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SamS

Sam

Reliable care for pets, big and small

New Plymouth

Pawshake sitter since August 2026
5-10 years of experience
Lives with ...
Active in the Pawshake Community
Recently updated calendar
Last active2 days ago
Usually respondswithin about 1 hour
Last contacted3 days ago
Last booked7 days ago

About Sam

I’m a reliable, practical, and caring pet lover based in New Plymouth. I have grown up around dogs of all shapes and sizes, including Newfoundlands, German Shepherds, and poodle mixes and I have a particular soft spot for big dogs. That said, I genuinely enjoy spending time with every dog, whether they are full of energy and ready for an adventure or happiest with a gentle walk, company, and cuddles.

I have also had several cats over the years and currently share my home with Baron, my very chatty and affectionate Tonkinese cat. I understand that every pet has their own personality, routine, and comfort level, and I take the responsibility of caring for them seriously. Pets are family, and they deserve patience, consistency, safety, and plenty of attention.

I offer dog walking, in-home pet sitting and drop-in visits, companionship, playtime, feeding, and help maintaining your pet’s usual routine. While visiting, I am also happy to help with everyday care such as brushing, cleaning up, teeth brushing, basic grooming, and reinforcing any established training or routines you use at home. I can tailor walks and visits to your pet’s age, energy level, needs, and preferences.

I have a medium-sized backyard suitable for supervised daytime play and can accommodate up to two larger, medium-energy dogs for visits. However, as I rent my home, I cannot offer overnight pet stays. I am very happy to come to your home instead, whether that means keeping your pet company during the day, taking them for a walk, or making sure they are fed, settled, and tucked in for the evening.

I love giving pets affection and making their time without their owners enjoyable, but I also understand the importance of boundaries, safety, healthy habits, and following the owner’s instructions carefully. 

Sam offers ...

At Sam's home

Doggy Day Care

Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's homefrom $30 /day, $15 /additional pet

At your home

House Sitting

A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your petfrom $35 /night

One home visit a day

Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your petfrom $15 /day

2x Home visit

Two drop-in visits for your petfrom $20 /day

Dog Walking

An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walkfrom $20 /walk, $10 /additional pet

Additionally...

Pick-up & drop-off

Sam can accept

Puppies<1 year
Dog agesAll ages
Dog sizesAll sizes
CatsAll kinds
FerretsAll kinds
Small animalsRodents, rabbits, birds, ...

Availability

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About Sam's home

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The residence

House
Medium outdoor area
Fully fenced backyard

More about Sam

I speak ...

English
German

I have experience ...

5-10 years of experience
... with grooming
I am familiar with dog training techniques
I can administer injected medications
I can administer oral medications
I can offer constant supervision
I can offer emergency transport

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Doggy Day Carefrom $30 /day, $15 /additional pet
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