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Sam Y.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Sam Y.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $75 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Dog lover currently without a dog!

I got a German Shepherd puppy for my first birthday and have been caring for pets ever since! I've always had dogs and cats as part of my life and love caring for pets! I also spent some time as a dog walker a few years ago. I also have experience with senior dogs - my pup passed away 5 years ago at the age of 15 and required some special care towards the end. I have been dog sitting with Rover for over 3 years now.

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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29 ratings
Liz M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 24, 2026

Sam is amazing! Our dog has the best time at her house, and we can always tell she is so well cared for and truly treated like part of the family. We get wonderful pictures every day showing our dog happy, exercised, and loved, which gives us so much confidence and peace of mind while we’re away. We’re so grateful to have found Sam - I’m sure our dog Sophie is too!

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Kelly Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 06, 2025

Appreciated Sam’s flexibility and communication - Zuzu loved her “vacation”! We know our pup is in good hands with Sam.

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Canan A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 10, 2025

Zoey looked like she was having a wonderful time with Sam and her kiddos! Thank you for taking such good care of her!

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Melanie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 10, 2025

Such a special home and young family who were so loving and welcoming to our elderly yorki poo, Jasper. Their home and garden are spacious and very pet friendly. Don't hesitate to book with Sam, your puppy or your cat will be very well cared for.

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Dave B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 26, 2024

Our dog had a great time with Sam. In addition to tons of attention, she was a part of the family during her time there. We will definitely be using Sam again for our overnight stays.

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Liz M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 27, 2024

Our dog was well-loved and taken care of during her stay with Sam. Sam communicated with us daily and sent lots of pictures so we could see Sophie getting lots of exercise and love. Sam was kind, communicative, and flexible - we knew Sophie was in great hands and it was a vacation for her, which allowed us to enjoy our time away.

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Schedule

I am a stay at home mom to three kids so my schedule can be adjusted to meet the needs of your dog. I enjoy being active and am happy to take your dog with me for my walks, long or short! I aim to take dogs out at least 6 times per day.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I want your pet to feel at home in my home! Dogs are allowed on furniture, will get all the love they want, plenty of exercise and anything else they may need. I do have a 6 year old daughter and a 2 year old and infant son so meet and greets are very important to me to make sure everyone gets along as safety for all my kids and your dog is so important to me!

A typical day

My kids love having a dog around to play with and snuggle up on the couch with them. We enjoy going for walks together, exploring the large green space behind our house and just having them around to be part of our lives with us!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Sam can host up to 2 pets per night
Being that I have three kids, I do prefer dogs that don't bark too much. Knowing about things like potential food aggression are also things that are important for me know ahead of time.
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.