Stephanie R.
Friday Harbor, WA
full-time animal lover
Pet care experience
I have cared for many different animals including cats and dogs, rats, horses, goats, alpacas, chickens, and cows. I’ve pet sat overnight, over extended periods of time, as well as for simple daily visits. I have a lot of experience taking care of special-needs animals, including caring for diabetic, blind, and three-legged dogs. I have volunteered at animal shelters for years and tended to dogs of many different temperaments. I have a sweet Ragdoll mixed cat who is the light of my life, and we both hope to someday have a dog in our home (he’s a very dog-savvy kitty). My love for animals led me to be a vegetarian for 12 years before transitioning to a full vegan. I love animals of all kind and I actively seek opportunities to spend time with them and care for them. I am very responsible and reliable, and I am committed to the wellbeing of these wonderful furry companions.
Reviews
We love having Stephanie as our dog sitter! It is so nice to be able to go away and know that your dog will be well loved and care for! Not only do we love her but our dog loves Stephanie! It's a peace of mind to have her dog sit!
My dog had a litter of 11 and I had 2 little kids. Thank goodness Stephanie lived 3 doors down from me. She was at my house every day for hours helping me care, clean and play with puppies and she kept one of them. She is a dog whisperer. Fido will be loved, walked and well cared for.
About Stephanie R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a sweet dog-savvy cat at home, and I always lead with the animals individual comfort and specific needs in their home. This looks like asking their caretaker what they need, and ensuring that there’s a system in place in case questions come up. It also looks like getting to know the animals and paying careful attention to their physical and emotional well-being. For example, if feeding times are consistent, I will honor that as to minimize stress from a change in routines.
Information Stephanie R. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know the things that will keep him or her happy and comfortable and the things that stress him or her out. I have worked with a number of timid and shy dogs and I would like to know ahead of time if there are certain things to do or not to do to keep him or her happy at all times. I would also like to know about any health concerns or special treatment the dog may need so I can be prepared to take the best care of them that I can.
A typical day
I love to go on walks and runs in parks. To me, there is no better companion on a trip to the park than a dog and I would love to take any willing and able dog with me. I also love to hike and could always use the company of a canine friend on hiking adventures.
Services
Stephanie can watch in your home
Availability
I have a flexible schedule and particularly enjoy visits that can be morning and evening around daytime work. However, I can do visits that fall outside of that. It always brightens my day to have furry friends to tend to.
About Stephanie R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a sweet dog-savvy cat at home, and I always lead with the animals individual comfort and specific needs in their home. This looks like asking their caretaker what they need, and ensuring that there’s a system in place in case questions come up. It also looks like getting to know the animals and paying careful attention to their physical and emotional well-being. For example, if feeding times are consistent, I will honor that as to minimize stress from a change in routines.
Information Stephanie R. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know the things that will keep him or her happy and comfortable and the things that stress him or her out. I have worked with a number of timid and shy dogs and I would like to know ahead of time if there are certain things to do or not to do to keep him or her happy at all times. I would also like to know about any health concerns or special treatment the dog may need so I can be prepared to take the best care of them that I can.
A typical day
I love to go on walks and runs in parks. To me, there is no better companion on a trip to the park than a dog and I would love to take any willing and able dog with me. I also love to hike and could always use the company of a canine friend on hiking adventures.
Location
Friday Harbor, WA
Pets
Stephanie R.
Friday Harbor, WA