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Samantha J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Samantha J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $18 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Pawsome Pet Sitter and Lover

I have taken care of many types of dogs over the past few years for friends and family. I grew up with cats and always begged my parents for a dog but I was always told no and to instead go take care of my neighbors dogs to get my dog time in. So that is what I did and it has only made my love and want for dogs grow. I can handle larger dogs as well as tiny dogs and am more than happy to stay as long as needed with them. I also have experience with cats, hamsters, geckos, rats and bunnies. I understand how important our pets are to us all and how leaving them can be stressful. I want to alleviate some of that stress by taking good care of your pets and providing them with as much love a animal lover can.

Cat care experience

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Cat Lover and Owner

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

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I give my own pets as much love as they want. Once my cat sits on me I don't move, I'm sure other cat owners are aware of this unwritten rule. As with cats though I understand that sometimes pets want to be alone, they don't want pets and I have learned to recognize and respect that. They are their own individuals with their own boundaries that I do my best to accommodate. I am able to handle all sizes and fur lengths of dogs and cats. I am happy to brush fur and give bathes, even to cats. Multiple pets is no problem, in my opinion the more the merrier! I also grew up with rabbits and more recently had hamsters! Not only that but I also took care of my neighbors rats and geckos for her before so I truly am comfortable with any animal.

Ratings and reviews

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33 ratings
Megan L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 05, 2026

Grateful for the care and help Samantha shows each time she cares for our cats!

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Catherine S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 05, 2026

This is our 2nd time working with Samantha. She takes such great care of our 2 cats. She is sweet, thoughtful and very responsive.

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Jacqueline W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 12, 2026

Sami is wonderful with Reba 🥰

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Peyton G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 01, 2026

Sammy was wonderful help during our getaway. She gave updates and pictures. She made communication easy and our worries small. Definitely recommended this sitter!! :)

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Nikki B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 20, 2026

Samantha was great with our three dogs!!! She sent pictures and checked in while we were away. We can’t wait to use her again for our next trip!!

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Anita M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 07, 2025

The dogs and I love her!!!! We can’t wait for her to come back!!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I'm a college student with lots of free time and missing my own pets back home. I would love the opportunity to take care of pets of all kinds. I work from 6-9PM Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and my class schedule has me popping in out for an hour or two during the day but aside that I'm available to hang out with and take care of some loveable pets! I am able to move my working times if needed, I am happy to accomdate and switch shifts if needed.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Samantha can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Any special needs, typical walk length, a routine if there is one, feeding times, any furniture they're not supposed to be on. Where everything is located that I may need including for feedings and possibly cleaning supplies.
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.