Stephanie M.
Stephanie M.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
A dog is a bond between strangers.
Starting in 2020, I spent a few years on the road doing a variety of gigs, primarily animal transportation. I got to see the entire country and meet a ton of awesome animals - mostly dogs & puppies, but rabbits, kitties, lizards, too. I have since planted my flag in Galesburg, IL, and am hoping to build up a clientele of regular check-ins here in this area as I build a home for myself off the road. I am happy to book new clients through Rover, but I do most of my gigs through direct booking after the initial sit. Since Rover keeps 20% of a sitter's fee, please consider tipping in full to make up the difference. Upon meeting new clients, I would like to let folks know that it is common courtesy to compensate a potential sitter if they are traveling from out of town for a meet & greet. It is not expected but greatly appreciated to offer to stock the fridge for overnights, especially for longer sits. These are things I have learned from my favorite clients, families that have taught me how to make a happy living caring for their beloved households.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
For overnights, I like to keep handwritten notes throughout the day and have little photoshoots here and there. I prefer to check in via text at the end of the day w some nice photos and a brief summary of the day's events. My clients enjoy reading the full report when they get home.
Ratings and reviews
Stephanie was absolutely wonderful with my dog! She took the time to send me pictures and a very thoughtful update, which gave me total peace of mind while I was away. I could tell my pup was happy and well cared for, and I would definitely trust her again!
Stephanie was great! She immediately engaged with Jovie and handled her extreme “puppiness” with a calm and inviting demeanor. Jovie warmed up to her right away and is already looking forward to their next play date!
Steph takes excellent care of our pups: sent me pics everyday, was very communicative, and even came home to detailed written notes about each day. My girls needs medication twice a day, on time, and Steph was always exact in giving her meds! Very grateful and would highly recommend!
Stephanie kept us well informed of pet happenings while we were out of town for a couple of days. Loved the photos she shared and we felt confident our dogs were getting plenty of care and attention from Steph.
Steph took great care of our dogs and they all seemed to love her
Steph was a great sitter for the week. She’s passionate about caring for animals. Communication was good, she kept the house clean, and the animals were happy and healthy when I returned.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
Dogsitting is what I do for a living. I don't mind driving out of town for overnight gigs with appropriate compensation. Just ask and let's see what we can set up.