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Sam W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Sam W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $18 per visit

Highlights

Sam has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
19 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I'd love to care for your pet!

Starting in July, I am available all day! I've always grown up with animals. I was born into a family with two older dogs, and grew up with 2 family dogs, Maggie & Henry, whom I loved and adored as family. When I moved to graduate school, I adopted two cats, Plum & May. I didn't grow up with cats, but during college up to now I spend time at local animal shelters volunteering and helping to socialize cats where I have time. Currently, I spend my free time trapping, spaying/neutering, and releasing feral cats in my neighborhood to give them better, safer lives. I work an 8-5pm job M-F currently in Cleveland.

Qualifications

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
19 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I always like to get a detailed account of the owner's daily routine with the pet, as well as any medical or physical concerns I should be looking out for. If the client approves, I like to err on the side of reaching out if I have questions or concerns, rather than waiting until they get back. Additionally, having emergency veterinary information is a must, as I am willing to do what is necessary to keep your pet safe.

Ratings and reviews

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28 ratings
David H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 04, 2026

Could not ask for a better pet person for my needs. Always pleasant and willing to work with me on scheduling.

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Sean F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 23, 2026

Wonderful and extremely caring with all animals, Sam is the best!

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David H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 19, 2026

Sam was quick to answer my Rover request, and very responsive to a few questions. She was extremely good with the cats. My skittish cat lazily opened one eye to see who was there then returned to sleeping. Strangers usually have her sprinting for under the bed. Highly recommended, would book again.

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Tiffany V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 13, 2026

Sam went above and beyond for my kitties! Communicative, kind, and understanding. I do not have enough nice words to say about her. I would book her again in a heartbeat.

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Micah W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 29, 2026

Sam is great! She’s reliable, gives thorough and quick updates, and gives us the best pictures of Luna!

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Kaitlyn F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 20, 2026

Sam is such an amazing sitter!! I had her watch my cat for a second time. She is so good with my cat, and respects her boundaries while caring for her. She always sends multiple pictures and great updates when she does a drop in. She is also very responsive to messages and requests. If you’re looking for a sitter I definitely recommend reaching out to her!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a graduate student, which does mean I am relatively busy, However, I am more than willing to try to fit pet-sitting/walking into my schedule. We can talk more about this if you want to book with me!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Sam can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
I would like to be informed if your dog has special needs, medical concerns, or any other issues that may influence my care of them. I also like to get a sense of their general daily routine so that I can stay as close to that as possible!
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.