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. Sam died in 2008 but lives on spirit with us at Sam's Place in Deans Marsh. Wally the mini labradoodle has joined the family and his joyful, playful personality has given Jojo, the six year old schnauzer cross, a great new playmate.

Since opening for business we've had more than 70 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.