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Stephen

"Pets are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."

Austin, Texas, United States
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About Stephen

Hello there! My name is Stephen and I couldn't be more excited to be here. For the last decade I've travelled the globe working with nonprofits focused on providing safe water for children. This has lead me to jungles in El Salvador, UN meetings in Stockholm, and everywhere in between.

Now, in my mid-30's, I've recently made the leap to work f...

Hello there! My name is Stephen and I couldn't be more excited to be here. For the last decade I've travelled the globe working with nonprofits focused on providing safe water for children. This has lead me to jungles in El Salvador, UN meetings in Stockholm, and everywhere in between.

Now, in my mid-30's, I've recently made the leap to work freelance. Along with more diversity in my work, a big motivation for this is my desire to travel North America in my Honda Element ECamper.

A friend and fellow Trusted House Sitter recommended that I look into the site, knowing my heart for new places AND for animals. I grew up with pets: dogs, cats, fish, and have carried that love and care ever since. My long-distance work travels have limited my ability to be a pet owner as an adult, but I've always been the go-to for friends when needing a pet-sitter and have been fortunate to be a temporary foster home for pet shelters.

If you're looking for a mature, responsible person to care for your home and animals while you travel - I'm your guy! I'm clean, organized, make my bed every day, and always put the toilet seat down. ;) I'll be a great step-parent for you animals, tending to every detail and request - making sure you return home to a happy, healthy pet and home.

Why I want to house sit

Ask anyone who knows me, I care (a lot) about home design, architecture, creating and caring for environments that show the personality of the homeowner. I'm incredibly clean, organized, and detail oriented - which I know might be a rarity for single men in their 30s. But it's true!

As a lifelong nonprofit worker, I care a great deal about the needs of others. I view the opportunity of house-sitting as a sacred task. It's not something I take lightly, your inviting a stranger into your environment. I'll be sure to honor and protect that invitation as if it were my own space.

My experience

I have always loved animals. I grew up in a home with dogs, cats, and aquatic animals - and when possible have always made sure to include pets in my adult life. While in college I completed a semester-long horsemanship class, I've fostered dogs with PAWS of Austin, I've helped care for chickens, ducks, and rabbits on my brother's farm in Kentucky, and I've always been the go-to pet-sitter for friends locally. My extensive international travels with work haven't allowed me to be a pet owner in recent years, perhaps the only drawback of my work.

I understand that caring for your animals is no different than caring for your children. I take that responsibility very seriously. And -- I love it. I enjoy the long walks, I love the dog park, I'm not scared of cleaning out a litter box or mucking a donkey pen. It's things like this that make our lives more whole and more full.

I look forward to serving you and your animals. If there are any questions I can answer, don't hesitate to send them my way.

Reviews (8)
  • Kevin - Los Angeles, California, United States
    30 January - 12 February 2019

    We were thrilled to have Stephen sit for our two cats for almost two weeks. He was communicative, respectful and pleasant. I came home to a clean house and happy cats. He helped put our minds at ease every step of the way. Highly recommended. 

    We were thrilled to have Stephen sit for our two cats for almost two weeks. He was communicative, respectful and pleasant. I came home to a clean house and happy cats. He helped put our minds at ease every step of the way. Highly recommended.

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  • Sheree And Mary Margaret - Austin, Texas, United States
    04 August - 15 September 2018

    We were very pleased to have Stephen look after our pets and home. He was very communicative and made a lot of effort to connect with our unique animals. They gave him a good review also. He was proactive about any potential issues with our pool and asked questions if needed which we appreciated.... 

    We were very pleased to have Stephen look after our pets and home. He was very communicative and made a lot of effort to connect with our unique animals. They gave him a good review also. He was proactive about any potential issues with our pool and asked questions if needed which we appreciated. His approach to learning about our house and pets let us know that he was there to take care of them, first and foremost, which made us feel comfortable that we could leave for an extended trip. Stephen was flexible when there was a change in our plans, also appreciated. We will definitely contact Stephen when we finalize our next trip in the hopes he can pet sit again.

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  • Clare - Brooklyn, New York, United States
    09 July - 14 July 2018

    Stephen stayed with my cats for 5 nights. He was friendly, easy to communicate with and quick to respond. I felt confident that my home and my cats were in good hands with Stephen. I came home to happy cats and a clean apartment. I'd definitely recommend him as a housesitter! 

    Stephen stayed with my cats for 5 nights. He was friendly, easy to communicate with and quick to respond. I felt confident that my home and my cats were in good hands with Stephen. I came home to happy cats and a clean apartment. I'd definitely recommend him as a housesitter!

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    Response from Stephen

    This was a fantastic sit! Clare’s two kitties were just the sweetest - and as she mentions, incredibly low maintenance. Clare’s apartment is in a fun spot in Brooklyn, close to great restaurants and to subway lines. And Clare was a pleasure to work with, she went above and beyond to prep for the sit and make sure everything was in order. Five stars all around.

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About Stephen

Hello there! My name is Stephen and I couldn't be more excited to be here. For the last decade I've travelled the globe working with nonprofits focused on providing safe water for children. This has lead me to jungles in El Salvador, UN meetings in Stockholm, and everywhere in between.

Now, in my mid-30's, I've recently made the leap to work freelance. Along with more diversity in my work, a big motivation for this is my desire to travel North America in my Honda Element ECamper.

A friend and fellow Trusted House Sitter recommended that I look into the site, knowing my heart for new places AND for animals. I grew up with pets: dogs, cats, fish, and have carried that love and care ever since. My long-distance work travels have limited my ability to be a pet owner as an adult, but I've always been the go-to for friends when needing a pet-sitter and have been fortunate to be a tempor......

Hello there! My name is Stephen and I couldn't be more excited to be here. For the last decade I've travelled the globe working with nonprofits focused on providing safe water for children. This has lead me to jungles in El Salvador, UN meetings in Stockholm, and everywhere in between.

Now, in my mid-30's, I've recently made the leap to work freelance. Along with more diversity in my work, a big motivation for this is my desire to travel North America in my Honda Element ECamper.

A friend and fellow Trusted House Sitter recommended that I look into the site, knowing my heart for new places AND for animals. I grew up with pets: dogs, cats, fish, and have carried that love and care ever since. My long-distance work travels have limited my ability to be a pet owner as an adult, but I've always been the go-to for friends when needing a pet-sitter and have been fortunate to be a temporary foster home for pet shelters.

If you're looking for a mature, responsible person to care for your home and animals while you travel - I'm your guy! I'm clean, organized, make my bed every day, and always put the toilet seat down. ;) I'll be a great step-parent for you animals, tending to every detail and request - making sure you return home to a happy, healthy pet and home.

Why I want to house sit

Ask anyone who knows me, I care (a lot) about home design, architecture, creating and caring for environments that show the personality of the homeowner. I'm incredibly clean, organized, and detail oriented - which I know might be a rarity for single men in their 30s. But it's true!

As a lifelong nonprofit worker, I care a great deal about the needs of others. I view the opportunity of house-sitting as a sacred task. It's not something I take lightly, your inviting a stranger into your environment. I'll be sure to honor and protect that invitation as if it were my own space.

My experience

I have always loved animals. I grew up in a home with dogs, cats, and aquatic animals - and when possible have always made sure to include pets in my adult life. While in college I completed a semester-long horsemanship class, I've fostered dogs with PAWS of Austin, I've helped care for chickens, ducks, and rabbits on my brother's farm in Kentucky, and I've always been the go-to pet-sitter for friends locally. My extensive international travels with work haven't allowed me to be a pet owner in recent years, perhaps the only drawback of my work.

I understand that caring for your animals is no different than caring for your children. I take that responsibility very seriously. And -- I love it. I enjoy the long walks, I love the dog park, I'm not scared of cleaning out a litter box or mucking a donkey pen. It's things like this that make our lives more whole and more full.

I look forward to serving you and your animals. If there are any questions I can answer, don't hesitate to send them my way.

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Age
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House & pet sitting timeline

Stephen has done 8 house sits since 2017

  • Two sweet cats and a house in Atwater
    Two sweet cats and a house in Atwater
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Jan - Feb 2019
  • Central Austin home with a pool,  cats and guinea pig, yoga/martial arts studio.
    Central Austin home with a pool,  cats and guinea pig, yoga/martial arts studio.
    Austin
    United States
    Aug - Sep 2018
  • Comfortable 2-bedroom in Brownstone Brooklyn with 2 Sweet Cats
    Comfortable 2-bedroom in Brownstone Brooklyn with 2 Sweet Cats
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    United States
    Jul 2018
  • Cool Cats Cooler Digs
    Cool Cats Cooler Digs
    Washington, D.C.
    United States
    Jun - Jul 2018
  • Berkeley Home 2br/1ba with Pets
    Berkeley Home 2br/1ba with Pets
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    United States
    May 2018
  • House and cat sitter for beautiful rural home near Corvallis, Oregon
    House and cat sitter for beautiful rural home near Corvallis, Oregon
    Alpine
    United States
    May 2018
  • Take care of my beautiful, loving Sphynx Charlie while enjoying all Portland has to offer
    Take care of my beautiful, loving Sphynx Charlie while enjoying all Portland has to offer
    Portland
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    Apr 2018
  • West Seattle with sweet and goofy kitties
    West Seattle with sweet and goofy kitties
    Seattle
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    Apr 2018
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