Meet Sammy's Team

We are full-time, professional dog walkers and pet sitters serving Charlottesville.

sammysdogs@icloud.com

434-547-3453

Zoe

Born in Georgia and raised in Virginia, Zoe is the ULTIMATE animal lover!  She has a dog and cat of her own and loves the outdoors & hiking!  She is the happiest when around fur babies and will treat yours like family!

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Lindsey

Hello!  My name is Lindsey and I've been walking for Sammy for over 3 years now!  I've lived in Charlottesville since 2012 and am originally from Minneapolis, MN.  I'm a single mother (son - 12 & daughter - 10) and have a background in the fitness industry before getting into pet care.  I've worked at horse barns, animal shelters and done foster/rescue in the past!  I love all dogs (cats too!) but have a special place in my heart for bully breeds, and have a 1-1/2 year old American Bulldog of my own named Sadie.  I really love my job and have enjoyed getting to know all my past and present clients & look forward to meeting new fur babies in the future!

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Scarlet Rose

My background is in teaching and special education and I have a degree from ODU and Darden College of Education Leadership and a minor in Psychology.  I was a Special Education & Biology and Literature Tutor in the local private schools for many years before walking dogs with Sammy and joining his team in 2015.  I am a Minnesota native and moved to Virginia in 1996.  Walking dogs with Sammy is a wonderful adventure where i am challenged and greatly rewarded for my work with tail wags, slobbery kisses and happy people.  I love being outside and Charlottesville is a beautiful place to walk dogs.  I am satisfied with a job well done at the end of the day and know I've made a difference and that feels good and has its own reward.  I have a little dog named Taco and a giant Maine Coon Cat named Finnie.

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Laurie

My name is Laurie Hartman and I have lived in Earlysville with my husband and daughters for the past 20 years.  I've loved animals since I was a child -  my family bred, raised, trained & showed English Setters for many years.  I am comfortable with dogs of all ages, breeds & sizes and am especially good with nervous or shy dogs.  My toy poodle was a rescue and needed lots of extra patience and love which I was happy to give.  I am also a cat & horse lover as well.  I promise to treat your fur family just like my own!

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Wanda 

I'm Wanda and the beautiful, sweet Lola.  I moved to Charlottesville in 2002 from Georgia.  I have been a dog lover for as long as I can remember and now the proud owner & lover of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Stella!

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Abigail

I've lived in VA with my family and other animals since we arrived here from England for "only 2 years" over 20 years ago!  Dog walking is my latest occupation after a varied career as an Italian Professor, a Fitness Professional and an international marketing manager!  I'm a confirmed cat lady but I manage to indulge my love of dogs by walking them!

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Kayla

Kayla was born and raised in Charlottesville, Virginia.  She enjoys skateboarding, horseback riding, making music & working out at the gym.  She loves animals and is blessed to spend everyday alongside them!