Steph M.
Steph M.
Contact for Boarding
from $65 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Happy Dog Happy Life 🐾
I’ve cared for animals my whole life—my father was a veterinarian, my mother a teacher—and I’ve looked after countless fur babies of all kinds. Pets are among the most precious parts of our lives. ❤️ I truly love caring for animals and making them feel safe, happy, and loved while their owners are away. I treat every pet as if they were my own and pay close attention to their routines, personalities, and needs. Whether it’s playtime in the yard, walks at the park, or cuddle time, I make sure each pet feels comfortable and cared for. I provide exercise, playtime, potty breaks, and loving attention tailored to each pet’s personality and energy level. I have the flexibility to care full-time for pets in my home or yours, with reliability and genuine love. If house sitting, I can also help with small household tasks so your home stays comfortable and maintained while you’re away. In Hawaiian, a pet caretaker is called a Kahu—which means guardian, protector, and steward of something cherished. This meaning really resonates with me and take that role seriously while caring for your fur baby, providing love, attention, and safety as if they were my own.💕 For pets boarding at my home, I provide a kennel and dog bed for convenience so you don’t have to transport yours, but you’re welcome to bring your own!
Cat care experience
Steph also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Very responsive and caring for my dog. Lots of pictures!
Steph did an excellent job caring for our cat Liberty while we were vacationing out of the country. Steph went above and beyond in communicating to us and keeping us posted on her visits, allowing us to enjoy our trip, knowing Liberty was in good hands. Steph is punctual, communicative and a reliable pet sitter, and we appreciate her very much.
Our go to sitter for a long time now. Best ever. Sends us photos every hour and updates us on our little girl. Thank you for caring for our Lulu as much as we do!
Steph is awesome to work with and kept me updated on the care status of my kitty. Appreciate her!
Our one and only sitter for our dog. Always takes the best care of her for us. Thank you again, Stephanie!
Steph is great with Meadow! She gets so excited to go see her, and Steph takes great care of her.
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Schedule
Work-from-home sitter giving your fur baby (and home, if housesitting) love, attention, and playtime. Huge fenced backyard and nearby parks for walks—updates and photos sent so you can relax knowing your pet is happy, safe, and spoiled!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I follow all care instructions, administration of medicine schedules and make sure every pet feels safe, comfortable, and loved while doing my best to stay on their schedule at home that they are used to. My grandchildren sometimes visit to give extra love, but if your dog doesn’t get along with children, they won’t be present. Certified in CPR & Pet First Aid (08/2025) with verification badges in my photo gallery. I love building long-term relationships so your fur baby looks forward to coming back! For your convenience, I have a kennel available at my home if your pup is crate-trained or enjoys having a cozy space to relax. You’re welcome to use mine, so there’s no need to bring one back and forth unless you prefer to.
A typical day
Your fur baby (and home, if housesitting) will get plenty of love, attention, and fun all day! Depending on their needs, we can go for walks in nearby parks or around my neighborhood, or enjoy lots of playtime in my large, fenced backyard. If your pup loves to play, we can toss the ball, throw the frisbee, play soccer, or have a game of tug-of-war! I provide balls and frisbees for extra fun. Exercise, cuddles, and attention are always tailored to each pet’s personality and energy level. For safety, I cannot take dogs on walks if they are not loose leash-trained/pull hard, or require a shock collar. Every pet in my care leaves happy, safe, and feeling right at home!