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Stephen M.

Marion, IL

4.9 out of 5 stars
73 reviews
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Services

Stephen can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Stephen can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Animals are visited every 3 hours on days that I work. I always send photos when the dogs go walking as proof of service; I also send photos periodically as most owners enjoy this.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Stephen M.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Fenced in yard, plenty of room; I have 3 XL animal crates for visitor’s use if preferred. I also have AirTags which I put on my guests during their stay for added safety.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Stephen M. would like to know about your pet

Good to know how your animal acts around other dogs. Also good to know their potty and feeding schedule. Anything to help keep them on their familiar schedule.

A typical day

Long walk in the morning with my dog. I have never had a problem managing multiple dogs on a walk. I am 1 block away from a very large field attached to the VA medical center’s vast campus which includes a 2 mile long sidewalk. Perfect place for long walks or retrieving/playing.

Location

Marion, IL

Stephen M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Devoted caretaker/nurse/dog owner

Pet care experience

Your boy/girl is probably not going to like that you are going away, but I know how to minimize their discomfort. I am a friendly young man, very well versed in animal behavior with plenty of time and energy to devote to keeping your dog happy. I have 1 medium sized dog. My pet is treated like family and I appreciate their company very much. I will appreciate your dog’s company as well. I work 1 block from home. Your dog can hang in the house, in their crate or in a partitioned room I have lots of options for all sorts of temperaments and training. I walk my dog when I wake up, then sometimes a short walk after work. Dogs are welcome to roam the house (1500sq ft). When outside I have a tightly fenced in yard, attached is a newly constructed 2 car garage (empty) with concrete floors perfect for cooling off on hot days. Water is always plentiful and refreshed often whether inside or outside. I am available around the clock, and am never far from home. I rarely go out and when at work I use a webcam to watch the dogs.

Reviews

Gladys H. L.
Boarding • Jun 03, 2026
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Stephen was super flexible for a last-minute boarding. He was kind, respectful and his dog Roscoe was his perfect sidekick for a playtime day for my dogs. Thanks Stephen. We will need you again in the future.

Cheryl C.
Boarding • Jun 03, 2026
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Provided great care and lots of updates

Dallas P.
Doggy Day Care • May 14, 2026
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Awesome

Jordyn K.
Boarding • Mar 22, 2026
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Had to go out of town for a day and leave our newer German Shepherd pup. Stephen did a great job with her was super responsive with messages and updated pictures. Hoping she can come back again one day!

About Stephen M.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Fenced in yard, plenty of room; I have 3 XL animal crates for visitor’s use if preferred. I also have AirTags which I put on my guests during their stay for added safety.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Stephen M. would like to know about your pet

Good to know how your animal acts around other dogs. Also good to know their potty and feeding schedule. Anything to help keep them on their familiar schedule.

A typical day

Long walk in the morning with my dog. I have never had a problem managing multiple dogs on a walk. I am 1 block away from a very large field attached to the VA medical center’s vast campus which includes a 2 mile long sidewalk. Perfect place for long walks or retrieving/playing.

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Stephen M.

Marion, IL

4.9 out of 5 stars
73 reviews