Sam O.
Central East Denver, CO
I'm a walker, I'm a dog cuddler
Pet care experience
Hi there, my name is Sam and I really love pets. We currently have a brindle dog named Fern and a black cat named Hilda. I have always been a huge dog person. I am a firm believer that being around animals, especially our furbabies, improves peoples' mood and reduces stress. I take good care of pets while their fur-parents are gone by taking them on walks, giving them plenty of playtime and cuddles. I have 15 years of experience in dog walking and pet sitting, from my time in undergrad, grad school and the years between. The first dog I professionally walked was a golden retriever by the name of Buckley, and he was a hoot. I would walk to his owner's house in between undergrad classes and give him a 30 minute walk every day. Buckley was a fan of sticks and we would sit in the lawn as he chewed at his stick (sometimes branch) of the day. I am a reliable and caring sitter, who treats pets like my own (I really love dogs).
Reviews
Exceeds all expectations! Sam was communicative, attentive and seemed genuinely happy to be able to care for our elderly dog. We’re so thankful we found her!
Sam is the absolute best! Fern, and Hilda are the best to Oso and we will use Sam whenever we can!
They were so great with Oso! Always sending us pictures and giving us updates and Oso was sooooo tired after we picked him up, he must have played with Fern and Hilda the whole time! Already booked Sam for the next trip!
Sam did a great job taking care of Finley and Jojo. She even took Finley back to her house when he had some diarrhea so he could hang out in her yard and relax a little bit.
About Sam O.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a fenced in yard with a nice patch of grass, plenty of things to sniff and toys to play fetch with. We have a very chill, sometimes playful dog and a curious, sometimes skittish cat. We also have blankets, dog beds, and a crate in storage if needed.
Home
Information Sam O. would like to know about your pet
I don't really have preferences of breed or size. Knowing how the dog interacts with other people, dogs, other things on walks is very helpful. It's also helpful to know if there are any quirks the dog may have, any favorite walking routes, or their favorite activity/toy/treat.
A typical day
If there are nearby parks, I will walk through parks, but mostly through their neighborhood. Let me know if they like dog parks and we can hit one up! In addition to outdoor exercise, I make sure to be around for cuddles and indoor play as well.
Services
Sam can host
Sam can watch in your home
Availability
I work from home most days, and journey into the office about twice a week. My work has a lot of meetings, but it's also flexible!
About Sam O.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a fenced in yard with a nice patch of grass, plenty of things to sniff and toys to play fetch with. We have a very chill, sometimes playful dog and a curious, sometimes skittish cat. We also have blankets, dog beds, and a crate in storage if needed.
Home
Information Sam O. would like to know about your pet
I don't really have preferences of breed or size. Knowing how the dog interacts with other people, dogs, other things on walks is very helpful. It's also helpful to know if there are any quirks the dog may have, any favorite walking routes, or their favorite activity/toy/treat.
A typical day
If there are nearby parks, I will walk through parks, but mostly through their neighborhood. Let me know if they like dog parks and we can hit one up! In addition to outdoor exercise, I make sure to be around for cuddles and indoor play as well.
Location
Denver, CO
Pets
Sam O.
Central East Denver, CO