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Sam M.

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Sam M.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Basic background check
14 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Your pet will be in great hands❤️🐶

I grew up on a hobby farm so I feel like it’s embedded into me to truly love animals! I have very flexible availability. I take my own dog for runs, we love to throw tennis balls at the dog park, and he loves going to the family cabin! Fun fact: my dog is very gentle and his best buddy is a pet rabbit 🐰 My main concerns are to ensure safety as well as a safe, calming environment for your beloved pet to feel at peace while you are apart. I ensure to adhere to specific guidelines set by owners and their routines. I love to get outdoors and ensure animals get good exercise in order to stay healthy. I will ensure you have peace of mind with frequent updates, photos, and videos of your fur baby so you can enjoy your time away without stressing too much! Animals were always a huge part of my life and happiness growing up and they bring so much love! It’s important to give them the needed attention, exercise, nutrition, grooming, and love that they truly deserve!

Qualifications

60% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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6 ratings
Boarding • Feb 12, 2026

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

Erin K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 24, 2025

Not only did Sam and her dog, River, take excellent care of Charlie; but she was also very flexible and accommodating with my last minute changes of plans. Would recommend to any pet owner.

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Nicole S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 12, 2025

Sam took such good care of our dog and cat for 8 days! They looked so settled and happy in the pictures she sent, which is always a relief while away on vacation. It was nice that our golden had a buddy to play with, and our cat seemed to settle in as the queen she is. 😆 All of their food dishes, and our cats litter pad and litter genie came back cleaned - which was a nice extra touch! We will definitely bring our pets back to Sam!!

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Kristal B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 30, 2025

Sam was AMAZING! She took great care of our pups while we were away. They looked very happy in all the pictures she sent us! She even battled icy roads to make sure they were cared for at each requested visit.

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Sara L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 28, 2025

Sam was kind enough to take our dog, Sunna, somewhat last-minute. Her communication was clear, timely, and thoughtful. Our dog came home calm, happy, and well taken care of! Sometimes it's clear that she has been overstimulated or anxious at a house full of other dogs, but this definitely wasn't the case with Sam. We'd definitely go again!

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Boarding • Aug 19, 2023

Sam M. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.

Calendar and availability

Schedule

I only work part time at a location that’s 5 minutes down the road from my home, so I can always swing back home on my break to check in with your fur baby!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I have a small backyard facing a wood line. I have a very gentle, fun loving and friendly golden retriever who wants to be your pet’s friend! His bff is a pet rabbit which goes to show how gentle he is! Your animal can sleep on my furniture or crate train if need be. I do have a large kennel.

Pets

A typical day

We can go on walks, go to the park, dog park, watch movies on the couch, go swimming. All with the owners permission of course!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Sam can host up to 2 pets per night
I have no breed preferences! I would prefer they are crate/potty trained though. I would also hope they are not too loud with barking to be respectful to my neighbors :)
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.