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Sami J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
68 repeat clients
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Sami J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
68 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $17 per visit

Highlights

Sami has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I'll care for your fur babies!

I've been caring for dogs on a professional level since 2015, working for Big Paw Pet Care in Northern California, and running beginner dog-training classes at Petco. Recently I've worked for Petsmart as an Animal Care Specialist, making sure the store animals were in great shape! Needless to say, I'm pretty passionate about pet health! As of now I only have a Syrian hamster living in my apartment, but someday I'd love to once again experience the joy of having my own canine. For yours, I'll be sure to make sure they get a good walk in, or playtime, or just a simple pet and kind words, depending on your needs!

Qualifications

68 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
6 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I follow instructions to a T. My primary questions are always a) how often would you like an update of the visit? b) are others allowed in your home? c) for how long can I step out, if your current needs do not match your care sheet?

Ratings and reviews

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188 ratings
Cynthia S.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 08, 2026

Sami arrived punctually and was caring and efficient in her attitude toward my dog. I have already booked her again.

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Emma S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 08, 2026

Sami was an excellent sitter! She gave the best updates with videos so I always knew how my cat was doing.

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Delaney W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 04, 2026

sami sent a ton of pictures, was very communicative, professional, and kept everything tidy!

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Yağmur B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 31, 2026

Sami is the best!! She takes care of our cat like her own and our cat adores her :)

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Heath H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 31, 2026

Sami was so great with Layla. She is very communicative with us, professional, and reliable. We really appreciate Sami and are so lucky to have found her!

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Elise M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 28, 2026

Sami was so great with my kitty on my first long trip, I wasn’t worried about her at all and she kept me updated with all the happenings at home with her. Very happy thank you Sami!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

February 2025 update: My husband and I work as a team to fill-in for bookings which may exceed absence times. Chances are I will ask that he join our meet and greet, or ask if he stay with your pet for the few hours I'm away. I'm very open about the details of my schedule. Please just ask! I'm only accepting repeat clients until summer! Please feel free to request with me as I can't change my settings yet- I'll be willing to book for summer ahead of time!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Sami can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if any special care is needed for your pet. Are they timid? Do certain things make them uneasy? And while I like to think I'm pretty strong, I'm only 130 lbs- something to consider for walking/handling! I'm unable to work with aggressive dogs as I'm not a professional.
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.