Samuel R.
Santa Fe, Oakland, CA
Services
Prices include all fees.
Samuel can care for
Availability
Flexible and adaptable schedule to your needs, as I live by myself and am currently in between jobs focusing on personal entrepreneurial projects. Based in Oakland, I have a car and am frequently traveling around the Bay Area, especially into SF and the Lamorinda area.
About Samuel R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
You are the expert of your space and pets, and I take cues and direction from you to ensure every aspect of your pet(s)' care is accounted for (also have spent the last 7 years working in accounting!). My time with your pet(s) should feel as comfortable as if a trusted family member or friend is watching your babies, with all the extra love and attention you like to provide, including whatever recreation keeps your pet(s) happy. At a baseline, I ensure all the important needs and details are managed as if you were around, with as-frequent updates as you need to feel comfortable and connected while you are away. I'm a skilled communicator and multitasker (taking pics while walking multiple dogs) and happy to provide whatever silly/cute/direct updates of your pet(s)' care work for you.
Information Samuel R. would like to know about your pet
Transparent and thorough communication is the key to great care for your pet. Please let me know whatever details are essential to your pet having a comfortable and happy stay/time/walk with me!
A typical day
Sniffy walks, exercise walks/runs, trips to the dog park, park, or hiking trail, you name it! Along with whatever brain and treat-motivated games keep your pet happy and healthy.
Location
Oakland, CA
🐾Heartfelt care for fur friends🐾
Pet care experience
As a lifelong animal lover, I'm here to give you a seamless and easy pet sitting experience, caring for your babies as if they were my own. I've cared for all sorts of dog combinations, from solo to four at a time, healthy to healthyish to in the middle of a ruff time & managing all the special care, vet visits, and medications that come with it. I'm newer to cats, but adept in picking up on their cues and keeping up with all the many details passed along when pet parents put their babies in my care! As far as care & training philosophy, I believe only in a positive reinforcement environment and follow the owner's cues to make sure your babies are as comfortable with me as with you, without adding any confusion! In my professional career, I am a data and details person, skilled in managing spreadsheets and projects with all sorts of details, and I bring that detailed care to everything I do, including monitoring all aspects of your pet(s)' safe and loving care with me 💕
Reviews
Sam. Is. The. Best.
Sam was absolutely incredible watching our Mini Goldendoodle Enzo for nearly two weeks while we were overseas. Enzo can be pretty finicky and slow to warm up to new people, but Sam was patient, calm, and clearly great with animals. Slowly but surely, Enzo got completely comfortable with him… belly scratches and cuddles included. Sam kept us totally at ease while we were traveling by sending thoughtful updates, including photos and videos, which meant a lot to us. We came home to a very happy dog and a house that was spotless and well cared for. Sam was incredibly respectful of our home and space, and it showed in every detail. We would 100% trust Sam with Enzo and our home again and would recommend him without hesitation.
Sam is super detailed and a natural with our dog, Kona.
Sam totally went above and beyond, and actually got my shy-guy cat to emerge from under the bed
About Samuel R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
You are the expert of your space and pets, and I take cues and direction from you to ensure every aspect of your pet(s)' care is accounted for (also have spent the last 7 years working in accounting!). My time with your pet(s) should feel as comfortable as if a trusted family member or friend is watching your babies, with all the extra love and attention you like to provide, including whatever recreation keeps your pet(s) happy. At a baseline, I ensure all the important needs and details are managed as if you were around, with as-frequent updates as you need to feel comfortable and connected while you are away. I'm a skilled communicator and multitasker (taking pics while walking multiple dogs) and happy to provide whatever silly/cute/direct updates of your pet(s)' care work for you.
Information Samuel R. would like to know about your pet
Transparent and thorough communication is the key to great care for your pet. Please let me know whatever details are essential to your pet having a comfortable and happy stay/time/walk with me!
A typical day
Sniffy walks, exercise walks/runs, trips to the dog park, park, or hiking trail, you name it! Along with whatever brain and treat-motivated games keep your pet happy and healthy.
Samuel R.
Santa Fe, Oakland, CA