Samantha G.
Samantha G.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $35 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Weekday Dog Walker
I'm Samantha, a dog walker and pet sitter located in Newington, CT. I provide mid-day walks on a daily or weekly basis for pup parents who have to work! I also offer drop-in visits to care for dogs, cats, or other small animals while you're away from home. I've always been an animal lover, but I never thought caring for pets would be my career. I started walking dogs full-time in 2024, when I was looking for work and struggled to find a job that fit my available hours as a working mom. Now I spend my day with four-legged friends, ensuring they get the care and attention they need while you're at work or away from home. I have pet sitters insurance through Pet Sitters Associates, so you can have peace of mind when you're away from your pets. I am comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds! Teacup Yorkies to Great Danes, I've walked them all. I am also happy to walk your dog of any breed - pitties and rotties don't scare me! Puppies to senior pups welcome! I love both the energy puppies bring and the chill vibes that older dogs often have. Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night... my grandfather was a USPS postmaster many years ago, and I like to think I now walk in his footsteps a bit! Whatever the weather is doing, I'll be there for you and your pup, in the rain, snow, or summer heat. (Please note: I will make adjustments for your dog's safety at my own discretion.) I love photographing my pet clients! You can always expect photos of what we're up to, and I really enjoy trying to get dynamic shots while we're playing.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I know how important it is to take good care of your pets. It is a priority to me to make sure that I follow any instructions you have to make sure your pet gets the care they deserve. If I have ANY concerns about your pet's health or safety, I won't hesitate to contact you. I always make sure to pay attention to the weather and make decisions as needed based on the conditions - for example, to prevent your dog's paws getting scorched on pavement on a hot day, I may look for a more shady route or play with your dog indoors as an alternative. If you have a brachycephalic (flat-faced) breed of dog, I'll pay close attention to their exertion level and breathing.
Ratings and reviews
I will always trust Samantha with my three cats!
Samantha is a wonderful pet sitter. She provides detailed updates and photos of my cats while I’m gone. She spends quality time with them on her visits and really gets to know them which is such a relief while I’m away!!
Samantha did a great job. She was very caring and even cleaned up a little mess out Bella made getting into the trash.
Samantha does a great job taking care of Daisy! She is compassionate, knowledgeable, and friendly.
Samantha has done an excellent job with Daisy! She is very friendly, accommodating, and informative. She also gives us a daily update which we love and appreciate!
I knew I had to hire Samantha when my girl dog showed her belly. My dogs just loved her.
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Schedule
I’m currently looking for a couple more dogs to walk daily or weekly to fill my schedule! Please reach out to me if you need someone to regularly walk your dog any days M-F between 11-3.