I'm Samy, originally from Greece and live in Amsterdam with my partner and two cats. Animals have been part of my life ever since I can remember. I grew up with multiple dogs and cats, and so their sounds, belly rubs, throw-catch games, and purr-purr-purrs became like a second language. Besides being a parent of two cats at the moment, I hope to have more pets some day again. Till then, my trade-off is to share my extra love with yours :)

Being around animals brings me lots of joy, and I really love interacting and caring for them. I entertain my own cats with clicker training every day ;) During my travels in countries with stray animals, I frequently carry a bag of food to provide to cats and dogs on the street, and have made many furry friends this way. 

Besides that, I have always been curious about animal behavior, so I am quite observant to their body language and ways of communication. I am sensitive to different animal personalities, and I approach them in a gentle way. I generally do my best to have an animal feel comfortable and safe in my presence, and if that's not the case I respect their space and boundaries. I aim to help cats and dogs feel as little stress as possible when their pet-parents are away, with all their needs covered.

For the past 10 years, whenever my schedule was allowing I would care for cats of friends and neighbors, and occasionally walk the dog of my neighbors. I find myself with more free time at the moment, so I'd love to share it with animals.

As your cat sitter:

• I will feed your cat(s) and provide fresh water
• I can administer medication
• I will play and cuddle with them (if they allow me to, if they are playful in general)
• I will clean the food/water bowls and scoop their litter every day
• I will send you updates and photos
• I remain respectful of your space, and follow your specific wishes and instructions in regard to your space.

Visits last min. 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your cats’ needs.

As your dog walker:

• I will take your dog(s) for a 30 min walk, unless you prefer shorter because of your dog's health/age
• I can feed them and provide fresh water
• I can administer medication
• I will play with and cuddle them
• I will send you updates and photos
• I remain respectful of your space, and follow your specific wishes and instructions in regard to your space, and/or walking routes.

Note on dog sitting:

While I can't accept other animals in my own house (my 2 cats would get super-stressed), I can offer dog sitting at your house for a few hours per day. Please DM me if you are in need of dog sitting :)

I can currently visit in areas close to my home location in Amsterdam Oostenburg, including Oostelijke Eilanden and Kadijken, Het Funnen, Eastern Docklands, Kadijken, Plantage, Dapperbuurt and Zeeburg.

Looking forward to meeting you and your furry friend!