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Stephanie R.

Capitol Hill, DC

5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
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Empathic Caretaker at your service!

Pet care experience

Life is about connecting and giving back to our communities the best ways we can. I offer my authenticity and humble energy to all of my clients and their companions. As a professional pet caretaker I have the pleasure of sharing my passion and love for animals of all species. Throughout the years my family invested in our companions (golden retriever and rottweiler) as we grew up to enhance our experience with responsibilities, maintaining schedules, and companionship in our childhood. My admiration for caretaking grew exponentially ever since then. I learned the importance of easing animal's anxieties, how to secure leashes (comfortably), keeping communication open with clientele, and administering medication upon request. Lately, I've noticed the new anxiety vests which are effective in most cases. I'm aware our dog's mental and emotional health are important factors to consider. People and their careers always seem to be in transition, which is why it's neccesary to be available for service any way I can. It's important to respect the trades of petcare and customer service. There are benefits to working outdoors more than people realize; it's a very humbling experience. Walking daily is considered healthy (meditative if you will) in many ways, especially when city living can be demanding. It's refreshing to have a flexible schedule servicing the animals I love the most, including their companions. Servicing my community revitalizes my spirit and increases the admiration I have of the DMV as a working woman. Any opportunity to expand my horizons helps me to stay positive in this climate. I'm looking forward to future rewarding experiences and connections. 🐕

Reviews

Kathryn W.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 16, 2022
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Stephanie is reliable, caring, and a great sitter for our cats! Highly recommend

Michele B.
House Sitting • Oct 04, 2021
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Stephanie watched my cat with a disability for the second time and did a wonderful job! She provided regular updates and pictures and took excellent care of him! I will be using her again in the future.

Elizabeth S.
House Sitting • Sep 08, 2021
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Stephanie was incredible! She was very professional and gave me such a peace of mind when caring for my pets while we were away. My 8 yo rescue pit mix has fear based aggression and I advised Stephanie of his anxiety and she performed above and beyond to make him (and myself) feel comfortable and trusting of her services. She sent several updates and photos every day which I loved to see. Even our cat felt comfortable roaming around the condo (which she rarely does since we adopted our dog). Stephanie even tidied up our condo before she locked up so we came home to a clean space. She really went above and beyond! I will certainly be contacting Stephanie again for our pet sitting needs.

Katie M.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 07, 2021
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Stephanie did a wonderful job checking on my cat while I was out of town. She stayed longer than required which allowed my cat to get used to her and actually come out of hiding to get some pets. She also was very flexible and ended up coming an extra day when I stayed out of town longer than expected. I definitely recommend her!

About Stephanie R.

Communication

20 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few days
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

They're given my attentiveness and quality care (following care instructions sent via email or phone). Each companion is always deserving of my love and attention.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Stephanie R. would like to know about your pet

Usually inquiries about their current medical needs/schedule, triggers, allergies, behavior in certain settings, etc. Feel free to send care details anyway you'd prefer. These will improve the quality of care I give to my clients and their companions.

A typical day

We enjoy playtime indoors and outdoors (depending on weather conditions) once we're aquainted. I'm very intentional about learning their preferences in games,parks,affection,etc. Usually I do my best to maintain a healthy balance of fun and discipline. Gladly will reward with treats (once earned) and give them plenty of love!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$55per night
House Sitting
in your home
$55per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$45per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$27per walk

Stephanie can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Stephanie can watch in your home

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

Availability

It fits fairly well with my current schedule. Any booking from clientele is a balancing act, so clients are updated and accommodated ahead of time with no worries.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 6 months ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Stephanie R.

Communication

20 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few days
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

They're given my attentiveness and quality care (following care instructions sent via email or phone). Each companion is always deserving of my love and attention.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Stephanie R. would like to know about your pet

Usually inquiries about their current medical needs/schedule, triggers, allergies, behavior in certain settings, etc. Feel free to send care details anyway you'd prefer. These will improve the quality of care I give to my clients and their companions.

A typical day

We enjoy playtime indoors and outdoors (depending on weather conditions) once we're aquainted. I'm very intentional about learning their preferences in games,parks,affection,etc. Usually I do my best to maintain a healthy balance of fun and discipline. Gladly will reward with treats (once earned) and give them plenty of love!

Location

Washington, DC

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Stephanie R.

Capitol Hill, DC

5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews