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Sam S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients
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Sam S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $17 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
16 years of experience
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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

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Love caring for sweet/spicy kitties

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

Qualifications

15 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
16 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Pets

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.

Ratings and reviews

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36 ratings
Kathy G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 06, 2026

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.

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Amie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 05, 2026

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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Heather G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 13, 2025

Sam’s second visit with Sterling was splendid. Sam has provided a great peace of mind these past two visits while we had events to attend. Sam has also shared some thoughts about why Sterling may be acting a little more spunky outside. Something we will follow up on.

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Heather G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 06, 2025

After not having time away from our senior due to his health issues we braved the distance and Sam helped to ease all of our worries. Sam took great care to meet all of our dogs’ needs while we had a night off from his care. We will be requesting to book with Sam again!

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Sarah Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 03, 2025

Sam was simply great with our dogs setting high, but reasonable consistent behavior expectations for them while housesitting for us. The dogs absolutely loved the long walks, cuddle time, and play that Sam provides. Good communication, kind and polite. We will definitely book again!

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Andrea M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Nov 26, 2025

Sam was really great! Milo was a little nervous at first about being walked by someone new, but Sam was so patient and friendly with him. I plan on scheduling recurring walks with Sam!

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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!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Sam can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
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 :)
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