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Samantha S.

Sterling Heights, MI

4 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

Availability

I have daytime availability and love being able to spend that time caring for animals. My schedule allows me to provide reliable visits, walks, playtime, and check-ins while keeping your pet’s routine as normal and stress-free as possible. Working as a pet handler supervisor has given me the experience to confidently care for pets with different personalities and needs. ❤️

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About Samantha S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Dog skills

13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Safety, trust & environment

I provide care in my clients’ homes through reliable check-ins and walks that help keep pets comfortable in their own familiar environment. I’ll follow your pet’s normal routine, including feeding instructions, fresh water, potty breaks, playtime, and any specific care preferences you provide. During visits, I focus on making pets feel safe, loved, and stress-free while you’re away. I’ll take the time to build trust, respect each pet’s personality, and provide updates and photos so you know how your pet is doing. 🐾 With my experience as a pet handler supervisor, I’m comfortable with pets of different sizes, ages, and personalities, and I understand how important patience and attention to detail are.

Location

Sterling Heights, MI

Samantha S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Experienced Pet Care Professional

Pet care experience

Hi! I’m Samantha, a pet handler supervisor with professional experience caring for dogs of all ages, sizes, and personalities. Working in a pet resort has given me hands-on experience with everything from energetic puppies to senior pets who need a little extra patience and attention. As a pet parent myself, I know how important it is to find someone you can trust with your furry family members. I treat every pet as if they were my own, providing plenty of love, attention, playtime, and care while keeping their routine as consistent as possible. What sets me apart is my professional background. I’m comfortable reading animal body language, recognizing signs of stress or illness, administering basic medications if needed, and caring for multiple pets with different needs. Whether your pet needs a quick potty break, a walk, playtime, or companionship while you’re away, you can feel confident they’re in experienced hands. I believe communication is important, so you can expect updates and photos during every visit. My goal is for you to have peace of mind and for your pet to feel safe, comfortable, and loved. I look forward to meeting you and your pets! 🐾❤️

Cat care experience

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Loving care you can trust ♥️🐾

Samantha also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Mary S.
juin 25, 2026

Sam is truly the person I trust most with caring for my animals. Every single pet owner in my family relies on Sam for our pet needs. Not only does Sam consistently watch our animals when we are out of town, she asks about them, helps with nail trimmings, and gives great advice on pet care for both dogs and cats. Sam truly loves animals and is extremely generous with her time and care towards my pets.

Becky S.
juin 25, 2026

Sam truly loves dogs! She demonstrates calm and consistency in caring for the variety of dogs and individual needs of each. My family is able to vacation or spend the day away from home with ease knowing our pups are well cared for with her.

Tina A.
juin 25, 2026

I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside Samantha for quite a while, and one thing that always stands out is how attentive she is with animals. She genuinely cares about every pet in her care and pays attention to details that others might miss. I’ve seen her recognize when a dog wasn’t acting like themselves and catch potential health concerns before they became serious issues. She takes the time to learn each pet’s personality, routine, and needs, which helps her notice even subtle changes in behavior. That’s not something you can teach—it’s something that comes from experience and truly caring. Beyond that, Samantha is reliable, trustworthy, and treats every animal as if it were her own. If I needed someone to care for my pets, she would be one of the first people I’d call. Any pet owner would be lucky to have her caring for their furry family member.

Dianna S.
juin 25, 2026

Samantha took wonderful care of our dog, Buddy, and gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. From the moment they met, it was clear she genuinely loves animals and knows how to make them feel comfortable and cared for. Buddy can be a little particular at times, but Samantha was patient, attentive, and quickly earned his trust. She kept us updated, followed all of our instructions, and treated Buddy like he was her own. When we returned home, he was happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. We would not hesitate to trust Samantha with Buddy again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and compassionate pet caregiver.

About Samantha S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Dog skills

13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Safety, trust & environment

I provide care in my clients’ homes through reliable check-ins and walks that help keep pets comfortable in their own familiar environment. I’ll follow your pet’s normal routine, including feeding instructions, fresh water, potty breaks, playtime, and any specific care preferences you provide. During visits, I focus on making pets feel safe, loved, and stress-free while you’re away. I’ll take the time to build trust, respect each pet’s personality, and provide updates and photos so you know how your pet is doing. 🐾 With my experience as a pet handler supervisor, I’m comfortable with pets of different sizes, ages, and personalities, and I understand how important patience and attention to detail are.

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Samantha S.

Sterling Heights, MI

4 reviews