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Sami K.

Burlington, VT

5.0 out of 5 stars
•18 reviews
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Flexible,Patient,Quiet neighborhood

Pet care experience

My priority with dog care is building a close relationship with you and your furry friend. Through my extensive experience owning a dog and dog-sitting, I've learned that every dog is unique, and the best way to care for a dog is to be patient and understand their specific needs, whether that means hand-feeding them dinner or taking them on a dozen walks a day. I've sat for old dogs, young puppies, multiple dogs at once, and dogs who live with cats. I've walked dogs on sandy beaches, in busy downtown streets, and through forests and over mountains on hiking trails. I have experience giving medication such as insulin to pets, and am not squeamish about cleaning up messes. Most importantly, I deeply love dogs.

Reviews

Nithya M.
House Sitting • Mar 29, 2022
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Sami is a great pet sitter. Sami took care of our 2 cats and dog for 3 nights at our home. She sent us updates regularly and left the house clean and intact. We will definitely use Sami again in the future.

Dezie O.
Dog Boarding • Aug 08, 2021
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Our dog had a great time staying with Sami for 2 nights! She loves a good adventure and Sami made sure that need was met. We received daily photo updates, and Sami was very flexible with drop-off and pick-up. Would happily leave our dog with Sami again!

Kat M.
Dog Boarding • Jun 24, 2021
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Sami was a fantastic dog sitter for Obi! We were away for 12 days, which was a long time to leave him, but Sami was great and sent us pics every day and Obi came back happy and healthy (though a bit sad to leave Sami I think!). Highly recommend.

Byron S.
House Sitting • Nov 09, 2019
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Sami was fabulous. I will certainly use her again.

About Sami K.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Your dog's safety and health is my number one priority. I have unfortunately had to take multiple animals to emergency vet facilities, but I moved quickly as soon as I noticed any concerning symptoms, communicated promptly with the owner and regular vet, and I am happy to report that all of the animals recovered fully and are back to being their best selves!

Information Sami K. would like to know about your pet

It is important for me to know the dogs age and energy level, as well as any unique commands they have. It is also good to know if the dog has tendencies to bark at passing squirrels, pull on the leash, or any similar behaviors. Any breed is welcome.

A typical day

I love taking dogs to the beach, the park, or on hikes, while always prioritizing the dogs safety and comfort. I am also very able to keep a dog under control if we are walking down a busy street clogged with other pedestrians and honking cars. I am also a big fan of "indoor peek-a-boo," which keeps dogs entertained while staying inside on rainy days.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY

Sami can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I currently work part-time, so I'm able to adjust my schedule to fit yours and your dog's. For long-term stays, please be aware that when I do have a shift I will be out of the house for ~6 hours at a time.

About Sami K.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Your dog's safety and health is my number one priority. I have unfortunately had to take multiple animals to emergency vet facilities, but I moved quickly as soon as I noticed any concerning symptoms, communicated promptly with the owner and regular vet, and I am happy to report that all of the animals recovered fully and are back to being their best selves!

Information Sami K. would like to know about your pet

It is important for me to know the dogs age and energy level, as well as any unique commands they have. It is also good to know if the dog has tendencies to bark at passing squirrels, pull on the leash, or any similar behaviors. Any breed is welcome.

A typical day

I love taking dogs to the beach, the park, or on hikes, while always prioritizing the dogs safety and comfort. I am also very able to keep a dog under control if we are walking down a busy street clogged with other pedestrians and honking cars. I am also a big fan of "indoor peek-a-boo," which keeps dogs entertained while staying inside on rainy days.

Location

Burlington, VT

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Sami K.

Burlington, VT

5.0 out of 5 stars
•18 reviews