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Samara M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Samara M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Pittsburgh, PA

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Your Dog’s New Best Friend

Hi, I'm Sam! I grew up with pets my whole life — birds first, then dogs — so caring for animals has always felt like second nature to me. I've been dog walking and sitting since 2022, and I also sit for cats. I'm comfortable administering medication when needed too. I work a hybrid schedule, so on weekdays I'm typically out of the house for a few hours during the day — your pet's routine (feeding, walks, downtime) stays consistent around that. I'm very communicative before and during every stay, and I want to know exactly what your pet needs to make sure they're comfortable while you're away. Your pet's comfort and safety are my top priority, and I love building an ongoing relationship with the pets I care for. I’d love to meet you and your pup (or pets!) soon.

Cat care experience

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Reliable, routine-focused sitter

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

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I am very very receptive to the needs/wants of the owner of the dog/cat and am also quite good at judging when furry friends are unhappy or stressed. I will be certain to follow the owner’s instructions and reach out if anything is unclear!

Ratings and reviews

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6 ratings
Vithal D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 28, 2026

Samara was fantastic! She gave us timely updates about everything. She was very communicative/prompt about the important things and our pets loved being pampered by her. We will definitely be using her again!

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Alyssa K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 15, 2024

Sam was legit amazing. One if my dogs developed an issue while she was there (entirely unrelated to her stay) and she handled it flawlessly. He was throwing up, not eating, etc and not only did she alert me right away, but she monitored him closely throughout the day while keeping me regularly updated with detailed information. She helpfully coordinated with my emergency contact to get Rudy taken to the animal hospital and then remained very flexible as I adjusted my travel to come home early. Her communication was excellent, she was very respectful of my home (couldn't even tell someone had been there) and my pups loved her. I would 10000% hire her again.

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Van P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 25, 2023

Samara is AMAZING! She gives my dogs’ the attention they need during their walk. Thank you, Samara, for being an all star!

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Alisha F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 19, 2022

Samara is a very reliable and trustworthy sitter. She was great with communication while watching my dogs when I was out of town.

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LaToya W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Dec 15, 2022

Samara is a GREAT communicator which I really appreciate. Bentley just loves her! I will ask Samara to come pretty regularly now ?.

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Iris M.
Dec 08, 2022

Samara is one of the only people I trust with my puppy, Angel. She is kind, caring and very attentive! She’s also really thorough with updates on how Angel is doing while she walks or stays with her!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently work a flexible hybrid schedule, so I have plenty of time to dedicate towards giving your furry friend the love and attention they want and need!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Samara can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Let me know (to the best of your ability) what some things are that you would consider normal/abnormal for you dog! If they have loose poops often, how frequently they pee on walks, etc! This will make it easy for me to tell if something is off!
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.