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Stephen S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients
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Stephen S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

£45 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Identity Verified
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Dog lover that is retired and I go on daily walks

I’ve been taking care of dogs since I retired as well as having had many family pets through the years. Your dog will be in great hands.

Qualifications

15 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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49 ratings
Jenna C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 28, 2026

Jasper and Louis had a wonderful weekend with Stephen and have clearly had a great holiday. Stephen sent us photos of them having fun at the park and was a wonderful dog boarder. Thank you so much!

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william p.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 26, 2026

I booked my best friend Mitch a 4 Yr old Cavchon boy dog. I was very nervous of leaving him for 2 week holiday. I am very pleased to say Stephen was great we met 1 month before on a,meet and greet type visit and all went well. So come the big day to drop mitch off I was very worried. But no need Stephen sent photos every day of their walks and the odd funny comment I fully endorse Stephen for peace of mind satisfaction and my mitch came home to me a very happy contented little dog. Thank you Stephen ❤️🐶🐶🐶

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Paul D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 01, 2026

Always excellent.

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Paul D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 23, 2025

Excellent, as always!

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shelagh F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 20, 2025

Candy had a lovely stay with Stephen, although just a brief sleepover fel r her she settled happily with him. Thanks for having her.

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Sakunika B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 01, 2025

Thank you so much for taking such good care of Cooper I really appreciate it. This was Cooper’s 3rd stay with Stephen, and once again he was amazing.

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Schedule

I am retired so am available every day. Your dog wouldn’t be left alone and I go on daily walks so they’ll always be exercised.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed

Safety, trust & environment

I have an enclosed garden so dogs are always safe. I also live near a large open space to take dogs for walks and rambles

A typical day

I can take your dog out for long or short walks , depending on your request. We can go to local parks and woodland walks . Roath Park is quite close by for a walk and an ice cream.

0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Stephen can host up to 1 pet per night
As all dogs are different, please let me know of any needs or behaviours that I may need to be aware of. Thank you in advance
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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.