Stefanie M.
Stefanie M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Loving Care for Your Best Friend
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.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Stephanie cared for Riley 10 days. Since this was the first time away from him he seemed to adjust well. We received constant updates and photos of him playing with other dogs. He came home a happy pup. Without hesitation, we will call Stephanie in the future. Thank you!
We are so grateful to Stefanie for taking amazing care of our sweet Ollie boy while we were away for several days. She truly is the best and we feel at ease knowing our pup is in capable hands and a calm, nurturing, snuggle-filled environment. Ollie loved it so much, we weren’t 100% sure he would even want to come back home with us by the end of his stay! 😂
Stefanie did an incredible job taking care of my kitty. She checked in everyday and made sure I knew if anything was off or if everything was going well. She is very knowledgeable about different kinds of cat care and even found a good alternative way to get my cat to take her medicine. My cat seems very relaxed and happy.
Stephanie took good care of my Cannoli while I was away for a brief respite. She stayed in communication with me as I worry about my aging kitty. The pictures she sent let me know that Cannoli was adapting well to her caregiver. I'm most appreciative.
Stefanie was a fantastic sitter for our sweet Shih Tzu, Ollie! She came through for us on relatively short notice, and we are so thankful. We could tell Ollie was having the time of his life getting all the snuggles and playing with the other sweet pups in Stefanie’s care. She is attentive, kind, and very communicative. Glad we found her!
Stefanie is great with my high energy German Shepherd. She seems to really see the sweet girl behind the wild energy which makes me feel good about leaving her in Stefanie’s care. And I love the pics she sends that show my pup having fun with other doggies. Ember gets excited when we pull up to her house and can’t wait to go in. And that’s always a good sign. ;)
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Schedule
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.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
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. 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, 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.
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, playtime, cuddles, enrichment, and quiet time to relax.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsNo females in heatStefanie can host up to 5 pets per night
- 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.