Samantha R.
Harrisonburg, VA
Lots of love & experience for pets!
Pet care experience
I grew up with a wonderful lab/hound mix from when she was 6 months to 16 years old. We had a senior dog and an elderly cat during that time as well, so I love young and energetic as well as older pets. I currently have a 5 year old Standard Poodle named Mina, who is simply my greatest joy in life. In addition to my own pets, my siblings and I ran a petsitting business in our neighborhood from when I was in 6th grade until I graduated high school. We had many regular customers as well as a consistent flow of new ones. I dealt with all sorts of animals, homes, and pet owners over those years. Rover has now been my favorite job for 5+ years. I hope to care for your pet or pets with all the ability and love that I possess!
Reviews
Samantha did a wonderful job with our cat, while we were gone! Made sure he had food and water, plays, comfort, and meds
So great working with you again, Samantha! Thank you for checking on our old man! Sounds like he had a peaceful day! We appreciate you being able to honor his schedule! We’ll contact you again, soon!
Thank you, Samantha, for your help this evening with our new puppy, our very senior dachshund, and our grand dog, too! We appreciate you so much! Hopefully we will get to work with you again, soon!
Samantha was excellent. I’ve never used a dog sitter before and I was a bit skeptical, but had to use one this time. She exceeded all expectations. I was afraid I was going to have to struggle to get his faith back. Luckily that was not a problem. Now I have someone I can count on to Go the extra mile to ensure he is happy and well cared for when I am unable to care for him. I will definitely be a repeat customer.
About Samantha R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Since pet care means having a living creature's life as my responsibility, monitoring their health, safety, and wellbeing is my main focus while petsitting. Maintaining a pet-friendly environment, keeping an eye out for any irregular behavior, and making sure your pet is as happy as can be are some of the tasks that keep my focus during these jobs.
Information Samantha R. would like to know about your pet
I find that knowing basic information about an animal such as age, breed information and/or adoption history, diet, and exercise needs are essential, but knowing what they struggle with or excel at is also important. What commands do they know? What are their eating habits and favorite treats? Are they afraid of anything? These things will help me not just know about the animal in question, but help me get close to actually understanding them!
A typical day
Dogs require plenty of physical and mental stimulation. Indoor and outdoor play is a must! Walks in neighborhoods and parks, or dog parks at the owner's request, are essential as well.
Services
Samantha can watch in your home
Availability
I left my traditional retail job in summer 2022, so my schedule is now focused on pet care. For both cat-sitting and dog-sitting I can visit your pet(s) as needed throughout the day as well as stay overnight. For dogs I can also provide walks and outdoor time included with the stay. For house-sitting I will often be able to stay with your pet(s) during the day as well if needed, but since I do have family in town and appointments now and then, before booking we should discuss your pet's parameters for being alone.
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About Samantha R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Since pet care means having a living creature's life as my responsibility, monitoring their health, safety, and wellbeing is my main focus while petsitting. Maintaining a pet-friendly environment, keeping an eye out for any irregular behavior, and making sure your pet is as happy as can be are some of the tasks that keep my focus during these jobs.
Information Samantha R. would like to know about your pet
I find that knowing basic information about an animal such as age, breed information and/or adoption history, diet, and exercise needs are essential, but knowing what they struggle with or excel at is also important. What commands do they know? What are their eating habits and favorite treats? Are they afraid of anything? These things will help me not just know about the animal in question, but help me get close to actually understanding them!
A typical day
Dogs require plenty of physical and mental stimulation. Indoor and outdoor play is a must! Walks in neighborhoods and parks, or dog parks at the owner's request, are essential as well.
Location
Harrisonburg, VA
Pets
Samantha R.
Harrisonburg, VA