Stephen W.
Stephen W.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Accepting new clients
Hi! I’m Stephen. I’m new to West Hollywood and excited to build a handful of long-term relationships with local pet parents. Since 2017, I’ve cared for more than 150 dogs, and somewhere along the way I realized this isn’t just a side gig—it’s something I genuinely love. Every dog is different, and I enjoy getting to know their routines, quirks, personalities, and favorite walking routes. What I offer is simple: dependable, white-glove care. When you leave town, you’re not just trusting someone with your dog—you’re trusting them with your home and your peace of mind. I don’t take that lightly. My professional background has been built around discretion, reliability, and delivering exceptional service, and that’s exactly how I approach every house sit and dog walk. Need medications? No problem. Have a nervous rescue? Happy to go at their pace. Detailed instructions? Send them over—I actually read them. I’ve cared for dogs in luxury homes, apartments, and even on a boat. I’ve coordinated with landscapers, accepted deliveries, watered plants, handled the unexpected, and made sure homeowners returned to a happy dog and a home exactly as they left it. If you’re looking for someone who communicates well, shows up when they say they will, treats your dog like family, and treats your home with the same respect they’d expect for their own—you’ll be in good hands.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I believe the best care starts with keeping your pet’s routine as normal as possible. Every dog has their own habits, preferences, and personality, so I take the time to understand what makes them feel safe, comfortable, and happy. Whether it’s walks, meals, medications, playtime, or simply keeping them company, I follow your instructions carefully and communicate along the way with regular updates and photos. I also treat every home with the same level of respect and care I’d expect for my own—bringing in packages, watering plants, taking out the trash, and handling the little details so you can truly relax while you’re away. My goal is simple: you come home to a happy pet, a well-cared-for home, and complete peace of mind.
Ratings and reviews
Stephen was an absolute blessing for our sweet Bella Pauline! She’s an older girl who needs her medicine exactly on schedule, can be a bit particular about her food, and has some hearing loss — but none of that fazed Stephen one bit. He cared for her like she was his very own, showing her such patience, kindness, and attention that we knew she was in the best hands. Every detail was perfect — her medications were given right on time, her meals were prepared with care, and when we returned home, the house was spotless. Stephen even had calming “doggy anxiety” music playing for Bella Pauline to help her stay relaxed while we were away. That thoughtful touch just about melted our hearts. I truly can’t recommend Stephen highly enough. If you’re looking for someone who treats your home and your pup with genuine care and respect, Stephen is the one. Bella Pauline sure misses him already, and we’ll be booking with him again without hesitation!
Stephen W. cancelled a booking after the stay began.
Stephen was so wonderful showed up on time in fact a little bit early which is my preference I could even track Auggie with the AirTag that he had on and saw just how thorough of a walk that he got it was perfect and at the end I noticed Stephen even gave him a little treat.
Stephen W. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.
Stout loves hanging out with Stephen and Rio! She always has a great time and we love getting updates with cute pics while we’re away!
Stephen was absolutely amazing with my pup for daycare. Sent lots of photos &great communication. Recommended!
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Schedule
Pet care is something I intentionally build my day around—not squeeze into the gaps. Morning walks, feeding schedules, playtime, medications, and plenty of attention are all planned into my routine so every pet receives consistent, attentive care. My schedule is flexible, and I’m available for walks, check-ins, and quality time throughout the day and evening. For house-sitting clients, I make it a priority to keep your pet’s routine as close to normal as possible while providing frequent updates and lots of love along the way.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsStephen can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
- I like to cover all of this during our meet and greet. It’s a great opportunity for me to get to know your pet, see how we interact together, and learn everything that makes them unique. We’ll go over their daily routine, feeding schedule, favorite activities, medications (if any), behavioral quirks, triggers, commands they know, and anything else that helps them feel comfortable and safe. I’ll also answer any questions you have so you can feel completely confident before your trip. I believe the best pet care starts with great communication, and the meet and greet is where we build that foundation.