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SamanthaS

Samantha

Lifelong dog guardian & SPCA volunteer

Wellington

Pawshake sitter since October 2026
20+ years of experience
Active in the Pawshake Community
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Recently updated calendar
Last active1 day ago
Usually respondswithin about 1 hour
Last contacted3 days ago
Last booked3 days ago

About Samantha

I am a lifelong dog guardian and SPCA volunteer with years of fostering and caring for dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments (including my own dogs). I currently have one American bulldog mix rescue and live with housemates who have a cocker spaniel and two cats, so I have some experience looking after cats too (I've helped with my housemates' foster cats as well). I love all animals and feel confident caring for any furry family members as long as I have some info.

I'm available anytime, weekday or weekend. I walk dogs (for 30 mins or up to an hour) and do house visits (of up to 2 hours) to feed and spend quality time with your dog(s), cat(s), or other animals. I am happy to dog or catsit overnight as well, but this must be in the owner's home as my housemates' cats don't necessarily do well with all other animals. I communicate often so you don't need to worry. I answer messages promptly and can send as many photos as you like!

I have experience walking and caring for reactive dogs of all kinds, including those who are reactive to other dogs (or small animals) and those who are reactive to humans. So please don't hesitate to reach out if you have a dog with sensitive needs. As long as I have a chance to meet with them and their behaviors are explained to me, I'd be glad to walk them. I also have experience handling the medication of dogs with health concerns, so you can trust me to give your pets' medicine to them on time.

My rates are negotiable depending on how close you live (I'm based in Karori) and how frequently you require my services. Looking forward to caring for your beloved four-legged friends!

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House Sitting

A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your petfrom $35 /night
Samantha can only travel 10 km from Wellington.

One home visit a day

Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your petfrom $20 /day
Samantha can only travel 10 km from Wellington.

Dog Walking

An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walkfrom $20 /walk, $10 /additional pet
Samantha can only travel 10 km from Wellington.

Samantha can accept

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

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About Samantha's home

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House
Medium outdoor area
Fully fenced backyard

More about Samantha

I have experience ...

20+ years of experience
... with rescue pets
... as volunteer with animal welfare
... with behavioural problems
I am familiar with dog training techniques
I can administer injected medications
I can administer oral medications

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Dog Walkingfrom $20 /walk, $10 /additional pet
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