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Samantha W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Samantha W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $25 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Home full time with fenced in yard

Hello, I am a big animal loverI’ve been taking care of dogs for most of my life. We are empty nesters with both of our kids off to college, I need something to help fill in my lonely days lol. I have a large fenced in backyard we also have a walking trail behind our house so your pup likes to do long walks I can do that or if they are absolutely lazy that’s fine too! I’m no stranger to giving meds or eye drops so if your fur baby needs meds I’m completely fine with that. I welcome all sizes of dogs. If you need someone to snuggle with them while your gone then I’m your gal. I have personally used Rover while I was on vacation and had a great experience. I would love to offer the same experience to you and your fur baby.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
95% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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Lynette F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 24, 2025

Joey and Jill had a great time. I received updates and will use again and again! The drive for me is 40 minutes but I know my dogs are loved and taken care of :).

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Amy & John M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 21, 2025

Samantha was so kind and helpful. We needed a dog sitter for a couple hours in the middle of a road trip from Colorado to Illinois, and she took great care of our pup (who can be a little nervous about new places) and had great communication. Plus, she made sure our dog got plenty of exercise before the next leg of our drive!

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Carolyn M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 18, 2020

They had a great stay with Samantha. She provided us updates and pictures of our two dogs. One of my dogs is blind and requires extra support. Both dogs had a wonderful time and were loved like we wanted them too.

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Leeann S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 11, 2020

Samantha is INCREDIBLE. Kind, understanding, and sent updates and photos every day. I absolutely cannot recommend her enough!

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Karen J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 19, 2019

From the minute we met Samantha and her family, we felt at ease with leaving Lucy with her. This is the first time using someone outside of a close family friend and I would recommend Samantha highly. We received daily updates with pictures, which made us even more comfortable. Thank you Samantha and family for loving on Lucy! 💕

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alexander a.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 04, 2019

This was the first time I have ever had anyone than family and friends take care of my dogs. I was a little hesitant, but after my initial meeting with Samantha and her family, all of my worries were put at ease. Samantha sent me daily updates and pictures for the week my dogs stayed with her. I could tell that my dogs were well taken care of and I would definitely recommend/use her services again should I need them. Thank you Samantha and family!

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Schedule

I am currently taking care of my mom at the moment while we are trying to sell their house & move them in next door. So I am home all day.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard with a walking trail behind it, so if your pup needs to let off energy & walk it’s very convenient.

Pets

A typical day

We are no stranger to playing ball for hours, our dogs used to love to play ball or go outside & play chase to expel some energy.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time
Samantha can host up to 3 pets per night
Let me know if your dog has special instructions for feeding or potty times & I will be happy to make sure they are done to your liking.
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.