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Stephen T.

Hove

5.0 out of 5 stars
•10 reviews
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Caring & Reliable Pet Sitting for Animal Lovers

Pet care experience

I've been around animals my whole life and love them to absolute bits, (more then people sometimes!) One of my very first memories is sitting on the back of the family dog as an infant. We lived in the country so always had dogs and cats and neighbors with loads of animals, (pheasants, rabbits and horses, goats and cows etc) A good family friend used to breed Labradors so I used to play in big packs of those dogs. Since then I've felt i can understand dogs and cats by their behavior (or i'm just crazy) and I also learned some training principles, so I can continue a training regime if you have one. I was given a cat called Lola when I was 11 who i was responsible for, so I learnt so much about cats from that experience. I have good friends here with cats, who I have looked after when they have been away and I regularly interact with them still. I can provide photos and video updates of your pet to keep you in the loop. I've always ended up with partners or housemates with animals for some reason so i've been living with animals, most of my life and have been asked to pet sit quite a lot which I love. In the last few years I have looked after my friends jack russel terrier who is now quite old, kind of deaf and blind, snappy and will bite people if approached in wrong way so have learned about dealing with older more senile dogs. So basically I love animals, am very comfortable around them and they seem to be the same with me and I'm looking for ways to supplement my income and be a bit closer to animals in my day to day life.

Reviews

David B.
Dog Walking • Apr 16, 2024
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Stephen has walked Teddy for us several times. He has always been polite and professional, and always arrived exactly on time. It's clear that Teddy loves him. I was particularly grateful when Stephen agreed to walk Teddy at the last minute for me when I threw out my back - a real life saver! I would not hesitate to recommend Stephen, and look forward to working with him again.

Cafer Emre S.
Dog Walking • Apr 16, 2024
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Amazing person and a very professional walker. We have a large and very energetic dog but he get used to him very quickly. He always showed up on time, informed us about every walk and was very kind to our dog.

Bea N.
House Sitting • Apr 02, 2024
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Stephen did a great job of looking after my dog and kept me informed throughout. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.

Brett F.
Apr 02, 2024

Stephen stayed in my home for 10 days looking after my two cats when I was on holidays. My cats absolutely loved him and I could see he had a good way with them. He was calm, friendly and seemed like a nice guy. I felt very secure knowing he was there. When I returned the house was spotless, the cats were in great form and I have no complaints whatsoever. I will definitely use Stephen again when I go on holidays.

About Stephen T.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

35 years of experience
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a bright, spacious apartment with access to 3 large shared private gardens, I also live across the road from a park (with many others around) and 5 minutes to the seafront so there is ample space around for dog walks. We have a small balcony in the flat and 2 long haired pomeranians dogs who are owned by my housemate (a professional dog walker who has a van with dog cages so I can bring dogs on long walks in the countryside) so those dogs are very very used to interacting with new dogs all day and are now very calm and friendly with other dogs. I can be firm with an animal if required, know the principles of training but also shower them with affection and playful attention.

Information Stephen T. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your Dog or Cat has any special needs or behaviors that I should be aware of and can give help with.

A typical day

We would go for a fun walk in the park or by the sea, I love to interact with the animals and just play around really.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
£42per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
£12per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
£13per walk

Stephen can watch in your home

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

Availability

I currently work from home running an etsy shop online so I can be free pretty much anytime for a walk or pet sit, I literally have no other obligations. I can cycle quickly to anywhere in the area. If i was sitting your pet in your house overnight or all day I could just bring my computer and work from your home, so I have time to give your pet a lot of attention and I could be there a lot if that's what you are looking for. I don't need to stay their during the day if that's what you are looking for too. Early walks are not a problem as I'm usually up early.

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About Stephen T.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

35 years of experience
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a bright, spacious apartment with access to 3 large shared private gardens, I also live across the road from a park (with many others around) and 5 minutes to the seafront so there is ample space around for dog walks. We have a small balcony in the flat and 2 long haired pomeranians dogs who are owned by my housemate (a professional dog walker who has a van with dog cages so I can bring dogs on long walks in the countryside) so those dogs are very very used to interacting with new dogs all day and are now very calm and friendly with other dogs. I can be firm with an animal if required, know the principles of training but also shower them with affection and playful attention.

Information Stephen T. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your Dog or Cat has any special needs or behaviors that I should be aware of and can give help with.

A typical day

We would go for a fun walk in the park or by the sea, I love to interact with the animals and just play around really.

Location

Hove, United Kingdom

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Stephen T.

Hove

5.0 out of 5 stars
•10 reviews