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Samantha D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Samantha D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

Samantha has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
10 years of experience
Home full time
Senior dog experience
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Works from home. All pets welcome!

I grew up with two labs of my own and pet-sat frequently for family and friends. I have been walking and sitting/boarding dogs since February 2020.

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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29 ratings
Kate G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 18, 2026

Samantha was great! She took great care of Zoe, sent updates, and was able to get her to eat eventually. Would recommended!

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Matthew H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 13, 2026

Samantha took great care of our golden retriever while we were on vacation. She sent photos throughout the time she had him and communicated with me frequently. I would highly recommend Samantha.

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Tamra B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 23, 2026

Samantha is an amazing dog sitter! She was easy to reach and very accommodating regarding a pick up time. My heeler, Tilly, had an awesome time! I received lots of feedback and pictures, and I really appreciated knowing my girl had lots of play time and walks! Highly recommend!!

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Heather F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 01, 2026

Samantha was great and we'd highly recommend! She was proactive with pictures and updates, and our dog was well taken care of. She came back in a happy mood, which is exactly what you'd hope for.

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Deanna B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 23, 2026

Our dog Stella just had a first stay at Samantha's. Stella was very happy and well cared for there! Samantha sent lots of photos of a content, cozy dog. We will book again :)

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Karan I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 13, 2026

I'm so glad and grateful we were able to book with Samantha for 4 nights of boarding! She was flexible and accomodating in working with me through video calls and time differences as well as coordinating drop off and pick up with a family member who is taking care of my dog for a couple months while I am overseas. She was also understanding and receptive about special care requests during our initial chats and it was fantastic receiving twice daily updates during the boarding. I could tell from the belly up pictures that my dog felt safe, happy, and well taken care of! Will definitely try to book with her again should the need come up once more and give my enthusiastic recommendation to others as well!

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Schedule

I work from home Monday through Friday. I am happy to have a companion join me while I work or take care of your pet weeknights and weekends.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

My fiancé and I live in a quiet neighborhood in Ballston Spa. Since I work from home, I can be with your pet all day.

A typical day

I am able to take short breaks from work throughout the day to go outside for bathroom breaks and take small walks around the neighborhood.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Samantha can host up to 1 pet per night
I'm open to caring for all breeds, age, etc. It is important however that I know the dogs temperament before booking any stays/visits, so we can be sure it's a good match.
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.