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stephen s.

4.9 out of 5 stars
148 repeat clients
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stephen s.

4.9 out of 5 stars
148 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$70 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Basic background check
14 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Hostting Dogs to Fill Void of Loss

I lost my best friend of 13 years on April 8th, 2017, Yuki. I thought that would result in me not taking dogs anymore, but my 5 years of hosting dogs is even more important to me now. I know that it is sometimes hard to find someone to sit your dog, so I figure I should offer to help out. Last minute situations are fine, if I am available. My house has completely enclosed back yard to hang out and comfortable couches [unless that is a no-no for your dog]. I know when I was away I didn't want to have to worry about my dog; you don't have to worry about yours. I do not take Pit Bulls or Pit Bull Mix dogs. I don't send daily, but regular, updates/photos. Twice daily walks or to the park, depending on weather and interest of dog, feedings, scratching and petting on the couch. I don't reserve your dates on the calendar until you have reserved with credit card at Rover to insure first committed, first served. Suggest reservation ahead, as my calendar fills quickly, this is especially true around holidays. Despite Rover's policies, I only take two dogs at a time to insure plenty of individual care and attention for you pet. So my calendar may look open when it is not. Must do a Meet/Greet before bookings. I work as a consultant so gone once in a while for up to four hours, but Maggie is usually always here. But we don't guarantee we are here 24 hours a day. Fenced yard, doggie inside area, open door to outside so lots of room to roam and sniff and lay in the warm sun on the concrete.

Qualifications

148 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
10% bookings with photo updates
14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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223 ratings
Ahalya N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • déc. 01, 2025

So glad we found Stephen. Loki had a wonderful 10 day stay with him. Thanks.

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Stephen K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juil. 10, 2025

Loving caretakers for your pet while you’re away.

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Martin J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juin 23, 2025

Stephen was a great find. We had Snowey stay with him for two weeks and she did very well well under his care. We had are very pleased with him.

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Stephen K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • avr. 13, 2025

Highly recommend. Thanks!

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Abbie H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • août 13, 2024

Stephen and Maggie are wonderful! Our Buster was happy and clearly well taken care of. During our time away, Stephen was in touch with updates and pics, which we greatly appreciated. We will definitely rebook again when needed!

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Phillip T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juil. 28, 2024

Stephen and his wife are by far the best dog sister on rover! Gave daily updates. I would recommend Stephen and his wife to anyone that wants peace of mind.

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

A typical day

Two walks or trips to dog park depending on weather and dog interest. We gauge the dog's interest in a runaround the park or just a walk.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
stephen can host up to 1 pet per night
No pit bulls or pit bull mixes as people hate you as soon as you show up at the dog park. Despite them being friendly.
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, including a booking fee of 11%.