Who we are
Veteran-owned. Family-run.
Trusty Tail is a true family effort. Sam Martinez, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran born and raised in Southeast Houston, handles the boots-on-the-ground work, and his wife Margaret is the heart of the strategy and vision.



Meet the owner
Hi, I'm Sam.
Trusty Tail is a true family effort. I'm Samuel Martinez, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, born and raised in Southeast Houston. I traded a career in corporate tech consulting to build a local business rooted in Marine Corps dependability, and I handle the boots-on-the-ground operations.
Our dogs, Casper and Ave, were the original inspiration. We wanted a yard that was safe for them to play in, and we realized our Pearland and Houston neighbors needed a reliable pet waste removal service for their own fur-babies too.
Casper and Ave are still our lead Quality Control experts. Thanks for trusting us with your yard.
Samuel Martinez, Owner
The people behind the service
Meet Margaret.

Margaret Martinez
Co-owner
Margaret is the heart of our strategy and vision. Born in Houston and raised in East Texas, she keeps small-town values and neighborly care at the center of everything we do.
Our credentials
Vetted, verified and insured.
Anyone can buy a bucket and a shovel. Getting verified means passing real legal and business checks, so you know exactly who is in your backyard.

SBA Veteran-Owned Certified
Certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a veteran-owned small business.

SBA Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Certified
Certified by the SBA as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, which can count toward veteran supplier diversity goals.

SBA HUBZone Certified
Certified in the SBA's HUBZone program for small businesses in historically underutilized business zones.

Texas Veterans Commission
Verified as a veteran-owned business by the State of Texas, through the Texas Veterans Commission.

VetHUB Certified Vendor
A certified vendor with VetHUB, Veteran Heroes United in Business.

aPaws Member
Members of the Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists, the pet waste industry's trade association.
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BBB Accredited Business
Accredited by the Better Business Bureau.
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Pearland Chamber of Commerce
Members of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce in 2026.

Pet Care Business Insurance
Insured with pet care business insurance, including general liability coverage for work on your property and around your pets.
Reviews
What clients say about Sam and Margaret.
- “recommend” × 23
- “professional” × 11
- “reliable” × 11
- “communication” × 8
- “treats” × 5

Reclaim your weekend
Let us handle the dirty work.
Your first clean is free, with no signup for ongoing service required. Get a quote online or give us a call.


