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Stellina & Russell G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
223 repeat clients
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Stellina & Russell G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
223 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$47 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Basic background check
28 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Love Our Pet Relatives | 24/7 care

We live in Highlands Ranch with our pupsters Argos, Lyceia and Galene; all rescue critters. We've cared for dogs for over 25 years, and have served at the Dumb Friends League as infirmary volunteers, Western Border Collie Rescue, Polaris Husky Rescue, and Colorado Dalmatian Rescue as foster parents and emergency transportation volunteers. I, Stellina, work from home, where I am also conducting my PhD research (it is taking FUR-ever!). I have enough time to attend to, care and play with all four-legged friends, both yours and ours; while Russell is the transportation and walk-the-pooch master. Do allow us the opportunity and great pleasure to serve you and your furry kiddos. Additional services: -- Elderly dog & special-needs care -- Baths -- Available on most holidays -- Last minute host requests (for small or very young doggies, and repeated guests) -- Emergency transportation (within 10 miles) Our prices reflect care for one pup. 2 or more, and extended stays enjoy a discount on all our services. Ask away! Why I love dog sitting We firmly believe pets, and dogs in our context, are far more than just companions. They are individuals with all emotional traits and capacities humans also possess. They are also almost entirely dependent on our ability to love and care for them. So, it is more or less, a moral imperative for us to love and take care of them. And that's what we do. Meet our pets Our doggies: - Argos, our only rescue boy - Galene, a sweetheart who was abused at a puppy mill, and abandoned in Utah before we found her - Lyceia, abandoned and rescued from the streets od Houston as a puppy. A distemper survivor. About our yard Medium-size back yard with 6-ft. fence, trees, covered patio and desert sand. Fully xeriscaped and Western-themed. My experience administering medication Yes, both oral and injected Stellina is working from home, so it fits right in. Our 24/7 availability and care for the critters is not an issue for us at all. Our home: 6 ft. fence around a xeriscaped pet-friendly yard. Pups have all the freedom to choose where to play and rest. We allow our furry guests on furniture, open-door crates and beds unless the owners wish otherwise. We thoroughly sanitize our home twice a week, we do not accept pups with any type of aggressive behavior, and arrange special accommodations for our guests who are not spayed/neutered.

Cat care experience

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😸🐈 are cool people

Stellina & Russell also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

223 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
28 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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653 ratings
Liz J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 28, 2026

Russell and Stellina were amazing once again! We’ve trusted them with Louie before, and they continue to exceed our expectations every time. It’s such a relief knowing he’s in such caring, capable hands while we’re away. We truly appreciate the love and attention they give him and wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again. Highly recommend! 🐾💙

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Barbara C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 14, 2026

Thanks for keeping Dash happy and healthy while I was on vacation!

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Yeji K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 20, 2026

Always wonderful time with Stellina and Russell. Our dog hated all other sitters until she met them!

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Mike & Rudy C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 06, 2026

Thank you Russell for taking care of our girls!

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Barbara C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 03, 2026

Thanks again for taking care of Dash! It’s comforting to know he’s in good hands while I’m away.

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Sarah R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 03, 2026

Another amazing stay for Vandy! She loves S+R!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

We offer discounted weekly and monthly rates for scheduled, recurring visits/stays. Prices depend on pet size, age, disposition, and the individual needs of each pet.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Fenced yard, crates, separated areas indoors and outdoors, pet-friendly toys, doggie beds and blankets, harnesses, always live company around, serene and safe surroundings, music, love

Pets

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks - Open space next to our house - Surrounded by parks - Doggy park, 1 mile from our house Your dog's sleeping arrangement - Dog beds - Crate (if they want to) - Couch Time I'll spend with your dog 24/7 (working from home)

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Stellina & Russell can host up to 10 pets per night
- Guest pups need to be up-to-date with their vaccinations - Guest pups need to be house-trained (except for very young pups) - Friendly disposition toward other pets and humans - Dietary needs/allergies - Spayed or neutered (additional fees apply to intact pets)
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.