Sarah’s Pet Services is thrilled to announce that we were voted Best of the Valley 2026 for Dog Daycare & Boarding , and we also made it to the Finalist for Best Dog Trainer ! Here at Sarah’s Pet Services, we believe in providing small-group care, outdoor fun, and gentle handling to help our furry friends feel safe, confident, and truly happy. Whether it’s off-leash group hikes , boarding, or training , our mission is simple: we make good dogs great. We’re also incredibly hap

For 18 years, Katie cared for animals as a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT). While she loved veterinary nursing, she eventually stepped away from the emotional demands of clinical work to focus on a more joyful side of animal care Today, with Sarah’s Pet Services, Katie spends her days walking, hiking, and boarding dogs, helping them live happy, active lives. She describes herself as a retired veterinary professional who now gets to see dogs at their very best, while als

For Char Turner, community is at the heart of the work. As a dog walker and senior dog hiker with Sarah’s Pet Services, Char brings integrity, patience, and a calm presence to every walk and trail outing around Northampton and the surrounding areas. Alongside his work with dogs, Char also works in the mental health field, and the skills from that role translate naturally to pet care . His thoughtful, steady approach is especially valuable when working with senior dogs who ben

Many of you know how much we care about helping pets feel safe and supported in all kinds of situations. Over the years, clients have often asked if we could help care for their dogs during weddings and special events. We’re excited to share that this has grown into a new sister service: Fetch the Rings. Fetch the Rings offers professional wedding-day pet support, including on-site handling and photo assistance, so couples can include their dogs in their celebration without

Behind every dependable dog walker, every carefully planned senior dog hike , and every trusted pet-sitting visit at Sarah’s Pet Services is Sarah Schatz , owner, entrepreneur, mom of three, devoted furmom, and the steady heart of the business. Sarah’s days are full, always busy, every day busy, yet she leads with calm, clarity, and genuine care. As the owner of Sarah’s Pet Services, she is deeply hands-on, involved in daily operations, team support, scheduling, and client co

If your dog has ever come home happily exhausted from one of our hikes, chances are Noam was the one leading the way. Noam is Sarah’s husband, co-owner of Sarah’s Pet Services, and one of the calmest, most grounding people you’ll ever meet on a trail — even if he’s simultaneously identifying a mushroom, humming a melody for a new song, and counting dogs with perfect accuracy. How He Found His Path More than a decade ago, a puppy named Taiko pulled Noam into the world of dog

Ryan is a caring and responsible father to his son and loving husband to his wife.

At Sarah’s Pet Services, your pet’s comfort comes first. That’s why our trainer Ryan Hall and dog walkers Kit Walsh and John Heddens are now Fear Free® Certified Professionals — trained to make every walk, visit, and training session calm, positive, and stress-free. What Fear Free Means: Developed by veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker, the Fear Free® program teaches pet professionals how to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in animals through gentle, science-based handling and posi

If you’ve ever spotted a joyful group of dogs walking through Easthampton looking completely at ease and in sync, chances are, Evan is the one leading them. He joined Sarah’s Pet Services on July 1, 2021, and he’s been a steady, trusted part of our team ever since. With his calm presence, gentle approach, and big heart for animals, he’s become one of our most tenured and beloved walkers. Dogs seem to sense his energy the moment they meet him, tails start wagging, ears perk u

Welcome to the Valley ! After owning a dog walking business for 25 years, we have compiled a list of some of our most trusted pet...