Sam S.
Sam S.
Contact for Boarding
from $120 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Love to help every pet :)
Thanks for checking out my profile! I'm fortunate to have experience working with a wide range pups and kitties-- from a few months to nearly two decades old, anxious to outgoing, high energy to very chill, 150+ lbs to <5 lbs! I can work with such a wide range of pets by fostering a strong bond with each of them, tailoring my care to each unique personality and needs. This means I'm particularly good at getting close to (and wearing out!) anxious dogs. I'm very patient and energetic, which allows me to move at their pace and earn their trust. Does your pet need to go out 30 times a day? Or take multiple hour-long walks? I'm here for it! I have some dog (and cat!) training experience, so I'd be happy to teach basic commands and/or reinforce the commands you're already working on with your pup :) does your dog pull during walks? Do they come when you call? I can try to help! (I'm also happy to provide plant care! I'm an ecologist by trade.) I'm looking forward to meeting you and your sweet baby!
Cat care experience
Sam also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Sam was amazing and I will use her again Winnie loved her.
Sam did an outstanding job caring for all our fur babies! She treated them like her own and it gave this Momma peace of mind. She not only took care of their daily needs, she thought beyond and took care of their well being. I am very grateful and would love to use her for future needs. She also took great care of our home and the requests we had. We are new to the area and felt so good to come home to happy furry friends! Thank you, Sam!
Sam is simply the best!!! Warm, friendly, kind, great communicator, very reliable. Our Labradoodle who is typically a little stand-offish with people and dogs just adores her. Also, we have been having issues with our pup pulling on walks. Within a week of walking with Sam that issue was resolved! Sam took the time and energy to really work with her and the results are amazing! We feel so fortunate to have found Sam. Highly recommend.
I cannot say enough good things about Sam. She is dependable, reliable, knowledgeable, and very kind. We had a family emergency while out of town and she was able and very willing to be flexible and help us out. Most importantly, she took excellent care of our sweet Gypsy girl. I would highly recommend Sam!
Sam did a great job watching my cat while I was in the hospital. She went overboard to ensure Autumn was integrated with her own cats. The pictures and videos were really appreciated and helped make my hospital stay more bearable.
Sam was wonderful with our dogs! She was able to build a positive relationship with our fearful pup and keep both engaged. Sam sent lots of pictures and video. I felt so relieved to know that my boys were comfortable in their own home and in good hands. Sam was respectful of our home and preferences. We'll definitely hire Sam again for our next trip!
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Schedule
I work remotely with an incredibly flexible schedule. This means that if you can give me a few days notice, I can usually make sure my schedule can accomodate your fur babies' needs!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I'm happy to stay over night at your home, if needed! I like to bring my own sleeping mat. I absolutely love to house sit! Many pets are so much more at ease when they get to stay home, they have company, and they can stick to their routines :) I love taking pups on your normal walk routes during your normal walking schedule, and I'm happy to take them for longer walks or hikes once I feel like they've adjusted. I've even brought a pup paddleboarding with me because I noticed he had a safety vest (his humans said it was like he was at summer camp haha :) ). *** important to note: I need to bring my two kitties if I'm housesitting for more than two nights*** My older cat is my ESA, and my younger cat is blind. They're both big ole sweeties and super well-behaved :) the kitties will just need a separate bedroom/area to hang out in while we're over.
Pets
A typical day
I love taking dogs for a long walk in the morning and at night so that we can explore the neighborhood and get a lot of energy out. I run regularly, so I'd be happy to run with a dog if they're used to that! For dogs and cats, I enjoy setting up enrichment activities, such as food puzzles, and practicing commands to help them stay sharp and entertained in between visits :)
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsCrate-trained dogs onlyTakes only 1 client at a timeSam can host up to 1 pet per night
- Please let me know any meds your pet takes, how you usually dispense them, and any other daily rituals :) in my mind, one of the most important things to reduce your pet's stress about your absence is to maintain as much consistency as possible. So please don't be afraid to info dump, because I want to know it all! Your baby's comfort is my greatest priority :)