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Stephanie & Shawn E.

Star Sitter

Ankeny, IA

5 out of 5.0 stars
12 reviews
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Stephanie & Shawn E. have Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

We will love your dog like our own

Pet care experience

Looking for a new dog sitter in the Ankeny area? Reach out to me and my husband. We would love to hear about your needs. We have a unique situation at home. With 3 adults in the house (my 21 year old son is still at home),your dog will have lots of love. Also, limited kennel time as someone is home around 18-20 hours a day. We have had many different dogs throughout our lives. We have experience with big and small dogs, old and young dogs, happy, timid or aggressive dogs. We believe in our ability to make your dog feel like home. We have a fully fenced yard. We have various size dog beds and toys in the house. We will listen to your care instructions and take care of your baby like our own. We follow arrangements made by you for sleeping, including sleeping with us if that is what your dog is used to. We feed dogs separately to eliminate any food aggression. We will play fetch, take your dog on a walk, and your dog will be able to play with our Cavalier King Charles if wanted. We do kennel dogs when no one is home for their safety. We only keep 1-2 dogs at a time and they must be from the same family. We look forward to taking care of your dog soon.

Reviews

Steven S.
Dog Boarding • Aug 10, 2025
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They went out of their way to make Willow’s stay as comfortable as possible. Willow was timid at first, but having Chewbacca there warmed her right up to her new surroundings. My plans changed a little on the way home and they were very accommodating. Thank you for the excellent rover experience!!!!

Christie H.
Dog Boarding • Aug 09, 2025
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Stephanie did an amazing job caring for our dog! She sent messages and pictures every day, and kept us informed of how things were going. We will definitely have her watch our pup again!

Christy G.
Dog Boarding • Jul 07, 2025
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Stephanie and Shawn took great care of our dogs. They sent updates and pictures to us which helped make our trip easier knowing they were doing good with out us. They were always running around happy and playing in the videos. I would definitely use them again when we go away and can’t take them.

Traci S.
Dog Boarding • Jun 17, 2025
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Stephanie and Shawn took excellent care of Mira! We got several updates and pictures during her stay.

About Stephanie & Shawn E.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard for your dogs to run around in and lots of toys for them to play with in the home. We have two dogs of our own if your dog wants a play mate.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Stephanie & Shawn E. would like to know about your pet

Does your dog get along with other animals well? Does he or she like to be outside? Can your dog jump a four foot fence? What is your dogs favorite toy? Favorite treat? Place he or she likes to sleep? Is your dog kennel trained?

A typical day

My husband and son and I truly love dogs and they will have a great time in our home. We live near a lot of great places to walk them such as a pond and prairie ridge area. We have various kinds of toys and a large fenced yard for your dog to play with. Have a dog that’s a little shy? That’s ok too. We have experience with this and quiet places in the house he or she can feel comfortable in.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$40per night

Stephanie & Shawn can host

Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

I work outside the home but between my husband and I, someone is home a lot with our differing schedules. Our schedules are some what flexible.

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Stephanie & Shawn can host up to 2 pets per night
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About Stephanie & Shawn E.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard for your dogs to run around in and lots of toys for them to play with in the home. We have two dogs of our own if your dog wants a play mate.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Stephanie & Shawn E. would like to know about your pet

Does your dog get along with other animals well? Does he or she like to be outside? Can your dog jump a four foot fence? What is your dogs favorite toy? Favorite treat? Place he or she likes to sleep? Is your dog kennel trained?

A typical day

My husband and son and I truly love dogs and they will have a great time in our home. We live near a lot of great places to walk them such as a pond and prairie ridge area. We have various kinds of toys and a large fenced yard for your dog to play with. Have a dog that’s a little shy? That’s ok too. We have experience with this and quiet places in the house he or she can feel comfortable in.

Location

Ankeny, IA

Stephanie & Shawn E.'s Neighborhood

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Stephanie & Shawn E.

Star Sitter

Ankeny, IA

5 out of 5.0 stars
12 reviews