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Samuel & Nicole S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Samuel & Nicole S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$18 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Samuel & Nicole have Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
32 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Retired and loves animals!

Growing up on a farm in North Dakota and volunteering at local shelters means that I've been caring for animals almost my entire life. Dogs, cats, and horses, I was part of taking care of our pets from the day they were born until they crossed the rainbow bridge, always treating them like family. When walking or checking in on your pet it will be me Sam), when boarding it will be both of us Nicole. I look forward to hearing from you!

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
32 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Safety is my highest priority. I am familiar with safe dog introductions and reading their body language. Additionally, I am trained to safely intervene between animals if they become aggressive, while minimizing injury to the animals and myself. This was taught before I could work at the FM dog rescue. l will respond quickly to reduce stress on your pet. I would like to know immediately if something is upsetting one of my pets, and it is essential that yours receive the same treatment.

Ratings and reviews

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5 ratings
Kate K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 10, 2026

Samuel was great! Highly recommended, he had great communication and asked good questions, made me feel comfortable right away. He's obviously very fimilar and comfortable around dogs. My Archie is bit crazy but a sweetie, and he warmed up very quickly to Samuel for his visit. I can tell from the photos he had a BLAST! Thank so much!

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Monica K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 29, 2026

Samuel was great with our puppy! It was her first day at home without myself or my husband. Samuel came for two drop in visits on the same day. He ensured that she played, ate, and was not too lonely. He kindly sent updates and gave us some peace of mind.

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Evan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 23, 2026

Sam is easy to get in touch with and is great with my dog. He is very courteous and completely trusted coming over when we are not home. Paired with his fair pricing plan, he is an exceptional option for Rover.

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Tyler B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 22, 2026

Sam and Nicole are awesome! They took care of our girl in the middle of a long day. We could tell it was a great walk because she was happy and relaxed when we got home!

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Sam A.
Apr 01, 2026

I would trust Sam with my dog any day. He’s incredibly dependable, patient, and genuinely loves animals. Watching how he cares for his own dog makes it obvious that he understands the time, consistency, and attention dogs need to feel safe and happy. He’s great at picking up on their energy — whether they need a long walk to burn off steam or just some calm company. He’s the kind of person who doesn’t just “watch” your dog, he actually engages with them and makes sure they’re comfortable. If you’re looking for someone responsible, kind, and easy to communicate with, you won’t regret choosing him.

Tanner S.
Mar 25, 2026

Sam is amazing with our pup. He has hung out with Dippy (115 pounds of love) on many occasions. Sam takes great care of Dippy and has no issue dealing with Dippy’s size, I couldn’t ask for anyone better to watch our little guy!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am retired from the Air Force and have recently left federal service, so I can easily adjust my schedule to fit you and your pets needs!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Samuel & Nicole can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Please let me know of any special needs ahead of time. Before I walk or board a dog I prefer to have a meet and greet with them to ensure they are comfortable with me and I can get to know their personality and commands they are used to hearing.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.