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Samantha D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients
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Samantha D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $18 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Got Cats?

I am well adapted to care for cats, since I have my own fully blind cat named Freddy and her partially blind sister Tommy, and am more than capable of taking care of special needs animals! I am well versed in giving medication to both cats and dogs and have no issues with making multiple visits per day to ensure that an animal receives their necessary medication.

Qualifications

21 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

When visiting your pet I make sure to mitigate any chances of them escaping out the front door. I also take the time to get to know your pet and work with them at their own pace so they get to know me on their terms and aren't afraid when I came to see them. This works well particularly with shy pets.

Ratings and reviews

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64 ratings
Daniel M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 09, 2026

Sam was great with our cats! Clear communication and fun pictures. Would definitely book again.

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Dina S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 13, 2026

So thankful we found Sam! We have one kitty that needs medication every 12 hours so this is always a concern for us. Sam was very comfortable with our cats, was prompt about the 12 hour timeline and gave us full reports afterwards. She was willing to play with the cats when the weather precluded them to go outside. Overall, all parties were very happy; look forward to having Sam watch the kitties again

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MD W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 25, 2025

So thankful for Samantha loving on my three kitties and feeding them. She went above and beyond and did great with their differing needs. She was also excellent with medicating!

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Michele S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 06, 2022

Samantha did a wonderful job taking care of my cats while I was on vacation. One of my kitties has special health needs, and Samantha did a fantastic job administering his meds and keeping me updated on his health condition, they also gave very detailed reports for my other two cats. I would highly recommend them as a pet sitter!!

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Davis J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 09, 2022

Amazing as always!!

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Davis J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 07, 2022

Amazing as always!

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Schedule

I am currently a PhD student at Auburn University, so my schedule for pet-sitting is part-time. I prefer mornings, evenings, and weekends! I can do 60 minute visits on a limited basis, which means 30 minute visits are preferred!

Cats
Samantha can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
I am predominantly a cat sitter with her own cats, so it's important to me if your cat or any of your pets have fleas or other transmittable diseases that can be passed onto my own animals. It also helps to know a cats attitude towards new people and their preferences for petting, being picked up, etc.
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.