Stephanie T.
Belmont, NC
WFH doodle & cat mom :)
Pet care experience
My mom has bred dogs my entire life, so I don’t know what it’s like to not have a dog or be around them. When I lived in New York and Denver, i dog sat/walked while working full time. It’s obviously nice to have some cash coming in on the side, but I really don’t do it for the money. I genuinely love animals and always have. I have a dog and cat of my own. A 5 year old Sheepadoodle named Frisco and a very sweet older cat named Luna. They are best friends and extremely well socialized with other animals. When I dog sat after getting Frisco, he would come with me to the owners house while I pet sat for them. So he is very used to being in new places OR having new pups stay in our home. I am single, have no kids and work from home full time so I am always around. I typically walk Frisco between 3.5-5 miles/day. We live in the Belmont/Plaza neighborhood and are right next to a greenway. And we LOVE to get out of the house and go on walks often, as you can probably imagine working from home full time! Frisco, Luna and I love to make new friends and we can’t wait to meet your pup! I know how stressful it is to leave town and wonder if your pup is getting the care they deserve. I can tell you without a doubt, you’d have nothing to worry about with me. I care for Frisco and Luna like they are human children and plan to do the same with any pup I am caring for. I also have a townhouse with a small fenced backyard and a huge rooftop deck so they would have plenty of places to play! I work from home full time in Tech/SaaS so my schedule ebbs and flows. I always walk my pup in the AM around 730/8 for about 40 mins. Then will let him out for potty breaks during the afternoon (because it is so hot right now!) and then we will go on another long walk sometime between 530-7. Outside of the summer months I usually walk him 3 times, but it is just too hot for him right now during this time of year. Weekends I’m always close by. I never leave my pup for more than about 8 hours at a time and even leaving him for 8 hours is very rare. I have a small fenced yard and a completely private, high walled rooftop deck where they can play. I don’t crate my pup, so as long as yours is good out of a crate they can hang together while I am gone. If you do want to bring a crate, I’m happy to crate your pup! I also usually let frisco sleep in my bedroom, so your pup can as well. My house/neighborhood is really safe and I have extremely trustworthy neighbors. You do not have to worry one bit!
Reviews
Stephanie has been so great with our cute but sometimes stubborn pup. He’s walked her home both times she’s been by, but she otherwise is prompt with her responses and sends lot of updates and photos. Will continue having her come by in the future.
Stephanie was phenomenal! She sent frequent photos of my dog every day and took him for walks with her dog. I felt like Oakley was in good hands for his entire stay!
There is truly no one I would trust more to watch my animal. There are good pet parents, then there’s Stephanie. She is next level amazing with her animals and, if I’m being honest, a helicopter pet parent (I mean that in the nicest way possible). I can say without a doubt you do not have to worry one bit if she is taking care of your animal(s). Highly recommend booking with Stephanie if you want a stress/worry free vacation!
Stephanie is one of the best pet owners I know. She treats her animals so well and is very detailed and clear with instructions. She’s also organized so you’ll also never have trouble finding anything for the animals. Frisco is an amazing dog and great on a leash. He isn’t aggressive with humans or other dogs/animals and he’s a perfect listener. Luna is the sweetest kitty and just wants to be snuggled on the couch. The animals are on a consistent schedule and love people and attention.
About Stephanie T.
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Information Stephanie T. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know what times/how often you typically walk your pup so I can try and keep their schedule at my house as close to their regular schedule as possible. Would also like to know commands they are familiar with, what they can/can’t eat treat/food wise, and anything that triggers them! My pup is deathly afraid of fireworks/loud noises/loud motors, so I want to be aware of your pups triggers too. My pup also LOVES to chase squirrels/bunnies/cats, etc so I need to hold his leash tight when we pass those critters. Would be helpful to know anything that overly excites your dog as well! And if strangers can come up and say hi, or if he/she can say hi to other pups on walks, etc.
A typical day
I love to spend as much time as possible with my pup and both of us are VERY active. We walk an average of 4-5 miles on a typical day. I live right by the sugar creek greenway, which is the perfect spot for a long, mostly shaded walk. I also love to go on hikes, bring my pup to breweries, restaurants, parks and friends houses as well. My life pretty much revolves around my dog since I’m single and have no human kiddos, so you can rest easy knowing your pup will be tuckered out and loved as if he/she was my own :)
Services
Stephanie can host
Stephanie can watch in your home
About Stephanie T.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Stephanie T. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know what times/how often you typically walk your pup so I can try and keep their schedule at my house as close to their regular schedule as possible. Would also like to know commands they are familiar with, what they can/can’t eat treat/food wise, and anything that triggers them! My pup is deathly afraid of fireworks/loud noises/loud motors, so I want to be aware of your pups triggers too. My pup also LOVES to chase squirrels/bunnies/cats, etc so I need to hold his leash tight when we pass those critters. Would be helpful to know anything that overly excites your dog as well! And if strangers can come up and say hi, or if he/she can say hi to other pups on walks, etc.
A typical day
I love to spend as much time as possible with my pup and both of us are VERY active. We walk an average of 4-5 miles on a typical day. I live right by the sugar creek greenway, which is the perfect spot for a long, mostly shaded walk. I also love to go on hikes, bring my pup to breweries, restaurants, parks and friends houses as well. My life pretty much revolves around my dog since I’m single and have no human kiddos, so you can rest easy knowing your pup will be tuckered out and loved as if he/she was my own :)
Location
Charlotte, NC
Pets
Stephanie T.
Belmont, NC