Sarah Sits DSM

06/19/2023

I will be honoring bookings that are already scheduled but will not be adding new bookings to my calendar. I have decided to lighten my load, focusing on a few core clients and cleaning. My schedule is full for cleaning but if that changes I will let you guys know.

Thanks so much for understanding and your support the last couple years. I have yet to find someone who offers *exactly* what I have done in the past, but I do have a few people I can refer you to if you need dog care.

03/27/2023

12/02/2022

Check out the link in my bio on Instagram, or the comments on Facebook, to book my last remaining openings or request care!

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving! I’m thankful for YOU! 🤗 I will be unreachable today to allow time for animals in my care and family.

Check out the second image for a quick guide to safe and unsafe foods for the holidays. Some are due to toxicity, some are due to the risk of impaction, and some are due to other health concerns such as pancreatitis. If you aren’t sure if your dog should eat it, don’t give it to them! A Google search is a lot cheaper and less stressful than a trip to the ER.

11/21/2022

The early bird really does get the worm! At least when it comes to my services, of course. 😉

I have a new tool ready for you guys to take advantage of! It’s called Linktree, and it organizes all of the links you should need when doing business with me. You can now request Daily Care, Overnight Care, and to be added to my Cancellation List with just a few clicks. How cool is that?! On Instagram you’ll find the link in my bio, and on Facebook you’ll find it in the comments and on my main page.

That being said - I’m still working through updating my December schedule, so scheduling for December is on hold. I will have that open this week sometime! I’ll post to my story when December scheduling is reopened, so keep an eye out for that.

10/22/2022

Happy Saturday! Fall announcements:

🍁 Overnights for 2023 are open! 2022 is fully booked and I will not be accepting new overnight bookings for 2022. Please remember that not all dates are available as it’s possible I may have booked those dates already. There’s only one of me! Please text or message me directly to inquire about overnight care.
🍁 Dogs Day Out is temporarily unavailable.
🍁 I have closed the month of October for ALL services, and will not be accepting new bookings for the remainder of the month.
🍁 Effective immediately, all same-day cancellations will be charged at the full rate. I have been having a lot of cancellations the same day and unfortunately I cannot rebook that time on short notice.
🍁 Keep an eye out for texts and messages from me if you have a booking coming up - I will be requiring a short form to be filled out going forward that should make things a little bit more streamlined!
🍁 Last but not least, the weekend after Thanksgiving, 11/26, I am taking off for my ✨golden birthday celebration✨. I apologize in advance, but I will not be taking any bookings from 11/25-11/27. Please be kind, I already feel bad taking time for myself. 😅

That should be all for now! As always, thanks for all of your love and support. My heart is so full getting to care for your babies. Helping you spend more time doing what you love is what I love. 🤗

09/02/2022

Labor Day weekend is FULL to the brim and I cannot take any more bookings! Have a wonderful and safe holiday! What does your family have planned?

08/26/2022

Hank wants to remind you that it’s ! Give your babies some love for me! 🖤 It’s such an honor to be the person you trust to provide your pup care while you’re away. Thank you for your support and sharing me with your friends and family! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you! Show me your pups in the comments!

A couple things while I have you!
🐾 New overnight bookings are still on hold! Hank has had his surgery to remove the tumor on his leg. Once we get results back from histopathology regarding that tumor, I will make a decision about overnights. Please keep in mind that I am almost booked for the remainder of the year anyway, and if I can squeeze you in I absolutely will on a first come, first serve basis.
🐾 I’m now offering p**p removal as an add-on service only! So if you want me to scoop while I’m there, just let me know and I’ll give you a total!
🐾 As you see in the first photo, Hank is my QC Sniff Test Manager on my farm fresh eggs. They’re not for sale yet, but will be in the coming weeks! Let me know if you’d like to be notified as I have eggs available. 🤗
🐾 This is my busiest time of year and I’m a one-woman-show, so I am a little behind on billing and scheduling. Thanks so much for being patient and understanding with me!

07/14/2022

Hi everyone! This is a really difficult post to make, and I’m hoping everyone can please be patient and understanding.

For the last three weeks or so, we’ve been keeping an eye on a limp and lump on our dog, Hank. We went to the vet today, and overall the news was not promising. I won’t have any concrete information for a bit still, and quite honestly I am a mess. So, please be patient with me. I am also a human, who is hurting tremendously. Hank is my soul dog and this is my worst fear for him.

Because of this, I will suspending all NEW overnight bookings until further notice. If we have already discussed the booking, I will honor it. I will still be offering all other services and options, but until I know for sure what’s going on with my Hanky boy, I am going to suspend new overnight bookings. Thanks for your understanding and support. 🖤

I’d like to say a HUGE thank you to Waukee-Clive Vet Clinic for always taking such amazing care of Hankers, even when he makes it difficult. They have an amazing team! If you’re looking for a new vet, I highly recommend giving them a try.

06/24/2022

More great information from Renata!

I am by no means anti- harness, but I hear it so often, "We got him this harness because we thought it would help with the pulling." The ONLY way to stop your dog from pulling on leash is through training. Using a tool like a harness or gentle leader is great for assisting you in your training process, but the work is still ultimately up to you if you want your dog to stop pulling.

06/19/2022

Happy Father's Day! I'm blessed with the best. My dad is kind, strong, hard working, honest, the funniest person I know, and my biggest cheerleader. We've shared many Pepsis, laughs, and teaching moments, and I'm super grateful for his guidance through this thing called life.

He was my only parent until he married my step-mom, The Beckster, when I was in high school. A single dad in the 90s certainly did not have it easy, but he rocked it, and nurtured my love for animals along the way. Lots of trips to the pet store, Jester Park, Living History Farms, Blank Park Zoo, and I don't think there was a second I had the remote that our TV wasn't on Animal Planet (except when Scooby-Doo or The Powerpuff Girls were on). The first time I saw Steve Irwin on TV I remember turning to my dad and saying, "I want to do that when I grow up!". And I did. Well, kind of.

My dad gave me more than he probably realizes, and continues to year after year. He gave me resilience. Strength. A good sense of humor (and belly laugh to boot). The ability to see the good things in life, despite the bad. He taught me critical thinking and how to be resourceful. And most importantly, he gave me the freedom to be my true and authentic self, and follow my dreams. I got a little lost on the way, but here I am. Self employed, loved by those around me, and living my dream every day, because he raised his small but mighty little girl to take the bull by the horns (literally, actually... I'll share that story another day 😅) and make the best of what the world has to offer. Just like him.

06/12/2022

Stella, Mouse, and I are squealing congratulations from the rooftops for their mom and dad who got married today! Care to join us?!