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Samantha S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients
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Samantha S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $28 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
35 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

🐾 Love is a 4-Legged Word 🐾

I'm back! Unfortunately I had to stop accepting clients on Rover due to my elderly dog being sick, but I'm back now and ready for the furbabies!! I am available anytime, dependable, flexible and understanding. I can work with you with just about any situation. I have cats and dogs inside and outside of my home. All of my fur babies are friendly and get along with others. I have a Maltipoo(Lucy) inside and a Chocolate Lab(Khiley) outside in a big fenced in yard. All of my animals are my children and are more spoiled than most peoples human children. I will just say they have their own room and have every toy and treat that Petsmart and Chewy carry. I have had animals for 35 years so I am very knowledgeable when it comes to their needs. I will allow ANY animal into my home and treat them and love them as if they were my own. My babies LOVE treats and I LOVE giving them...so if your baby has any allergies to any foods or treats PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know. I do not want anyone getting sick. I will not board any aggressive animals, dog or cat. I do not want anyone's pet getting hurt or being scared, including my own. If you are looking to board and would like to come to my home and see where your baby will be staying before booking (I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND), please let me know and we can set up a day and time for you to come and visit. If this is your first time booking with Rover use my promo code SAMANS20645 at checkout and it will take $20 off of your first booking. Even if you do not book with me, ask the sitter you select for their promo code. Prior to requesting a booking for boarding or daycare, please read down below at the requirements. I do not require many things, but there are a couple.

Cat care experience

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Cats Are The Key To My Heart ❤

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

Qualifications

21 repeat pet parents
56% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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Leia G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 30, 2024

Samantha was an amazing pup sitter! She kept in contact & gave us updates on our fur baby. We couldn’t be happier with the service we received. Thank you so much!!!

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Shae W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 03, 2024

Samantha treats our fur baby like her own. We never worry when she keeps him for us!

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Judy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 29, 2024

Samantha is the best with my girls ! She takes such good care of them while I am away I never worry about how they are being cared for. Even their picky eating doesn't bother Samantha ! She cares for them as if they were her babies !

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Beth S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 17, 2023

Samantha was just awesome in every way! Her attentiveness to the pups is amazing. She really loves animals ❤️. We will definitely be return customers.

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Donna S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 16, 2023

Best pet sitter ever!! I can’t say enough great things about Samantha! Our dogs were given the best care and love! I will never use another service again other than Samantha’s. She sent updates and pictures of the dogs each day and our frenchie was actually smiling in every picture! She sent them home with treats too! I’ve never used a sitter before, but I am 100% sold!

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Christy R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 11, 2023

Samantha was great and very patient with my sweet baby! She kept us updated and always made us feel at ease. Will use again!

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Schedule

I am a stay at home mom of fur children and a 16 year old, so I am available anytime. If it is something last minute just let me know and we can work something out. I know how it is for things to not go as planned and then be in a bind. I do offer drop-in/walk services and I try not to book any if I have a boarding booked. There are some times when they do overlap and I will have a drop-in booked while having someone boarded. There will always be someone here to keep an eye on things while I am out. If you are currently training your pup (ex. leash, crate, meals, basic commands) please let me know and I will continue their home routine.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 8 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I will not EVER put anyone's baby in an unsafe or uncomfortable situation. I treat everyone's baby as I treat my own and would not EVER do anything with your baby that I wouldn't do with my own. I have never had anyone get hurt or ill while in my care. I know it can be stressful trusting someone with their baby. **BOARDING & DAYCARE** I will not host more than 2 dogs from different families. I do not feel that you can provide others with enough attention & lovin's with several boards. Also, the more you have the higher the chance of personalities clashing. I board small dogs only. It works out best for me because I do not have to worry about someone getting accidentally hurt. I will board some medium sized dogs from time to time, but these are clients that I have had for several years and I know their dogs temperament & behavior.

Pets

A typical day

I believe you should treat your animals as you would treat your child. They need entertainment, attention, exercise, medical care and lots of lovings just as a child does. My Maltipoo (Lucy) is WIDE OPEN! She loves to run and play and there is no stopping her. She loves when new friends come to play. Cat or dog, big or small, she does not care!! It's like a never ending slumber party for her. She is my "wild child". My Lab (Khiley) is my PawPaw. He is older now and just hangs out in the backyard with the neighborhood cats. He is so gentle and wouldn't hurt a flea. He's all bark. Our cats...wow, they are a mess. Every one of my cats are different in their own way and I love it. Some are more loving than others, some are more lazy, some are more playful and I have one who is VERY VERY vocal. She will tell you what she wants. You ask her and she will let you know. (I promise I'm only halfway crazy). All of my babies are unique in different ways and that's what I love about them. Animals make me the happiest person ever!!! We have a mixed group here...we have older ones who do not care to be bothered with, the "wild ones", and the wild ones that run back and forth through the house like maniacs. When I have a senior pup I try to give them their own area so they can relax and take it easy and not be right in the middle of the chaos. They've earned it.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
No females in heat
Samantha can host up to 3 pets per night
••PLEASE READ PRIOR TO BOOKING•• Please be honest and provide as much as information as you can on your fur childs profile. ***PUP BOARDING & DAYCARE*** ▪︎I do not require for you to bring anything except for you pup(s) and their food. I have everything else. I do recommend to bring a blanket, bed, towel or something with a familiar scent. It seems to make everyone more comfortable. It is not required, just recommended. ▪︎Inside dogs MUST be OUTDOOR house trained! No puppy pads. Please be honest when booking whether they are or not. I LOVE doing Rover and love having more fur children come stay, but I also do not want our furniture/floors/rugs ruined. I hope you can understand. ▪︎I will only provide services to male dogs that are not neutered if they do NOT mark or mount. Most of the lady pups do not appreciate the mounting. Sorry. ▪︎I have 4 cats in my home and I board other clients cats from time to time. If your baby has never been around cats, PLEASE let me know. If possible I would like to do a meet & greet or daycare (free of charge) for 1-2 hours to make sure that they are comfortable with cats. I do not want the cats to be terrorized by a pup and I do not want a pup being traumatized from a cat. ▪︎If you are training your pup or they are on a set schedule, please let me know. I try to keep everyone in the same routine as they are at home. I am knowledgeable in training basic commands & leash training, so I can also assist you with that. ▪︎I do NOT host American Staffordshire Terriers, Bullies, Pit Bulls or any breed in that family in my home, even if they are mixed. Our homeowners insurance does not cover that breed as most insurance companies do not. Sorry! ▪︎When boarded for 3+ nights, I will normally always try to give the babies a bubble bath the day of or before pickup at no charge. This way they are clean, fresh and ready to go home. If you do NOT wish for your baby to get a bubble bath, please let me know. If there is a certain shampoo that you would like me to use, just send it with their food and I will be sure to use it. If not I will use what I use on my babies. ***KITTY BOARDING & DAYCARE*** ▪︎If you are boarding a cat, I have a cat room that is only for them. No pups allowed. There is a gate up where they only have access to that room. There are several trees, condos, litter boxes and sunny seats in there. ▪︎If your cat has not ever been around dogs or other cats, please let me know. This way we can make arrangements to ensure they are as comfortable as possible. If they are not comfortable with dogs or if you are not comfortable with them being around dogs, I try to not accept any dog bookings during their stay. I completely understand the concern and will be more than happy to work around it. ▪︎Cats must be litter box trained! ▪︎If your cat has a history of spraying, please be honest. ***EVERYONE*** ▪︎If it is that time of year for annoying fleas your pet MUST be flea, tick & mite free. I do not want anyones baby (including my own) getting fleas or mites from one of their new pals. My pets are spoiled rotten and I LOVE it. I love spoiling any animal! I have met many, beautiful/handsome, loving, smart, sweet and funny pups (and amazing owners) along the way and truly love doing it. I have become friends with several of my regulars. I love getting to meet new furbabies and so do my animals. I do not want anyone to be worried or concerned while their baby is in my care. I know it is hard not to worry when they are not with you though. I send pictures along with updates daily, so you can relax and not worry about your baby. If you would like to receive more/less pictures, please let me know. I offer my services through Rover because I truly enjoy doing it, it is not for the financial gain. Money is a plus obviously, but I love getting to meet all of the amazing furbabies and owners. I have met some truly amazing furbabies and wonderful fur mamas/daddys while doing Rover. It is nice to know that I am not the only psychotically overprotective fur mama with spoiled brats. Lol. I try my best to accommodate everyone's needs, so it there is something in particular you are needing, just let me know and we can come up with a plan. If you have ANY questions or concerns, please let me know. No question is too dumb, I promise. I hope to meet your fur child/children soon!
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