Stephanie S.
Marquette, WI
Zoology BS, Wildlife MS
Pet care experience
I earned my bachelors in Zoology from UW Madison and masters in wildlife ecology from the University of Illinois. I have 1 year of professional husbandry experience in accredited zoos, 2.5 years of professional experience at UW Vet Care as an animal caretaker for cats, dogs, and exotics, 4.5+ years of professional experience in wildlife ecology working with captive and wild animals, and over 17 years of experience as a pet sitter, dog walker, and animal caretaker for cats, dogs, turtles, rabbits, and more! In my home, I have a senior cat(Chaos), and in the past I have also cared for my pet tortoise (Olivia), senior cat (Junebug), rat(Mr. Diego) and terrier mix(Nina). I will treat your pets as if they are my own-with lots of love and attention! I feel strongly about providing your pet with the best care because they deserve it, and I carry myself as a professional in all capacities.
Reviews
Stephanie did a wonderful job with our cat. We received detailed updates and multiple pictures after each visit. Our cat can show symptoms of separation anxiety, often demonstrated by eating too quickly and vomiting after, but none of that happened with Stephanie taking care of her.
I’ve used Stephanie twice now and am happy with the time and attention she gives my cats. Even my shy cat likes her.
Stephanie did drop-in visits for my cats while I was on vacation. She was great—even my shy cat came to her to be petted. I’ll definitely use her again.
Stephanie is an amazing sitter! She was available to accommodate a last minute booking. She made time to meet our cat and us in order to make sure it was a good fit. She took such great care of Milo, checked in every time she stopped by, played with him, brushed him, sent fantastic photos, and let us know how he was doing with detailed updates. We absolutely recommend her and will be booking with Stephanie again.
About Stephanie S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a college education and professional experience providing exceptional care to animals and I plan to use that experience and education to provide your pets with the best care possible!
Home
Information Stephanie S. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know anything that your dog is bothered by (cars, bicycles, lawn mowers) so I can avoid these triggers on the walk as well as any allergy information related to treats. I would also like to know how your pet normally likes to spend their time at home so I can provide them with a comfortable experience while you are away.
A typical day
I enjoy walks in neighborhoods where the dog will have space to move about and stretch their legs away from large groups of people. I like to take stops at parks and play, and I can work with all sorts of energy levels. I also love working with cats of all ages and energy levels, and I am happy to provide play time or snuggle time - whatever your cat prefers I am happy to accommodate!
Services
Stephanie can host
Stephanie can watch in your home
Availability
I work in a hybrid position for a local wildlife conservation organization. I am available to do AM and PM check-ins and walks locally. Please contact me to confirm availability.
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About Stephanie S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a college education and professional experience providing exceptional care to animals and I plan to use that experience and education to provide your pets with the best care possible!
Home
Information Stephanie S. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know anything that your dog is bothered by (cars, bicycles, lawn mowers) so I can avoid these triggers on the walk as well as any allergy information related to treats. I would also like to know how your pet normally likes to spend their time at home so I can provide them with a comfortable experience while you are away.
A typical day
I enjoy walks in neighborhoods where the dog will have space to move about and stretch their legs away from large groups of people. I like to take stops at parks and play, and I can work with all sorts of energy levels. I also love working with cats of all ages and energy levels, and I am happy to provide play time or snuggle time - whatever your cat prefers I am happy to accommodate!
Location
Madison, WI
Pets
Stephanie S.
Marquette, WI