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Shanti S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients
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Shanti S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients

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from $50 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
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Lifelong Animal Lover

As the child of a professional dog trainer, I have been around animals of all sorts - dogs, cats, small rodents, snakes, pretty. much anything that can be kept in a house. I have fostered roughly 40 dogs ranging from tiny to giant, and every age range. I have also fostered cats at every age range, including groups of kittens. I can give most medications and am comfortable with shy and fearful animals.

Qualifications

26 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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72 ratings
Amirah I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 23, 2026

Shanti and her family are amazing cat sitters! I really appreciate their kind and quality care as well as consistent communication. I trust them and will definitely keep asking them to board my cats whenever I go out of town!

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Emily S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 21, 2026

This was our first time boarding our dog for a trip and we had the very best experience. Shanti was great with communication during booking and throughout our trip. She sent us regular updates and it was clear that our pup was having a good time and able to relax in her care. We would definitely recommend this sitter.

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Des E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 02, 2026

Cora is always excited to stay with Shanti and gets along so well with the whole family. My return flight was delayed way past my expectations and she was really sweet about allowing cora to stay even though it meant arriving til late in the evening. She's been my first pick sitter since we moved to the area.

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Eve B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 20, 2026

Shanti and her family are so great w my senior pup. He’s stayed w them twice now. She is very comfortable accommodating my dog’s various health needs and sends small updates daily. Drop off/pick up is easy. We will definitely be using shanti again!

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Becca C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 06, 2026

Shanti was a wonderful sitter for my cat, thank you so much!

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Michelle D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 27, 2025

Shanti is trustworthy, communicative, and reliable, and I highly recommend her as a pet sitter.

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Schedule

I am currently semi-retired and available throughout the day. I do have a child whose school and sports schedule I work around, so most of my availability is during the school day, but I can make time during the day with advance notice.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large, but fenced yard and live within a few yards of Mark Twain park. I have an older resident dog and resident cat who have helped foster every dog and cat that comes through the house. I have a separate basement and bedroom that can be used if needed, especially for cats who may need their own space. I have a crate if needed as well, though there is nearly always someone at home to keep the animals company.

Pets

A typical day

We love to take long walks in the morning and afternoon, with outside breaks throughout the day and before bed. While I can no longer run with my resident dog because of his age, I'd sure love to bring your pup on a run if they are interested! My daughter is likely to build a bespoke bed for your pet, because she loves making them feel at home.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Shanti can host up to 2 pets per night
I have spent a lot of time working with shy and fearful dogs, but those are no longer a good fit for my home as I have a young daughter. At 10 years old she is comfortable with dogs and cats, and has helped me foster a number of them in the past three years, but she is still young and prone to fast movement and just being a kid. Please let me know if your dog is familiar with children, or if we will need to make gradual introductions.
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.