Stephanie M.
Stephanie M.
Contact for Boarding
from $60 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Vet-trained, loving pet care
🐾 Hi, I’m Steph! Vet-trained, detail-driven, and full of love 🤍 I’m a lifelong animal lover with 10+ years of hands-on experience, including 5 years as a Veterinary Assistant & Kennel Technician at VCA Animal Hospital. My Experience Includes: • Daily care for cats & dogs • Walking, feeding, bathing, nail trims • Administering medications (insulin too) • Supporting pets with medical & behavioral needs Working in a clinical setting taught me how to be: calm, observant, and deeply attentive to every pet’s well-being. 🐶 What Makes Me Different I specialize in pets with separation anxiety. As a cat mom to a Velcro kitty myself, I’ve intentionally learned how to: • Read stress signals • Create calm, structured environments • Help pets feel safe when you’re away My Approach: Every pet is different, so I tailor care to their needs • Enrichment & mental stimulation • Structured play or quiet companionship • Gentle routines & smooth transitions My goal is simple: to make your pet feel safe, understood, and loved. 📍 Now in South Florida and offering: • House sitting • Dog walking • Boarding • Bathing
Cat care experience
Stephanie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Stephanie went absolutely above and beyond for my dog Nikita. She was incredibly responsive, filled my inbox with pictures, and was very clean when she was boarding my house. You could just tell she cared for Nikita and loves what she does. I have used other pet stores before and she blew everyone out of the water. I will definitely be using her again and I recommend anyone that really cares for their pet do the same.
Stephanie watched on senior german shepherd while we went on vacation this summer. Her care of Leo was nothing short of 5 stars. Her thoughtfulness through her stay and beyond is what truly makes her stand out. Would absolutely have her watch Leo again. He is family and it is so important for us to trust who we leave him with. Happy to say we’ve found just the right person.
Stephanie was Dozer's first doggy sitter. She was communicative and we knew Dozer was in good hands. Dozer is almost 5 months and as a bull terrier puppy he can be a handful. She took great care of him and he had a great time. Thank you Stephanie!
We recently moved and needed to find a new dog walker after years with the same person for our boy, Zeus. He is a senior, stubborn old man, and doesn't trust easily. From the moment Stephanie walked in the door, Zeus was in love! Not only can she get him to go out for walks, but he brings his toys to her and waits for her to pet him after their walks. We are thrilled with Stephanie and can't wait to have her back to see Zeus! Highly recommend.
Stephanie was great with our two Husky pups during her drop-in. You can tell she has a lot of experience and is very knowledgeable. She was comfortable with our puppy and the double husky craziness. Our puppy is a very energetic one and Stephanie was able to tire her out! They loved hanging out and walking with her! We already have a future house sit planned! Highly recommend!
Stephanie was great with Bijli Jean! even my cat liked her!
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Schedule
I'm currently working from home full time from Mon-Friday (9am-5pm). I can share my home with your fur baby and make sure to walk them every 3-4 hours if needed or stay at your home if you wish. My lifestyle is very much fitting for nervous nellies who don’t like to be alone for too long.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a patio for my sun bathing enthusiast, and a large living room for play time and naps. My apartment is on the first floor, so it is very inclusive for older/senior dogs that can't go up stairs.
Pets
A typical day
Whether we’re walking, jogging, sniffing the neighborhood, or playing, I always make sure the pets in my care are both mentally and physically stimulated. I love learning what each dog enjoys most, whether that’s long walks, trips to the dog park, or a good game of fetch at a nearby park.