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Sam M.

The Museum District, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•9 reviews
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Very loving animal caretaker!

Pet care experience

I've been taking care of dogs and cats since I was 12 years old. I did not do it very much while I was in school, but am now doing it more for my neighbors when they are away! I routinely take care of my next door neighbors' cat when they are out of town. I am very active (lots of running and bike riding) so I am always up for any physical activity, walks, or runs your pet likes!

Reviews

Dog Boarding • May 04, 2023

Sam M. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

Sunny S.
Dog Boarding • Apr 12, 2023
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Sam is absolutely wonderful. He's super friendly and flexible, and my dog loves him. I feel so lucky to have found him!

Rebecca B.
Dog Boarding • Dec 26, 2022
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We love Sam!!! Luna had a wonderful vacation and she was well cared for. Sam was flexible, caring, and Luna told us that he was a perfect caretaker.

Amanda S.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 10, 2022
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Sam was super nice and responsive, he even offered to drop in twice on thanksgiving without me asking him to!

About Sam M.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
88% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have never been the "bare minimum" kind of caretaker. I talk to animals like they can hear me :) (but not in a weird way, I promise). I always double check that doors are locked and everything is okay in the house before I leave. If you would like, I will leave a light on overnight so it's not completely dark, but that is completely up to you (just something I do for my parents' and friend's houses). I like to have an emergency contact from the customer just in case something happens. I have a car so I can travel to and from the location if it is outside of walking/biking distance.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sam M. would like to know about your pet

Does your dog get along with other dogs? Are there any activities that you would prefer for me not to do (for example running, fetching, running around in the fenced-in backyard, etc.)?

A typical day

I love walking dogs in my neighborhood in the Museum District. it is a quiet street with little traffic so it is very safe. If your dog likes car rides, I can take them to a nearby park and hang out. I am also always down to hang out on the couch and have a chill afternoon. Whatever your pet is up for, I am too!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Sam can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Sam can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work 8-5PM everyday but my schedule is a little flexible. I usually wake up pretty early so I always have at least 45min - 1 hour before work of free time. I take a one hour lunch break everyday (the time when I take that is also flexible) and I get off at 5:00 PM.

About Sam M.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
88% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have never been the "bare minimum" kind of caretaker. I talk to animals like they can hear me :) (but not in a weird way, I promise). I always double check that doors are locked and everything is okay in the house before I leave. If you would like, I will leave a light on overnight so it's not completely dark, but that is completely up to you (just something I do for my parents' and friend's houses). I like to have an emergency contact from the customer just in case something happens. I have a car so I can travel to and from the location if it is outside of walking/biking distance.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sam M. would like to know about your pet

Does your dog get along with other dogs? Are there any activities that you would prefer for me not to do (for example running, fetching, running around in the fenced-in backyard, etc.)?

A typical day

I love walking dogs in my neighborhood in the Museum District. it is a quiet street with little traffic so it is very safe. If your dog likes car rides, I can take them to a nearby park and hang out. I am also always down to hang out on the couch and have a chill afternoon. Whatever your pet is up for, I am too!

Location

Richmond, VA

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Sam M.

The Museum District, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•9 reviews