Pet sitter · Pembroke Pines, FL · reviewed since 2023
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%96+66.5Reliability 31%91+28Experts Score= 94Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#4 of 23 house sitting servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 86%
5.0★★★★★32 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Sitting with Sam, LLC five stars based on thirty-two reviews, noting the owner replies to seventy-eight percent of feedback. Customers frequently highlight punctuality, flexible scheduling for pickups and drop-offs, and detailed communication through daily photo and video updates. Services include dog walking, house sitting, and overnight care for dogs and cats, with specific mentions of maintaining training routines and handling special needs pets. No recurring criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all reviews are positive.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 32 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 32 Google reviews (32 with written comments, 11 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 78% of reviews.
Most recent review: August 26, 2025.
Service: House Sitting serving Pembroke Pines, Florida.
Data from Google, last updated November 13, 2026.
Star ratings
32 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars32100%
4 stars00%
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Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 32 written reviews
92%praise
Praise5892%
Complaints58%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
6topics
Would recommend2032%
Honesty & trust1524%
Staff & attitude1219%
Communication711%
Speed & response610%
Quality & results35%
What customers talk about
We read 32 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“If you’re looking for a pet sitter who will love and care for your pets as much as you do, look no further than Sam Pet Sitter.”
“We could not recommend her more for a furry family member!”
“I will definitely be using their services again and highly recommend them to anyone in need of a trustworthy and loving pet sitter.”
“Sam is very attentive to Olive's needs, is excellent with communication, and extremely accommodating when it comes pickups/drop-offs and for shifting…”
“They are both very communicative, send many photos of my cats when they visit, and provide detailed summaries of how the visit went!”
“She’s timely and provides great summaries each time she walks my dog.”
“He’s boarded with her multiple times and it always seems like he has a great experience.”
People customers mention
Lauderdale3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
LilianeLocal Guide · 13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a year ago★★★★★
I can’t thank Sam Pet Sitter enough for the amazing care they provided for my two fur babies, Frodo and Sam, while I was out of town for a couple of days. From the moment I met Sam and DonnaCaye, I felt completely at ease leaving my precious pups in their capable hands.
They went above and beyond to ensure Frodo and…
Alexander2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Sam is an absolutely wonderful dog sitter and extended family member to our dog, Olive. Sam is very attentive to Olive's needs, is excellent with communication, and extremely accommodating when it comes pickups/drop-offs and for shifting travel dates. We could not recommend her more for a furry family member!
SamLocal Guide · 10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
I can’t recommend Sitting with Sam enough for pet sitting. Sam is such a gem and you can tell how much she cares for the animals she watches. Lori, who works with Sam and will sometimes rotate visits, is also incredible and treats our cats as her own! Sam and Lori have watched our cats many times over this year.…
AaronLocal Guide · 18 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
Thank you for taking such great care of Duke!! Will definitely be using you again in the future
Kristina4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
I never really leave reviews, but I have to. We have a GSP. If you know the breed you know how crazy they are. To add, she’s a puppy!! Sam kept up with our dogs training and treated her like her own. She did way more than just babysit. She went above and beyond in taking care of Luna and we felt so comfortable and…
MayganLocal Guide · 19 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
Sam is amazing. We loved the updates and photos each day and were never worried about our dog while we were gone . She is professional and responsible. Thank you Sam!
I can’t thank Sam Pet Sitter enough for the amazing care they provided for my two fur babies, Frodo and Sam, while I was out of town for a couple of days. From the moment I met Sam and DonnaCaye, I felt completely at ease leaving my precious pups in their capable hands.
They went above and beyond to ensure Frodo and Sam were safe, happy, and well taken care of. The daily updates and adorable photos were such a comfort and truly showed how much they cared. It’s clear that Sam and DonnaCaye treat every pet like their own, and I couldn’t be more grateful.
If you’re looking for a pet sitter who will love and care for your pets as much as you do, look no further than Sam Pet Sitter. I will definitely be using their services again and highly recommend them to anyone in need of a trustworthy and loving pet sitter.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Lily, thank you so much for your thoughtful review! It has been a pleasure working with you and getting to know, care and love Sam and Frodo!
Alexander Jivov2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Alexander has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Sam is an absolutely wonderful dog sitter and extended family member to our dog, Olive. Sam is very attentive to Olive's needs, is excellent with communication, and extremely accommodating when it comes pickups/drop-offs and for shifting travel dates. We could not recommend her more for a furry family member!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much for your kind words, Alex! Olive is a pleasure to care for and an absolute joy to be around. We love having her be apart of our family!
Elizabeth Haglund-Pye3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Elizabeth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review for Sam: Exceptional Dog Sitter
We cannot express enough gratitude for Sam and the incredible care she provided for our dog, Rocket. Rocket has special needs—he struggles with fear, separation anxiety, pain, and arthritis. We never thought we’d feel comfortable enough to leave him behind to take a family vacation, but Sam made it possible.
From the start, Sam was patient, kind, and attentive to every detail about Rocket’s needs. She went above and beyond by meeting with us several times before our trip to build a rapport with Rocket, ensuring he felt safe and comfortable with her.
While we were away, Sam kept us constantly updated with detailed notes, pictures, and insights into Rocket’s behaviors and how she was addressing his needs. It gave us such peace of mind knowing he was in such capable and caring hands.
When we returned, we were touched to find our home spotless, thanks to Sam’s thoughtfulness. She truly went above and beyond in every way.
To say we’re thankful for Sam would be an understatement. If you’re looking for a compassionate, reliable, and professional dog sitter—especially for a pet with unique needs—look no further. Sam is simply the best, and we couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Sam NLocal Guide · 10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I can’t recommend Sitting with Sam enough for pet sitting. Sam is such a gem and you can tell how much she cares for the animals she watches. Lori, who works with Sam and will sometimes rotate visits, is also incredible and treats our cats as her own! Sam and Lori have watched our cats many times over this year.
They are both very communicative, send many photos of my cats when they visit, and provide detailed summaries of how the visit went! You can tell they’re both pet sitting professionals; our two cats have very different personalities (one loves all people, the other not so much), and they interact with them in a way that makes them both comfortable and happy.
I’ve noticed I’m significantly less anxious about the wellbeing of my cats when I travel since I know I have two very dependable sitters.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Sam, thank you so much for such a detailed and thoughtful review. We loved hearing your kind words and look forward to each visit with your kitties and continuing to strengthen our bond with Mac & Cheese and Blorph!
Aaron CeravoloLocal Guide · 18 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Aaron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I never really leave reviews, but I have to. We have a GSP. If you know the breed you know how crazy they are. To add, she’s a puppy!! Sam kept up with our dogs training and treated her like her own. She did way more than just babysit. She went above and beyond in taking care of Luna and we felt so comfortable and at ease leaving Luna with her! We got tons of photos of their walks, play time, and endless fetch (when I say endless, I mean endless LOL). Thank you Sam for making it stress free leaving our best puppy friend behind while we are away!!
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Hi Kristina, thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to leave a wonderful and 5-star review. I fell in love with Luna and am looking forward to caring for her again as well as watching her continue to progress and exceed in her training. We had a blast, and she is such a good girl!
Maygan DaleLocal Guide · 19 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Maygan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Sam is amazing. We loved the updates and photos each day and were never worried about our dog while we were gone . She is professional and responsible. Thank you Sam!
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Maygan, thank you so much for your review!
Matthew Clark1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Matthew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Sam and Jamie have been tag team walking and overnight caring for my dog Cody ever since we moved to South Florida. I can’t say enough good things about them! Cody can be a little shy at first (classic rescue dog) but once he trusts you he is the sweetest boy you’ll ever meet. He realized he could trust them and ever since has been loving his daily walks through the neighborhood and nearby parks. He also loves his slumber parties with Jamie and her dog Freddie. I can tell from the much anticipated daily photos and updates how comfortable he is and how much fun he has while we’re away. I’m so glad we found a team we can trust and highly recommend their services to anyone in the Ft Lauderdale area!
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Stefanie, thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to leave us a review. It has been so rewarding getting to know, bond and love Cody. We miss him on the weekends when we aren't walking with him and always look forward to having him in our care for his slumber parties with Freddie.
Kennedy Maling10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kennedy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I cannot recommend Sam enough for taking care of your furry children. She made our time away from our pups as easy as it could possibly be. We got a slideshow every single day along with multiple in depth descriptions of what their day included. Our boys grew to love her and trust her in such a short period of time and that’s such a testament to who she is as a person and as a dog sitter. I will never not go to Sam to take care of our dogs. We are so lucky to have found her and will recommend her to all of our friends in the future!!
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Hi Kennedy! Thank you so much for your leaving such a wonderful review! It has been an absolute pleasure spending time with your boys and we couldn't love them more!
