Sam

Animal Lover with 15 years experience with Dogs and Cats.

Waterloo
5 times favorited
1 recurring guest
Last contacted 10 days ago
Lives with 1 dog and 1 cat
Lives with Australian Kelpie Kody
Usually responds within few hours
6d ago
Last activity
<3h
Response time
Dog boarding
24h stay, at sitter's home
20 AUD for each additional pet
50 AUD
/night
All services and rates

About Sam

Hi my name is Sam!

I Love all animals have over 15 years of experience caring for and accomodating people's pets.

My Mum has been a Veterinary Nurse for 40+ years, she started a pet import and export business in the 1980's in Hong Kong and then a Quarantine Facility for Cats and Dogs being Imported into New Zealand in the early 2000's - she is on call if there are issues with your pet while it's with me.

I worked in the Quarantine facility from the age of 15 and often ran the facility on the weekends by myself and was in charge of the care and wellbeing of up to 30 cats and 40 dogs at any time - I have 115m2 apartment that is on the second floor but is 100m away from a dog park for regular walking.

I have also volunteered as a pet sitter for friends and family since my mid teens and have never had any issues with a pet that I haven't been able to handle and ensure that the pet is healthy and happy.

My services can include dog walking, dog sitting, cat sitting, fish feeding, tank cleaning and maintenance, cat stays, dog stays.

I do travel a fair amount for work so am looking to use Pawshake to have my pets accommodated as well as being able to help other peoples pets where possible!

Many thanks,

Sam

Sam's services

At the sitter's home

Doggy Day Care
Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's home.
10 AUD for each additional pet
50 AUD
/day
Dog Boarding
Overnight stay at the sitter's home
20 AUD for each additional pet
50 AUD
/night

At your home

Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
4 AUD for each additional pet
15 AUD
/walk
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
20 AUD
/day
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
80 AUD
/night
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
30 AUD
/day

Sam also offers

Grooming
Pick up / drop off

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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Dog Boarding
Nathan, 2024-10-09

Sam was the best communicator I’ve experienced. Very friendly, nothings a problem. We had just the right amount of updates. I’d have no problem recommending and will definitely be a repeat customer

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Dog Walking
Emma, 2024-03-23

Sam is such a lovely person and great with dogs. My little dog felt comfortable with him straight away and loves their walks together!

Availability

Sam's Pets

Kody
Australian Kelpie
Nacho Cheese
Cat

About Sam's Home

Accepted pets

Puppies
< 1 year
Dog sizes
0-80 kg
Dog ages
0-20 years
Cats
all kinds
Small animals
rodents, rabbits, ...

Sam's home

Walking areas

Nearby off-leash dog area
Urban & City park

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+10 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
I Love all animals have over 15 years of experience caring for and accomodating people's pets.
My Mum has been a Veterinary Nurse for 40+ years, she started a pet import and export business in the 1980's in Hong Kong and then a Quarantine Facility for Cats and Dogs being Imported into New Zealand in the early 2000's - both businesses are still operating very successfully. 
I worked in the Quarantine facility from the age of 15 and often ran the facility on the weekends by myself and was in charge of the care and wellbeing of up to 30 cats and 40 dogs at any time. I received basic Canine and Feline first aid training as well and can administer all oral medicine, suppositories and I cannot provide the Injection as I am not licensed to carry medicine but I am comfortable administering injections if the needle is provided. 
I have also volunteered as a pet sitter for friends and family since my mid teens and have never had any issues with a pet that I haven't been able to handle and ensure that the pet is healthy and happy.

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Sam

Sam

Animal Lover with 15 years experience with Dogs and Cats.

Waterloo
Dog boarding
24h stay, at sitter's home
20 AUD for each additional pet
50 AUD
/night
All services and rates
Contact Sam

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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