Shannon & Jim D.
Middletown, MD
Dependable Dad/Daughter Veteran Duo
Pet care experience
We are the father/daughter tag team here to help care for your best friend as a dog/cat sitter! Shannon loves helping with cats and dogs, and has 26 years of personal dog experience. Jim has 55 years of personal dog experience! ~ We have our own private pet insurance coverage, so you are in trusted hands with us. ~ DISCOUNT $20 OFF for 1st time Rover customers with promo code SHANND57623 at https://www.rover.com/sit/shannd57623 ABOUT SHANNON: She and her husband live in Middletown MD with their two dogs- Cooper, a male Bichon Frise and Callie, a female red sable German Shepherd, who are loved to the moon and back! Shannon is very comfortable with administering medications should your dog need it, as Cooper, and her previous German Shepherd, Riley, both took medications for chronic conditions. She currently volunteers at the Humane Society of Washington County, and in 2017, she volunteered at Riverside County Coachella Valley Animal Shelter in California, walking mostly pits and large breeds. She loves being active and fit, runs her Shepherd everyday, and understands the importance of a worn out dog. She is current on the American Red Cross Dog First Aid/CPR Certification. Lastly, she is a RN (and former military officer), so your dog and your home are in safe hands. Rest assured, Shannon will take great care of your doggos, with fun & and safety being the goal! ABOUT JIM: Jim lives with his wife in Montgomery County, MD. Shannon is his only kid, but he does have 1 fur-kid, a Wheaten Terrier/Poodle named Duffy. Jim is retired from the U.S. Army and the U.S. Postal Service, so he has an open schedule. He got his first dog when he was 16 years old, had three dogs in his teen years, along with two dogs and two cats at various times while in the military. He has unfortunately become allergic to cats though over time, so Shannon is the go-to for cats. As a dog owner, Jim understands the human-dog bond, and has always made it a priority to care for them like a family member. Jim started doing visits with Shannon so he could have "something fun" to do now that he is fully retired!
Reviews
Shannon was awesome with our cats. Great communication and lots of visit photos. She really went above and beyond. Would book again. Thank you!
Shannon went above and beyond for me and my cats. She put me at ease. Highly recommend, I'll definitely be requesting her again for my next trip.
Amazing with my dogs very caring and patient my dogs loved going for a walk. 10/10
Shannon did a great job checking in on our dog and making sure she was well cared for!
About Shannon & Jim D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
- We have our own private pet insurance. This provides both you and us with reassurance and safety during visits. - Water bowls are always full & fresh, and there's lots of play and cuddle time! - We are both well-experienced with potty training, young, and senior dogs/cats. - We understand the importance of "sticking to the routine," especially when mom/dad (ie. you) aren't there. Dogs especially like their version of "normal," and anything different can be stressful, so we prefer to maintain whatever routines you have with them! - On walks, we are always vigilant and actively scan for stray dogs and other hazards. Your dogs safety, as well as ours, is top priority! They will never be left unattended or out of our sight. - We will always be sure to close and lock any doors before we leave and make sure there isn't anything in plain site that they could possibly get in to.
Information Shannon & Jim D. would like to know about your pet
- Please let us know your dog's/cat's needs, age, and health status. - We would like to know about any unique behavioral tendencies your dog or cat may have, esp. if they have a bite history. - We BOTH prefer to meet your dog before taking a job to make sure we are all a good fit. This ensures the flexibility of either of us being able to visit your dog!
A typical day
- Shannon lives in Middletown, MD and Jim lives in Gaithersburg, MD. We service surrounding cities, at our discretion. - We will be sure to provide your dog or cat with lots of play time so they can stretch their legs, fresh/full water bowls, treats, cuddles, and belly rubs. - We ALWAYS send you pictures and updates (please let us know if you do not want them). - We are comfortable with feeding, medication administration, poop/litter pick-up. - We are very security conscious! We will be sure to lock all doors before we leave. If you are going to be gone for an extended period, we can turn on/rotate certain lights; bring in mail, packages, and newspapers for you; curb retrieval of trash/recycling bins; and water your plants, with the goal being to make your home look occupied.
Services
Shannon & Jim can watch in your home
Availability
~ Shannon is currently in-between jobs, and Jim is fully retired, which allows them both the flexible schedule that is needed to take care of your pet!
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About Shannon & Jim D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
- We have our own private pet insurance. This provides both you and us with reassurance and safety during visits. - Water bowls are always full & fresh, and there's lots of play and cuddle time! - We are both well-experienced with potty training, young, and senior dogs/cats. - We understand the importance of "sticking to the routine," especially when mom/dad (ie. you) aren't there. Dogs especially like their version of "normal," and anything different can be stressful, so we prefer to maintain whatever routines you have with them! - On walks, we are always vigilant and actively scan for stray dogs and other hazards. Your dogs safety, as well as ours, is top priority! They will never be left unattended or out of our sight. - We will always be sure to close and lock any doors before we leave and make sure there isn't anything in plain site that they could possibly get in to.
Information Shannon & Jim D. would like to know about your pet
- Please let us know your dog's/cat's needs, age, and health status. - We would like to know about any unique behavioral tendencies your dog or cat may have, esp. if they have a bite history. - We BOTH prefer to meet your dog before taking a job to make sure we are all a good fit. This ensures the flexibility of either of us being able to visit your dog!
A typical day
- Shannon lives in Middletown, MD and Jim lives in Gaithersburg, MD. We service surrounding cities, at our discretion. - We will be sure to provide your dog or cat with lots of play time so they can stretch their legs, fresh/full water bowls, treats, cuddles, and belly rubs. - We ALWAYS send you pictures and updates (please let us know if you do not want them). - We are comfortable with feeding, medication administration, poop/litter pick-up. - We are very security conscious! We will be sure to lock all doors before we leave. If you are going to be gone for an extended period, we can turn on/rotate certain lights; bring in mail, packages, and newspapers for you; curb retrieval of trash/recycling bins; and water your plants, with the goal being to make your home look occupied.
Location
Middletown, MD
Pets
Shannon & Jim D.
Middletown, MD