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Samantha S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Samantha S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $31 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Excuse me, can I pet your dog?

Hello! My name is Sam and dogs have been my passion for as long as I can remember. I have been pet sitting since I was a teenager, and have always had a hand in caring for my family's pets. Within the last year I have had the opportunity to help whelp two litters of Bernese Mountain Dog puppies and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I love getting to know new dogs and cats, and have been known to leave my table at a restaurant to pet a dog I see through the window. I am the person at the party seeking out the pets so I can talk to them, rather than talk to the humans! I attend obedience classes with my own dogs weekly, and will be attending handling classes soon as well. Nothing brightens my day like being greeted by a dog, and getting to take care of them. We currently have three dogs and three cats in our home. Nothing is more important to me than your animal's comfort and safety.

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Pets

Ratings and reviews

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49 ratings
Laurie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 20, 2025

Thank you so much Sam!

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Regina F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 31, 2025

Samantha is reliable, efficient and caring - I felt like a member of my family was taking care of our dog and cat. She took several pictures each day and I enjoyed reading her detailed summary to everyone in her daily report. We were able to really enjoy our time away knowing Samantha was taking care of everyone at home. Can't say enough about how great Samantha was - looking forward to booking her again!!

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Beth M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 04, 2025

Samantha was communicative from the very start of our booking with her. She was pleasant & punctual. She sent pics and updates. We will definitely use her services again.

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Melissa B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 28, 2025

Samantha gets my highest recommendation! She took exceptional care of my cats while I was away on vacation, and I came home to two very happy, relaxed felines. From the moment we connected, she was professional, communicative, and genuinely kind—clearly someone who loves animals and takes the responsibility seriously. Each day, she sent me updates with pictures and little notes about how the cats were doing, which gave me great peace of mind while I was away. She handled feeding, litter, playtime, and even a few quirks my cats have with patience and charm. Samantha is fantastic!!!

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Rachel G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 12, 2025

She was amazing! I loved the daily updates. She really captured great moments that made us comfortable leaving our dog. She is flexible and paid close attention to his care instructions. Thor is a big puller on walks and she handles him like a champ. Will definitely rebook and recommend.

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Lauren S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 23, 2025

Samantha was great! Responsive, caring, thorough and provided great detail on our kitties while we were gone. Loved getting the pictures. Would highly recommend!

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Calendar and availability

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Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Samantha can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
No breed preferences, but I do love big dogs!
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.