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Shalon E.

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 repeat clients
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Shalon E.

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$105 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Your pet will love to be with us

I grew up with animals, and I’ve a long career as a special educator and elementary school teacher. Nurturing children’s minds and spirits is what I love to do. My sister owns a dog rescue, and caring for animals has always been a part of my families life. I’m a professional care giver, and my family would love the opportunity to give your pet a second home.

Cat care experience

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Cats are the best, meow

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

Qualifications

35 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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131 ratings
Brianna D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 10, 2026

Great sitter! Will rebook again. Always friendly and the dogs seems to enjoy themselves!

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Deniz D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 27, 2026

Waffles loves her stays with Shalon - as a repeat client, she starts wagging her tail as soon as we pull up to her house! Shalon is communicative and loves and cares for my pup as though she were her own.

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Nancy O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 21, 2026

Wonderful care and regular updates!

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Jennifer G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 13, 2026

Shalon is the absolute best. She was available for a last-minute booking and treated our pup like a prince. We are considering scheduling another vacation just so Jack can visit Shalon again! Wholeheartedly recommend leaving your dog in these great hands.

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Haley V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 09, 2026

Shalon was amazing! We have a young, high-energy puppy, and she did an incredible job handling him. She kept us updated with lots of photos of him playing, socializing with other dogs, and clearly having the best time. He came home happy, tired, and even better behaved. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing he was in such great hands. We couldn't recommend Shalon more!

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Sean R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 04, 2026

Shalon was fantastic with Kodi and Lucy. She sent photo and video updates the whole stay, which we loved. She checked in on the crate schedule, made sure she understood both leash setups, and handled the dogs calmly and safely. Both dogs seemed completely at ease with her. They played, snuggled, and got plenty of exercise, including evening walks. She has a great way with dogs and treated ours like her own. We'd book with Shalon again and recommend her to anyone in the Santa Barbara area.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m available throughout the week, and have time each day for caring for your pet. I teach during the day, and we are here on the weekends, and I have holiday vacations and summers to care for your pet full time. I also live 2.5 miles from the SB airport, so you are welcome to park your car here and take an Uber to save on airport parking, or I could also drive you over and pick you up, just let me know.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced back yard and plenty of space in a quiet neighborhood right across from Evergreen Open Space and less than a mile from Haskells beach. I am able to create a comfortable, safe and nurturing environment for your pet.

A typical day

My children and I will take your dog on walks, pet them and love on them, give them any provided treats, play ball and give them lots of attention. We will also create a nurturing and safe environment for your cat.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Shalon can host up to 6 pets per night
We love dogs and cats of all kinds, as long as they are safe around new people. My children are ages 15, 19, and 21, and they love animals! My boys are usually home from college during the holidays and summer, so it would be myself and my daughter looking after your pet the other times.
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, including a booking fee of 11%.