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Stephen C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Stephen C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Apex, NC

Contact for Boarding

from $70 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
16 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Dog Dad with Fenced in Yard

I began my Rover journey in the summer of 2023 and have since been blessed to provide care for dozens of pets around Wake County. I maintain a small book of business in order to provide flexibility and extra detail for those that entrust me with their four-legged family members. Given that I only board or day-sit for one family at a time, my availability does fill up quickly at times but I do have room for new clients who wish to begin using my services.

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
Sends updates with Rover Cards
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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23 ratings
Nicholas T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 25, 2026

Stephen always takes such great care for our black lab, Maggie. He is extremely helpful when it comes to any requests. Maggie is always so excited to get to his house and we appreciate all that Stephen does to make sure Maggie has a wonderful stay.

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Megan F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Oct 16, 2025

Stephen provides wonderful, personalized care to our young, energetic pup. We’re so thankful we found him!

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Nicholas T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 25, 2025

Stephen watched our black lab Maggie for an extended trip and it was phenomenal! We knew our Maggie was well taken care of and got plenty of attention the entire time. We really appreciate him and look forward to her next stay!

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Rachael P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 18, 2025

This was our first time using Rover and we had such a great experience! Stephen was quick to respond. We set up a meet and greet and got to know him and his dog, Maple. My husband and I felt completely comfortable leaving our dog with him for the weekend. He sent pupdates at least twice daily. Definitely will book with him again!

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Allison H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 15, 2024

I would 100% board my dog with Stephen again. He was easy to schedule and communicate with and made sure all of my questions were answered. He sent lots of updates and my dog came home happy and tired.

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Maggie G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 13, 2024

Stephen is great with taking care of puppies. He always keep the updates coming and pay attention to details. Ours had another enjoyable staycation with Stephen, his family and Maple.

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Schedule

I work a remote job with no set schedule so I am always available for walks, fetch, or consistent water bowl refills. I love breaking up the monotony of my days by taking breaks and giving extra love to my own dog and I would be thrilled to do the same for yours.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard which has proven to be a safe space for play and exploration for our own dog. I can crate if needed in the office with me or in a separate room if your pup is introverted. Our dog free-roams all day but usually spends most of her time laying on the couch, yours is welcome to do the same!

Pets

A typical day

Most play will be conducted in the confines of our yard but I am happy to take your pup around the block if requested! We have sidewalks throughout our neighborhood that make a perfect loop for getting the energy out. I consider myself a pro fetch thrower and I have even been known to purposefully lose tug-of-war a time or two.

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Stephen can host up to 3 pets per night
All new clients are required to come over for a meet and greet. We utilize this opportunity to: •Ensure compatibility •Analyze client pet behaviors •Discuss pet routine •Allow owners to inspect where there pets will be staying IMPORTANT: Any pet that shows signs of aggression during meet and greet will be denied service. DO NOT request to meet if your pet has shown aggression towards people or other pets. Let me know if there are any specific needs that your dog has! I am happy to administer medications or adhere to strict guidelines/schedules.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.