Sam B.
Sam B.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $22 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Above & Beyond Pet Care!
***Please note! Messages sent after 9 P.M. may not be seen/answered til the following morning!*** ***For my safety and your comfort, an in-person meet and greet is required of all new clients before I will accept a booking.*** ***My recurring weekly booking slots are currently limited. I will do my best to accommodate as many clients as possible, but there are only so many hours in a day!*** I've been in the petcare world "officially" for the last 10 years, but prior to that, I would take care of neighbors' and friends' pets anytime they went away just as a favor and a fun way to earn some extra cash. Time went on and I found that I vastly preferred spending time with furry clientele than going in to an office everyday, and I've since shifted in to being in the industry full-time! I have plenty of experience with dogs and cats of all ages (puppies/kittens to seniors) as well as birds, rabbits, and monkeys. I am an animal lover of all kinds, though, and would love to expand into more rodents and reptiles if the opportunity arose! I have a range of both on and off-Rover clients with pets of varying needs, sizes, and temperaments (meds, not great with kids/other dogs, etc.) so I'm capable of handling anything and everything that comes my way. I am also trained in pet first aid and CPR, and am working towards getting pet sitters/dog walkers insurance to protect both myself and your pets! I have many years of experience with and am comfortable giving medication to both cats and dogs in various forms, including: oral (injections, pills, liquid drops, gels/powders in food, etc.), transdermal, subcutaneous injections, and rectal injections.
Cat care experience
Sam also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Going away is stressful for both you and your pet(s), so I strive to maintain as much a sense of normalcy and routine for them as possible. Anything that you do for your pet while you're home, I will do while you're away, whether that's crating them at night, wiping their paws every time they come inside, or boiling chicken for breakfast and dinner. I don't believe that pet-sitting is simply letting them out in the backyard every so often; when I stay, I take your dog(s) out for 3-4 walks per day (sometimes more if the weather is nice!), and provide plenty of play-time and snuggles! I treat my client's homes as if they are my own-- I tidy up after myself, wash, dry, and put away any dishes and towels I use, gather mail and packages, tend to any plants, and, if I can find one without being nosey, vacuum (your pets may not shed, but I certainly do!). I believe that no one wants to come home to a messy house and sad pet, so I go above and beyond to provide excellent service!
Ratings and reviews
Sam is fantastic! We have no worries when we go away and leave our two precious kitties with her. They both adore her and are expertly taken care of so our trips are worry free. I highly recommend Sam!
So grateful for Sam’s help when we have to leave our fur baby behind! She has great attention to detail and is a wonderful communicator!
Sam had excellent communication and took great care of my cat! She has wonderful attention to detail and a clear love for animals. It was reassuring to know my pet was in good hands with her.
Sam was a life saver by taking care of our furkids on short notice. Sam did an amazing job of walking and feeding our two dogs on time and I appreciated that she took the time to spend with them to play. Sam took great care of our dogs and we hope to see her again soon.
Sam was great. She scheduled a meet & greet ahead of time which was very helpful. She was very thorough, and very sweet w my dog.
Sam took great care of our cat. We were able to relax and enjoy our vacation knowing she was well cared for.
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Schedule
Pet care is my full-time job, so there's no need to worry about me disappearing to an office for hours on end. I tailor my days and schedule to fit around your pets, not the other way around. Punctuality is important to me and I always aim to be as close to the booked time as possible, but there may inevitably be instances/days where I will be running a tad late due to traffic, weather, or unforeseen difficulties with an earlier clients (cleaning up messes, pet didn't want to go out/come in, etc.). Should such an occasion arise, I will notify you as soon as possible so you don't panic when the "Rover visit has started" notification doesn't come through when you expect it! Rest assured, your pet(s) will always get my full attention for the full time slot that is booked!