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Shakira W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Shakira W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
25 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Super flexible with you in mind

✨ Loving, Reliable, and Experienced Pet Care – Anytime You Need! ✨ Looking for a caring, dependable pet sitter or walker? Your pet deserves the best, whether it’s a daily walk, overnight stay, or last-minute care. With years of hands-on experience training and caring for animals of all kinds, I provide loving, trustworthy care—24/7! 🐾 Why Choose Me? ✅ Extensive Experience with ALL Pets – From playful puppies to senior dogs, cats, and even small pets, I provide customized care for every personality and energy level. ✅ Training & Behavior Knowledge – I have hands-on experience with obedience training, socialization, potty training, and handling high-energy breeds. ✅ Emergency & Last-Minute Friendly – Need a sitter ASAP or an extra night added to your trip? I’ve got you covered! ✅ Safe, Trustworthy Care – Your pet’s health, happiness, and comfort are my top priorities. Every pet is treated with patience, respect, and love. 🐶 My Background: I have cared for dogs, cats, hamsters, turtles, and fish ever since I can remember. In my teenage years, I specialized in raising well-rounded pit bulls and have experience with: • Large & small breeds • A wide range of temperaments • Puppy care & training • Administering oral medication • Studying Cesar Millan’s training methods since childhood 💖 Pet Parents Love Me Because: 📸 I send frequent updates & cute photos 🐾 I treat their pets like family, not just a job 🏡 I provide a safe, stress-free experience 🐕 What I Accept: ✔️ All breeds (including bully breeds!) ✔️ Cats & small pets ✔️ All ages, from puppies to seniors ✔️ Last-minute & emergency bookings ✔️ Flexible schedule & 24/7 requests 💌 Let’s Chat! I’d love to meet your pet and provide them with the best care possible. Feel free to message me with any questions—I can’t wait to care for your fur baby!

Cat care experience

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Shakira also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
91% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

When walking, I am very aware of my surroundings at all times and walk dogs on sidewalks or on the shoulder of the street to keep dogs away from parasites and other animal waste. I take frequent breaks for dogs that may need it (puppies, elderly dogs, and special needs dogs).

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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5 ratings
Maria Elena A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 29, 2023

Good communication and housesitting! Shakira spent 5 nights housesitting our apartment and took good care of the pets, plants, and home.

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Starr H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 01, 2021

Nice and pleasant, thank you again

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home where I am able to create my own schedule making my time very flexible to accommodate many different pet needs and services.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Shakira can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
All breeds are accepted. Meet and Greets are mandatory. Is your baby slow to accept strangers? Does your baby have any allergies? What are some triggers or fixations that you baby has? Is your baby a forager on walks? Do you have a routine? Is your baby on any medications? What are your commands? What is your baby’s activity level? What is your baby’s favorite activity? What are your baby’s aversions? I need to see a recent vet record for applicable services.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.