About us
The Story Behind Sam's Pawmates
A luxury dog retreat in Chennai, founded by Sundeep Raina and inspired by his golden retriever, Sam.
Our founder
Meet Our Founder, Sundeep Raina
My love for animals, especially dogs, has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Having been a proud pet parent to Sam for over 14 years, the idea for Sam's Pawmates was born out of wanting to give him the very best.
Back when we lived in Singapore, Sam had quite the lifestyle! We'd take him to one place for swimming, another for boarding and somewhere else for grooming. My wife and I often wondered why all of this couldn't come together under one roof. What if we could create a space that combined luxury, comfort, recreation and exceptional care for dogs?
“A dog shouldn't have to wait for their parents to go on vacation to have a holiday of their own.”
That thought eventually became a dream, and I decided to leave my corporate career behind to turn it into reality. Six years later, Sam's Pawmates in Chennai is exactly what we had envisioned.
Our goal was never just to create a boarding facility. We wanted to build a place where dogs could swim, play, socialise, make new friends and enjoy their own little adventures. After all, a dog shouldn't have to wait for their parents to go on vacation to have a holiday of their own!
What started with wanting the very best for Sam has grown into a place where we hope every dog gets to experience the same love, comfort, happiness and freedom to simply be a dog.
