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Samantha J.

4.7 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Samantha J.

4.7 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
16 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Walk, play, or stay in CT

I’ve had 2-3 dogs in my house since I was in middle school. Since high school, I began dog, cat, and baby sitting for my neighbor on a regular basis and even continued while on breaks from college and after graduation. For the past 5 years, I was the primary dog, cat, and house sitter for a lovely family. My senior year of college I fostered a dog, which my family and I then went on to adopt. I have experience with dogs and cats of various breeds, sizes, and ages. After helping a variety of dogs & cats in NYC, I have relocated to Connecticut, and I’m looking to help out any people and pets in my area!

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.7
stars
29 ratings
Cat S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 22, 2026

Samantha was amazing! Super quick with communication, sent pictures of my dogs during their stay, and was super understanding when dogs had accidents because they got scared. Definitely trust Samantha with your dog!!

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Margaret M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 08, 2026

Samantha was wonderful caring for my cats and dog. I would use her again.

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Emma K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jan 24, 2026

Samantha was responsive, easy to schedule with, and took great care of Fritz!

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Davis T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 13, 2025

Samantha was very responsive and thoughtful. Sent pictures and took great care of Louie. Highly recommend!

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Caroline A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jan 23, 2025

Bruno is always so excited to spend time at Samantha’s

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Caroline A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Oct 10, 2024

My dog loves going to Samantha’s for the day - so much so he pushes himself against her door until she opens it in the morning!

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Schedule

I currently work a hybrid schedule and am onsite on Tues-Thurs. My work allows me to take calls on walks and have the ability to take animals out for walks as needed!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We currently live in a condo with easy outdoor access. I do not have any pets. I am comfortable with crate training, but my home is also flexible to let your pet(s) roam if that is preferred!

A typical day

I have a bunch of toys our home for dogs. I can tailor the activities to the energy level and specific needs of the animal.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Samantha can host up to 1 pet per night
It would be great to know your animal’s typical temperament, their interest in other animals, aspects of their typical walks, any dietary concerns, and really anything that is unique to your dog!
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.