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Sam and Rachel L.

Star Sitter

Carmel, IN

5.0 out of 5 stars
155 reviews
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Services

Sam and Rachel can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Sam and Rachel can look after

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Sam works from home and is able to give our clients as much attention as they need! We can let them out frequently and take breaks for exercise, etc.

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Sam and Rachel L.

Communication

61 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced in yard, and always keep an eye out for our clients. If we ever have an overlap of a day or so from different families, we take extra care to make sure they get along, and are always separated during meal times to avoid potential fights over food.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture

Information Sam and Rachel L. would like to know about your pet

We'd like to know any specific/special needs, typical feeding times, treat preferences, meds, & walk details. Meet and greets are encouraged, to make sure you feel comfortable with your dog staying with us. Please note: Rover defines dog boarding as overnight for up to 24 hours past drop-off. If you need to pick up your dog after that, we may ask to charge extra- such as adding on a 1 day charge for doggie daycare if you are picking up 6-8 hours past 24 hours after drop-off. An hourly rate may be agreed upon as well depending on the situation. Thank you in advance for your understanding!

A typical day

We take walks around the neighborhood weather permitting, fetch, tug of war, and anything else pet owners request! We also allow lounging around the house. ☺️

Location

Carmel, IN

Sam and Rachel L.'s Local Area

Pets

Sam and Rachel L. have Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter programme highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet owners to find the best care for their pets.

Loving your dog like it's our own!

Pet care experience

I (Sam)wasn't always a dog person, until my family got one during high school. From then on, I understood how a dog could be a member of the family, and have loved dogs ever since that time. My wife Rachel and I got married in June of 2015, and have cared for friends' and family's dogs since then. We rescued our own, Ellie, in March of 2015 from Southside Animal Shelter of Indianapolis. It was love at first sight. In the spring of 2016, we picked up senior dog Gemma from the Hamilton County Humane Society. Sweet Gemma passed in December 2018. We will take care of your dog(s) as if they were our own. Whether it's just an overnight or something more, we will treat your dog with love, respect, and of course, treats if allowed Looking from out of town? We're <15 mins from Grand Park in Westfield, and about 35 mins from downtown Indy.

Reviews

Trevor L.
Boarding • jun. 01, 2026
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Sam was great to work with and our Husky was well loved and taken care of! Would highly recommend!

Rebecca M.
Boarding • may. 27, 2026
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Sam and Rachel did a great job with our dog! They helped her adjust to sharing a space with another dog and cared for her well!

Maryna Y.
Boarding • may. 26, 2026
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We used Sam and Rachel's services for the first time—and we couldn't have wished for better care! We were able to enjoy our trip with complete peace of mind, receiving daily photos and seeing just how happy our dog was and what a wonderful time she was having. We highly recommend them!

Michael W.
Boarding • may. 04, 2026
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Very appreciative of the care and daily text pictures and updates. Hope he’s my wife’s mind., We have family in the area. If we’re back again sometime, we will definitely get in touch with Sam and Rachel. Thank you for your care of our family dog

About Sam and Rachel L.

Communication

61 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced in yard, and always keep an eye out for our clients. If we ever have an overlap of a day or so from different families, we take extra care to make sure they get along, and are always separated during meal times to avoid potential fights over food.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture

Information Sam and Rachel L. would like to know about your pet

We'd like to know any specific/special needs, typical feeding times, treat preferences, meds, & walk details. Meet and greets are encouraged, to make sure you feel comfortable with your dog staying with us. Please note: Rover defines dog boarding as overnight for up to 24 hours past drop-off. If you need to pick up your dog after that, we may ask to charge extra- such as adding on a 1 day charge for doggie daycare if you are picking up 6-8 hours past 24 hours after drop-off. An hourly rate may be agreed upon as well depending on the situation. Thank you in advance for your understanding!

A typical day

We take walks around the neighborhood weather permitting, fetch, tug of war, and anything else pet owners request! We also allow lounging around the house. ☺️

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Sam and Rachel L.

Star Sitter

Carmel, IN

5.0 out of 5 stars
155 reviews