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Samantha L.

Star Sitter

North, raleigh, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
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Services

Samantha can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I do work 'normal business hours', so I am not home during the day- but I can offer morning, after work and bedtime walks. *I cannot do midday walks.* Your pets will also get snuggles before work, and playtime after work. After we've played ourselves out, we'll lay around and get all the belly scritches we could ever want! We'll hit the great outdoors right before bed, where your pup is welcome to join me. Weekends mean longer walks, usually around the lake near my house. That means we get to sniff ALL the things and encounter turtles and ducks (from a safe distance!) before we go back inside for a treat.

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About Samantha L.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

As a dog mom to an inquisitive hound, I know how important it is to keep things put away if I don't want him getting into them. I'm also very vigilant on walks since he can sniff out all the things he shouldn't have from a mile away! Your fur baby will also be carefully watched to make sure they're having the safest fun time possible.

Information Samantha L. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pup has any special needs or quirks (are they counter surfers? do they need to stay on a blanket if they're on the couch? etc) and any temperament things that will help me give them the best individual care!

A typical day

Morning walks are usually a combo of potty time and "wake up and smell the world"- usually 20-ish minutes of leisurely stroll at the dog's pace. After work walkies are also pretty leisurely, and if the weather is cooperative, it will involve a trip to the dog park where we can get some zoomies out! We can do some trick work after dinner and then we'll hang out until its time for a quick potty before bed.

Location

raleigh, NC

Samantha L.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Samantha L. 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.

I'll be your dog's favorite Aunt!

Pet care experience

I can't resist greeting any pup I pass! I grew up with dogs and one of my greatest joys is being dog mom to my hound, Fletcher. We've never met a walk we didn't love, and we all know that my couch is his couch ;) I am a gold-medal level belly scratcher and have accepted that all my clothes will be adorned with pet hair- that's the price of entry for all the cuddles! I have taken care of sick dogs before and managed medication schedules. I've also worked with dogs with limited mobility (both due to injury/recovery and illness).

Reviews

Felicia H.
House Sitting • apr 20, 2026
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Sam did an incredible job with Tiberius! She spent a lot of quality time playing ball with him in our backyard which is his favorite thing in the world! She kept in contact and sent us photos that made us certain that he was well cared for. We 100% recommend Sam!!

Hannah F.
House Sitting • mar 30, 2026
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Samantha was fantastic! She was very communicative and patient with our 3 dogs. One of them was having some tummy issues while we were away and she was keeping us updated on everything! They loved her!

Jasmine F.
House Sitting • mar 12, 2026
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Samantha was great! Lots of updates on my precious boy and left the place looking spotless!

Abby J.
House Sitting • feb 11, 2026
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Samantha was so friendly and courteous. Took great care of my dog!

About Samantha L.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

As a dog mom to an inquisitive hound, I know how important it is to keep things put away if I don't want him getting into them. I'm also very vigilant on walks since he can sniff out all the things he shouldn't have from a mile away! Your fur baby will also be carefully watched to make sure they're having the safest fun time possible.

Information Samantha L. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pup has any special needs or quirks (are they counter surfers? do they need to stay on a blanket if they're on the couch? etc) and any temperament things that will help me give them the best individual care!

A typical day

Morning walks are usually a combo of potty time and "wake up and smell the world"- usually 20-ish minutes of leisurely stroll at the dog's pace. After work walkies are also pretty leisurely, and if the weather is cooperative, it will involve a trip to the dog park where we can get some zoomies out! We can do some trick work after dinner and then we'll hang out until its time for a quick potty before bed.

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Samantha L.

Star Sitter

North, raleigh, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews