Samantha L.
Columbia, MD
Retired Vet Tech-Stay at Home Mom
Pet care experience
I am young, active 24 year old Mom who spent the last 5 years as a veterinary technician, I’m now taking time away from being a tech to stay home with my 7 month old son! Long before I became a vet tech, from around age 12- I was always busy(especially during summer months) riding my bike through the neighborhood helping families on vacation make sure there pets/plants/houses were taken care of! I’ve always loved animals, all shapes, sizes, breeds, so being a vet tech was my calling! Now that I can’t be involved in helping animals in that way; I’m looking to go back to my old roots & earn an income while still doing what I’m so passionate about & fulfilling my need to love & care for animals!
Reviews
I was pretty nervous hiring a stranger to house sit. Samantha came over to meet us and the dogs before we booked her. She was very pleasant and got along with all the animals right away. I appreciated the fact that she asked ahead of time if she her fiance and baby could stay with her. While we were gone, she sent a few pictures of the dogs and made sure confirm that we were still on track to return on time (in case she needed to stay longer). When we returned, the hounds and the house were in great shape. She even washed the few dishes we left and folded up the blankets we had left laying on the couch. In addition to this, I told her that we were going to be getting a deaf, blind dog and asked if she would be comfortable watching her. She said yes, with no hesitation. With her veterinary experience, she seems comfortable taking care of dogs with special needs. Samantha will be our first choice next time we need a sitter.
Molly was great upon my return. Thank you Samantha?
I enjoyed meeting Samantha and was she very agreeable to all the conditions of the pet sitting needs. Molly was very happy when we returned home. Samantha posted pictures and videos of her visit with Molly. This was an over night stay and the home was straightened to the way we left our home. I would recommend Samantha for your pet needs especially since our dog is 14 and in need of meds. I have booked Samantha already for Molly's pet needs next week.
About Samantha L.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Samantha L. would like to know about your pet
Before sitting a dog it’s very important to me that the owners are aware of their dog is kid-friendly or not, especially if it’s a bigger dog! If it’s a smaller dog I can work around that if need be! I am a vet tech again so I’m trained to know all the signals, signs when a dog is upset or stressed. It will also be nice to know if the dog has any triggers, food/toy aggressive, animal aggressive, if there pet will try to take off if they see a stray cat or squirrel on walks. As far as breed preferences; I don’t reslly have any, but I will say I’m a big fan of the “bully breed” absolutely love them, but then again I love all animals!
A typical day
I have the north beach boardwalk by my house, along with the trail behind Abners! I have a very dog friendly neighborhood with quite streets and truly unlimited options for walking. We also do play ball inside the house! Shhh! With the baby and actually looking to move to a bigger house, a lot is put away; so we can have a little fun in the house, especially on those rainy days!
Services
Samantha can host
Samantha can watch in your home
About Samantha L.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Samantha L. would like to know about your pet
Before sitting a dog it’s very important to me that the owners are aware of their dog is kid-friendly or not, especially if it’s a bigger dog! If it’s a smaller dog I can work around that if need be! I am a vet tech again so I’m trained to know all the signals, signs when a dog is upset or stressed. It will also be nice to know if the dog has any triggers, food/toy aggressive, animal aggressive, if there pet will try to take off if they see a stray cat or squirrel on walks. As far as breed preferences; I don’t reslly have any, but I will say I’m a big fan of the “bully breed” absolutely love them, but then again I love all animals!
A typical day
I have the north beach boardwalk by my house, along with the trail behind Abners! I have a very dog friendly neighborhood with quite streets and truly unlimited options for walking. We also do play ball inside the house! Shhh! With the baby and actually looking to move to a bigger house, a lot is put away; so we can have a little fun in the house, especially on those rainy days!
Location
Columbia, MD
Pets
Samantha L.
Columbia, MD