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Sam S.

Sarasota, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
66 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

Pet care is my only job as of right now, I leave the house to walk other dogs during the day, but often I stay home with the pets and work on what I bring to the house. I’ll go out for food and family time if needed.

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About Sam S.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I take care of the pets by trying to follow there normal schedule as close as possible. As well as being with them for the day.

Information Sam S. would like to know about your pet

If they take any medication, or vitamins. If the dogs are allowed one the furniture/bed. Are they friendly to other dogs and people. (I tend to keep them away from other dogs and people just out of habit. Unless I know 100% or they now the dog really well) Do they have any don’t touch areas, like the back of the legs or maybe the collars. Any signals they do and what do they mean, like nipping at the back of the heals to go outside.

A typical day

I take the dogs on walks as long as it not to hot for them. Most dogs love cuddles and pets and I also make sure they are happy by doing so.

Location

Sarasota, FL

Sam S.'s Neighborhood

Hello! Welcome to my pack!

Pet care experience

Hello! My name is Sam. I’m a 26 years old and I’m just out of college. I’ve had all types of different animals through out my life. From snakes and lizards to dogs and cats. I even had chickens! I have been walking dogs for about 6 years now and I love it! It worked with school and my schedule! I have taken care of dogs of all different sizes and even some cats too! I love to play with the dogs and give them all the pets and of the cats let me pet them as well. If they don’t thats ok! I just make sure they are ok and leave them be! Sometimes it takes some time for the animal to get used to me so I give them there space and let them come to me on their own!

Cat care experience

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All cats are welcome here!

Sam also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Maura A.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 01, 2025
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I'm so grateful to have Sam as a sitter and feel so happy and comfortable leaving my wild pups in Sam's care.

Sharon@ K.
House Sitting • Jul 07, 2025
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Thank you Sam for taking such food care of Millie.

Heather H.
Dog Walking • May 03, 2025
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Sam is great with the dogs! She is smart, efficient and very reliable.

Alice C.
House Sitting • Apr 08, 2025
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We could have not ask for a better sitter. Sam not only took excellent care of our two dogs, but also our home. Our two Cairns loved Sam.

About Sam S.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I take care of the pets by trying to follow there normal schedule as close as possible. As well as being with them for the day.

Information Sam S. would like to know about your pet

If they take any medication, or vitamins. If the dogs are allowed one the furniture/bed. Are they friendly to other dogs and people. (I tend to keep them away from other dogs and people just out of habit. Unless I know 100% or they now the dog really well) Do they have any don’t touch areas, like the back of the legs or maybe the collars. Any signals they do and what do they mean, like nipping at the back of the heals to go outside.

A typical day

I take the dogs on walks as long as it not to hot for them. Most dogs love cuddles and pets and I also make sure they are happy by doing so.

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Sam S.

Sarasota, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews