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Stephen

Experienced Petsitter...both young and seniors

Madison, Wisconsin, United States
28 reviews
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About Stephen

I travel quite abit and enjoy petsitting. Also, I have grown children in Boston, Palo Alto and Phoenix and would enjoy petsitting in those locations

I travel quite abit and enjoy petsitting. Also, I have grown children in Boston, Palo Alto and Phoenix and would enjoy petsitting in those locations

Why I want to house sit

I enjoy animals and enjoy petsitting with them in new, exciting homes. Also, I enjoy meeting the home sitting community and believe that this is a good way to get to know new and diverse communities.

My experience

Extensive experience with dogs and cats, young and old, cocker spaniel, pointers, Pomeranian and other breeds. Expertise pet sitting for one pet or up to six pets plus fish. Pets like to cuddle and sleep with me. Particular affinity for senior citizen pets, although current assignment consists of a nine month old pointer, three year old terrier, two shy senior cats and, a five week old standard Poodle, five goldfish. Real good at lawn and garden care. Speak fluent Spanish, Portuguese, French and Vietnamese

Recent unique experience for me was pet sitting an eight week old standard poodle for five weeks. This entailed multiple trips to the dog park, every two hours for most of the day, from the seventh floor of the building, going to puppy classes and socializing with other pets at several dog parks in the city, and finally periodic visits to the vet for shots and general puppy appointments. Great experience and the Poodle and I are bonded for life!

Reviews (28)
  • 07 December - 16 December 2017

    Steve has been our sitter for three trips now. He is always very reliable and trustworthy. He takes great care of my dogs and I never have to worry about them when I know Steve is at the house with them. He is tidy and always washes the linens and towels before we arrive home which is very muc... 

    Steve has been our sitter for three trips now. He is always very reliable and trustworthy. He takes great care of my dogs and I never have to worry about them when I know Steve is at the house with them. He is tidy and always washes the linens and towels before we arrive home which is very much appreciated after a long day driving home. He always builds in a couple extra days at the beginning to get reacquainted with my dogs despite having been here multiple times. It helps as all my dogs are timid rescues. He loves walking them and they enjoy his company as well.
    I definitely recommend Steve as a sitter and will invite him back again to watch my dogs as well. Very reliable, kind, gentle and tidy.

    Organised
    Reliable
    Self-sufficient
    Tidy
    Pet care
  • 23 January - 30 January 2018

    Stephen was fantastic! We absolutely loved having him stay at our home to take care of our two dogs. He was so thoughtful to come meet us in person before we left on vacation and advised us to download a free app to communicate while we travel. We drove us to the airport and back.
    The dogs seeme... 

    Stephen was fantastic! We absolutely loved having him stay at our home to take care of our two dogs. He was so thoughtful to come meet us in person before we left on vacation and advised us to download a free app to communicate while we travel. We drove us to the airport and back.
    The dogs seemed so well loved and taken care of. We have never felt so at ease to leave. We would be so happy to have him back!

    Organised
    Reliable
    Self-sufficient
    Tidy
    Pet care
  • 21 December - 03 January 2018

    Martini loved Stephen. I didn’t worry about her at all knowing he was caring for her. He also took care of the plants. I hope he’s available the next time we travel. 

    Martini loved Stephen. I didn’t worry about her at all knowing he was caring for her. He also took care of the plants. I hope he’s available the next time we travel.

    Organised
    Reliable
    Self-sufficient
    Tidy
    Pet care
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About Stephen

I travel quite abit and enjoy petsitting. Also, I have grown children in Boston, Palo Alto and Phoenix and would enjoy petsitting in those locations

I travel quite abit and enjoy petsitting. Also, I have grown children in Boston, Palo Alto and Phoenix and would enjoy petsitting in those locations

Why I want to house sit

I enjoy animals and enjoy petsitting with them in new, exciting homes. Also, I enjoy meeting the home sitting community and believe that this is a good way to get to know new and diverse communities.

My experience

Extensive experience with dogs and cats, young and old, cocker spaniel, pointers, Pomeranian and other breeds. Expertise pet sitting for one pet or up to six pets plus fish. Pets like to cuddle and sleep with me. Particular affinity for senior citizen pets, although current assignment consists of a nine month old pointer, three year old terrier, two shy senior cats and, a five week old standard Poodle, five goldfish. Real good at lawn and garden care. Speak fluent Spanish, Portuguese, French and Vietnamese

Recent unique experience for me was pet sitting an eight week old standard poodle for five weeks. This entailed multiple trips to the dog park, every two hours for most of the day, from the seventh floor of the building, going to puppy classes and socializing with other pets at several dog parks in the city, and finally periodic visits to the vet for shots and general puppy appointments. Great experience and the Poodle and I are bonded for life!

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Profile Details

Age
65+
Occupation
retired
Travelling as a
Single Sitter
Previous house sitting experience
Yes
Member benefits
Sitter is connected to Vet Advice Line
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Member since
January 2015

House & pet sitting timeline

Stephen has done 40 house sits since 2015

  • Lovely home with two adorable terriers ten miles West of Boston
    Lovely home with two adorable terriers ten miles West of Boston
    Newton
    United States
    Feb - Mar 2018
  • Dog & Housesitter
    Dog & Housesitter
    Topsfield
    United States
    Feb 2018
  • Pets, Trails and Trees
    Pets, Trails and Trees
    Houston
    United States
    Feb 2018
  • URGENT! LAST MINUTE SITTER NEEDED!!!!! Spring Break in Chicago!
    URGENT! LAST MINUTE SITTER NEEDED!!!!! Spring Break in Chicago!
    Chicago
    United States
    Jan 2018
  • Beat the Cold in Austin, TX - Pet & House sitter
    Beat the Cold in Austin, TX - Pet & House sitter
    Austin
    United States
    Dec 2017 - Jan 2018
  • Pet Sitter needed for three dogs, six chickens and a few fish...
    Pet Sitter needed for three dogs, six chickens and a few fish...
    Evans
    United States
    Dec 2017
  • Downtown Condo with Two Easy Cats
    Downtown Condo with Two Easy Cats
    Madison
    United States
    Nov 2017
  • We have a very energetic, loving 75lb 4 year old mixed breed dog who craves company. Our yard is fenced so she can run there and she loves a walk BUT she is a rescue and doesn't like other dogs.
    We have a very energetic, loving 75lb 4 year old mixed breed dog who craves company. Our yard is fenced so she can run there and she loves a walk BUT she is a rescue and doesn't like other dogs.
    Oakton
    United States
    Oct - Nov 2017
  • Someone who loves dogs and can take care of them and also take care of my plants
    Someone who loves dogs and can take care of them and also take care of my plants
    Fort Lauderdale
    United States
    Sep - Oct 2017
  • Savannah Suburb - Close to Everything!
    Savannah Suburb - Close to Everything!
    Savannah
    United States
    Sep 2017
  • Pet sitter for 2 dogs,
    Pet sitter for 2 dogs,
    Concord
    United States
    Jun - Jul 2017
  • 2 pawsome Westie Mixes need a sitter from Dec 15nd - Dec 22nd 2017. My wife and I are head out of town separably for business trips, one expected and one unexpected. I (Seth) am heading to Edinburgh, Scotland for a work conference and my wife (Suzanne) was just looped into a work trip in LA at the last minute, hence our late posting of the sit. The girls are great and we have had some great sitters over the past year who have really loved staying with them. Thank you in advance and we look forward to hearing from this great community of pet lovers.
    2 pawsome Westie Mixes need a sitter from Dec 15nd - Dec 22nd 2017. My wife and I are head out of town separably for business trips, one expected and one unexpected. I (Seth) am heading to Edinburgh, Scotland for a work conference and my wife (Suzanne) was just looped into a work trip in LA at the last minute, hence our late posting of the sit. The girls are great and we have had some great sitters over the past year who have really loved staying with them. Thank you in advance and we look forward to hearing from this great community of pet lovers.
    Reston
    United States
    May - Jun 2017
  • Beautiful Anthropologie-style Home in Charlottesville with Dogs and Cats
    Beautiful Anthropologie-style Home in Charlottesville with Dogs and Cats
    Charlottesville
    United States
    May 2017
  • Happy dogs need companions May 12 - May 26 in Bedford, MA
    Happy dogs need companions May 12 - May 26 in Bedford, MA
    Bedford
    United States
    Apr 2017
  • House sitter for 2 dogs needed for vacation
    House sitter for 2 dogs needed for vacation
    Northbrook
    United States
    Mar - Apr 2017
  • Pet sitter for 2 dogs and 3 cats for three weeks this fall (Sept 25 thru Oct 15 2017).
    Pet sitter for 2 dogs and 3 cats for three weeks this fall (Sept 25 thru Oct 15 2017).
    Atlanta
    United States
    Feb - Mar 2017
  • We will have a new standard poodle puppy who will be 3 mos. old when we leave for a month. We need a trusted sitter who loves dogs and has experience with young pups to stay at our home and care for the pup and water a few plants.
    We will have a new standard poodle puppy who will be 3 mos. old when we leave for a month. We need a trusted sitter who loves dogs and has experience with young pups to stay at our home and care for the pup and water a few plants.
    Decatur
    United States
    Dec 2016 - Jan 2017
  • Pet Sitter needed for three dogs, six chickens and a few fish...
    Pet Sitter needed for three dogs, six chickens and a few fish...
    Evans
    United States
    Nov - Dec 2016
  • Pet sitter for 2 dogs,
    Pet sitter for 2 dogs,
    Concord
    United States
    Nov 2016
  • May and Sept(Sept 15 - Oct 1). Equine exp. to care for 5 equines, 2 big dogs, and one old kitty. All are well mannered, some need simple meds given.
    May and Sept(Sept 15 - Oct 1). Equine exp. to care for 5 equines, 2 big dogs, and one old kitty. All are well mannered, some need simple meds given.
    Monroe
    United States
    Sep 2016
  • Short Break During Aspen's Glorious Fall Colors/ 2 Dogs to be looked after
    Short Break During Aspen's Glorious Fall Colors/ 2 Dogs to be looked after
    Aspen
    United States
    Aug - Sep 2016
  • Fun with 2 dogs in Nashville
    Fun with 2 dogs in Nashville
    Nashville
    United States
    Aug - Sep 2016
  • Housesitting for pets across the Bay from San Francisco over Labor Day weekend
    Housesitting for pets across the Bay from San Francisco over Labor Day weekend
    San Francisco
    United States
    Aug 2016
  • Condo near downtown Phoenix with 2 dogs
    Condo near downtown Phoenix with 2 dogs
    Phoenix
    United States
    Jul 2016
  • Wanted - loving care for 2 dogs, 3 cats and home!
    Wanted - loving care for 2 dogs, 3 cats and home!
    Atlanta
    United States
    Jun - Jul 2016
  • Boston, stay in a charming town just north of the city. 2/12/18-2/26/18
    Boston, stay in a charming town just north of the city. 2/12/18-2/26/18
    Melrose
    United States
    Mar 2016
  • House sitter for 2 dogs needed for vacation
    House sitter for 2 dogs needed for vacation
    Northbrook
    United States
    Mar 2016
  • Looking for a caring sitter for Shiloh
    Looking for a caring sitter for Shiloh
    Phoenix
    United States
    Feb 2016
  • Friendly, loving french bulldog looking for a sitter
    Friendly, loving french bulldog looking for a sitter
    Boston
    United States
    Feb 2016
  • Pet Sitting for Lab and Cat in Gloucester, MA
    Pet Sitting for Lab and Cat in Gloucester, MA
    Gloucester
    United States
    Dec 2015 - Jan 2016
  • Pet sitter for 2 dogs,
    Pet sitter for 2 dogs,
    Concord
    United States
    Dec 2015 - Jan 2016
  • Experienced -Dog Sitters - 6 to 8 weeks for my 5 Rescue Dogs in my Historic Home with an acre of garden in The Deep South, USA
    Experienced -Dog Sitters - 6 to 8 weeks for my 5 Rescue Dogs in my Historic Home with an acre of garden in The Deep South, USA
    Selma
    United States
    Dec 2015
  • Sitter needed for aging Old English Sheepdog
    Sitter needed for aging Old English Sheepdog
    Greensboro
    United States
    Aug 2015
  • Lovely winter in the country with frisky and funny dog, two self confident cats and six amusing chickens!
    Lovely winter in the country with frisky and funny dog, two self confident cats and six amusing chickens!
    Charlton
    United States
    Aug - Sep 2015
  • House and pet sitter needed this spring and summer. Spring dates listed. Working on summer 2018
    House and pet sitter needed this spring and summer. Spring dates listed. Working on summer 2018
    Gibsonia
    United States
    Aug 2015
  • World travelers with a mini schnauzer
    World travelers with a mini schnauzer
    Durham
    United States
    Jul 2015
  • House and pet sitter needed this spring and summer. Spring dates listed. Working on summer 2018
    House and pet sitter needed this spring and summer. Spring dates listed. Working on summer 2018
    Gibsonia
    United States
    Jul 2015
  • Caring for our old dog Jessie (dates may vary)
    Caring for our old dog Jessie (dates may vary)
    Providence
    United States
    Jul 2015
  • House and pet sitter needed this spring and summer. Spring dates listed. Working on summer 2018
    House and pet sitter needed this spring and summer. Spring dates listed. Working on summer 2018
    Gibsonia
    United States
    Jun 2015
  • Pet sitter needed for my dog and cats in March, 10 minutes from Boston, on the bus line
    Pet sitter needed for my dog and cats in March, 10 minutes from Boston, on the bus line
    Malden
    United States
    May 2015
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