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Shatara G.

Star Sitter

Southeast Dallas, Dallas, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
191 reviews
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Services

Shatara can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Shatara can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Meet and Greet Schedule: Monday-Friday - 4pm-8pm in between any visits I have scheduled. Saturday - 2pm-8pm in between any visits I have scheduled. Sunday - anytime in between any visits I have scheduled Boarding Drop-off/Pickup Schedule: Sunday-Saturday - 5:30am-11pm in between any visits I have scheduled. These times are based on my current schedule and are subject to change at anytime so please contact me first to see if I can accommodate a specific time frame. My Policies: Due to unexpected changes with visits that can happen, for example, bad weather, heavy traffic, changes with client's return times/dates due to delayed flights or return travel, animal emergencies (personal animals and/or client animals), etc, drop in visits and dog walking arrival times are as follows: morning visits/walks - 7am-9am Afternoon visits/walks - 11am-1pm Evening/night visits/walks - 6pm-8:30pm I service multiple households a day so to ensure that all animals are serviced within a reasonable time frame, this is the schedule I uphold to and may not be able to accommodate households that aren't flexible with my visit time frame. If you require a time that isn't within my time frame, please reach out to me to see if I'm able to accommodate your time. Rover cards are started from the time I am walking to your door. If you live in an area that's hard for parking or I have to park far away, part of the 30 min visit includes the round trip walk to and from where I have to park. This ensures that I am finished with your visit in a timely manner to service other households. It's not fair for other households to experience delays in their visit due to this. For households that don't have a backyard for me to let the dogs out to potty, if it's raining and cold, I will not be able to walk the dog until the rain has stopped. I'm sorry for the inconvenience this may cause but cold + rain = sick sitter 🤒 Please make sure you understand and are ok with these policies before we schedule a meet and greet so as to prevent any friction that may arise during the visit.

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About Shatara G.

Communication

84 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

27 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

When I care for animals in or out of the clients' home, the goal is to keep the animal as comfortable as possible. I require an interview to meet the pets and their owners prior to sitting to gain a feel of the environment, the pet parents and fur babies. I also take this time to learn the daily routine and answer any questions. I have beds, crates, toys, treats, anything to cater to your critter. There's daily playtime in the backyard to ensure your buddy gets plenty of exercise. Each dog walk experience is tailored to the specific personality of the dog. Whether they like to play in groups or one on one treatment, there's something for everyone.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Shatara G. would like to know about your pet

Every pet comes with its own quirks and I want to know yours. Please let me know if there is something that your pet isn't fond of ahead of time. I don't want to do anything accidentally that could cause your pet to be uneasy.

A typical day

A typical day with me watching your furry friend consists of adventure overload!! When available, there are dog parks located within 10 minutes from me to go and explore. I also like to throw in a treat of letting them explore the horses in the pasture (of course from the safety of a fence between them and the horse). I also have all sorts of toys for them to play with by themselves or with me, but if they have a favorite toy of their own, they’re more than welcome to bring along with them.

Location

Dallas, TX

Shatara G.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Shatara G. 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.

Loving care when you're not there

Pet care experience

Animals have been apart of my life ever since I was born!!! My family has owned everything from your common dogs and cats to aquatic life and even exotics!! I guess you can say I was born to be your regular Dr. Doolittle. I started taking care of animals at the age of 11 when I obtained my first horse. It was then that I learned the importance of feeding schedules, nutrition and clean up duty. I even had a hand in giving vaccinations. By the time I graduated high school, I was responsible for the daily care of 7 horses. I continued to explore my love for everything animals by obtaining my bachelor's in animal science with a focus in veterinary medicine. During that time I also worked and volunteered at animal hospitals in order to gain the hands on experience of administering medications orally, in the muscle and by IV as well as animal handling. ***CERTIFIED GROOMER*** I have my grooming certification so I also offer grooming services at a discounted price during your stay. Book a boarding or daycare stay and get 20% off any grooming service or you can just come drop off your animal for a few hours of pampering and pickup after they’re done for regular price. Please contact me for pricing.

Cat care experience

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Loving care when you're not there

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

Reviews

Graciela G.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 26, 2026
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Second time using Shatara. Will definitely be using her again.

Roxanna N.
Boarding • Jun 23, 2026
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Shatara was wonderful with our Leia and Disco. Highly recommend her. Leia and Disco will see her again.

Aj J.
Dog Walking • May 18, 2026
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Followed instructions & gave a photo of Bella on her walk.

Otis K M.
Boarding • May 14, 2026
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Shatara was Amazing did such a wonderful job taking care of Sunny. Definitely would book her again sometime.

About Shatara G.

Communication

84 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

27 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

When I care for animals in or out of the clients' home, the goal is to keep the animal as comfortable as possible. I require an interview to meet the pets and their owners prior to sitting to gain a feel of the environment, the pet parents and fur babies. I also take this time to learn the daily routine and answer any questions. I have beds, crates, toys, treats, anything to cater to your critter. There's daily playtime in the backyard to ensure your buddy gets plenty of exercise. Each dog walk experience is tailored to the specific personality of the dog. Whether they like to play in groups or one on one treatment, there's something for everyone.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Shatara G. would like to know about your pet

Every pet comes with its own quirks and I want to know yours. Please let me know if there is something that your pet isn't fond of ahead of time. I don't want to do anything accidentally that could cause your pet to be uneasy.

A typical day

A typical day with me watching your furry friend consists of adventure overload!! When available, there are dog parks located within 10 minutes from me to go and explore. I also like to throw in a treat of letting them explore the horses in the pasture (of course from the safety of a fence between them and the horse). I also have all sorts of toys for them to play with by themselves or with me, but if they have a favorite toy of their own, they’re more than welcome to bring along with them.

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Shatara G.

Star Sitter

Southeast Dallas, Dallas, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
191 reviews