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Shakita F.

4.9 out of 5 stars
22 repeat clients
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Shakita F.

4.9 out of 5 stars
22 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $49 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Specializing in Small Breeds 🐶🐾🐶

***4.9 rating due to a client submitting 4 stars vs 5 by mistake *** My repeat clients keep me busy, but feel free to message me if you don't see dates available. 🐾 Be sure to check out my reviews and pictures of cute pups! Hey! First, I want to thank you for visiting my page! Feel free to call me Nikki! I specialize in pupcare for small breed pups(20 lbs max). Be sure to check out the pics to see some cute pups! I have 2 small breed fur babies and have a deep love for animals. Your pups will be cared for like my own. Your fur babies will be entertained, cuddled and loved during their stay!

Qualifications

22 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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94 ratings
Boarding • Jul 16, 2026

Shakita F. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Geneal H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 26, 2026

5 Stars all the way! Diva and Bossman lived their stay with Shakita. Shakita was attentive and snuggled the dogs, giving them the much needed hugs and attention they wanted. We will be coming back to have Shakita take care of them again! The dogs were happy, and Shakita took pictures throughout the weekend, which was so nice knowing that these babies were truly calm and happy! Can’t wait to book again with Shakita!

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Jenna B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 29, 2026

Our dogs had a wonderful time once again! We will definitely use her services again in the future!

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Amy K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 04, 2025

Words can’t express how grateful we were to find Shakita! Our plans changed at the last minute requiring a panicked search for a sitter. Our dog Harley is only 6 pounds, so we were nervous about leaving her with just anyone. Shakita’s reviews were excellent and knowing that she had smaller dogs put us at ease. Her communication was excellent and she often provided pictures and video. It was clear that Harley was having a ball with her new friends. She was on a vacation just as much as we were!

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Rasheeda N. C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 30, 2025

Nikki is so wonderful with Bailey! Really love her and her heart for the dogs in her care.

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Jessica R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 08, 2025

Shakita is my go to boarder! Amazing as always!!

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Schedule

Pet care is apart of my daily routine. I work from home and we start our day around 8 am. We have at least 4 potty breaks in our personal fenced in area. It's small, but a perfect size for small breed pups! I also provide daily walks based on each owners preference.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have 2 friendly small breed pups. Sage is 9 lbs and Chico weighs 13 lbs. They love to play with new friends. If your pup is a TV watcher I also have a DOGTV subscription! My space is not huge, but I can guarantee your pups will get lots of exercise and love! My pups are apart of my family so they are allowed anywhere we are in the home. I currently care for crate trained and/or partially trained dogs. I only board small breed dogs due my apartment not being huge and I want to ensure your pup has enough space to play and be comfortable . Before accepting boarding requests I do ask that your Rover profile be updated with all necessary information to ensure safety, including updated pictures and updated weight of your pups. My max weight limit is 15 lbs. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. I am conveniently located less than a mile off of Exit 92(Ashland).

Pets

A typical day

Your pup will enjoy sniffing games, tug of war, free time in a fenced porched area, walks and play time with my pups. I can provide treats, if ok.

0 to 15 lbs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Shakita can host up to 2 pets per night
Please feel free to share any preferences, special needs or requests your have for me and or your pup. I will do my best to accommodate you! ***For extended stays ( 6 or more days) I do require 1 overnight stay before finalizing an extended booking to ensure your pup is a good fit and comfortable my little guys and I.***
These prices are for 1 dog.

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

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

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