Sam L.
Sam L.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Very flexible schedule!
I am a lifelong pet owner and animal lover, here to help you take care of your pets, whether it be for that next trip, a quick check-in while you're at work, or an ongoing booking. I'm now in my 4th year on Rover. I love getting to know animals with their various personalities and quirks, and tailoring my care to suit their needs. I've worked with hundreds of pet owners and dozens of dog and cat breeds of all sizes, from Shih Tzus to Saint Bernards (plus the occasional rabbits, reptiles, fish, chickens, etc.) I live in Bluff Heights with my former indoor/outdoor cat Pigeon, who's valiantly getting used to his new Catio and the traffic sounds of LA.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I know that every pet has a unique personality, and have no problem accommodating a nervous or shy type who needs time to adjust. On the flip side, I thrive with active and outgoing animals who need extra attention and playtime. I'd love to know more about your pet and their specific needs.
Ratings and reviews
Professional and friendly!
Sam really helped us out with a last minute booking after another sitter cancelled. He was very friendly, professional, communicative and flexible with timings. We would definitely recommend his services to anyone in the Long Beach area! Thanks Sam!
Sam was great. I was traveling from out of town, and he still made time for a meet & greet and was flexible about scheduling it. My girls were a little anxious being in a different environment, but he handled everything with calm, steady energy. I can genuinely recommend Sam and will trust him again with my girls without hesitation. He made a situation that could’ve been stressful feel simple and smooth.
I can’t recommend Sam enough! He was incredibly kind and patient, especially with one of my senior dogs who is stubborn and doesn’t always make things easy. His flexibility with scheduling was a huge help, and he was always communicative, keeping me updated and giving me peace of mind. It was such a relief knowing my dogs were in good hands with someone who genuinely cares. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable and compassionate dog walker!
Sam was great! We needed some quick, last minute cover and we were grateful he was available. We look forward to using him again and giving our dog a chance to build a relationship.
Thank you Adam! You’re the best.
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Schedule
While I do some freelancing work, pet sitting is my full-time profession, so my schedule is open and flexible. Feel free to reach out to discuss your scheduling needs with me. Some additional flexibility: my partner Danielle is also a part-time Rover sitter and we're often able to accommodate a shared booking for drop-ins if needed. While I will work to arrive within 15 minutes of the booking time, I ask that you allow for outside factors (traffic conditions, accidents, weather), in rare cases where that window might extend. Overnight sitting covers 12 hours from evening to morning, with 1 midday visit if needed. Rates are based off of my time with your pet per hour, pet care experience, Rover’s 20% sitter fee, self-employment taxes, travel time + gas, complimentary meet & greets, and complimentary key pick up/drop offs. While I charge the listed fare, if a booking involves extensive travel time or extended care, the rate may vary. I will always be upfront with this and will never charge more than I quote. Thank you for understanding!
Prices include all fees.