Stephanie Kate D.
Stephanie Kate D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your doggo's newest 3rd best friend
From experience with my own dog and babysitting my friends' and family's pets, I've been called the pet whisperer by many. Without other ways to express this, many animals are naturally drawn to me. Even the grumpiest of pets have come under my ear scritches and ongoing cuddles. I've always been a big believer in leading with kindness in everything I do, and I feel like that has helped me grow close with all animals (and people!) I've encountered. I adopted my little baby at his 3 months, growing and learning his needs, and educating myself thoroughly to look for the non-verbal cues to better raise him. Now that he's grown to 3 years... I really still don't understand him all too much lol some of his actions are baffling. But he speaks to me whenever he needs anything and knows I will do everything to get where he needs me to be. I'm very flexible. If your fur baby needs activity, I can be their active partner. If they need some peace and quiet, I can be their silent partner. I will adjust my needs to their needs.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
In my home: Pets in my home I spend a lot of time making sure they are properly acclimated to the environment. Being in a different and foreign environment can sometimes be stressful for pets that are use to be at home, so my first priority is their comfort. The pets that stay with me have their own room connected to mine, so it is easy to keep an eye on them, or play with them while working. The house is generally open for the animals to wander, but for overnight stays they have their own space. I also have a wide, open, gated front lawn with an extended side yard so the pets have enough space to roam around. Depending on what food your pet eats, I have no issues cooking for them if need be. In my client's home: I take care to make sure your pet is comfortable with having me in their space. It's their territory and I need to gauge how they react to me being there. Once that trust is established, I work around what your pets need. If your pet needs attention, I have zero to no issues giving all my love and affection. If your pet needs some space, I can share my love and affection from afar. I also work with your pet's schedules. I like to plan out feeding times, walks, play times, and mental stimulation throughout the day based on your pet's everyday routines.
Ratings and reviews
Stephanie was extremely communicative and sweet to our 10-year old Shih Tzu, Vishnu. She was timely, and thorough in following our instructions. We’ll be booking Stephanie again for any future walks and drop ins.
I really appreciate how Stephanie took her time during the meet and greet to make sure that Piper and I felt comfortable. She is warm, friendly, extremely reliable, and very observant/attentive to what Piper needs. Stephanie also provides detailed updates (and takes great pictures)! She’s been an incredibly welcome and helpful addition to our daily routine. Thank you so much for brightening Piper’s day and taking such great care of her!
Thank you Stephanie for taking such good care of Phoebe. You calmed the nerves of this nervous mom leaving her baby for the first time! We will definitely ask for your service again!
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Schedule
Unfortunately, I am in office 8:30AM - 4:30PM every weekday, but I am usually free onward for the rest of the day, and most weekends to spend with the little ones. I make sure all pets in my care are safe, well fed, and comfortable as they wait for my arrival back home, then make sure to settle back into their routines.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsStephanie Kate can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- If your dog has a daily routine, please run through an entire day with me so I can utilize a base frame to work around that is comfortable and familiar for your pet! If your dog has any food allergies or medications that need to be taken, please also list that in advance so I know what to avoid and when to administer. It is also important that I know any particular habits or quirks about your dogs in advance (such as if they easily get overstimulated by crowds or loud noises). If there are any do's and don'ts about your dog, please run them by me! Where they are allowed to roam, where they aren't, and even some of the gray area. My priority is to make your dog feel as comfortable as needed.