Stefanie M.
Pleasant Hill, CA
Services
Stefanie can host
Stefanie can care for
Availability
I’m home during the day, which gives me a flexible schedule to provide individualized care for every pet. This allows me to accommodate special needs, from administering medications or fluids, to extra playtime, snuggles, or monitoring a pet’s health. Being home full-time ensures pets in my care always have attention, companionship, and a consistent routine, so they feel safe, comfortable, and loved.
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About Stefanie M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I provide a safe, comfortable, and pet-friendly environment for both dogs and cats. My home features a fully fenced yard for doggy guests to play and explore, plus several daily walks to keep them active and happy. I have a resident 15-year-old chihuahua who is friendly with both dogs and cats, and all pets are carefully supervised to ensure peaceful interactions. For cats, I only board one at a time or multiple from the same family. They enjoy their own bedroom outfitted with cozy cat trees, a water fountain, plenty of toys, and catnip. My resident and foster cats are kept separate from boarding pets if needed, so each animal feels safe and relaxed. Your pets will have individualized care, enrichment, and attention in a calm, secure space where they can feel at home while you’re away.
Home
Information Stefanie M. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know about your pet’s routine, feeding schedule, medical needs, and any behavioral quirks. It’s also helpful to know how they do with other animals and new environments.
A typical day
I keep pets on a routine similar to what they’re used to at home unless other instructions are given. The day includes feeding, walks, hikes and playtime, cuddles, enrichment, and quiet time to relax.
Location
Pleasant Hill, CA
Pets
Loving Care for Your Best Friend
Pet care experience
I've been caring for animals since childhood. I have decades of hands-on experience with both dogs and cats of all personalities. I’ve cared for neonates, seniors, shy and anxious pets, high-energy dogs, and cats with complex medical needs. I’m comfortable administering medications, following special routines, and providing attentive care tailored to each pet. I pay close attention to behavior, appetite, energy levels, and subtle signs of stress or illness. For shy or sensitive pets, I move at their pace, creating a calm, low-stress environment where they feel safe and comfortable. Whether it’s playtime, walks, snuggles, or just quiet companionship, I adjust to each pet’s needs. Above all, I treat every dog and cat like family, with patience, affection, and respect for their unique personality.
Cat care experience
Stefanie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Stephanie was so great with my puppy! She gave me updates every day on him and he had a blast with her. Highly recommend her!
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Stefanie and cannot recommend her highly enough! Leaving my dog, Avery, for over a week was something I was very anxious about. Avery struggles with separation anxiety and is usually only comfortable staying with family, but this time our entire family was traveling, so we needed to find someone new. From the moment we met Stefanie, I felt reassured that Avery would be in caring and capable hands. She watched Avery for a whole week and treated her like part of the family. She was attentive, responsible, patient, and incredibly loving. Throughout our trip, she sent frequent updates and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind while we were away. It was clear from every update that Avery was being well cared for and receiving plenty of affection and attention. Considering the circumstances—being away from me, away from family, and in a completely new environment—I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Knowing Avery was safe, comfortable, and loved allowed me to truly enjoy my vacation. I am so grateful for the care she provided and will absolutely book with her again in the future. Thank you for taking such wonderful care of my girl!
Thank you for the sweet care of our Daisy!
Stephanie sent lots of a great photos of Bamu and he came back happy and and upbeat. Seems like he had as good of a vacation as us :)
About Stefanie M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I provide a safe, comfortable, and pet-friendly environment for both dogs and cats. My home features a fully fenced yard for doggy guests to play and explore, plus several daily walks to keep them active and happy. I have a resident 15-year-old chihuahua who is friendly with both dogs and cats, and all pets are carefully supervised to ensure peaceful interactions. For cats, I only board one at a time or multiple from the same family. They enjoy their own bedroom outfitted with cozy cat trees, a water fountain, plenty of toys, and catnip. My resident and foster cats are kept separate from boarding pets if needed, so each animal feels safe and relaxed. Your pets will have individualized care, enrichment, and attention in a calm, secure space where they can feel at home while you’re away.
Home
Information Stefanie M. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know about your pet’s routine, feeding schedule, medical needs, and any behavioral quirks. It’s also helpful to know how they do with other animals and new environments.
A typical day
I keep pets on a routine similar to what they’re used to at home unless other instructions are given. The day includes feeding, walks, hikes and playtime, cuddles, enrichment, and quiet time to relax.
Stefanie M.
Pleasant Hill, CA