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Samantha V.

St. Petersburg, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 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 am currently working part time so I am flexible and open to take walks, do drop ins, or dogsit/housesit on both weekends and weekdays.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Samantha V.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Before meeting the pup I will make sure to speak with you about their specific tendencies and personality. Some pups will bolt for the door at any chance they get while some need some coaxing outside. I am comfortable will all kinds of personalities, I just like to make sure I am prepared for each pup and their needs.

Information Samantha V. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs I should account for. For example, if your pup doesn’t get along with other pups, if they have arthritis or bad lungs, etc.

A typical day

I love playing with the pups and getting all their energy out. I love taking them to parks and walking near water. If they have ample amounts of energy I will take them for a jog!

Location

St. Petersburg, FL

Samantha V.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Happy paws for happy pups 🐾

Pet care experience

I grew up with almost every pet imaginable, from turtles to birds to dogs to pigs and I loved every minute of it. Aside from caring for my own pets, I cared for a dog named Moe everyday throughout all of high school. I am a dog person all the way, but I can’t afford my own at this point and would love to add some more pups to my routine 🥰

Cat care experience

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Caring for cats with love 🐾

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

Reviews

Katie P.
House Sitting • Dec 02, 2025
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Sami made sure my pups were taken care of! She even went the extra mile to go to the vet to pick up meds for my pup who had diarrhea while I was out of town. Such a weight off my shoulders!

Melissa H.
House Sitting • Sep 13, 2025
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Samantha has the kind of warm energy that you want in a person taking care of your animals. I went away with my daughter for a weekend and I hate boarding my animals. Samantha came over and met us and I knew right away should be a good fit for my crew to house sit with them. She kept me posted on how they were doing, sent me lots of pictures, and brought in a package I had delivered unexpectedly- not to mention left my home in perfect condition. I will definitely use Samantha again. Could not recommend her enough!

Jensen T.
House Sitting • Sep 01, 2025
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So thankful for Samantha & her help with the dogs/ watching our house on a busy holiday weekend. She took great care of them & our house. We will definitely be booking her in the future! Thank you :)

Michael S.
House Sitting • Aug 21, 2023
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Samantha is AMAZING!! We want to book her every time we leave town. We know our pets are in great hands with her and they all loved her so much.

About Samantha V.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Before meeting the pup I will make sure to speak with you about their specific tendencies and personality. Some pups will bolt for the door at any chance they get while some need some coaxing outside. I am comfortable will all kinds of personalities, I just like to make sure I am prepared for each pup and their needs.

Information Samantha V. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs I should account for. For example, if your pup doesn’t get along with other pups, if they have arthritis or bad lungs, etc.

A typical day

I love playing with the pups and getting all their energy out. I love taking them to parks and walking near water. If they have ample amounts of energy I will take them for a jog!

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Samantha V.

St. Petersburg, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews