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Stella M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Stella M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Experienced small breed caregiver

My beloved shih tzu passed recently after long and adventurous 14 years. I've had him since he was 8 weeks old, so I’m very well familiar with puppy stage as well as senior years. I was very attached to my doggie and know a lot about small breed needs and temperament. I’m also available to care for medium size dogs on case by case basis. Please, contact me for more information.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
17 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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14 ratings
Brooke S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 17, 2026

Stella is one of the most amazing dog sitters I have used. She is thoughtful, thorough, and so very kind. She knew our dog had separation anxiety and yet after just a few hours I had pictures of him joining in their family activities. Her home is pristine and she provided daily walks/runs, catch, and other fun activities for our dog. I don’t want others to know how wonderful she is because I want her all to myself (lol), but you will not be disappointed with the care she gives!

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Christina S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 03, 2026

Stella is the best dog sitter we have ever had and she is our #1 go to when we travel out of town!

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Kathy N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 27, 2026

Our Yorkie loved staying with Stella- I was afraid she wouldn’t want to come home! I felt so comfortable leaving her in responsible, caring hands. The daily pictures w/ updates were fun and appreciated!! Despite a finicky appetite, daily meds and very “stuck in her way” habits our dog thrived. Before we never left home b/c of the dog… now thanks to Stella we have a world of opportunities! 💕

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Christina S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 17, 2026

Stella is the best and our go to for dog sitting!

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Christina S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 17, 2026

Stella is the best as always!! :)

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Christina S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 11, 2026

Stella is the absolute best!! We trust her with our fur baby every time we go out of town :)

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Schedule

I work from home full time and can give your pet plenty of attention, exercise and potty breaks. We always have someone at home, so your pet would always have company.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I strive to provide the same care your pet would get at home. As a small dog owner I struggled to find a good sitter for my Shih Tzu, so I want to be that one person you can trust with your pet. I never book multiple families at the same time, so your pet will have all of my attention and care. I have a large house and a few acres of land to run around and have fun. We do not have any other pets right now, but we do have 2 small children who are gentle and great with animals.

A typical day

I work from home, so your pet will not have to be alone. He or she will be included in our family activities and have all of our attention. Your doggy will have fun!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Stella can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if your dog has any special needs, behaviors or requires any extra care. I do my best to accommodate, just need to know ahead of time.
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.