Stephanie S.
Stephanie S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Pet Paradise: Full-Time Sitter
NEUTERED OR SPAYED DOGS ONLY, PLEASE. Dogs boarding in our home must be neutered or spayed-NO EXCEPTIONS. This does not apply to dog walking or drop-in service at your home. PET SIZE: I prefer not to accept dogs weighing more than 25-30 lbs unless they have tiny dog experience. Our resident dogs and regular clients are intimidated by larger dogs. I can make an exception if your dog is low energy and/or a senior. A meet would be required to determine if it would be a good match. I AM A FULL TIME PET SITTER which means my sole focus is on pets, not another job. I take my responsibilities caring for animals very seriously. I have a special place in my heart for senior dogs. We have 2 seniors, a 16 year old Jack Russell-Chi mix and an 8 year old Yorkie. They are social dogs who enjoy the company that comes from our regular boarding clients. MEET & GREETS: All dogs must attend a meet and greet here in our yard prior to boarding. Many dogs also benefit from attending 1 or more sessions of daycare prior to boarding. DOGGY PLAY TIME: Dogs who visit/board tend to like to play together running around the yard or wrestling in the house. Many are also just content to watch from the sidelines or enjoy some outdoor time and cuddling with each other and me. SPECIAL NUTRITIONAL NEEDS & DIETS: I am familiar with various health issues, diets and medications. I can ensure your pet only receives their own food/treats and has a secure and safe space to eat. SECURITY: In my previous profession I worked with vulnerable populations including young children, seniors and people with special needs therefore I have an extensive criminal background check including fingerprinting. I hope this extra measure of security puts you at ease when caring for your pets in my home or yours. DROP OFF & PICK UP TIMES: 8am-11:30am & 3pm-5pm Note it is generally better to drop off in the morning as it gives your dog the momentum of the day to help them adjust. This is true for regulars and newcomers. If you cannot drop off or pick up during this time frame you will need to schedule an additional day of boarding, however, I can make an exception on the timing if it works with the schedule on a particular day. LAUNDRY/CLEANING: Starts @ $15 per incident If your pet has an accident that requires extensive cleanup and/or laundry, an extra fee will apply.
Cat care experience
Stephanie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Stephanie is hands down the best dog sitter we have ever had. She has been caring for our 9-year-old, 19-pound Schnoodle, Archie, for over five years now. We travel frequently—taking about six trips and spending six to eight weeks away each year—and Stephanie has been our trusted, go-to sitter for every single one of those stays. Her home provides a safe, joyful, and engaging environment. Archie loves socializing in the playful pack atmosphere she creates with the other small dogs (usually 4 to 6 guests). Throughout every stay, Stephanie keeps us completely connected with wonderful daily photo updates and brief reports on how he is doing, eating, and playing. Stephanie is exceptionally experienced, attentive, and reliable. While Archie is in great health, we have complete confidence that if an unexpected medical situation ever arose, she has the knowledge, calm judgment, and capability to handle it swiftly. Leaving for our cruise vacations is truly worry-free because we know Archie is receiving the highest standard of love and care. Every single visit deserves five stars—we cannot recommend Stephanie highly enough!
The Best
If I could leave a 10 star rating I would. Stephanie loves animals! She adapts to your pet's needs and treats them like family! She also is in contact with you daily and sends pictures. There are always other dogs for your dog to play with so he is not bored. It was a clean, healthy, and happy experience.
What a professional she was. We had our 5 year old female Beagle for 3 long day weekends with Stephanie and were so impressed with her timely updates on Emma both in the morning and in the evening. We had a good amount of experience with big store chains and pet special care places, but her individually catered care was by far the best. We highly recommend her for your little animals definitely.
Stephanie was a great dog sitter. we met her and her fur babies before Pluto stayed with her for 2 nights.She kept in touch with me with texts, photos and videos during his stay. I told Stephanie he was a fussy picky eater . She gave him different foods during his stay. She let me know what he liked while he was there. Pluto will stay with Stephanie again in the future. Denise Slough Florence NJ
Always the best
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Schedule
I AM A FULL TIME PET SITTER which means my sole focus is on pets, not another job. I take my responsibilities caring for animals very seriously. I have a special place in my heart for senior dogs. We have 2 seniors, a 16 year old Jack Russell-Chi mix, and an 8 year old Yorkie. They are social dogs who enjoy the company that comes from our regular boarding clients. All dogs must attend a meet and greet here in our yard prior to boarding. Many dogs also benefit from attending 1 or more sessions of daycare prior to boarding. Dogs who visit and board here tend to like to play together running around the yard or wrestling in the house. Many are also just content to watch from the sidelines or enjoy some outdoor time and cuddling with each other and me. A number of dogs who board have special nutritional needs and I am familiar with various health issues, diets and medications. I can ensure your pet only receives their own food/treats and has a secure and safe space to eat. In my previous profession I worked with vulnerable populations including young children, seniors and people with special needs therefore I have an extensive criminal background check including fingerprinting. I hope this extra measure of security puts you at ease when caring for your pets in my home or yours. DROP OFF & PICK UP TIMES: 8am-11:30am & 3pm-5pm Note it is generally better to drop off in the morning as it gives your dog the momentum of the day to help them adjust. This is true for regulars and newcomers. If you cannot drop off or pick up during this time frame you will need to schedule an additional day of boarding. I can make an exception on the timing if it works with the schedule on a particular day. LAUNDRY/CLEANING: $15 per day If your pet has an accident that requires extensive cleanup and/or laundry, a $15 fee will apply.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I am a full time pet sitter which means my sole focus is on pets, not another job. I take my responsibilities caring for animals very seriously. We have double gates similar to what you would see at a dog park to prevent dogs from escaping the yard. We rarely use our front door to prevent dogs/cats from dashing outside. We also utilize fence pens, playpens and gates to separate dogs during meal times. We also have crates if your dog is used to being crated.
Pets
A typical day
The yard has room for dogs to chase and wrestle, sniff and explore or lounge on the deck. I'm up for a game of fetch or tug, playing with other toys or simply relaxing if that's what is preferred.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatStephanie can host up to 4 pets per night
- I'd like to know if your dog has recent experience boarding away from home, the typical potty and meal schedule, as well as preferences for handling. I am also interested in knowing if your dog is leash reactive or experiences separation anxiety, both of which are common. For cat care, I will need to learn their routine and want to know if they are friendly with most people, like petting/playing or if they hide under the couch, bed, etc.