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Stephen M.

Marion, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•32 reviews
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Devoted caretaker/nurse/dog owner

Pet care experience

Let’s get your boy or girl up and moving. I am an active young man, I understand the importance of keeping pets (especially dogs) well exercised and stimulated. I have 2 medium sized dogs who I walk often. My pets are 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 two dogs 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 summer days. Water is always plentiful and refreshed often whether inside or outside. I am also available around the clock, and am never far from home. I rarely go out but at night I use a webcam to watch the dogs if I’m out.

Reviews

Cindy
Dog Boarding • Apr 13, 2024
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I highly recommend Stephen. This was our first time using Rover & it was a great experience. He sent photos & video of our dog during her stay. We will definitely use him again.

Christine O.
Doggy Day Care • Apr 08, 2024
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Fantastic!

Lily P.
Dog Boarding • Mar 30, 2024
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Stephen is a great communicator. He is responsive and reliable. My border collie got exercised each day (lots of fetch!) and her and my chihuahua seemed pretty content when we picked them up. I recommend Stephen as a caring and attentive dog sitter. We’d come back!

Crystal R.
Dog Boarding • Mar 11, 2024
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Stephen sent videos and updates on Peaches. She was very well taken care of. Would recommend him and will use him again.

About Stephen M.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates

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, home with plenty of room, rooms can be partitioned for separating different dogs. I currently have 3 large animal crates for visitor’s use. I also have extra 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 2 dogs
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 two boys. I have never had a problem managing multiple dogs in 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.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$38per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$15per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$37per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$15per walk

Stephen can host

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

Stephen can watch in your home

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

Availability

Animals are visited every 3 hours on nights that I work, and I usually send photos when the dogs go walking Or when I check in.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 days ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Stephen M.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates

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, home with plenty of room, rooms can be partitioned for separating different dogs. I currently have 3 large animal crates for visitor’s use. I also have extra 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 2 dogs
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 two boys. I have never had a problem managing multiple dogs in 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

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Stephen M.

Marion, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•32 reviews