Samara J.
Samara J.
Contact for Boarding
from $65 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Treating Your Pets Like Family
Pet care experience: With over 10 years of hands-on experience, I’ve worked at a dog daycare, volunteered in veterinary clinics, and assisted in both domestic and wildlife rehab and rescue. I’m comfortable administering vaccines, flea treatments, oral meds, and injections for both dogs and cats. I understand that daycare or kennel-style boarding isn’t the best fit for every dog—some thrive in a quiet, structured home where they can decompress and feel secure. I’m best suited for low to moderate energy dogs who enjoy calm routines, plenty of affection, and a steady rhythm. While I do work full-time Monday - Thursday. Mornings and evenings are dedicated to pet care, and weekends are fully devoted to your pup’s comfort and well-being.
Cat care experience
Samara also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Samara is wonderful and our sheltie loves her, we are grateful to have her taking care of our pup!
Samara is an amazing dog whisperer. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does and maintains constant communication throughout. I highly recommend anyone looking for a dog sitter, home sitter. Much appreciated Samara!
Samara was very attentive to my cats needs and sent picture updates me put me at ease. Highly recommend!
Samara was amazing with our Luna. She took excellent care of both our home and Luna, followed all of our care instructions, and kept us updated with photos throughout the stay. She even accepted a last-minute booking on New Year’s Eve, which we were extremely grateful for. Samara has great communication skills, and it’s clear that she truly sees and cares for dogs as if they were her own. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, attentive, and loving. We are very grateful for her kindness and care toward Luna.
Did absolutely amazing and was available for a very last minute sitting
Samara was great! Very communicative, friendly, and now BFFs with my cat Winston. 🐈⬛ the house is spotless and she made my life much easier not having to worry about these babies on this last minute trip. Thanks Samara! 🐶🐱🐱
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Schedule
Schedule: I start my day around 6 AM with potty breaks and feeding. I work Monday- Thursday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, so I’m best suited for dogs who are comfortable being home during that window or are used to a structured day. I’m not able to accommodate dogs who require potty breaks every 2–4 hours or who have severe separation anxiety. That said, I offer lots of love, structure, and attention before and after work, and I’m available for full care on weekends.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Safety, Trust & Environment: Because I focus on house sitting, I provide care for pets in the comfort of their own home, where they feel most secure. I specialize in dogs who are moderate to low energy and thrive with structure and a quiet, consistent routine. I only accept dogs who are fully house trained, crate trained, and well-mannered. I do not accept dogs who are not yet potty trained or who have severe behavioral issues. My goal is to create a peaceful, safe experience for both pets and owners.
Pets
A typical day
A typical day in my care: A typical day in my care: On weekdays (Monday through Thursday), I start the day around 6:00 AM by providing food, fresh water, and a morning walk. I work from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, so during that time dogs will need to be able to hold it, have a doggie door, or have someone else available to let them out, as I’m not always guaranteed a break during work hours. From Friday through Sunday, I’m fully available for all-day and overnight care, giving your pets plenty of attention, walks, and companionship. Evening walks are typically around 4:30–5:30 PM, and I like to wind down for bed around 9:00 PM. I stay active and enjoy walking dogs who love exercise, but I’m also attentive to senior dogs or pets with special needs who require shorter, gentler walks.