Hello, My name is Sam, and I’m on Rover because I love animals. I'm a creative writing professor at Berry College, which means that I have a flexible teaching schedule that allows me to be available during more traditional business hours--making me the perfect choice to walk your pups while you're at work, stop in to feed the cat lunch, or check in on small animals throughout the day. My previous work experience includes being a volunteer at the Animal Friends Humane Society in Ohio and being an employee at multiple pet boarding facilities where I was responsible for the daily feeding, walking, and socializing of the dogs in our care. I'm a pet owner myself--I currently have or have had large and small dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamsters and gerbils, turtles, crabs, fish, and more, which means that I am fully qualified to take care of ALL of your animals while you're away, including daily visits for extended periods of time while you're on vacation. I take care of plants too! I have experience with reactive and aggressive dogs, puppies and elderly animals, walking and socializing dogs off-and-on leash, teaching dogs commands, giving dogs medication and baths, and with potty-training. I am also an expert cuddle buddy. (: I promise to care for your animals as if they were my own. I look forward to the chance to meet your babies and thank you for the opportunity to love them as you do.