NOTE: At the moment I only have very limited availability for walking and home visits. I'm only available on weekends, weekday evenings, and Friday from 1pm onward. For house sitting, I am available as on my calendar. 😊
Hi there! My name is Sarah and I am a student vet nurse based in South Dublin. I have worked in animal care for the past four years, including two doggie day cares, a cat boarding facility and a dog rehoming centre. I have vast knowledge and experience in dog training and I am passionate about keeping our four-legged family members as comfortable, safe and happy as possible. I am a big advocate of enrichment activities to encourage our pets to use their brain-power and natural instincts and will implement them into the daily routine when house sitting.
I have grown up rescuing dogs with behavioural issues so I know first hand how important it is to be able to trust that your dog is in safe hands when you are not home. I put a lot of emphasis on making sure your pet is familiar with me before I look after them, and I always make sure to learn the daily routine of the household so that I can provide the best care possible.
I have vast experience with elderly and sick animals. I am studying to become a vet nurse and I have worked with many chronically ill animals who have very specific needs. I am comfortable with administering medications and special diets. I have worked with incontinent dogs, dogs with a limited range of movement, dogs with digestive difficulties, dogs and cats with chronic infections and diabetic cats. I am very conscious of the need for specific and tailored care for animals who are sick and/or elderly. I will go out of my way to make sure that they have everything they need and that they are as comfortable as possible.
I have a full drivers' license and a car so I am willing to travel anywhere within the Greater Dublin Area and I'm happy to take dogs on days out!
There is no task too big or too small when it comes to looking after an animal - they give us so much more than we give them, the least we can do is make sure they are safe and happy!
Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.
No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.
Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone
Sara is absolutely fantastic! We contacted Sara and got an immediate response. Sara was everything we needed and more for our little Yorkshire Terrier Charlie.
Sara stayed in our home for two nights and drove Charlie to our wedding and dressed him in a little tux, in order for him to be part of our wedding ceremony.
All our guests spoke so highly of Sara, and all noted the attention she gave to Charlie before the ceremony.
Sara updated us with photos and videos as to how Charlie was doing and we honestly couldn’t have asked for more.
Sara went above and beyond to assist us and to make Charlie as comfortable as possible, they were the best of pals when we got home and we were thrilled to see, just how happy Charlie was. We won’t hesitate to contact Sara the next time we need Charlie minded.
Sarah came to our home to mind our little 14 week puppy! She was quick to respond, came early to get to know June and what she likes etc. June was very well looked after and we will definitely book Sarah again!