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Stephanie B.

Toms River, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
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Attentive and pet-obsessed!

Pet care experience

I've had dogs and cats for my entire 31 year life! In my free time I like to play with and reinforce training of my service dog, Chiyo. Before earning my masters degree in marine science, I worked at Petco as the fish and reptiles specialist, but also loved caring for and handling the small animals (especially mice!). I just recently moved to Irvine and look forward to all of the furry friends I will get to meet!

Reviews

Steph P.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 17, 2023
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Stephanie is the best! Thank you taking great care for our kitties 😊

Steph P.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 17, 2023
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Stephanie came to the rescue by caring for my two cats for almost two weeks, which was my longest absence since well before the pandemic. Since I have the neediest cats - with one requiring medication administered twice daily with meals - Stephanie came to take care of the cats twice a day for the entire duration of my trip. Stephanie’s evening visits were for a full hour and, my goodness, the cats made the absolute most of the extra Stephanie-time with ample active play, grooming sessions, and (most importantly) cuddle time. When I returned home from my trip, I could tell the cats benefited from Stephanie’s careful attention and extra love! Stephanie provides above and beyond excellent cat care, including: administering treats/food/medication as instructed; maintaining a clean and topped off litter box; refreshing water bowls with clean water; providing active and engaging play time customized for each cats needs (one of my cats gets the zoomies after eating and requires Olympian level gymnastic exercises, which Stephanie so graciously obliges her with); grooming of and regular inspection of the cats to monitor for any suspicious physical changes; and ample pets for my very needy and affectionate cats. On top of all this (and more), Stephanie delivers the most engaging and in-depth updates in the app and via text. Her communication skills are absolutely top notch. Her update notes are a delight to read and I genuinely look forward to receiving the rover card with her witty observations and lovely photos of my cats (usually up to their weird antics). Through these updates, I’ve learned Stephanie is a certified cat whisperer - her keen insights of these cats gleaned from 30 min to an hour sessions over a few days are insights I gained after months and years living with these cats. Wait, there’s more! Stephanie thoughtfully volunteered to tidy up the house - doing dishes, sweeping the floors, and even laundry from cat “accidents” - before our return anticipating that we’d be exhausted from our international flight home. Stephanie is AMAZING and I highly recommend her to all my friends and family and you! Do not hesitate to book with Stephanie - she will care for your pets as her own and genuinely cares about the fur babies in her care (as well as us, pet parents). Thank you as always, Stephanie!

Steph P.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 11, 2023
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Thank you for taking such great care of our kitties and our home! We loved your narratives and the many photos and videos of the kitties. Thank you for going above and beyond with washing our kitties dishes and making sure our stubborn boy takes his medication. You are awesome and the fur babies look forward to your next visit!

Charlotte P.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 04, 2023
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Stephanie took care of our two cats and did a wonderful job! I loved receiving the pictures and the updates! It’s so reassuring to know your pets are being well taken care of while you’re away. I 100% recommend her.

About Stephanie B.

Communication

14 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

22 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I'm very attentive to keeping pets inside or on leash at all times. As someone who has had two wannabe escape artist cats and one wriggly dog myself, I am a seasoned professional in outsmarting my furry counterparts. When it comes to treats and food I make sure foods are safe and non toxic and distributed in proper amounts-- but only ever with parent permission! A slobbery ball or cat litter caked paws do not sway me, I clean'em up and get back to playing and getting out that energy! If there's a type of poop I've scooped it, and if there's a type of mess I've wiped it. Every one and everything will always been cleaned and cared for!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$50per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$22per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$25per walk

Stephanie can watch in your home

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

Availability

Currently my schedule is extremely flexible so I am happy to accommodate all of those pet parents with rigid schedules in need of a helping hand!

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About Stephanie B.

Communication

14 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

22 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I'm very attentive to keeping pets inside or on leash at all times. As someone who has had two wannabe escape artist cats and one wriggly dog myself, I am a seasoned professional in outsmarting my furry counterparts. When it comes to treats and food I make sure foods are safe and non toxic and distributed in proper amounts-- but only ever with parent permission! A slobbery ball or cat litter caked paws do not sway me, I clean'em up and get back to playing and getting out that energy! If there's a type of poop I've scooped it, and if there's a type of mess I've wiped it. Every one and everything will always been cleaned and cared for!

Location

Toms River, NJ

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Stephanie B.

Toms River, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews