport
Available