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Stephanie M.

Pinehurst, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
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Services

Stephanie can care for

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

Availability

Pet sitting fits naturally into my daily routine, allowing me to provide dependable, attentive care. I’m available 7 days a week for walks and drop-in visits, and I also offer overnight house sitting as my schedule allows. I’m comfortable caring for cats, dogs, fish, birds and even farm animals, and I love giving each pet the time and attention they deserve to feel safe and happy while you’re away.

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Stephanie M.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I offer drop-in visits, pet walking, or overnight stays, or we can customize care according to your needs and desires. I will follow your care instructions to the tee and will provide you with updates as requested. For added peace of mind, in addition to the Rover Guarantee, I do carry my own private pet care liability insurance policy through PETCARE Insurance.

Information Stephanie M. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know ahead of time if your dog has any special needs - medical or behavioral, restrictions, allergies, takes medications, or has a special routine.

A typical day

I enjoy spending time with your pet - going on walks in the neighborhood or on their favorite walking trail, playtime in the yard - a game of fetch, fun with the flirt pole, enrichment exercises to stimulate their minds - puzzles and scent games, or just some snuggle time on the couch.

Location

Pinehurst, NC

Stephanie M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Owner away? I'll Sit and Stay!

Pet care experience

My name is Stephanie and I am a pet lover and dog mom to my pack of 4 amazing rescues who range in age from 3 all the way to my senior who is 11 years old! My experience with dogs - training and care - stretches back 30 years when I began my career as a police canine handler working 2 German Shepherd dogs - both were patrol dogs and one was cross trained as a bomb dog. During my career, I attended many training events and received certifications from the United States Police Canine Association. After I retired, I spent a year working as a Vet Tech in an animal hospital. I have been a dog foster with animal rescues for about 5 years, specializing in working with dogs with special needs - from medical to behavioral. I hold certification from the American Red Cross in Cat and Dog First Aid. I moved to Pinehurst, NC in 2022 with my better half Jeff for all things golf and someday real retirement! Jeff and I are empty nesters as my son and his daughter have flown the coop. Our 4 dogs are "our children" and I know the peace of mind that comes from being able to find good quality, reasonably priced pet care for your beloved pets when you are away.

Cat care experience

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Whisker-Approved Cat Sitting

Stephanie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Heather M.
House Sitting • Dec 09, 2025
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Stephanie is absolutely wonderful. She took amazing care of our two dogs and our home. She provided lots of updates with photos and videos. We are very thankful to be able to rely on her for our pups.

Heather M.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 01, 2024
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Absolutely wonderful! Stephanie was incredibly loving and attentive to all my furbabies needs. She provided very detailed updates and went above and beyond to take care of my pups.

Teresa L.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 13, 2024
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Stephanie came to spend some time with my senior dog Roscoe yesterday. He loved her! Roscoe loves people but can take time to warm up on initial meeting. Stephanie understood this instinctively and was very gentle in her approach with him, allowing him to come to her when he was ready. She was interested in learning all the details about Roscoe's personality, daily routine, likes & dislikes, as well as about his physical needs. I highly recommend Stephanie as a pup caregiver, and look forward to working with her in the future.

Danielle H.
House Sitting • Mar 14, 2024
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I cannot say enough about Stephanie. Benjamin and Soloman just love her. I never have to worry about my pets when they are being cared for by Stephanie. She treats them as if they were her own. I highly recommend her.

About Stephanie M.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I offer drop-in visits, pet walking, or overnight stays, or we can customize care according to your needs and desires. I will follow your care instructions to the tee and will provide you with updates as requested. For added peace of mind, in addition to the Rover Guarantee, I do carry my own private pet care liability insurance policy through PETCARE Insurance.

Information Stephanie M. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know ahead of time if your dog has any special needs - medical or behavioral, restrictions, allergies, takes medications, or has a special routine.

A typical day

I enjoy spending time with your pet - going on walks in the neighborhood or on their favorite walking trail, playtime in the yard - a game of fetch, fun with the flirt pole, enrichment exercises to stimulate their minds - puzzles and scent games, or just some snuggle time on the couch.

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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Stephanie M.

Pinehurst, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews