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Samantha E.

4.9 out of 5 stars
19 repeat clients
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Samantha E.

4.9 out of 5 stars
19 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Samantha has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
22 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Biggest animal lover you’ll know!

Hey!! I have had animals pretty much my entire life. I have volunteered at my local SPCA since 2018, I was a pet care specialist at PetSmart, and I was a veterinary assistant. I’m a huge animal lover. :)

Cat care experience

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BIG cat person w FIVE cats herself!

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

Qualifications

19 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
22 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

My house is a zoo! I have five indoor cats, and two guinea pigs. I always make sure every pet, whether my own or YOURS is taken care of and loved. :)

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
36 ratings
Anna K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 26, 2026

Many thanks, Samantha! So grateful we connected here. She’s been so good to and with my dog. He’s a grumpy old guy but she’s won him over :). She’s been great at keeping us in the loop with updates and pics, responsive to what he’s in the mood for (eg walk v hanging in the yard) and keeping an eye on how he’s doing. Really appreciate her working us into her schedule as we quickly became one of her regular clients. Highly recommend Samantha!

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Allison P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 14, 2026

Sam does amazing with my dog and we love having her come walk Sadie!!

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Julie P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 05, 2026

Samantha was great with Lola. Easy to work with and patient. Lola loved her!

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Carina R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 31, 2026

Sam was amazing! Weather conditions were tough annd we have 14 year old dog. Sam was super communicative and paid attention to what our doggo needed extra snuggles, some play time, and walks at his pace. Thank you so much Sam for taking the best care of our doggo! So grateful to have found you!

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Matt W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Dec 17, 2025

I truly cannot say enough good things about Samantha. Not only is she extremely accommodating and friendly, but she is the ONLY person my little fur baby, Julep, has ever instantly taken to. I have had Julep since she was about 7 mo old and she is now 2 mo shy of turning 9. Her first 7 mo of life were rough, so though she does warm up eventually, it takes her time to feel comfortable around new dogs and people. This was not the case with Samantha! Julep loved her instantly. We have tried countless doggie daycare and dog sitting services in the past, but Julep's separation anxiety has always prevented her from enjoying these experiences. I was shocked to watch her enthusiastically walk away with Samantha within a minute of meeting her. In almost 8 yrs, Samantha is the ONLY person Julep has ever gotten so attached to so quickly. If you have any anxious pup like mine (or if you're an anxious pup parent like me) you can have full confidence in trusting Samantha. We were blessed that Samantha was able to fit in us for a last minute request of 30 min walks for 3 consecutive days. But at the end of the 3 days, both Julep and I were sad to see her go! Given the holidays and travels on both sides, we likely won't be able to see Samantha again before we leave the area. But if we ever find ourselves in NoVA, Samantha will be our first call, no question. Even if we don't necessarily need a dog walker, I would hire her again in a heartbeat just to see how happy she makes my dog! Julep knows her by name and would get SO excited everytime I said we were "going to see Sam." In just 3 days of 30 min segments, she became a part of our family. We really can't thank her enough!

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Annakay J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Oct 16, 2025

Samatha was professional, kind, and took the time to make sure our dog felt comfortable right away. We got a great update after the walk, and our pup came back happy.

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Schedule

I currently work a part-time job, so my pet care availability is limited. When I do have time, I make sure to dedicate my full attention to the pets in my care, ensuring they get quality walks, playtime, and companionship.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Samantha can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Important things I would like to know would include if they are on any medications, any allergies, or any specific routines that they are used to.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.