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Samantha S.

Richmond, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews
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Responsible student and dog lover!

Pet care experience

I have always been a huge dog lover! I have a seven year old Shih Tzu of my own named Winston. Coming home to him and his wagging tail is the best part of my day! In college, I dog walked for two Corgis since they were tiny, adorable puppies and now play with them and their new 10-week-old Corgi sibling. Getting to provide love and care to pups is a great experience, and I look forward to every new opportunity. My every day schedule is pretty open for the most part! I am a full time graduate student, which means that I my schedule is fairly flexible. Most of my time is spent reading and studying for my courses. That means that I’m a good fit for pups that are looking for a bit more attention or maybe just like to have some extra company. I'm in school to become a school counselor, which is a job that requires endless amounts of patience and compassion. It’s taught me a lot about being a dog sitter! I also am a very responsible and hard-working student. All through college I worked while maintaining a respectable GPA and even graduated with highest honors. None of that would have been possible without meticulous time management. But I also love to have fun! I try really hard to allow myself to enjoy the little things in life. I really enjoy dog sitting/walking because it gives me another opportunity to take a step back and enjoy life a little more with a four-legged friend by my side! In my free time, I love walking through the many local parks in Philadelphia! In West Philadelphia/University City, I like Clark Park and the Schuylkill River Trail. While walking downtown, I love Rittenhouse Square, and in my neighborhood, Port Richmond, Campbell Square! Together, we’ll find a lot of great things to explore in the city.

Reviews

Kurt C.
Dog Boarding • Aug 10, 2018
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Samantha did a great job with Benny. She was very communicative and sent plenty of pictures. Would recommend to anyone.

Julie T.
Dog Boarding • Jun 18, 2018
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When I went to Samatha's house to get Varky back, I was welcomed by two dogs happily playing with each other and I immidiately knew that Varky had a great time at Samatha's! I really appreciate and thank Samantha and her family for taking care of Varky and to Winston (Samantha's Shih Tzu) for being a great play buddy! I will surely take Varky back to her in the future!

Jillian J.
House Sitting • Jan 30, 2018
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Buster was well cared for, and he seemed happy and relaxed when we got home. Thank you Samantha for watching Buster on short notice!

Kelly T.
House Sitting • Jan 08, 2018
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Samantha was great, and a big help for a last minute stay over the holidays.

About Samantha S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
66% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Samantha S. would like to know about your pet

Some things I like to learn ahead of time: - Would you like to schedule a meet-and-greet before the stay? - Does your pup have any health issues that need to be tended to? For instance, dietary restrictions, medicine, or behavior triggers? - Does your pup like to stick to a given schedule, like regular walks in the morning and evening? - What does your pup do well around? What does your pup try to avoid? - What’s the best way to spoil your pup?

A typical day

Some of my favorite activities are trying new restaurants and a solid binge-watching session! Both are great activities to invite a dog to! Many restaurants in the Philly area allow for outdoor seating with animals, and a pup is always welcome to snuggle on the couch with me while I unwind! I do also love to get out and explore the city, which allows me both the opportunity to see new things as well as go out and get some exercise! I try to stay fairly active, so long walks and runs will definitely be a part of any stay. I love sitting because it is the perfect opportunity for me to practice self-care as a graduate student while simultaneously feeling super productive!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Samantha can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Samantha can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

About Samantha S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
66% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Samantha S. would like to know about your pet

Some things I like to learn ahead of time: - Would you like to schedule a meet-and-greet before the stay? - Does your pup have any health issues that need to be tended to? For instance, dietary restrictions, medicine, or behavior triggers? - Does your pup like to stick to a given schedule, like regular walks in the morning and evening? - What does your pup do well around? What does your pup try to avoid? - What’s the best way to spoil your pup?

A typical day

Some of my favorite activities are trying new restaurants and a solid binge-watching session! Both are great activities to invite a dog to! Many restaurants in the Philly area allow for outdoor seating with animals, and a pup is always welcome to snuggle on the couch with me while I unwind! I do also love to get out and explore the city, which allows me both the opportunity to see new things as well as go out and get some exercise! I try to stay fairly active, so long walks and runs will definitely be a part of any stay. I love sitting because it is the perfect opportunity for me to practice self-care as a graduate student while simultaneously feeling super productive!

Location

Philadelphia, PA

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Samantha S.

Richmond, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews