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Samantha S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Samantha S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Rochester, NY

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $21 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Taking care of them when you can't!

Hello! My name is Sam, and I am so excited to work with your companions! Here is a little bit about me: -I am a part-time social worker and part-time animal caretaker -I have been engaging with animals my whole life, but have been professionally involved for about 4.5 years. -I have worked with many kinds of animals: cats, dogs, guinea pigs, chickens, goats, etc. -I have one pet of my own. He is a guinea pig and his name is Herbie!

Cat care experience

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Loving your cat when you can't!

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

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I will care for your animal in a holistic, individualized way based on their needs. As I do have guinea pigs, some rooms will be off limits. However, we have two living rooms, a spacious kitchen, and a garden area for your animal to use the bathroom. I also live within walking distance of a park, and would be happy to take dogs there (provided the animal has the proper training for this)

Ratings and reviews

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39 ratings
Kris N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 13, 2025

Thanks Sam for looking after Loki while I was away! It was good to know he was in good hands :)

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Noor A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 23, 2024

She was so great! I asked her to play and feed my cat every day for half an hour around the same time and she was consistently on it! I got pictures, updates on her anxiety, how her feeding and bathroom was, and any other updates every day. She also knew I was new to Rover and made sure I knew how everything worked during our meetup and told me what to expect. Would recommend 10/10

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Amanda B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 31, 2024

Sam is a dream come true. I can’t say enough wonderful things about her. She watched our kitty with such love and care. We always looked forward to her thoughtful updates and photos!! Thank you, Sam!!

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Alisha L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 16, 2024

Thank you Samantha for taking great care of my fur baby! Samantha went above my expectations and my cat really loved her. I’ll be rebooking her in the future for sure.

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Joshua H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 04, 2023

Sam was absolutely wonderful! Even on a pretty short notice for drop-in visits, Sam was quick to respond, communicative, and very professional. Just a down to earth, chill person, I definitely trusted Sam with my cat and she went above and beyond! Highly recommend and for sure going to be a repeat client!

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Natalie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 13, 2022

Samantha is an amazing, reliable dog sitter! She takes such good care of my dog and is very communicative. She has gone above and beyond in many instances with my puppy and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m happy to help create routine for you and your animal! I just moved back to my home town of Rochester, NY from Denver, CO and have open availability at this time.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Samantha can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Tell me all about your animal! Their likes, dislikes, boundaries, favorite foods, favorite toys, history, and more! Please be transparent if your animal displays signs of aggression or has had a history of aggression in the past. This will not result in an automatic decline of the job, but I need to know your pets behavior prior to coming to the home. The more information I have about your pet, the better I can engage with them!
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.