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Stephanie R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Stephanie R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $30 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Compassionate, professional care

I love all animals and will take excellent care of your pet. While I’m currently taking a step back from work in veterinary medicine for personal and professional reasons, my commitment to high-quality, compassionate pet care remains strong. Animals have always been central to my life, and I bring that same dedication to every pet I care for. I have 15+ years of professional animal-care experience, including work at Hi Tor Animal Shelter, VEG (Nanuet) as a veterinary assistant, All Creatures in Pomona, and Sleepy Hollow Animal Hospital. I provide attentive, individualized care including meals, walks, playtime, socialization, grooming, and medication administration (oral, topical, eye/ear drops, and injections). I’m comfortable with dogs of all ages and sizes, including special-needs pets, and I have extensive experience with cats. I also care for other animals such as reptiles (especially snakes), birds, and small mammals. I’d love to meet you and your pet—feel free to reach out with any questions or to see if we’re a good fit!

Cat care experience

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I love all fuzzy feline friends

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

Qualifications

16 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I always respect the personal space and privacy of homes where I’m watching pets. My goal is to stick to routines as much as possible, and to keep your pet feeling happy and healthy and loved.

Ratings and reviews

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40 ratings
Leslie V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 31, 2026

Stephanie takes great care of our cat Sammy. She’s wonderful with him. He is very shy but when she came to the house he came right out to see her.He loves playing with her! She sends lots of photos and updates on how he’s doing. We feel Sammy is in great hands with Stephanie!

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House Sitting • Mar 16, 2026

Stephanie R. cancelled a booking 5 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Rachel B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 14, 2026

Stephanie is great with our pets, is professional/ communicative, and goes out of her way to be helpful. Thank you so much!

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Leslie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 03, 2025

As always, Stephanie is wonderful with my cat and my cat likes having her around! I appreciate the attention to all Hermione's needs, playing or just being around.

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Rachel B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 18, 2025

Stephanie was great with our cats and dog, and I was able to relax on our trip knowing they were happy and in good hands!

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House Sitting • Sep 26, 2025

Stephanie R. cancelled a booking 4 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My schedule is flexible, and I have availability during some days, evenings, and weekends. *RE: OVERNIGHT HOUSE SITTING: Rover does not currently allow users to specify available time frames for house sitting stays, so while I do have availability for some overnight pet/house sitting, it will usually be limited to a short duration, like 3-4 nights at a time, with the possibility for occasional exceptions (TBD). Overnights basically cover dinner-overnight stay-breakfast. Side-note: If we are expecting snow, then please make sure proper snow removal is in place for the visit as that is not included in my services. The open days that I have posted on my calendar are days that I can be available in general, and I’ll try to work something out to meet your needs if possible. I’ve posted a 1-day cancellation policy, but I would prefer 48 hours notice of cancellation for a commitment so that I have an opportunity to reallocate that time. The main thing is clear communication in advance so that dates, details, and expectations can all be sorted out.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Stephanie can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Communication is key. I’m good at reading temperaments, but knowing about any cute little quirks (or triggers) in advance will mean the difference between fun and fear. My aim is always to meet your pet on their level, make them feel comfortable, and most of all give good care and lots of love.
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.