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Shaine S.

Star Sitter

Richmond, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Shaine can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I am a pottery teacher in Richmond. I have a consistent schedule throughout each week, some days I work days and others I work nights, I am in between class schedules right now and have pretty much all day throughout the week free to care for you pets :)

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Shaine S.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

17 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am clean quiet and attentive. You won't be able to tell I was there after I leave. I give animals ample time to warm up to my presence and will shower them with attention and affection if/ when they want it.

Information Shaine S. would like to know about your pet

What their temperament is like, how long I should expect for them to warm up to me, any diet concerns, reactivity level, good with other dogs/ cats and what I should generally expect for a day with your beautiful pet :)

A typical day

I love going for long walks, especially with happy dogs in tow. I always stop and let them sniff for as long as it suits them. I love finding fun dog friendly parks and trails to walk around and explore

Location

Richmond, VA

Shaine S.'s Neighborhood

Shaine S. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

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Pet care experience

I have had animals my entire life, being the primary caretaker for a majority of that time. I have a lot of experience with disabled and elderly animals. I took care of a dog with no function in her back legs, esophageal issues, and was blind in one eye for 8 years. I did end of life care for two adopted elderly cats spanning across 5 years. I work very well with cats and dogs of all ages and animals warm up to me very quickly.

Reviews

Amanda P.
House Sitting • Apr 09, 2026
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Our second time with Hollie! Our pup was cared for and loved, walked and fed, and communication was great! The house was left nicer than we left it :)

Neethi J.
House Sitting • Jan 26, 2026
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Hollie (Shaine goes by Hollie as her preferred name) was an absolute star. She cared for my dogs for a week, and took care to follow all my instructions (and trust me, there were a lot) with such care, keeping my dogs and us comfortable throughout. I wasn’t able to communicate with her very closely when I was away on vacation, but she never once made me worry about my fur-babies and understood that I may not always be reachable. She took fantastic care of my home, it was almost like she wasn’t even there! I have two dogs with varying levels of reactivity (one is anxious/excitable and the other is very reactive to stranger dogs), and Hollie was well versed in handling reactive behaviors and knowing what to look out for. She also did very well with managing two dogs that have distinct personalities and needs, and just let them do their thing! I could tell they felt very comfortable in her presence. I’ve already booked stay #2 with Hollie, and would highly recommend her to anyone else looking for pet care in their own home while they need to be away.

Emily M.
House Sitting • Jan 12, 2026
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Hollie was the best pet/house sitter we could ask for! Great communication and daily check ins. 10/10!

Kate D.
House Sitting • Dec 28, 2025
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Hollie took such very good care of our dogs and our house. It was like we were never gone except our house was cleaner than how we left it! Our dogs were happy and well cared for- we could not ask for more. Thank you, Hollie!

About Shaine S.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

17 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am clean quiet and attentive. You won't be able to tell I was there after I leave. I give animals ample time to warm up to my presence and will shower them with attention and affection if/ when they want it.

Information Shaine S. would like to know about your pet

What their temperament is like, how long I should expect for them to warm up to me, any diet concerns, reactivity level, good with other dogs/ cats and what I should generally expect for a day with your beautiful pet :)

A typical day

I love going for long walks, especially with happy dogs in tow. I always stop and let them sniff for as long as it suits them. I love finding fun dog friendly parks and trails to walk around and explore

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Shaine S.

Star Sitter

Richmond, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews