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Sam M.

Arbor Peaks, Des Moines, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
478 reviews
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Services

Sam can care for

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

Availability

I am thankful that I get to be a full time pet sitter, so my schedule is centered around the pets I am currently caring for and their needs!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Sam M.

Communication

146 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I like to keep as closely as possible to your pet’s normal home environment and schedule! Please have any and all routines, requests, and/or rules ready to go prior to the stay.

Information Sam M. would like to know about your pet

Feel free to tell me anything about your pet that will make their time with me more enjoyable- the more info the better! I'll make sure to follow any specific routines or special needs your pet has!

A typical day

A typical day will revolve around your dogs needs! I generally feed in the morning, leaving fresh water out all day, and offer bathroom breaks/ time outside every two hours. Depending on the age and energy level we can go on walks or whatever your dog is used to!

Location

Des Moines, IA

Sam M.'s Neighborhood

Quality Pet Care, Always!

Pet care experience

Thank you for taking a look at my profile! My name is Samm, and I have been working professionally as an in home animal boarder for the last ten years. I am passionate about your pet's comfort and will always work to provide a safe, fun environment! Feel free to message with any questions you have about availability, behavior issues, or my process. Aside from my experience caring for dogs and cats, I have owned and worked with birds, reptiles, and fish! I hope to build a great relationship with you and your pet! While your pet is in care they'll have supervision around the clock and you'll always be able to reach us! I'm very grateful that I get to do this for a living and will do my best to accommodate your schedule. Making sure your pet is as safe and happy as possible is the most important part of my job! From specific introductions to new environments to feeding in separate rooms to avoid food aggression, I take care to ensure your pet is as comfortable as possible during my stay in your home.

Reviews

Nikkie D.
House Sitting • Jun 17, 2026
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Sam was excellent with our one year old puppy Wallace! She provided consistent updates throughout our trip and was very attentive to his needs. It made our trip so much easier knowing he was in good hands. I would absolutely recommend Sam and will be rebooking her in the future.

Teri E.
House Sitting • Mar 22, 2026
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Sam did great with our mini Aussie and 3 cats while we were out of town for a week. Our dog can be a handful at times and she did very well with him. Our cats took to her right away. I would definitely recommend Sam for house/pet sitting.

Larry M.
House Sitting • Nov 08, 2025
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Sam was our house sitter taking care of our Golden Retriever Frankie while we were on vacation. Frankie had a great time with Sam and we had great comfort during our vacation knowing that Sam was taking care of him. We'll definitely reach out to her again the next time we need house sitting for Frankie. Thanks Sam!

Corrin H.
House Sitting • Oct 20, 2025
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Sam was wonderful! She provided great communication from start to finish, including cute photo updates! She was prompt and very friendly. Our dogs seemed quite comfortable with Sam, which can be a little tough, as they can have a bit of anxiety. Would definitely rebook!!

About Sam M.

Communication

146 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I like to keep as closely as possible to your pet’s normal home environment and schedule! Please have any and all routines, requests, and/or rules ready to go prior to the stay.

Information Sam M. would like to know about your pet

Feel free to tell me anything about your pet that will make their time with me more enjoyable- the more info the better! I'll make sure to follow any specific routines or special needs your pet has!

A typical day

A typical day will revolve around your dogs needs! I generally feed in the morning, leaving fresh water out all day, and offer bathroom breaks/ time outside every two hours. Depending on the age and energy level we can go on walks or whatever your dog is used to!

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Sam M.

Arbor Peaks, Des Moines, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
478 reviews