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Stella G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
60 repeat clients
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Stella G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
60 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Stella has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Let the dogs play!

Hi, my name is Stella, I do dog walking, and also run a doggy vacation care in my home in the Valley Lakes community of Round Lake. My house is chemical/ scent free. So all humans and animals can rest easy. It's a safe environment with a triple fenced in yard. They always have the run of the house or yard ,plus lots of toys to play with. Or comfy couches to nap on. I can take care of them for as little or as long as needed. I do this full time so your pet always has company. I take in a small number of dogs so each one gets very spoiled. They get plenty of exercise and play time. I have been doing this for over 20 years and have plenty of references. We have 3 small dogs of our own. Buddy, Charlie and Ollie. They are best buds and always welcome their new friends with wagging tails. About my yard I have a medium size fenced-in yard, that's triple fenced for the extra small pups. I'm able to administer oral meds and some injectionsn as well. As I have stated, my house is chemical and scent free. kindly refrain from using scented fabric softeners or scented dog shampoos prior to dropping of your pup at our house. There are a lot dogs and other animals with extremely sensitive systems and scents could fataly harm them. Thank you and we look forward to meeting you!

Qualifications

60 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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117 ratings
Jeanette M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 27, 2026

**Stella is AMAZING!!!** We couldn’t be happier with the care she provided for our pup. He gets so excited when we drop him off, which says everything about how comfortable and happy he is with her. Stella is incredibly accommodating and takes the time to learn everything about your dog — feeding schedule, playtime, routines, and all the little details that make them feel at home. Our dog gets stressed in new situations and sometimes has accidents, so she recommended some great disposable male wraps that worked perfectly. She kept us updated with messages and photos, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. This was the longest he has ever been away from us — a full 10 days — and he had such a great time! He got his treats when needed, was fed on the schedule we requested, and was clearly well cared for. We highly recommend Stella to anyone looking for someone who will treat their dog like family. ❤️

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Ted M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 26, 2026

Our old dog was more of a handful than we expected and Stella was patient, accommodating and loving. Very much appreciate her!

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Abigail S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 21, 2026

Stella is amazing! She has consistently gone above and beyond for our pups! Highly recommend.

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Susan N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 13, 2026

Olly was well taken care of. They are detail oriented and conscientious sitters. They come highly recommended.

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Cassie G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 30, 2026

She was punctual, did everything we asked and took care of our babies!

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Nickea J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 24, 2026

Stella is the best. This is my 2nd time booking because Harper loves it there. She sends pictures & always responds quickly. I had a last minute emergency & she was able to board my pup! 10/10 highly recommend.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Iv been a pet caregiver for over 25 years. My husband and I do this full time , so we are home majority of the day. We also do dog walking in Round lake and surrounding areas. *****I'm currently NOT able to care for dogs with separation anxiety or high energy dogs.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 dogs
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I'm attentive to the needs of each of my clients. No two pups are the same, so we will adjust to make them feel at ease. All dogs are different and we provide individual attention that would make them happy.

Pets

A typical day

A tired dog is a happy dog. We have tons of toys and chews and a great fenced yard to play fetch and get some zoomies in!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Stella can host up to 5 pets per night
Separation anxiety, habits, likes and dislikes, routine and allergies. Whatever makes them happy! Nothing is too big or small. The more information the better the stay.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.