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Stephen M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Stephen M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Arvada, CO

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Stephen has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
35 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Who Lets the Dogs Out? Me :)

Dog lover and care taker for over 30 years. Experience with multiple breads with dog walking, pet sitting and boarding. Love giving them the attention and care they need when their family is unavailable. Belly rubs and ear scratches free of charge.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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23 ratings
Gina F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 28, 2026

Stephen and his family were absolutely wonderful! He made sure my dog got a ton of walks and attention and kept me updated the entire time. His son even drew a picture of my dog for me which was the cherry on top of a perfect weekend away!

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Jessie H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 20, 2026

Stephen and his family were absolutely wonderful with our pup, Mac! From the very beginning, they were incredibly flexible, communicative, and easy to work with, which made the whole experience so stress-free for us. Most importantly, it was clear that Mac received so much love, attention, and care while he was with them. We could tell he felt comfortable and happy, and it gave us such peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. We’re so grateful to Stephen and his family for taking such great care of Mac, and we would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a loving, trustworthy family to care for their pup. We’ll definitely be reaching out to them again!

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Keli G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 31, 2026

Thank you Stephen and family for being such a great place for Bodhi to stay! Appreciate your excellent communication and treating Bodhi like family.

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Erin H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 24, 2026

Wonderful family! Our dog enjoyed his stay and they kept us updated with photos. Easy to work with and will be reaching out to Stephen when we next need a sitter!

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Ashley S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 18, 2026

Stephen was wonderful! He sent regular updates and pictures, and it was clear that Tark was happy and well cared for. We felt completely comfortable knowing Tark was in such good hands and will absolutely book with Stephen again!

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Heather L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 18, 2026

Odin came home with huge smiles from his week with Steve and his family. Wr received photos and updates. He got daily walks and lots of cuddles. It is such a relief to know that while we are far away on a vacation our teddy bear of a dog was in such good hands and getting lots of love. Highly recommend Steve and his family for any dog sitting needs. We will definitely be using them again.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I run my own business and work from home. I’ve missed having our own fur kiddo around since he passed in 2023. Felt this was a great opportunity to make some new pup pals and get some extra fresh air.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a full fenced in yard and a park close by for walks. I have a pet friendly home and love dogs of all kinds. No issues crating during a staying requested by the owner. I also have a vehicle and happy to do check-ins via the owners home as well.

A typical day

I have dog toys and a large park nearby for daily stimulation and exercise. I make sure they get plenty of love attention and stay active.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Stephen can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know king you dog has any special needs or care instructions before booking with me. I love to accommodate dogs of all kinds but want to make sure I’m properly informed before hand.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

Prices include all fees.