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Samantha D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Samantha D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

£17 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Identity Verified
8 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

5* rated experienced pet sitter and dog walker

Hi, I'm Sam! I'm a 26-year-old long-time animal lover and experienced house & pet sitter based in Port Talbot. In 2022, I embarked on an 8-month trip around Australia with my partner George, most of which we spent house & pet sitting for local people in the destinations we visited - it helped us to get experience under our belt, save money on hotels and get some cuddles in the absence of our own pets. It was an amazing experience and we've since continued keeping people's pets company when they need it now that we're back home. I have more than 20 5* reviews from my experience so far. Some testimonials are below and some feedback is also shown on my profile, but I can send through all of the references I've been given to any interested pet owners - just drop me a message. I've grown up with pets and currently have a border collie called Meg and a grey cat called Daisy, both six-years-old. I'm experienced in administering different types of medication and working with shy, energetic, anxious and complex animals, so I have become highly confident in what I do. I'm a non-smoker, clean & tidy guest, and a fully remote worker so can ensure your pets have all the company they require. NOTE: George often joins me on overnight sits when agreed with the home owner. He loves to help out and has had plenty of experience, as demonstrated in our reviews. However this is completely up to the pet owner and what’s best for your home and pets! My services 🐾Overnight house & pet sitting (at pet's home) - including plant watering, mail collection and household maintenance. Both long and short term sits available. 🐾Dog walking - for as long as the dog requires and at location local to the dog's home (at the dog's favourite walk locations if desired) 🐾Day visits (full day care or quick feeding visits) - including plant watering and mail collection 🐾Day care (AT PET'S HOME ONLY) - sorry, I currently can’t have pets at my home as I’m undergoing renovations. However, I’m very happy to do day care at the pet’s home where agreed with the pet owner. Note that the day care option states it’s at my home regardless due to app settings. What clients said about us: 💬"Samantha & George looked after our dogs and house for 17 days. We couldn't be happier with the love and care they gave our extremely spoilt dogs. They sent us regular photos and updates and it was obvious the dogs loved them too. The house was cared for equally well. They are such a lovely, responsible couple who I couldn't recommend more highly." - Leonie & Phil, Busselton (Australia) 💬"Samantha & George were the most wonderful house sitters - we could not have asked for more from them. Their communication was excellent in the lead up and throughout the stay, sending photos and updates. They left the house in a very clean and tidy condition and our cats were very happy and healthy. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking!" - Emma, Cooroy (Australia) 💬"OUTSTANDING... we couldn't be happier with Sam & George. They are lovely people. Our two pups were so well looked after. We returned to a beautifully clean house. What more could you possibly want? Thank you for being caring of our girls and respectful of our home. Highly recommend." - Maxwell, Tugun (Australia) 💬"Samantha and her partner George are an amazing couple, communicating with them was very easy and they are very comfortable people to have in your home. My two dogs clearly loved them and on my return they were very happy and obviously well looked after. My house was as I had left it, probably cleaner, they had washed all their linen and remade their bed. They are 5 star pet sitters and I highly recommend them." - Denise, Byron Bay (Australia) 💬"A truly delightful couple, Samantha & George are pet owners dream housesitters. They are honest, kind, clean & caring with a real love for animals, especially the ones they’re caring for. They kept me updated and took care of all my pets needs. The house was left spotless in my return too…If you are looking for pet/house sitters these guys should be on the top of your list. I only hope next time I need pet/house sitters that they are available. Thank you for taking such great care of my furbabies and my home.. you guys are AWESOME ⭐️🙏🏼♥️" - Maria, Sydney (Australia) 💬"Thanks so much Sam and George for looking after our place and most importantly, Mr Bluey! He was so happy and chilled when we got back it was a great relief- not that we were surprised at all :) Sam and George sent really cute updates about Bluey which really put our minds at ease knowing he was happy and looked after. Can’t recommend these wonderful sitters more and would happily have them again!" - Anita, Melbourne (Australia) 💬"The whole process with Sam and George can be summarised in one word, "easy". They were a dream to have come sit our 2 cats and 2 chickens. They were great communicators, left the house cleaner than they found it, and even took the liberty of washing their bedding (which we didn't ask them too, and was a very nice gesture!). They were great with communication the whole way through, sent us update photos during their stay and let us know when they had locked up and left. Coming home to a clean house and 2 VERY happy cats was a fantastic finish to our holiday. On a logistics note, they were happy to adhere to our feeding schedule for the cats, and kept the chickens water and feed full. It was clear to see the cats had been given ample play time and were not devoid of affection one bit. Also, they emptied/refreshed the litter box, and set out the cat food before they left so we wouldn't have to, which was awesome. Thank you Sam and George, would 10/10 have sit again!" - Jaden, Adelaide (Australia) More references available - message me for more info!

Cat care experience

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5* rated experienced cat sitter

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

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
80% bookings with photo updates
8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I conduct meet and greets before the first service to learn about the pet(s), their behaviours, needs and any relevant features of the home itself. This is a chance to learn about their routines, what they eat, and anything else I need to be aware of. I never walk dogs off-lead and I am able to constantly supervise pets when needed.

Ratings and reviews

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9 ratings
Cerys S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 11, 2026

Samantha was fantastic. Not only did she look after our dogs brilliantly, she was a clean and tidy house guest. We received plenty of photos and videos and our dogs were happy. We will definitely book Samantha again!

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Leighton J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 17, 2026

I needed someone to come and feed my cat once a day whilst I went on holiday. Samantha was absolutely fantastic and made everything so easy. Excellent communication throughout and I would have no hesitation in contacting Samantha again. As soon as I book another holiday I’ll be booking Samantha once more.

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Dave H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 23, 2026

My little pup Ernie is quite nervous, & doesn't like seeing me leave the house without him. When Samantha arrived (promptly at the arranged time) it was as if I no longer mattered! It was reassuring indeed to leave him in the care of someone he really liked, & I will definitely be calling on her services in the future!

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James H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 20, 2025

Our dachshund chihuahua cross is a little nervous so it was great to see that he took to Samantha immediately. When we got back he had a fantastic day and was full of energy. Was all great to see & we were incredibly impressed and grateful and we’re already in the process of booking another dog sitting session for later in the year

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Glyn J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 03, 2025

Samantha was great, we have a very anxious little dog who never gets left alone, so Sam came and looked after him while we were out. He must have been relaxed with Samantha as he even ate all of his dinner, which he normally wouldn't do with someone he didn't know well. We would thoroughly recommend Samantha, and we will definitely use her again if we need to leave our little dog again for any reason. Five stars.

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Adam M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 21, 2025

Sam and George were absolutely fab with Bandit and Gwen again, the dogs love seeing them! They communicate well, and always take such good care of our dogs and home. It's a relief knowing we are leaving the pups in such good hands. Thank you!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I'm a remote and flexible worker so I fit my pet care responsibilities around my day job and work from wherever I am. This means I can be around to keep your pets company throughout the day, maintain regular routines, and take your dogs for the walks they need when they need them. I'm available every day of the week.

Cats
0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
over 45 kg
Samantha can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Let me know if your pets have any specific behavioural issues that I need to be aware of and/or that you are trying to actively discourage. It's good to know ahead of time how your dogs are on a lead (do they pull, do they need specific support?), when passing other dogs, and how your pets are with one another if you have multiple. I sometimes have video calls of 30-60 mins to attend as part of my day job, so do let me know if there are any potential issues with your pet(s) not having constant, focused supervision during this time and we can work it out. This is usually only an issue for puppies and hasn’t been a problem in the past.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.