About Sam’s Place

Debora Campbell has been a public servant, industrial relations consultant and academic researcher, a motel cleaner, shop assistant, management book reviewer and indigenous affairs policy analyst. She lived in Lorne for 15 years but has now sought the peace and quiet of the rural community of Deans Marsh and much more space for dogs to play while maintaining links in Lorne with regular walks on the beach as well as working in the op shop and doing meals on wheels once a month.

Sam’s Place has been operating since October 2006 and is named after Sam the schnoodle who died in October 2008 but who lives on in spirit with us at Sam’s Place. Wally the mini labradoodle has joined the family and his joyful, playful personality has given JoJo, a five year old schnauzer-cross, a great new playmate.

Since opening for business we’ve had more than 50 guest dogs to stay with us – with many becoming regular honoured guests. We look forward to welcoming your dog for a sojourn at Sam’s Place.

Out for a walk

Having coffee and a cuddle at the Swingbridge Cafe by the Erskine River in Lorne

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