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Steph S.

Poway, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Steph can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Steph can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I have a very flexible schedule and am available for many hours. If you have shift work or a non-traditional schedule, or need me for when you travel, I would love to work with you and your animals!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Steph S.

Communication

28 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Whatever your home situation is, I will pay undivided attention to them and ensure their best physical and mental health while you are away! I also believe in frequent communication so that you know your fur baby is happy and healthy.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Steph S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know anything special about your dog: allergies, preferences, favorite games, if they are social or not. Anything they need, I want to provide!

A typical day

We will walk, sniff, and play! Whatever makes the dogs happy and comfortable will be on the top of the agenda! I even love walking in the rain, so if they’re down, I’m down, water never hurt anyone!

Location

Poway, CA

Steph S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Cats/Dogs/Rabbits, love them all!

Pet care experience

Hi there! I grew up with rabbits (Netherland dwarfs) and have been a personal cat owner (five cats!) for 12 years. I have nursed my cats back from surgery and just honestly adore every kind of animal. I’m great with the more nervous and anxious ones, using patience and care to gain trust. I would love to walk, play with, and care for your fur babies!

Reviews

Arlette B.
Dog Walking • Feb 20, 2026
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Great dog walk, all in the pouring rain and she went the distance

Nestor P.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 03, 2026
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Steph was great! She was very easy to work with and gave us great updates of our cats while we were gone. I would definitely ask her to watch our cats again!

Lori R.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 16, 2025
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Steph is absolutely the best!! She took such wonderful care of our “babies”. Our cat is very shy but she warmed right up to Steph. Steph stayed in contact with us with her detailed updates at each visit (she visited our home 3 x a day). She also sent us lovely photos of all of our pets during each visit. Everyone looked very happy and very well cared for. I will definitely hire Steph again each time I go out of town!!

Julianne R.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 02, 2025
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Steph is a dream cat sitter! She’s very communicative and attentive to all our kitties’ needs. We’ve booked her several times and we know we can leave our cats in her care with confidence they’ll be well looked after.

About Steph S.

Communication

28 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Whatever your home situation is, I will pay undivided attention to them and ensure their best physical and mental health while you are away! I also believe in frequent communication so that you know your fur baby is happy and healthy.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Steph S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know anything special about your dog: allergies, preferences, favorite games, if they are social or not. Anything they need, I want to provide!

A typical day

We will walk, sniff, and play! Whatever makes the dogs happy and comfortable will be on the top of the agenda! I even love walking in the rain, so if they’re down, I’m down, water never hurt anyone!

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.
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Steph S.

Poway, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews