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Sam R.

Davis Lake-Eastfield, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•79 reviews
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Paws and Relax Dog Sitting

Pet care experience

*Unfortunately due to personal health complications, Sam will be unavailable for service until further notice.* My name is Sam, I am 23 years old, and am eager to care for your animal friends! I have had dogs for most of my life and have one dog friendly pit bull named Bruno at home now. Animals have been my greatest passion since I was very little (next to art) and I am so greatful to be doing this as my full time job. My husband Jonathan also helps with boarding and doggy day care in our home and loves each dog as I do. As a very protective dog mom I know how nerve racking it can be to leave you animal in someone else’s care. I want to be able to provide you a peace of mind. If you have any special request don’t hesitate to let me know. I want to make any accommodation to make you and your pet at ease. Would like videos of your pup playing fetch? Sure thing! Our pets are our family. I live in a house with a spacious and shady fenced back yard and only have dog-safe plants in dogs reach. I am constantly dog-proofing and treat the inside and outside for pest regularly. I always have treats and dog beds around! Dogs are never left unattended together and are crated if I leave the house. I work from home so your pet(s) will get plenty of love and attention. I can care for 1-3 dogs at once depending on their size and demeanor. However I only walk small dogs together unless I have the help of my husband. I would be happy to care for your pet(s) for long stretches of time during the day and overnight up to 20 days. I can also bath your pets if needed. I can be your dogs vacation while you go on vacation! Do you like to take your pet to dog parks or human parks? I’d be happy to do this! I am a very flexible person and am readily available for getting to know your pets, their needs, and learning their daily routines and habits. I take pet safety, health, and happiness very seriously. I am PetTech certified. I completed the pet CPR, First Aid, Senior Petizen, and Dental Care class. This makes me PetSaver trained to take better care of your dog(s) as well as cats. I am also able to brush your dogs teeth if they aren’t new to it, and administer medication. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Your dog(s) care is my priority. * Please note that if your dog stays with me for night(s) and day(s) I will include both dog boarding and doggy day care. However doggy day care will be $10 as aposed to the regular $25. Days are counted if pick-ups are after 4pm.* *I will apply a small fee of $5 if a request is placed within 24 hours of the start of a booking for any house sitting or boarding request or for multiples of drop-ins or walks.* * If you do not accept a booking by the start of a stay I will not watch your dog.* How to book my care: 1~ Contact Paws and Relax Dog sitting with dates and basic information on your dog. I.E. Their breed, weight, and name. 2~ We will schedule a meet and greet there after. This can take up to an hour in time. I will bring questions about your dog to ensure I know what's expected of me. We can meet at your house or a dog friendly park, your choice. I will want to know your vet information. 3~ After the meet and greet I will confirm the booking through rover. You will get a text from the rover app. After I have met you and your dog further meet and greets aren't necessary. I'm excited to meet and get to know your furry baby(s).

Reviews

Missy W.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 05, 2021
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Sam did a wonderful job watching our dog! Our dog can be very anxious, especially when we’re away, but Sam is always super patient and loving with her and gives her that extra comfort she needs …. We highly recommend her!

Matt W.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 01, 2021
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Sam did great once again

Matt W.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 07, 2021
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Sam did great looking in on Gibbs with very short notice! Daily updates and photos let me know he was in good hands

Rian W.
Dog Boarding • Oct 12, 2020
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Our dog takes a little bit to warm up to new people but she loves staying with Sam. Sam stays in contact with us throughout our stay giving us 100% comfort in knowing our dog is taken care of while we are away. Thank you!

About Sam R.

Communication

46 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Unknown until further notice. Sam is out of commission for the time being dues to personal health issues. They hope to be back eventually and apologize for not being available.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Sam R. would like to know about your pet

Before caring for your animal friends I would like to know a couple of things. • Does your dog have any habits? • Is there a specific way you would like me to disipline your pets if need be? (Such as crate time or verbal discipline.) • Do you have any other pets I will be caring for? • Is there a vet or emergency contact you would like me to call in case of emergency? • Any other likewise information. I will have a checklist for our meet-and greet to make sure I can know your dogs ways. I do not have breed preferences however would like to know the weight and breed of your pets before I care for them. I may not be capable of walking larger dogs depending on their tolerance to leashes. I like to use harnesses for safety. No dogs slip out of their leash in my care.

A typical day

I can walk your dogs around your neighborhood and I can bring your pets to dog-friendly parks. I can play with your pets and can bake treats for them too. Doggy ice cream provided after play time on hot days for doggies boarding with me! We'll play with you dogs favorite toys and have chill time too when your furry friend needs a rest. If your dog has special needs I will be happy to accommodate! I want to build relationships with your dogs as a full time care taker.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$35per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$15per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$25per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$15per walk
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY

Sam can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Sam can watch in your home

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

Availability

Unknown until further notice. Sam is out of commission for the time being dues to personal health issues. They hope to be back eventually and apologize for not being available.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 3 years ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Sam R.

Communication

46 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Unknown until further notice. Sam is out of commission for the time being dues to personal health issues. They hope to be back eventually and apologize for not being available.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Sam R. would like to know about your pet

Before caring for your animal friends I would like to know a couple of things. • Does your dog have any habits? • Is there a specific way you would like me to disipline your pets if need be? (Such as crate time or verbal discipline.) • Do you have any other pets I will be caring for? • Is there a vet or emergency contact you would like me to call in case of emergency? • Any other likewise information. I will have a checklist for our meet-and greet to make sure I can know your dogs ways. I do not have breed preferences however would like to know the weight and breed of your pets before I care for them. I may not be capable of walking larger dogs depending on their tolerance to leashes. I like to use harnesses for safety. No dogs slip out of their leash in my care.

A typical day

I can walk your dogs around your neighborhood and I can bring your pets to dog-friendly parks. I can play with your pets and can bake treats for them too. Doggy ice cream provided after play time on hot days for doggies boarding with me! We'll play with you dogs favorite toys and have chill time too when your furry friend needs a rest. If your dog has special needs I will be happy to accommodate! I want to build relationships with your dogs as a full time care taker.

Location

Charlotte, NC

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Sam R.

Davis Lake-Eastfield, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•79 reviews