Samantha H.
Pine Hills, Albany, NY
Services
Samantha can care for
Availability
I'm a research-focused graduate student with a more flexible schedule than most, so I can visit multiple times throughout the day and night. I have my own car so I can easily travel to clients' homes and have seat-belt attachments to travel with animals in the car as well if the need arises.
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About Samantha H.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I strive to keep things as consistent and predictable as possible, maintaining a pet's schedule as laid out by the owner. I've used a variety of leashes and feeding schedules over the years and find that it really depends on the dog/owner on which one works best. For example, my dog Wiggles likes to graze so she has access to food around the clock, but when I take care of my brother's dogs, they require a more structured feeding schedule that I adhere to for them.
Information Samantha H. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog has any specific or special needs or has any behaviors that I need to account for so that I ensure their wellness and comfort. I have no preference for breed or animal when it comes to care. I'm comfortable taking care of young and senior cats and dogs. While I don't have any experience with animals with special needs, I'm more than willing to learn how to care for any pet properly as directed by their owners. This extends to any animals I don't have direct experience with, such as reptiles. If there is a schedule that your pet typically abides by, then I would request that you let me know ahead of time so that I can keep them on track as much as possible. Specific command words/gestures would be appreciated in order to keep consistency with the animal and to make sure I can communicate with them as they understand. Other information that would be helpful to know is how your pet is around other people and animals for everyone's safety.
A typical day
I like seeing what toys and activities different pets enjoy the most. Playing tug-of-war with dogs or peek-a-boo with cats is one of my favorite things to do. I also enjoy playing chase and hide-and-seek. If there are puzzles that your pets like, I'd be more than happy to set up the puzzle or toy for them. I'm also comfortable just chilling with the pet if they're lower energy or sleepy. If the day is nice out, I love going for longer walks in neighborhoods and parks, and maybe even some sunbathing.
Location
Albany, NY
Pets
Samantha H. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Caring for pets of all kinds.
Pet care experience
I've had pets my entire life and have been active in their care since early on. I have personal experience taking care of dogs, cats, bunnies, and rodents throughout my life. I've dog and cat sat (daily check-ins and overnight stays) for several people in my life over the years, including my close friends, coworkers, and bosses. I have recent experience with taking care of and aiding senior pets in their daily routine and have no issue administering medication as instructed by their veterinarians/owners. In addition, I have no issue maintaining consistency in training and providing mental stimulation for younger pets. I know that younger animals are learning and that they need time to process requests. I understand that pets can be unique in their behaviors and that their owners know them best. It's important to me to make sure pets are well taken care of and comfortable in their lives - and that can look different for different pets and owners.
Reviews
Samantha is so thorough and shows so so much care! I’ve highly recommended her to multiple people already!
Very thankful for Samantha being available on short notice and doing a wonderful job visiting my dogs.
Sam was wonderful as always! We came home to happy cats and a clean home, and the regular check-ins were great when we were missing our boys!
As always, Sam is incredible! She is great with our cats, the daily rover card updates are very detailed, and we always come home to happy cats and a clean home - we really appreciate having her take care of our boys so much!
About Samantha H.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I strive to keep things as consistent and predictable as possible, maintaining a pet's schedule as laid out by the owner. I've used a variety of leashes and feeding schedules over the years and find that it really depends on the dog/owner on which one works best. For example, my dog Wiggles likes to graze so she has access to food around the clock, but when I take care of my brother's dogs, they require a more structured feeding schedule that I adhere to for them.
Information Samantha H. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog has any specific or special needs or has any behaviors that I need to account for so that I ensure their wellness and comfort. I have no preference for breed or animal when it comes to care. I'm comfortable taking care of young and senior cats and dogs. While I don't have any experience with animals with special needs, I'm more than willing to learn how to care for any pet properly as directed by their owners. This extends to any animals I don't have direct experience with, such as reptiles. If there is a schedule that your pet typically abides by, then I would request that you let me know ahead of time so that I can keep them on track as much as possible. Specific command words/gestures would be appreciated in order to keep consistency with the animal and to make sure I can communicate with them as they understand. Other information that would be helpful to know is how your pet is around other people and animals for everyone's safety.
A typical day
I like seeing what toys and activities different pets enjoy the most. Playing tug-of-war with dogs or peek-a-boo with cats is one of my favorite things to do. I also enjoy playing chase and hide-and-seek. If there are puzzles that your pets like, I'd be more than happy to set up the puzzle or toy for them. I'm also comfortable just chilling with the pet if they're lower energy or sleepy. If the day is nice out, I love going for longer walks in neighborhoods and parks, and maybe even some sunbathing.
Samantha H.
Pine Hills, Albany, NY