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Samantha S.

Frankford, Philadelphia, PA

4.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
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Services

Samantha can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only

Availability

Since I've retired, I literally have nothing but free time 24/7. I can't think of any better way to spend that time then to spend it with your pets 😊

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Samantha S.

Communication

76% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Once your pet is dropped off to me for a visit, I pretty much allow them to have total run of the whole house (even if that means sharing my bed 😬). I also have a fenced yard and 2 beautiful parks very close by to me if they prefer

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Samantha S. would like to know about your pet

I do have a 5yr old son who doesn't bother much with the dogs, but please let me know in advance if your fur baby is a excited jumper whenever she meets new people. It won't be a issue to dog sit them, I just rather be prepared lol. Also, any and all health issues your pet has, needs to be told to me before their stay. I do have experience with senior pets, pets recovering from surgeries, epileptic pets, etc. again, I just want to be prepared and rather know during drop off 😊

A typical day

Depending on your pets energy level...if the level is very high, we'd definitely be going for a good run during the day/noonish, fetch in my yard then most definitely one last run before bedtime. If your pet is more on the chill side (or maybe just older/senior) I'd take them out in the yard with me for a good hour, then snuggles on the couch while we enjoy a movie, offer a walk and just allow them to let me know when they've had enough walking and want to go back to the house

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Samantha S.'s Neighborhood

Pets are the only people I trust 💕

Pet care experience

I worked with animals for over 20yrs and am experienced with all dog breeds (as well as cats). I am a retired pet stylist who still prefers to spend all my time with dogs of all sizes 😊. I have years of experience with senior & special needs pets, I am CPR certified also. For a small additional fee, I offer some grooming services such as: nail trimming, toothbrushing, ear cleaning, good bath/brush out, shaving the paw pads, trimming around the eye area, and shaving the sanitary areas (butt and private area)

Reviews

Angela A.
Boarding • May 12, 2026
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Samantha was very hospitable with my Oshi. He was there 2 nights and Samantha seemed very apt to handle a skittish dog. I was apprehensive in leaving him at her home because she had a young son, but there were no issues that she communicated. However, the biggest concern I had was the heavy cigarette smoke in her house and the smell of which clinging to both Oshi’s and his bag of things left there when I picked him up.

About Samantha S.

Communication

76% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Once your pet is dropped off to me for a visit, I pretty much allow them to have total run of the whole house (even if that means sharing my bed 😬). I also have a fenced yard and 2 beautiful parks very close by to me if they prefer

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Samantha S. would like to know about your pet

I do have a 5yr old son who doesn't bother much with the dogs, but please let me know in advance if your fur baby is a excited jumper whenever she meets new people. It won't be a issue to dog sit them, I just rather be prepared lol. Also, any and all health issues your pet has, needs to be told to me before their stay. I do have experience with senior pets, pets recovering from surgeries, epileptic pets, etc. again, I just want to be prepared and rather know during drop off 😊

A typical day

Depending on your pets energy level...if the level is very high, we'd definitely be going for a good run during the day/noonish, fetch in my yard then most definitely one last run before bedtime. If your pet is more on the chill side (or maybe just older/senior) I'd take them out in the yard with me for a good hour, then snuggles on the couch while we enjoy a movie, offer a walk and just allow them to let me know when they've had enough walking and want to go back to the house

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Samantha S.

Frankford, Philadelphia, PA

4.0 out of 5 stars
1 review