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Samantha P.

Star Sitter

Ankeny, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
107 reviews
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Services

Samantha can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat

Availability

I work from home full time and our dogs have free reign throughout the day. They love napping on the couch while I’m working and then lots of play in the evening.

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Samantha P.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a LARGE securely fenced yard with tons of room for playing along with a large deck for sun bathing (which our dogs love). We have two very friendly dogs (1 medium & 1 small) who love to meet new dog friends!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Samantha P. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has special needs or cannot be crated. We promise to take care of your pup like our own and keep you updated at all times.

A typical day

We will have tons of play and snuggle time. Go on walks when it is nice out. We have a king sized bed if we have a pup that wants to snuggle at night!

Location

Ankeny, IA

Samantha P.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Samantha P. 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.

We’ll treat your pup like our own.

Pet care experience

Our family will love on your pup like our own! We currently have two dogs of our own and couldn’t imagine life without them. Our 2 kids have the same love for dogs as we do and we are teaching them to treat dogs with respect based on their individual needs.

Reviews

Bridget B.
Boarding • Mar 20, 2026
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Samantha and her family are amazing! I can tell how much Jax loves going to her house by how quickly he runs out of the car. They love animals and Jax comes home well taken care of and sleepy from all of the play.

Lindsey M.
Boarding • Jan 07, 2026
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These folks are just fantastic! I know my dog is getting the best care and we don’t have to worry about a thing. The best kind of dog people :)

Susanna S.
Boarding • Nov 30, 2025
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Samantha was great and super accommodating. She gave us regular updates throughout our trip and sent pictures. Highly recommend!! We will definitely be using her services in the future!

Amy M.
Boarding • Oct 18, 2025
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Everything was great! Thanks so much for taking great care of Dumpling!!

About Samantha P.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a LARGE securely fenced yard with tons of room for playing along with a large deck for sun bathing (which our dogs love). We have two very friendly dogs (1 medium & 1 small) who love to meet new dog friends!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Samantha P. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has special needs or cannot be crated. We promise to take care of your pup like our own and keep you updated at all times.

A typical day

We will have tons of play and snuggle time. Go on walks when it is nice out. We have a king sized bed if we have a pup that wants to snuggle at night!

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Samantha P.

Star Sitter

Ankeny, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
107 reviews