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Stephanie P.

4.9 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients
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Stephanie P.

4.9 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

CA$106 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Basic background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Caring,Motivated&EnergeticPetSitter

“Animals do speak, but only to those who listen.” 🐾 I’ve been caring for animals for as long as I can remember! I started pet sitting in my teens, and since moving to Thunder Bay 🇨🇦 from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 in 2018, I’ve had the absolute privilege of caring for countless doggos, cats and all sorts of wonderful little personalities. 🐾❤️ 🏡✨ A little update about my current setup 🐾 I’ve recently moved and am currently in the process of creating and finishing dedicated fenced-in outdoor areas at my new home. I am still happily accepting bookings! 🐾 If you have any questions about the new location or current setup, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m always happy to chat, answer questions and help decide whether my home is the right fit for you and your pet. ❤️ ✨ For me, caring for someone’s pet is about so much more than simply feeding them, letting them out and keeping them safe. It’s about getting to know them — and that’s what I love most about what I do. ❤️ 🐾 Learning their little quirks 🐾 Discovering their favourite games 🐾 Learning how they ask for cuddles 🐾 Understanding what comforts them 🐾 Making sure they have the best holiday possible away from home! Quite a few years ago, I worked at a kennel just outside of town, and that experience really made me think about the kind of pet care I wanted to provide. I wanted to create somewhere that felt less like a kennel and more like a second home — a doggo & kitty hotel! 🐶🐱 ✨Somewhere they could have companionship, attention, playtime, cuddles, lots of fresh air and, most importantly, feel genuinely cared for. 🐶 A little about my own furry family… 🐾 Sevi is my 8-year-old Japanese Spitz (spayed). She absolutely loves having visitors and has become very accustomed to welcoming new furry friends into her home! 🐾 And then there’s little Milo — my ball of energy! He is now 1 year old, and we welcomed him into our family when he was 10 months old. He absolutely adores doggos, cats and people. He has never met a soul he didn’t want to be friends with! 😂❤️ 🏡 A home away from home… I have a very large backyard where the doggos can enjoy lots of outdoor time, as well as additional indoor space for those especially hot summer days or cold winter weather. I work hard to make sure every pet in my care feels comfortable, safe and loved — whether they are… 🐾 The energetic type who wants to play all day 🐾 The cuddly type who wants to be beside me 🐾 The nervous little soul who needs extra patience and reassurance 🐾 …or anything in between! 🚗 Walks & Adventures! I have a pet-friendly 7-seater vehicle, allowing me to safely take the doggos out for walks and adventures, as well as offering pick-up and drop-off services. 📸 Communication! I know how difficult it can be to leave your pets when you’re away! And that’s why communication is a big part of my care ❤️ I regularly send updates, photos and videos so you can see what your furry family member is getting up to! 🐾When enquiring about daycare or boarding, please let me know: • Whether your doggo is potty trained • Whether they are crate trained or should be crated overnight • Whether they are a chewer • Any allergies, medications or special requirements • Their personality and what they enjoy • Anything that helps them feel comfortable and at home •PLEASE ensure to inform me of ANY behavioural concerns with other doggo’s and/or people. The more I know about your pet, the better I can care for them. ❤️ ✨ Thank you for taking the time to read about me! I would love the opportunity to meet you and your furry pal! - Steph

Cat care experience

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Pampering cats is my speciality 🙊

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

Qualifications

17 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
67 ratings
Shannon D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 10, 2026

Stephanie treated my dog like one of her own! She's approachable, easy to contact and truly loves animals and you can tell. Thank you Stephanie ❤️❤️

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JP F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 17, 2026

Went above and beyond and was wonderful with Molly!!

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Sarah F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 26, 2025

Stephanie took excellent care of our dog, Daisy. 🌼 She was easy to communicate with, attentive to Daisy’s needs, and treated her like she was her own which really put our minds at ease. Will definitely hire her again!

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Julian S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 09, 2025

Great as always!

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Gabrielle P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 18, 2025

I have had Stephanie look after Sophie multiple times, previously home visits. This was the first time I had to board Sophie with her and I couldn't have been more at ease and reassured by that decision. Stephanie is attentive to Sophie's needs. She was also above and beyond in kindness to send detailed messages and wonderfully long video collage updates on my girl. I would highly recommend Stephanie and happily board Sophie with her again!

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Luana L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 06, 2025

Stephanie is truly amazing. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to care for my dogs. From the very beginning, she was warm, communicative, and incredibly attentive. I loved receiving her detailed updates and stories, it was clear how much she genuinely cared for them. She was so patient with Sky, who’s a very picky eater, and made sure Ben got all the outdoor time he craves (even when it meant chasing him in the rain!). Stephanie’s love for animals shines through in everything she does. It gave me such peace of mind knowing they were in such a loving environment while I was away. I’m so grateful for everything, she went above and beyond, and I can tell my dogs were truly happy and comfortable with her. Thank you again, Stephanie. I’d trust you with them anytime! ❤️🐾

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Schedule

I work from home! :) Pets are welcome to follow me everywhere I go! :) I love to take them on car rides and walks to the lake or trails.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have two small sized friendly doggos; Sevi and Milo! They are the happiest little white fluff balls, who absolutely love meeting new friends and going on adventures!

Pets

A typical day

I love taking doggos on adventures to the parks, lakes, trails & off leash area’s. My new home also has lots of outdoor space for the doggo’s to run around and get plenty of exercise and playtime.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only
Stephanie can host up to 3 pets per night
Let me know if your pet has any special requirements/medications/allergies and any certain foods/treats you don't allow. Please be honest with their behaviours as i'd love to help maintain and/or improve their training habits.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.