Sam's Cat Care & Pet Services

I have used Sam's Doggie day care and Sam's home dog boarding since Rufus (an Airedale) was 6 months old. He will be 9 years this year. He has always been excited and enthusiastic to be left with Sam when she picks him up or when I drop him off at Sam's home. Being an Airedale he is a bit of a handful but Sam handles Rufus very well. Rufus and I are very happy with the level of care Sam provides.

We have used Sams dog boarding quite alot over the last 3 years. Tilly loves going there and is always well looked after while we are away. Tilly is epileptic but Sam is happy to medicate her as required and we have never had any issues. I love the fact that Sam provides a loving and caring home from home for the dogs and I would definitely receommend Sam.

Charlie (10 months) loves going to Sam's for doggy daycare. She is soo desperate to get through Sam's front door it's quite amusing. When Sam very kindly brought her home one evening, Charlie sat crying behind our front door for ages afterwards waiting for Sam to come back. (She doesn't do this for me). We find it very reassuring knowing she has good human and doggy company whilst we are at school and work, rather than being home alone with just a visit from a walker. It also makes it easier if we need to leave her alone during an evening, knowing she has had company during the day. Would definitely recommend Sam.

Sam looked after Meg, our Border Collie, for a long weekend. It was the first time for about 4 years that we had left her but I shouldn't have worried as Meg could not have been looked after better. Sam sent some photos while we were away and it looked like Meg was being very spoiled! I thought she might not want to leave! I would have no hesitation leaving Meg with Sam and her family for longer.

We left our golden retriever with Sam for 6 nights whilst we were away on holiday. As it was the first time, we were naturally concerned that he would settle ok. We needn't have worried! Sam sent us a couple of messages telling us how well he was settling in and then some photos showing a very relaxed, laid back Bentley having tummy tickles and games of tug. We were able to enjoy our holiday, knowing he was in excellent hands, and we'd certainly use Sam's services again.

We boarded our Labrador pet dog with Sam for a short break. Our dog clearly was well looked after, she was happy to see Sam and be with her, Sam was really great with her, very knowledgeable about dog breeds and behaviour etc, she reassured me whilst away that our dog was fine and settled which was so nice to hear. We had a great holiday, a major factor was knowing our dog was in such good hands. We have already booked our dog in to stay with Sam for 2 weeks in the summer already, looking forward to it! Thanks so much Sam, we really appreciate it.

My 2 long haired miniature dachshunds have stayed at Sam's a number of times over the past couple of years. We enjoy peace of mind whilst the dogs are in her care. We know that they will be fed, walked and lovingly cared for in Sam's family home and at a reasonable price too. Thanks Sam.

I would just like to thank Maria for having my flat coat retriever over night, lovely family and would definitely recommend! Mia is going to stay again soon!

We all have very busy lifestyles these days and when we first contacted Sam the daunting task of filling out all the documents, updating the vets records and even our old golden retriever being interviewed before his stay,! It all seemed a bit much! (we practiced his interview skills for weeks before hand and dreaded the thought of someone having a treat in their pocket as that would tip him over the edge). However Sam runs a very professional business and its reassuring that we had to go through this to have our dog cared for by Sam’s team, thanks to Mariea for taking him. When we arrived to picked him up after our holiday he was really happy and had been cared for as if one of their own. Many thanks and he’s looking forward to seeing you over the summer holidays !

Two 4 year old labradors - first time ever left with anybody and they came back healthy, coats shiny as proof and relaxed not stressed in any way. Thoroughly delighted with care and attention they have received and have booked them back in for another holiday. As anyone with a dog knows you don't want them with just anybody and I feel that this has just been an extension to home for them. Many thanks Mariea for your care and Sam for your organisation.

The Friends of Brierdene would like to thank Sam for her support by collecting all the dog dirt deposited by her dogs in the Brierdene, and for encouraging others to do the same. Sam also collects litter on her walks through the dene, helping to reduce the litter in the Brierdene Wildlife Site.

Boarded my labrador, Mac at short notice for five nights via Sam with Mariea and her family in Whitley Bay. When we picked him up it was clear that he had enjoyed a great holiday. He was pleased to see us but had obviously felt at home and has been extremely well looked after; and most of all loved, just like at home. Thank you. Wendy, Tynemouth.

Skippy is my companion dog and I needed a home from home for him to enjoy a family life. I was recommended Sam' service by another dog carer who was fully booked. For a fee Skippy was picked up and returned from his holiday where he had great fun with other dogs. Andrea posted pictures on face book so I could see what he was doing. He even joined in a doggy birthday party. He came back a happy but tired little dog.

Our dogs are very happy when we drop them off and even happier when we collect them! They are very well looked after. Very happy with the service Sam provides.

We have now boarded our 2 collies twice with Sams Pet Services and both times the dogs have gone to Mariea, she and her family were fantastic with both dogs and we have been extremely happy with the service we recieved and the care both our dogs received while they were staying with her, they love staying over and nothing is ever a problem, we didn't want to use kennels as both dogs have never been without away from me since I got them as puppies and they are both getting on in years and I wanted to make sure they had some home from home comforts which they certainly did, we will definitely be using Sam and Mariea again, thank you xx.

Sam has walked and boarded my dogs for years. They are so excited to see her and come back happy and tired. She is completely reliable, hard working and caring. She has never turned down any last minute requests even when really busy. She provides an exceptional service!

Sam and her dog carers have looked after our black labrador Wilson a few times this year while we have been on holidays. We can highly recommend them and we will be using them again as the experience for Wilson and us has been a happy and positive one. Sam and her team are lovely people who clearly care very much for their own pets and the ones they look after.

Sam came to our home while we were away to feed and play with our cat Venus while we were on holiday. We were a bit anxious as we hadn't left her before but she was perfectly fine. Was a bonus that Sam put a couple of photos on facebook so we could see she was quite happy. Wouldn't hesitate in using Sam every time we go away in the future.

We have had our cocker Lola looked after by carer Helen a few times over the last couple of years. Lola is always happy to just go and socialise when we get to Helens and doesn't cry when I leave. She always comes home in good spirits and I can tell she is well looked after. I would recommend this company to anyone and everyone.

Left my lovely lurcher with Sam's colleague Helen for 3 days last month, she thoroughly enjoyed it, came home shattered and content. It was good to know she was being so well looked after. I would definitely recommend. Thank you Sam's Dog Walking services.