Samantha K.
Samantha K.
Contact for Boarding
from $70 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dog handler needs more dogs to love
I have been working with dogs for 15 years. I am Canine and Feline certified and have completed a course in reading canine body language. I know some basic vet tech knowledge and signs of stress and I am also trained in giving deworming medicine and administering shots to dogs and cats as I have previously cared for a cat with Diabeties. I also have experience working in a grooming salon as a Bather/Dryer so I have no problem giving a bath to anyone that needs one or a quick nail trim. My passion in life has always been animals and I have had more dogs and cats then I can count on both hands and now I am living my dream of working with dogs at a popular doggie daycare in Rhode Island. My mornings are spent with a group of at least 20-40 dogs playing in an off leash facility either playing ball, working on commands or just giving belly scratches and my afternoons are spent at home with my own two dogs, a 6 year old Chihuahua who just wants to sleep on or next to me and my first rescue who is still a puppy at 8 months old and loves to learn new tricks and chase his toys around. Why I love dog sitting I've been a animal lover since I was a child, as early as I can remember I wanted to be a veterinarian so I could help fix all the sick animals. I've always had animals growing up and my very first dog was a German Shepard named Buddy. I have had cats, dogs, hamsters, rats and fish. The only animals I fear is snakes. I have worked in a variety of animal care settings such as pet stores, grooming salons and pet hotels so I had been in a wide range of environments to work from. My favorite was the Pet hotel/Doggie Daycare because of the wide variation in breeds that you see coming in. My experience administering medication I have no problems with administering medications, one of my previous landlords had a cat that I would watch for her that had Diabetes and needed her insulin shots twice a day along with strict dietary food for weight management, her name was Savannah and she recently passed away.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Samantha did the most amazing job taking care of Jake. They got along amazingly well, and she sent updates, and I was very well informed. When I got home, Jake was the happy bouncy Lab that he always is, and I couldn't have asked for more.
I've known Samantha K for over 10 years; and in that time I have never seen someone more loving towards dogs. She's had plenty of grooming jobs, and raised four wonderful dogs that I have known personally. Each and everyone has been a child to her, and a niece or nephew to me. She was the main reason i got two of my own. I learned a majority of dog care from her, and I would never worry when I would have to leave one, or both of my babies with her. She's the only person i would ever call if i had a question, a favor, or just to have a doggie play date. The worst i have ever seen her, was when her puppy Sophia had to be put down. I can honestly say i have never seen her as sad as when we looked at Sophia through the glass and couldn't touch her. "I wish i could hold her and soothe her but they won't let me touch her." She has a passion for dogs, its just that simple. So if you want to have someone care for your dog just the way you would, she is your girl 100%
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Schedule
I run my own small dog walking/sitting business so I am blessed to have the flexibility to add on new fur friends when they need help.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
If the pets are coming to stay with me I have beds, toys and everything you can expect if you leave something at home, If I am sitting at the clients home I like to do a meet and greet beforehand to go over all the details and answer any questions or concerns the pet parents may have, I also make sure they know they can reach me pretty much anytime for an update on their pets.
Pets
A typical day
The time I'll spend with your dog. I am available all afternoon, so in that time frame, I will spend all the time needed for your dogs to have the best experience and the best playtime they deserve. Extra house-sitting services I am willing to do any other small task around the house, such as taking out the trash, watering plants, or bringing in the mail.