Samantha W.
Burbank, CA
I love and rescue cats (and dogs!)
Pet care experience
I’m a Chicago Native and have lived in Burbank for 20 years and am active within the community. Nine years ago I co-founded a 501c3 dog rescue, having been in rescue, I am generally comfortable with all types of sizes and behaviors from your kitty to Great Dane! While I am not a trainer / behaviorist, I am comfortable handling large and small animals and everyone in between including kitties with cat-itude (my personal favorite!) as well as special needs animals that are blind or handicap or have high anxiety. I even have some Guinea pig, rodent, reptile and fish clients (rats, bearded dragons and geckos mostly). I ask that you do not request me for snakes. I'm also comfortable with different feeling types (kibble, wet, raw, dehydrated raw, etc) and dispensing medication and supplements including insulin, allergy shots, fluids and ear/eye drops. In my own (non rescue life) I own three Ridgebacks (one that I trained and has received an AKC Canine Good Citizen title), two cats and a 100 pound tortoise! I believe in treating your pet and home with the same respect that I give my own. I openly communicate regarding any issues and let you know what is working and what is not. I sincerely hope that my clients do the same thing for me, I love and welcome feedback! Having someone look after your pet is stressful, it’s my job to make it not. I look forward to hearing from you!
Reviews
Samantha's care for our beloved pets was absolutely fantastic. Her consistent and thorough communication kept us at ease, as she provided updates and adorable photos through the Rover app. It was clear that our furry friends were in excellent care with her. Not only did Samantha earn the affection of our kitties, but she also gained our complete trust. Without a doubt, we will be booking her services again in the future.
Samantha has been taking excellent care of my geriatric kitty! He needs several medications and she has always been on top of everything. Great communication and attention to detail. I feel very safe leaving my little Hammy with her!
Great as always! We trust Samantha so much and I can tell from the great photos she takes during her visits that our cats are comfortable and happy to see her every time!
Sam was amazing! She’s very reliable and communicative. She sent us updates and pictures after every visit. If I had any questions or concerns, she was always quick to reply. I would recommend her to anyone!
About Samantha W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I’m also happy to do smaller tasks like watering plants and bringing in mail and taking in and out trash cans during my drop in visits.
Information Samantha W. would like to know about your pet
I generally like to know what the pet’s routine is, how comfortable he/she is with strangers, what their level of training is and any quirks. I also want to know your expectations for me and most importantly what your pet LOVES! The more information I have, the better the experience will be for you and your pet. As a final note: I am not taking same day service requests from new clients and require a meet and greet (either in person or virtual - whatever your comfort level is!) for all new clients. I am fully vaccinated/boosted, if you have a health concern and would like me to mask please ask I am happy to accommodate.
A typical day
I try to gauge the routine and walk based on the neighborhood and what the individual dog / kitty is used to and try to get as much information from the owner before I care for them. Parks are often fun places to sniff and get mentally stimulated but I do not take dogs in my care to off leash dog parks. If your dog likes exercise, we can do that. If they are more of a leisurely sniffer, I’m fine with that too! :)
Services
Samantha can watch in your home
Availability
My availability is first come first served but I generally try to be flexible and work with your schedule and most importantly your pet’s schedule to the best of my ability because I understand routines are important. Medication appointments are given priority in terms of timing. I realize having someone in your home is a very personal thing and it’s very stressful. I treat your home as I treat my own home and how I would want a pet sitter to treat my own home. I try to stick to your pet’s normal routine as much as possible but as always the earlier you reach out to secure care the better. :)
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About Samantha W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I’m also happy to do smaller tasks like watering plants and bringing in mail and taking in and out trash cans during my drop in visits.
Information Samantha W. would like to know about your pet
I generally like to know what the pet’s routine is, how comfortable he/she is with strangers, what their level of training is and any quirks. I also want to know your expectations for me and most importantly what your pet LOVES! The more information I have, the better the experience will be for you and your pet. As a final note: I am not taking same day service requests from new clients and require a meet and greet (either in person or virtual - whatever your comfort level is!) for all new clients. I am fully vaccinated/boosted, if you have a health concern and would like me to mask please ask I am happy to accommodate.
A typical day
I try to gauge the routine and walk based on the neighborhood and what the individual dog / kitty is used to and try to get as much information from the owner before I care for them. Parks are often fun places to sniff and get mentally stimulated but I do not take dogs in my care to off leash dog parks. If your dog likes exercise, we can do that. If they are more of a leisurely sniffer, I’m fine with that too! :)
Location
Burbank, CA
Pets
Samantha W.
Burbank, CA