Sam D.
Sam D.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $23 per visit
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Reliable & detail oriented pet care
Through Rover and beyond, I regularly care for dogs of all ages, temperaments, and personalities—from playful puppies to older pets who may need gentler attention. As of May 2026, I'm fully booked for dog walking 10am-2pm Monday-Thursday, but I'd be happy to take on a few more walks outside of those hours in NE PDX. I grew up with pets and landed my first paid pet-sitting gig was feeding my neighbor’s cat when I was about 12 years old; however, it wasn’t until I helped raise a Corgi named Rocket that my passion for pet care truly blossomed, leading me to pursue it more seriously. I’ve lived with cats or dogs for 90% of my life, and now is no exception. My housemates have a 12 year old lab mix and a 15 year old Siamese cat. Pet care has allowed me to develop rewarding friendships with so many animals, with pets so often putting a smile on my face! If your furry friend deserves a walk, some playtime, some company, or even somebody to reliably give them their medication, I’m here to help.
Cat care experience
Sam also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I’m clean and detail oriented and am happy to abide by the rules you set forth. Whether there is a designated area to play with your pets, or I need to follow a specific routine for an older dog with some health issues – I’m happy to be there for your pets!
Ratings and reviews
Sam took great care of our pup while we were out of town - taking her for walks and making sure she got lots of exercise and play time.
Sam is great with my little pup and my cats! He's reliable and has really come through to help me in a bind. I am very grateful!
Sam responded very quickly to my initial request. This was my first time on Rover and he was so patient and helpful in helping me navigate the set up. In our meet and greet he was confident and interacting with all the animals. After he left, my dog sat at the door, which I thought was a good sign. His responsiveness, care for the dog, communication, and patience have made my first experience with Rover (and a new pup) very encouraging.
Always absolutely reliable
First time using Rover and was not sure how our fur babies would do with a new person staying in the house. Sam was great and everything went as expected- in fact, we have already booked another time for him to come look after our big dog and senior cat. Would recommend!
Sam saved the day coming through with a last minute pet sitting request when we had an emergency come up. Pretty awesome
Calendar and availability
Schedule
Pet care is currently my main source of income and my schedule is often changing to meet the needs of my clients and their pets. The most consistent parts of my schedule are the handful of dogs I walk 1 to 4 times a week, typically Monday-Thursday. I like to spend my free time producing music, play board games, and enjoying nature.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsSam can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
- Does your pet have any special needs or behaviors I should know about? What activities does your pet enjoy? Are there any activities we should avoid? Let me know so I can try my best to accommodate and give them the love and care they deserve.
- These prices are for 1 dog.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.