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Stephanie M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Stephanie M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
15 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Every Pet's Dream Sitter

I provide for large and small animal pet sitting right at your home. I've worked at a well known pet store for a summer while in college caring for fish, hamsters, ferrets, small birds, and various reptiles. I've also cared for horses at a local stable with about 30 of them and also at a Cyldesdale breeding farm: feeding, watering, turning out, mucking their stalls, and providing special health care when needed. I currently work full time at a laboratory where I maintain the rooms and care for the animals that are being tested which include monkeys, beagles, mini pigs, guinea pigs, rabbits, rats and mice. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science from Penn State so I do have the knowledge of many kinds of animals and pay a lot of attention to detail especially when something is wrong. I am a 10 year member of the Wayne/Pike County Animal Response Team where we are trained to care for small animals, mainly cats and dogs, during a disaster. I am the only member of the team with large animal training as well. I love animals of all shapes and sizes. I've personally cared for various dogs, some including a rambunctious Goldendoodle, a needy Pitbull mix, and a diabetic Yorkshire Terrier. I've also taking care of many cats of different temperaments, chickens, fish and an Amazon parrot. I have a calming demeanor which any animal loves and owners will tell me how much their animals love me and how much more calm they are after being watched. I have a dog, two cats, several freshwater fish tanks, and a 500+ gallon koi and goldfish pond that I shower my love to.

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
80% bookings with photo updates
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I like to stick to your pet's routine as much as I can if possible. I will do the best I can around my work schedule and personal life.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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16 ratings
Rita L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 10, 2024

Excellent response rate and did exactly what I asked on short notice for my pups! I will definitely book with Stephanie again. Thank you!

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Eric D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 17, 2023

Excellent job! Stephanie is very dependable & great with our large dog & cat. She posted pictures during stay in our home. Our “furry babies” were safe, happy and healthy. Will definitely book Stephanie again for home-sitting with our two pets or dog walking. Thanks

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Linda H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 27, 2021

Stephanie is fantastic. She has cared for my indoor and outdoor cats for past two years when I have been away on a week long vacation. Her texts to me with pictures always relieves any worries that I might otherwise have over their wellbeing. Thank you for your loving care of my kitties. Linda Harris

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Anne M.
4.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 23, 2021

Our dogs love Stephanie. She is very reliable and comes through for us , even with short notice. Stephanie cares for our dogs as her own and they are spoiled by her.

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Stephanie R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 18, 2021

Stephanie was fantastic! We were so lucky to have her watch our two loving, crazy labs. She sent us pictures every drop in and reassured us they were happy and safe. I definitely would request her again in the future and highly recommend her!

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Rebecca R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 27, 2021

Stephanie made our 1st rover experience so relaxed. She was quick to respond to my nervous check ins thank you ? our three dogs relaxin in their home without anxiety which our middle dog suffers with. She handled our 100lb great dane puppy with ease as well. We recommend her 100% her calm demeanor left us feeling reassured right from the meet & greet

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Even though I work a full time job, I would love to spend time after work playing with your pets and/or taking your pup on nice long walk.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Stephanie can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
It is always good to know whether the times can be flexible or if they are much more strict for feedings, walks, and any special needs. Whether they have any bad habits I need to know about for my safety and theirs.
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.