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Stephen M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
16 repeat pet owners
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Stephen M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
16 repeat pet owners

Contact for Boarding

from US$38 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 year of experience
Has a fenced garden
Home full-time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Devoted caretaker/nurse/dog owner

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.

Qualifications

16 repeat pet owners
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
69 ratings
Gladys H. L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • jun 03, 2026

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.

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Cheryl C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • jun 03, 2026

Provided great care and lots of updates

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Dallas P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • maj 14, 2026

Awesome

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Jordyn K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mar 22, 2026

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!

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Stephanie O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • jan 09, 2026

Stephen is a very friendly young man who truly loves dogs. Our dog is very spoiled and we were comfortable leaving her on short notice after a brief meet and greet with him. He was concerned about her health and she had a great time playing with his dog. Would use Stephen again if necessary.

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Lessa B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • dec 08, 2025

Stephen was great!! He was okay with a meet and greet prior to scheduled daycare to ensure my dog would be comfortable in a new environment. My dog was tired after a fun day at Stephen’s. Communication was prompt and professional. Will definitely use again and highly recommend!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

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.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

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.

Pets

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.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Stephen can host up to 7 pets per night
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.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass an identity verification. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support and reimbursement for eligible vet care.