Shannon R.
Long Valley, NJ
Shannon R. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
ANIMALS are our LIFE!
Pet care experience
Dog lover and owner my whole life, family owned wildlife center.... We do it all! As a child, I grew up with collies and a canine police shepherd. My husband had small and large dogs ranging from toy poodles, shepherds, and Great Danes. We were both very active with our canine companions. In the past, we have cared for a senior dog while having three children in tow. Now, we care for a variety of animals and have one Australian Labradoodle. We are close to Columbia Trail for a good walk! I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 15 years. Currently, I am a stay at home mom. I volunteer where our children attend school. Once a week, I bring Rosie, our therapy dog in - training, for a visit. She loves to play with other dogs and can't wait for visitors! My husband has a flexible schedule as he owns his own business. My kids LOVE to play with dogs and will keep your loved ones entertained. Your dogs will not be restricted in our home unless you request it. We have the flexibility to section off our home if your dog does not get along with other dogs. We have fenced in areas of our yard for playtime and dogs have access to our home like they are a part of the family. If your dog uses a crate, we can accommodate. We suggest you bring your dog's crate for them to feel comfortable. Pictures will be send daily for your peace of mind. It is important to know details about your dog so we can care for your fury friend the best way we can. Please provide us with an much information as possible regarding your pet. We can also go over questions at our "meet and greet" but I know when families are getting ready for a trip, time is of the essence!
Reviews
Shannon and her family were great! They took such good care of our pupp and we are very grateful! We also loved how Shannon shared a picture everyday and let us know how our dog was doing, and we saw how pampered and settled he was at their home.
Reginald enjoyed his stay! Sitter was communicative and accommodating! Had lovely peace of mind knowing he was well taken care of. Highly recommend.
I was dreading having to find a dog sitter! Rover.com and more specifically Shannon made the whole process so easy! We had a meet and greet ahead of time that really helped me feel at ease with leaving Duke in their care. Communication was easy and quick and it was reassuring to see him enjoying his stay while I was away. Drop off and pick up were so easy! We will definitely use Shannon again in the future!
Shannon and her family took very good care of our Sheltie. When she wouldn’t eat, they hand fed her. The photos sent showed that our dog was part of the family. I would definitely recommend Shannon as an excellent pet sitter!
About Shannon R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in yard and one dog of my own to help keep your pup exercised and entertained. Your pet becomes part of our family while in our home.
Home
Information Shannon R. would like to know about your pet
These questions will allow me to get to know you and your pet. Does your dog have separation anxiety? Is this the first time boarding your dog? Does your dog chew anything? Does your dog jump on counters? Is your pet okay with other dogs? Is your pet okay with children? Has your pet had any past injuries (at all, even old injuries?) Who is your current vet? What are your pet's favorite toys? Is your pet territorial/aggressive with toys/food? Is your pet allowed to have table food? Is your pet allowed on furniture? Is your pet comfortable with men? Does your pet have access to water all the time? What quantity do you feed, what times, and how often? Does your pet have specialty diet or allergies? (grain free, raw, etc. ) Does your pet actively try to get out of doors while you are exiting? Is your pet spayed/neutered? Is your pet used to a yard or walks only? if yard, is it physically fenced or electric? Do you use a crate at all? What is your preferred training/scolding method? Is your dog afraid of the vacuum? Please provide a reference as to how your dog gets along with other dogs. I need to ensure to my best ability the safety of all dogs in my home. What day is best for pickup and what time? How flexible is this time? * I understand that with traveling, these times can change or may be unknown, no worries! Where are you traveling? If you are leaving the country, an emergency contact is essential. Emergency contact: Name: Phone number: Location: Anything else you feel I need to know? I am more than happy to go over these questions while we meet but if you would like the meet and greet to go faster, please bring a writeup with responses to them. You can copy and paste and send through a message in Rover, print, or handwritten is fine. I prefer these responses during the meet and greet to allow for a faster drop off (usually clients are hard pressed for time, and to ensure your pet and my family are a good fit. I want all pets to be safe, so some vaccinations are required and listed below. I also clean my house with Rescue (vet grade cleaner). Community toys and dog beds are washed and sanitized regularly, and water bowls are sanitized daily Please bring your pet's food bowl, toys, treats, dog bed or something that smells like your home (t-shirt, blanket, etc., crate if used, and any medications. Please provide written feeding instructions with times and amounts of food as well as medication dosing instructions. I will go over this in the meet and greet, but I like to have a written copy as well. Please bring a copy of your pet's vaccination records or a picture sent to me works fine. Must have Rabies and Bordetella vaccinations up to date. Flea and tick preventative is also a must.
A typical day
I am right down the street from Columbia Trail if your dog enjoys a good walk! Early mornings and routine or lay around all day. We accommodate.
Services
Shannon can host
Availability
Most of the time someone is home so your pet will rarely be left a lone. We are an active family who loves the outdoors and playing with the dogs.
About Shannon R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in yard and one dog of my own to help keep your pup exercised and entertained. Your pet becomes part of our family while in our home.
Home
Information Shannon R. would like to know about your pet
These questions will allow me to get to know you and your pet. Does your dog have separation anxiety? Is this the first time boarding your dog? Does your dog chew anything? Does your dog jump on counters? Is your pet okay with other dogs? Is your pet okay with children? Has your pet had any past injuries (at all, even old injuries?) Who is your current vet? What are your pet's favorite toys? Is your pet territorial/aggressive with toys/food? Is your pet allowed to have table food? Is your pet allowed on furniture? Is your pet comfortable with men? Does your pet have access to water all the time? What quantity do you feed, what times, and how often? Does your pet have specialty diet or allergies? (grain free, raw, etc. ) Does your pet actively try to get out of doors while you are exiting? Is your pet spayed/neutered? Is your pet used to a yard or walks only? if yard, is it physically fenced or electric? Do you use a crate at all? What is your preferred training/scolding method? Is your dog afraid of the vacuum? Please provide a reference as to how your dog gets along with other dogs. I need to ensure to my best ability the safety of all dogs in my home. What day is best for pickup and what time? How flexible is this time? * I understand that with traveling, these times can change or may be unknown, no worries! Where are you traveling? If you are leaving the country, an emergency contact is essential. Emergency contact: Name: Phone number: Location: Anything else you feel I need to know? I am more than happy to go over these questions while we meet but if you would like the meet and greet to go faster, please bring a writeup with responses to them. You can copy and paste and send through a message in Rover, print, or handwritten is fine. I prefer these responses during the meet and greet to allow for a faster drop off (usually clients are hard pressed for time, and to ensure your pet and my family are a good fit. I want all pets to be safe, so some vaccinations are required and listed below. I also clean my house with Rescue (vet grade cleaner). Community toys and dog beds are washed and sanitized regularly, and water bowls are sanitized daily Please bring your pet's food bowl, toys, treats, dog bed or something that smells like your home (t-shirt, blanket, etc., crate if used, and any medications. Please provide written feeding instructions with times and amounts of food as well as medication dosing instructions. I will go over this in the meet and greet, but I like to have a written copy as well. Please bring a copy of your pet's vaccination records or a picture sent to me works fine. Must have Rabies and Bordetella vaccinations up to date. Flea and tick preventative is also a must.
A typical day
I am right down the street from Columbia Trail if your dog enjoys a good walk! Early mornings and routine or lay around all day. We accommodate.
Location
Long Valley, NJ
Pets
Shannon R.
Long Valley, NJ