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Sara & Mike

Loving & experienced dog-sitting couple in South Yarra

South Yarra

Pawshake sitter since April 2025
20+ years of experience
Active in the Pawshake Community
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Last active1 day ago
Usually respondswithin about 2 hours
Last contacted14 days ago
Last booked-
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About Sara & Mike

Hi, we are Sara and Mike. :)

We are a couple in our late 30s who own a software business. Mike has a PhD in psychology so watches lots of doggie psychology videos, and I'm an engineer. Being nerds, our deepest connections have always been with our dogs. 

I (Sara) have had 2 rescue dogs of my own and have rescued and re-homed half a dozen abandoned dogs. Mike has also had 4 family dogs. Our most recent pup recently passed away at the age of 15—he was such a big part of our lives and came along on every adventure with us (he had separation anxiety, so we just became a little trio!). He moved 3 countries with us :)
He was very old, so we are both familiar and equipped with all the things needed to care for a senior dog (eg. have a doggie stroller, no stairs or jumping for their arthritis, know diets can be strict, walks need to be slow and short, and meds may be required).

We also used to dog sit our neighbors dog who had separation anxiety, and after he had a major surgery. So very familiar with dogs with complex needs.

We know every dog has their own personality and way of communicating—it’s up to us to listen closely, care for them with love, and give them the space to be their awesome, quirky selves. We can’t wait to welcome more wagging tails into our home.

Mike and I work from home 3-4 days a week and home most weekends. So quite flexible to dog sit at ours, including overnight stays. We love long walks (or short ones if you have an older pet), so walks are not a problem at all.

We live in a large ground floor apartment with a fully fenced private yard.

We will only accept one dog at a time (unless it's siblings), because we want to give them our full attention.

Sara & Mike offers ...

At Sara & Mike's home

Dog Boarding

Overnight stay at the sitter's homefrom $35 /night, $30 /additional pet

Doggy Day Care

Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's homefrom $25 /day, $20 /additional pet

At your home

Sara & Mike currently does not offer any services at your home.

Sara & Mike can accept

Dog agesNo puppies <1 years
Dog sizes0-18 kg

Cancellation Policy

Flexible Cancellation Policy
You will get a full refund if you cancel before 12:00pm one day before the booking.

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About Sara & Mike's home

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The residence

Apartment
Medium outdoor area
Fully fenced backyard

More about Sara & Mike

I speak ...

English

I have experience ...

20+ years of experience
... with rescue pets
... as volunteer with animal welfare
... with behavioural problems
I can administer oral medications
I can offer constant supervision
I can offer emergency transport

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