Regular exercise and social interaction are key to a healthy and well-mannered companion.
Sarah and Noam have been providing pet care and dog walking in the Pioneer Valley for over fifteen years. Our friendly service is the best way to make sure your pets get the loving treatment they deserve, because we know that they are an important part of your family.
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We specialize in hour-long, off-leash walks. A tired dog makes for a happy owner! In addition to exercise, the dogs in our pack work on social skills such as staying together in a group, coming when called, and being well-mannered on the trails. And, unlike dog daycare, our dogs get to roam, run, and sniff, satisfying their deeply seated “seeking” drive, the urge to explore and understand new environments.
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Sarah’s Pet Services also offers puppy potty breaks, on-leash neighborhood walks, cat care, dog training, dog daycare, dog, hiking and boarding.. Whatever you and your pets need, call us to see how we can help make your life together better!​
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Meet The Team
SARAH SCHATZ - OWNER & DOG HIKER
Sarah has always loved animals, and what started as a few dog walks during her college days at UMass has grown into the thriving pet care business she proudly owns today. As a Fear Free Certified business, she’s dedicated to making every pet feel safe, happy, and loved. At home, Sarah’s world is just as full of animals — she and her family share life with three kids, three dogs, 15 chickens, a ball python, and a lively tank of fish. It’s safe to say her life is joyfully surrounded by both two- and four-legged friends.​
RYAN HALL- PACK MANAGER & TRAINER
Ryan began his professional career of working with animals in 2008. From vet tech to service dog trainer, Ryan has made countless doggy pals over the years and has continued to learn from each and everyone of them. Currently, Ryan is Sarah’s Pet Services pack manager and oversees all things dog related. He is also a founding board member of the Faithful Friends Therapy Dog program in Ellington, CT and is in pursuit of his certification as dog trainer through Karen Pryor Academy. In his downtime, Ryan enjoys being in nature and hanging out with his dogs: Aero, Flicker, and Wrynn as well as his chickens!
EVAN BOULET - DOG HIKER & PET SITTER
Evan moved to the Pioneer Valley during the fall of 2019 after receiving his B.S. in Biology with a concentration in Wildlife and Environmental Biology. Before that, he served in the U.S. Air Force as a firefighter stationed in North Carolina. Evan is originally from Connecticut, where he grew up with Freddy the basset hound and many cats and reptiles. He currently enjoys spending his free time kayaking, hiking, running, and playing video games. He’s excited to be a part of Sarah’s Pet Services, hiking with and caring for your pets!
CHAR TURNER - DOG HIKER & PET SITTER
Char started off as a teenage intern for a local sled dog business and has gone on to work at local vegetable, fruit, and dairy farms before coming to SPS in early 2018. A lifelong Valley resident, they love to watch the seasons change up close in the woods. Getting to know each of the dogs so closely has been very rewarding and has made every day educational and interesting. They are also enjoying learning as much as they can about animal behavior and handling. Char graduated from Clark University with a bachelor's in English and a concentration in creative writing. When they aren’t writing their book or walking dogs, they enjoy cooking, volunteering & mutual aid, and dreaming about tiny houses.
BRIE SULLIVAN - DOG WALKER & PET SITTER
Brie has been a caregiver and bestie to many kiddos and animals throughout her 16 years of nannying and pet sitting in the Pioneer Valley. She found her way to SPS in November 2021. Getting to know and play with so many new dog friends with SPS has been such a wonderful and joyful learning experience!
Brie especially loves getting to work, play, and care for senior animals and four-legged friends who might be a bit anxious. Helping animal friends regulate so they can access their joy and comfort is an honor. Capturing photos of animal friends in those moments has also become an unexpected creative delight.
When she's not improvising parody songs for your dogs, she can be found beatboxing with babies or singing Kirtan throughout the valley with Adam Bauer & Friends.​​
APRIL ORTIZ - OFFICE MANAGER
April is a Business Management graduate and a registered Nurse. She is originally from the tropical country of the Philippines. A very determined and focused administrative professional aiming to enhance her working capacities, business efficiencies and to serve her organization in the best possible way with sheer determination and commitment. A proud dog parent to Hunter, an adorable fox face Pomeranian . Hunter is always full of life and eager to learn new things. He's her best buddy and they have the best time together. She is the company's Office Manager.
EMMETT SCHATZ- DOG WALKER & PET SITTER
Emmett is a student at Hampshire Regional High School and has grown up surrounded by dogs and the family pet care business. This year marks his first official season as a short-walk walker, and he also helps with pet sitting and weekend visits during the school year. Outside of pet care, Emmett is a dedicated athlete and plays varsity basketball. His love for animals and his active lifestyle make him a natural fit for keeping dogs happy, healthy, and cared for.
NOAM SCHATZ- OWNER & DOG HIKER
When Sarah showed up at Noam’s college graduation with a little puppy named Taiko, who could have imagined the impact it would have on his life. After a decade of walking dogs, he has learned much about dog psychology, animal behavior, people behavior, trees and plants, the seasons of New England, and especially mushrooms!
KATIE ALLARD STONE- DOG HIKER & PET SITTER
Katie was born and raised in the Pioneer Valley. She has previously worked in the veterinary field as a licensed veterinary nurse for 17 years. Married and have a ten year old son. She enjoys hiking, camping, and gardening.
Her family lives on a farm with 4 dogs, 2 cats, and 2 guinea pigs and they grow their own food like asparagus in their greenhouse.
She’s more excited to get to enjoy dogs in a wonderful outdoor environment versus a clinical setting.
KIT WALSH - DOG HIKER & PET SITTER
Kit is a seasoned animal care professional and dog lover. He brings 4 years of background in veterinary medicine plus extensive experience as a pet sitter and dog walker to the SPS team. In his free time Kit likes to practice his French, sing folk music with friends, and read sci fi and fantasy novels in his hammock.
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