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Shani B.

20 years of experience
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Shani B.

20 years of experience

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $14 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

A Lover of All Breeds

I have more experience with cats than with dogs (see my cat care experience for details!), but I have taken care of dogs for neighbors and friends when they are away. I have experience feeding, walking, and playing with pugs, German shepherds, Australian shepherds, chihuahuas, and terriers, though I love all breeds of dogs (including bully breeds! I have lots of love for pit bulls in particular. The fear/hate towards them is very unfair). I'm familiar with dog-training techniques and would be happy to incorporate any ongoing training you are doing with your dog into my visits. I also work at a children's hospital, specifically with children with developmental disabilities, and would be delighted to take care of a dog with special needs (including learning to handle unusual, specific care needs). That said, given my very basic dog experience, I am probably not a good fit for a medically-complicated or difficult to handle dog (difficult cats are perfectly okay! Those I have experience with!)

Cat care experience

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Never Met a Cat I Didn't Like

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

Qualifications

20 years of experience
Special needs dog experience
Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

In most cases, I'll want to follow your usual routine with your pet as closely as possible. They're already going to be missing their human(s), so anything I can do to make myself less of a disruption to their lives, the better. If there's something I can do to make them feel more comfortable or secure with me, I'll want to do it.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work 3 days a work (12 hour shifts in healthcare), so I have several days a week that are wide open for me to spend giving attention and affection to furry friends! If I have other obligations, I won't be marked as available

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Shani can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
I want to know all about your pet, but here are a few things you might want to let me know before taking care of your furry friend: 1. What is their temperament like? (High energy or low energy? Friendly or skittish? Follows directions or is kind of stubborn?) 2. What are some of their favorite activities or toys? 3. Do they have any quirky behaviors that I should keep an eye out for? 4. Is there anything they are scared of or have a negative reaction to that I should avoid? 5. Are there certain words or gestures you use to communicate with them regularly?/are there any words I need to be careful about saying? (Like "treat" for example) 6. Do they have a favorite hiding place? 7. Are there any skills or behaviors that you're currently working on that I can reinforce with them?
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.